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Pig production systems in central Kenya and the effect of feeding sweet potato silage on performance of grower pigs
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Levels of aflatoxins in flour ingredients from micro, small and medium enterprises in Nairobi County and the effect on feeding rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, aflatoxicosis is a major public health concern and several outbreaks have occurred in the past due to the consumption of contaminated maize and maize products. Even when there are no reported cases of illness or ... -
Teacher factors influencing integration of information and communication technology in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Samburu north sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)xiii Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT) beca me a vital educational tool intended to achieve quality and equity in curriculum implementation mainly at the school level in ... -
Use of geospatial technology for monitoring and evaluation of county development funds: A Case Study of Kericho County
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Mathematical modeling of HIV and Malaria co-infection dynamics
(University of Nairobi, 2015)We formulate a mathematical mo del using system of differential equations to understand the co-dynamics of two diseases HIV and Malaria. The entire human p opulation is divided into four compartments and mosquito p ... -
Intellectual property rights in the identification of quality firewood among the luo: A case of seme midat
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Factors influencing the implementation of rural electrification programme in rural areas; a case of Kilifi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Government has invested in rural communities with a sole aim of improving the social and economic lives of those living in the rural areas. This is through programme and projects such as rural electrification. These ... -
Factors influencing board of management members’ effectiveness in human resource management in public secondary schools in Mount Elgon sub-county, Bungoma county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing BOM members‟ effectiveness in management of human resources in public secondary schools in Mt. Elgon Sub-County, Bungoma County. The study sought to: ... -
Factors influencing completion of selected Kenya police service housing projects in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In almost every part of the world, Kenya included, projects are initiated for a specific purpose, which should be achieved within a stipulated time frame and agreed budget. This should be the position if the client, the ... -
Influence of constituency development fund activities on secondary school learners’ retention rate, a case of Trans-nzoia east sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The government of Kenya in attempting to bring development through education initiated a policy on development fund that was aimed at increasing enrollment and retention rate in education. It was evident that student ... -
Determinants of delay in public sector building construction projects in Kisumu city, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Building construction projects, globally, are planned to be executed at a given cost, to a predetermined standard and within a specified time period. However it is not uncommon to see such projects take longer than was ... -
Factors influencing non-revenue water in Kimilili water supply, Bungoma county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 7C on environmental sustainability target was “to halve by 2015 the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation services”. Access to safe water ... -
Impact of communal projects implementation process on the welfare of local communities; the case of Msumarini shallow wells in Kilifi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)According to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), (2010) report, people need water and sanitation to sustain their health and maintain their dignity. The report further states that water beyond the household ... -
Influence of kinyoo sunflower oil project benefits on community livelihood. A case of Nkumbo community, Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Agriculture is an important source of income and the world’s largest business. One third of the economically active population obtains its livelihood from agriculture. Smallholder sunflower crop production and sunflower ... -
Factors influencing influx of street children in Kitale town, Trans-nzoia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The government of Kenya has relentless put in place strategies and partnered with organization as well as community based organization with the aim of reducing the influx of street children. In spite of these, the ... -
Influence of socio-cultural factors on transition of girls to post primary education: a case of Ngaremara ward,Isiolo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Education is widely seen as one of the most promising paths for individuals to realize better, more productive lives and as one of the primary drivers of national economic development. Particularly, post-primary education ... -
Influence of micro-finance institution services on women livelihood: a case of joyful women organization in Trans–Nzoia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study investigated the influence of MFIs on women livelihood. A case study of JOWYO Trans-Nzoia County. Women livelihood is a central to ensure socio-economic development of any nation. This study was guided by the ... -
Factors influencing inter-ethnic conflicts in Kuresoi north sub-county: Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Inter-ethnic conflicts refer to a state marked by deficiency of communication, or lack of peaceful coexistence that hampers interaction between members of different ethnic groups. They are a global menace, with the highest ... -
Factors influencing girl student drop-out rate in mixed public secondary schools in Murang’a county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing girl child drop-out in mixed public secondary schools in Kandara Sub-County in Murang’a County. The objective of this study was to examine family based ... -
Factors influencing the performance of community health workers in Nandi hills sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The 2006 World Health Organization report recognized shortages of professional health workers as one of the key ingredients in the growing crisis of providing health services, particularly in low income countries. In ...
