University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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College holds board meeting
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Factors influencing the sustainability of donor aided projects in Msambweni constituency, Kwale county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research study investigated factors influencing sustainability of donor funded projects in Msambweni constituency, Kwale County, Kenya. The researcher particularly sought to examine why in spite of the concerted ... -
GIST and GES
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Screening and isolation of γ-hexachlorocyclohexane degrading bacteria from contaminated soil in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)The organochlorine insecticide Lindane is the γ-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). It is among the most distributed and frequently detected organochlorine pollutants in the environment. Consequently it has been flagged ... -
Factors influencing disaster management preparedness in public secondary schools in Nakuru sub county, Nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research focused on the factors influencing disaster management preparedness in public secondary schools in Nakuru Sub County, Nakuru County. Many of the schools still remain unprepared if disasters occur. There is ... -
Enhancing phosphorous release from minjingu rock phosphate through integration of legumes in maize based cropping systems of Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Nutrient mining through harvested products, without adequate replenishment, has reduced soil nutrient stocks and maize yields in Kabete, Kenya. The use of inorganic fertilizers to replenish soil fertility is expensive ... -
Groundwater Management Practice in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Nairobi County falls in the greater Athi River Catchment. Its groundwater resources lie in the Nairobi Aquifer Suite (NAS) which is a group of multi-layered aquifers in the volcanic flows rising from the southern Aberdares, ... -
Modelling the relationship between farmer attitude towards farming, and on farm practice a case study of smallholder farmers in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Different models have been used in analysing agricultural data to establish level of agricultural productivity given various factors including land size, use of inputs, use of extension and modern technology, labour, ... -
Using GIS in urban storm water management: a case study of south c estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)With the growth of towns, storm water management has become more and more challenging especially in the urban areas of developing countries. This is characterized by urban explosion over a short period of time giving rise ... -
Markov chains and mixed poisson distributions in the no claims discount systems
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Most NCD systems are unfair to either or both parties. Most systems are that of the simple random walk model, whereby in case of a claim, the policyholder moves down a discount level and vice versa. Then there are the ... -
Determinants of adoption of HIV and AIDS prevention strategies among students in public primary teacher training colleges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)HIV prevalence is high among young adults. Students in colleges lead a liberal life and continue to engage in risky sexual behaviours mostly without HIV protection. This study, therefore, investigated determinants that ... -
Factors affecting foraging and reproductive success of Kittlitz’s Plover (Charadrius pecuarius TEMMINCK) at two soda lakes in eastern Rift Valley, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Ground nesting shorebirds are perennially at risk from an array of threats arising from activities of humans, other animals and climate induced factors. People and wild animals can destroy nests and kill young birds as ... -
School factors influencing implementation of early childhood development and education curriculum in Kisumu central sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)It is evidenced that most of the ECDE centers both public and private based, do not meet the National ECDE service standard guidelines due to poor curriculum implementation. This study therefore sought to investigate the ... -
Forecasting mortality rates and modeling longevity risk using lee carter model
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)The retirement benefits provided by annuity providers and pension plans imply are often guaranteed until the death of the pensioners. Trends in mortality/longevity have clearly emerged as a result of increase in life ... -
A neural network implementation for near real time tropospheric water vapour profiling over Nairobi using ground-based gps receiver
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A remote sensing tool employing an Artificial Neural Networks algorithm was proposed for near real time determination of the relative humidity profile using Global Positioning System (GPS) data recorded by a ground-based ... -
Factors influencing pupils’ enrolment in public primary schools in Kenya; a case of Mt Elgon sub county, Bungoma county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Education is an important investment. It empowers men and women and provides opportunities for active participation in development by inculcating knowledge, skills and attitudes that are compatible with sustainable ... -
Factors influencing public participation in management of infrastructure projects in public primary schools in Transmara east sub county, Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing public participation in management of infrastructure projects in public primary schools in Transmara East Sub County, Narok County. The study was guided ... -
Market structure, macro economic shocks and banking risk in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)Abstract Changing market structure in the banking sector following nancial liberalization and macroeco- nomic shocks have the potential to adversely impact banking risk exposure. This research paper investigates the e ... -
Influence of teachers service commission human resource management practices on teachers commitment in public secondary schools in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of TSC human resource management practices on teachers’ commitment in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri. Specifically, the study was guided by the following objectives: To ... -
Factors influencing access to technical and vocational education and training in Bungoma East Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study investigated the factors influencing access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Bungoma East sub-county. The study sought to establish the extent to which career opportunities, parental level ...
