University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The role of research and extension on county development
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Hydrogeochemical analysis and evaluation of water quality in Lake Chala catchment area, Kenya
(2013)Lake Chala is a transboundary fresh water resource with no surface water inflow or outflow and is located in the southwestern part of Kenya on the Kenya-Tanzania border. The lake catchment area is bound by longitudes 370 ... -
Transforming the image of the teaching profession in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Lack of a professional body specifically tasked with setting professional standards for teachers in Kenya is a challenge that should not be ignored any longer. The Sessional paper No. 1of 2005 on education, training and ... -
Effects of genotype and soil fertility inputs on yield and nutritional contents of finger millet (eleusine coracana (l.) gaertn.) for adaptability in eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Finger millet has been proposed to be adapted as an option to mitigate climate change against drought in arid and semi-arid lands. On-farm trials were conducted at Katangi and Katoloni divisions in Machakos County. In ... -
An Audit of Constraints and Opportunities in Kenya’s Livestock Export Value Chain
(2014)For a long time Kenya has desired to access lucrative export markets for her livestock products. Although this desire matches the growing global demand for livestock products and increasing interest in livestock products ... -
The effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are being increasingly used world over for improving competitiveness of companies through gaining greater market share, broadening the portfolio to reduce business risk, for entering new ... -
Retinoblastom in Kenia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background In industrialized nations a curative therapy of retinoblastoma can be achieved in a large number of patients due to timely diagnosis and therapy. In developing countries the survival rates are much lower and ... -
The effect of money supply on the gross domestic product in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There are a number of theories illustrating the relationship between money supply and gross domestic product. Money supply can be defined as the total stock of money circulating in the economy. The circulating money ... -
Association of indigenous knowledge with nutrition, health claims and consumption of traditional African leafy vegetables: a comparative study of agricultural and pastoral communities of Narok south district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Several studies have shown that increased awareness of health protecting properties of nonnutrient bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables has directed immense attention to vegetables as vital dietary components. ... -
Factors influencing consumption of traditionally fermented milk (mursik) and diarrhoea episodes among preschool children (1-5 years old) in Kapseret location -Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Consumption of fermented milk is attributed to a number of health benefits to human beings. However, these enormous health benefits of mursik are rarely known to benefit preschool children. This can only however be ... -
Effect of drip irrigation on the production and economic returns of sorghum (sorghum bicolor) in semi arid areas of Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Field trials were conducted in semi arid area of Dodoma, central Tanzania with the aim of assessing the effect of three drip irrigation watering regimes on the production and economic returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). ... -
Factors influencing the demand for credit by the private sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of selected macroeconomic variables on the demand for credit by the private sector in Kenya. The study used annual time series data for the period 1980-2012. ... -
An assessment of sanitation in primary schools in Embakasi district, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)There is a need to meet the millennium development goals, especially to achieve universal primary education. However, there are challenges due to continual increase in enrollment of primary school pupils. Despite the ... -
Challenges of translating symbolism, wordplay and repetition in plays, a case study of S. A. Mohamed‟ s “amezidi” and it‟s translation „„he‟s far too much‟‟ by Sarah Weschler and niwaeli kimambo
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study explores on the unique challenges of Swahili-English translation. The paper has also attempted to bridge the gap brought about by differences in culture between these two languages. It explores the possibility ... -
Impact of social media on customer relations: Case of Equity Bank
(2014)Social media has had a huge impact on communication both at individual and organizational level. At organizational level, social media has quickly become a powerful tool for customer engagement. As a result, some ... -
Risk management strategies used by national bank of Kenya to enhance its corporate image
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Over the last few decades, risk management has become an area of development in improving organization performance as well as creating good image of any organization. The area of financial services has been a business ... -
Determinants of Students Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Using Ordinal Logistic Regression in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this project, I have modeled the determinants of students’ performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination within Kiambu County. The selection and allocation process to secondary school for ...
