University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Project Design and the Implementation of in-service Teacher Capacity Development in Public Primary Schools: the Case of Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigates the impact of project design on the implementation of in-service teacher capacity development in public primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya, within the context of the Competency-Based Curriculum ... -
Effect of Firm Specific Factors on Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The financial performance of commercial state corporations is critical to their sustainability and contribution to economic development. However, the factors that drive financial performance in these entities are not fully ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and the Performance of Non-governmental Organizations Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health Projects in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, organizations aim to be effective, efficient, meet their objectives, and excel in performance. The drive for success and outstanding performance has underscored the necessity of regular project tracking to ensure ... -
Influence of Project Planning Practices on Performance of Kerra Road Construction Projects in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The success of road construction projects is essential to the expansion and development of any economy. In terms of generating cash and jobs, road construction projects are significant for the economy. The goal of the study ... -
Investigating the Viability of Variable Speed Pumping: a Case Study of Selected Companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Pumps are being used in almost all industries where moving of fluids from low to high level is required. Energy consumption accounts for up to 90% of the cost of operating a pump. This high consumption is due to some ... -
Project Design Approaches and Performance of Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) Road Construction Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This thesis is a study to ascertain how various different approaches to project design impact the performance of road construction projects undertaken by local contractors working under Kenya Urban Roads Authority, KURA, ... -
Community Group Dynamics and Sustainability of Mining Projects in Kwale County, Kenya.
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Green Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance in County Government of Uasin Gishu in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Green procurement has become a vital strategy for organizations seeking to improve sustainability and minimize environmental impact. The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of green procurement practices ... -
Application of Market Basket Analysis to Redesign Supermarket Layouts for Optimum Returns in Kenyan Supermarkets
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Market Basket Analysis also known as Association Rule Mining is a data mining technique for discovering/ identifying interesting relations between variables in a large database. It helps businesses uncover relationships ... -
A Scoping Review to Explore Kenyans’ Perceptions of the Risks of Covid-19 Vaccines.
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The Effect of Risk Management on Finanacial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Malarial Parasite Classification Using Machine Learning on Microscopic Images of Peripheral Blood Smears
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality in tropical and sub-tropical countries. The gold standard in malaria detection has been conventional microscopy which is fraught with challenges ranging from timeliness to ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of Energy Conservation Opportunities Arising From Energy Audits; a Study of Four-star and Five-star Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hospitality Industry suffered heavily from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Despite of this, there is increased desire to provide high quality and sustainable services to the guests in an energy-efficient and environmentally ... -
Role of Technology in Crime Detection and Control in Urban Areas: the Case of Closed-circuit Television (Cctv) in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The high crime rate in urban areas has necessitated the implementation of various strategies to detect and control crimes. One of the widely used electronic tools for crime prevention and detection is the closed-circuit ... -
The Influence of Strategic Change Management on Performance of the Public Service Commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Change management is a strategic approach that helps bridge the gap between an organization's current situation and its desired future state, focusing on smooth transitions for individuals and teams. Strategic Change ... -
Use of Blockchain Technology in Software Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The testing stage is one of the most important stages in the software development lifecycle. In this stage, two of the most common challenges are prevalence of duplicate bugs and lack of transparency in bug triaging and ... -
Deep Learning for Black Soldier Fly Neonate Population Estimation: a Convolutional Neural Network Approach
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A Critical Analysis of Kenya’s General Anti Avoidance Provision in Regulating Multinational Enterprises Transactions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research explores section 23 of the Income Tax Act, Chapter 470, Laws of Kenya with a specific focus on its applicability as Kenya’s GAAR provision. It argues that although the ITA under section 23 provides for the ... -
Capacity Building Approaches and Performance of Maasai Women Development Projects in Meru District in Arusha, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to assess capacity-building approaches and performance of Maasai Women Development Projects in Meru District in the Arusha region in Tanzania. The study sought to achieve four specific objectives. ... -
The Effect of Globalization in Shaping South Sudan’s Political and Economic Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigates the impact of globalization on the economic and political relations between South Sudan and other countries. To achieve this objective, the research analysed literature from global, regional, and ...
