University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing solid waste management in urban centres: A case of Thika sub county, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing solid waste management in urban Centers. The study used Thika Sub-County as a case. The Study aimed at achieving the following specific objectives: To ... -
Determinants of public private partnership in solid waste management: The case of Mombasa county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to establish the determinants of public private partnership in solid waste management in Mombasa County. MombasaCounty has come under immense pressure to deal with solid waste issue and this ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of educational projects in secondary schools; a case of Lari sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to assess the factors that influence the implementation of educational projects in secondary schools, a case study of Lari sub-county in Kiambu County. The objectives of the study were to ... -
A review of indications for removal of the eye at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Life threatening conditions such as ocular malignancies are main reasons for removal of the eyes, other reasons include: ocular trauma and endophthalmitis. This removal of the eyes can have significant impact ... -
An assessment of woody vegetation structure in Maasai Mara conservancies of Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Vegetation structure is a result of adaptation of plants to the environment. Itis important because it can be used as indications of measuring changes in habitats. Vegetation structure mapping and monitoring is however ... -
The influence of gender related factors on women appointment to management position in primary schools Kitui county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to find out factors influencing gender appointment to management positions in primary schools in Kitui Central Sub-county. The problem of the study was to investigate the already revealed ... -
SMS based system to provide first aid information in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Emergencies resulting from accidents and illness occur all around us in everyday life and knowledge of what action needs to be taken to manage a crisis can make the difference between life and death. Basic first-aid ... -
Factors influencing community participation in forestry conservation projects: a case of Kithoka-Twajai forest community based organization, Meru county Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this study was to assess the factors that influence community participation in forestry conservation among the members of Kithoka/Twajai Forest Community Based Organization in Meru County, Kenya. The study is ... -
The contribution of private universities to the development of higher education in Kenya the case of Kenya Methodist University (1997 – 2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This project is an historical research. Its prime concern describes a study on the contribution of the private universities to the development of higher education in Kenya; the case of Kenya Methodist University ... -
GIS in foreign nationals management: spatial analysis of distribution and socio-economic impacts of immigration in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Due to increasing globalization trends, migration has increasingly become a key element in national and international deliberations. Mapping of immigrant issues has also gained prominence in many parts of the world, with ... -
Guest lecture for all 4th years faculty of agriculture
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Influence of civic education on curbing election-related conflicts: a case of Kiandutu village, Thika sub- county, Kiambu county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Civic education plays a proactive role on curbing election- related conflicts. Despite the concerted efforts by the national government, religious institutions, community groups and organizations, NGOs among others in ... -
An assessment of the feasibility of carbon trading afforestation contracts in trans Mara sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Carbon afforestation projects on marginal and degraded agricultural lands could potentially contribute to improved livelihoods to farmers through enhanced financial inflows from carbon revenue and sale of tree ... -
A framework for increasing the technical capacity of health workers to use health data for decision making at the level iii health facilities in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Data is often not used effectively by the individuals at the health facilities to inform policy and programmatic decision making. The objective of this study is to identify barriers to data use, to design a framework for ... -
Factors influencing implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Kenya: a case of the southern bypass project, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Road construction is considered to be one of the most important aspect in an economy, as it interacts with nearly all fields of human endeavor. The productivity, welfare, and security of both rural and urban people ... -
Factors influencing male involvement on safe abortion: a case of male involvement on safe abortion program in Kisumu Medical & Education Trust
(2015)Safe abortion is often treated exclusively as a women’s health issue. Most of the research on the topic deals with the female party involved in an unwanted pregnancy. This is in part because, the women’s perspective is ...
