University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of school environment on pupils academic performance in public primary schools in Bungoma south subcounty Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study endeavored to explore how the school based factors influence academic performance in Public primary schools in Bungoma South Sub County. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of school environment ... -
Burden and determinants of post-partum anaemia in Mariakani Sub-county Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Anaemia in the postpartum period is a common public health problem, but there is a paucity of studies regarding anaemia in the post-partum period. This problem has been relatively neglected, yet a new mother ... -
Factors influencing implementation of women enterprise fund in Kenya, a case of Kajiado south constituency, Kajiado county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, women face various challenges in their live endeavours as they endure to attain self economic empowerment. To address the challenges faced by women in their attempt to access affordable credit, the Kenya ... -
Influence of day primary schools on standard eight pupils’ academic performance in Mbooni west sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of day primary schools on standard eight pupils’ academic performance in Mbooni West Sub County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: To determine the influence ... -
Mountain tourism and its contribution to development in western Mt. Kenya Region: an assessment using the value chain approach
(2015)Mountain tourism constitutes special tourism activities which rely on the unique conditions of mountain areas. These activities require tourists to travel to peripheral areas within mountain regions requiring an array of ... -
Hybridization of cooling system of Olkaria ii geothermal power plant: utilization of energy and exergy analysis concepts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Improved energy supply is the main challenge facing most African countries because energy is fundamental for the sustainable development of all sectors of an economy. Currently, 65% of the Kenyan population do not have ... -
Factors influencing crop production in irrigation schemes in the arid and semi arid lands of Kenya: the case of Hola irrigation scheme, Tana river county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of the world make up over 40% of the earth’s surface and are however home to the world’s poorest and most marginalized people. In Kenya, the ASALs occupy over 80% of the country areas ... -
Factors influencing teacher student interaction in public and private schools in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing teacher student interaction in public and private secondary schools in Matungulu Sub-county. The main objective of the study was to establish how various ... -
Influence of voter education approaches on elections outcome in Isiolo north constituency of Isiolo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of voter education approaches on elections outcome in Isiolo North Constituency, Isiolo County, Kenya. It focused on study objectives which sought to establish ... -
Influence of the implementation of access to government procurement opportunities programme on business growth in youth owned enterprises in Murang’a south sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to establish the influence of the implementation of access to government procurement opportunities programme on business growth in youth –owned enterprises in Murang’a south sub county, Kenya. The ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of the Kenya open data initiative: a case of Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the implementation of the Kenya Open Data Initiative in Nairobi County. The objectives were: to establish the influence of user awareness of open ... -
An investigation of the preference of conventional over scientific methods in determining construction contingency sums
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)The process of predicting contingency sum on most construction projects lacks a well defined framework since most cost experts to date continue to use conventional methods such as percentage addition and lump sum allowance ... -
Factors influencing completion of irrigation projects in Kenya: a case of national irrigation board projects in Mount Kenya region
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influence completion of irrigation projects being implemented by National Irrigation Board, Kenya. A case of various irrigation development projects will be ... -
Factors influencing accessibility of rural electrification in Kenya: a case of Naivasha constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The World Bank Study on the Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification (2008) spells out the importance of electricity access in rural areas. The benefits of rural electrification range from lighting, access to information, ... -
Household factors influencing food security status in Bulawayn village, Bardera district, Gedo region of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The specific research problem addressed in this study is that despite an increased amount of dollars being donated to Somalia for humanitarian assistance, the food security status of the households remains grim and there ... -
A multi-scale dislocation model applied to metal plasticity
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Multi-scale simulation techniques are increasingly being applied to the study of engineering problems, where characterizing phenomena occur at different length scales and where phenomena occurring at some length scale ... -
Web based mapping of water supply situation in Mathare valley
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Informal settlements are home to an increasing number of the urban poor. The lack of basic services, from sanitation and waste removal to water and electricity, has resulted in untenable conditions for the poor. Despite ... -
State building and challenges of fragmentation:A case study of South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The overall objective of the study was to analyze, interrogate and determine what were the inclusive aspects of state building and challenges of fragmentation in the Republic of South Sudan. This ... -
Nonporous ceramics filters for water purification
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Clean water is a necessity for healthy human beings so is its provision and access. This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of ceramic water filters in reducing the E. coli in contaminated water. ... -
Factors influencing primary school teachers’ participation in adult and continuing education in Kibwezi Sub-County, Kenya
(2015)The main purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing teachers’ participation in adult and continuing education among public primary school in Kibwezi Sub County- Kenya. Three research objectives were ...
