University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Innovation in Insurance: The next Frontier
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Modelling influenza incidence in relation to meteorological parameters in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Meteorological parameters are believed to play a role in the influenza seasonality; influenza activities occurs sporadically all year round in the tropical regions with some peaks coinciding with rainy season and cold ... -
Justice Ojwang' defends his Doctor of Laws Thesis
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Influence of community empowerment programs initiatives on maternal mortality: The case of Ngaremara ward, Isiolo county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research study sought to determine the effectiveness of community empowerment programs in promoting maternal health as well as barriers hindering expectant mothers from seeking available services from the health ... -
Factors influencing pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary school in Kiambu sub county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to establish factors influencing pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary school in Kiambu Sub-County, Kenya. The study was guided by three research objectives. Research objective ... -
HIV-1 protease inhibitor drug resistance in Kenyan antiretroviral treatment-naive and -experienced injection drug users and non-drug users.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Although injection drug use drives antiretroviral drug resistance, the prevalence of protease inhibitor (PI) resistance among Kenyan IDUs remains undetermined. We, therefore, explored PI resistance mutations ... -
SOBWA Sports Day postponed
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Economic Status and Use of Complimentary Energy Sources to Electricity among Households within Nakuru Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to investigate the relationship between economic status and use of complimentary energy sources to electricity among households within Nakuru Municipality. The study was premised on the desire of Kenya ... -
Effect of automation of bond trading on bond market performance: the case of Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05-20)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of automation of bond trading on the performance o f bond market at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Specif ically the study sought to determine the effect ... -
Water access and sustainable rural livelihoods: A c ase of Elementaita Division in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01-12)This study assessed water factors that impact susta inable rural livelihoods in Elementaita Division, N akuru County. Problem of water access remains a multi-million cha llenge for families in rural areas and this had ... -
An assessment of mango farmers’ choice of marketing channels in Makueni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Improving market access for small-holder farmers is important in helping towards raising rural incomes and reducing poverty. The Millennium development goal number one is to eradicate poverty. Most of the poor are small ... -
Determinants of quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients on follow up at a referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06-08)Various factors influence the quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. This study sought to determine the predictors and factors associated with quality of life among g ynaecological cancer patients on ... -
Influence of gender in the saving culture of SACCO members in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07-23)Abstract: Saving is a key component in any development endeav or as it is believed to be the surest way of increa sing income and boosting productivity in an attempt to break th rough the vicious cycle of poverty. ... -
Adoption of mobile payments in Kenyan businesses: A case study of small and medium enterprises (SME) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been a general increase in the usage of mobile phones in developed world countries and developing countries. The most significant trend however is the value added services of mobile telephony services such as ... -
Factors influencing completion of construction projects in public day secondary schools in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing completion of construction projects in public day secondary schools in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to:- examine ... -
In vitro regeneration of two Kenyan bread wheat (triticum aestivum l.) cultivars
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the second most important food crop in Kenya by production and consumption, after maize. However, national wheat productivity has been on the decline due to its vulnerability to a number ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Head Teachers´ Instructional Supervision Practices In Public Secondary Schools In Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate school based factors influencing head teachers‟ instructional supervision practices in public secondary schools in Thika East District, Kiambu County, Kenya. The objectives of ... -
Role of public participation in solid waste management in Mlolongo town
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rapid economic growth and industrialization of the developing countries has created serious problems of solid waste disposal due to uncontrolled and unmonitored urbanization, inadequate inclusion of the waste generators ... -
On extensions of closable operators for the case of a whole plane, a half plane, a strip or a line
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Influence Of Lean Six Sigma Methodology On Performance Of Service Organizations In Kenya: A Case Of The Kenya Institute Of Management
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Lean Six Sigma is one of the many process improvement methodologies. It is a set of powerful tools and techniques employed by an organization to help it improve its efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Although ...
