University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Technical efficiency of Kenya’s smallholder food crop farmers: do environmental factors matter
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01-11)Smallholder agriculture dominates Kenya’s agricultural landscape, accounting for 75 % of total agricultural output and 70 % of the marketed agricultural produce. As a result, the Government of Kenya, with the support of ... -
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa o/eifera (LAM) Leaf Meal in Layer Chicken Feed
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) at different levels in layers feed. Layers mash was formulated using raw materials obtained from local ... -
The gender perspective in the monitoring and evaluation of the CDF in Gatanga constituency of Murang’a county, central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This was an exploratory study of gender participation in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Gatanga Constituency. It involved an assessment of the participation of men and women in the leadership of the Constituency ... -
The relationship between corporate diversification and capital structure of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to find out the relationship between corporate diversification and capital structure of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This was informed by the fact that in recent years ... -
Design of an energy center for energy efficient and sustainable neighbourhood development
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)As the world population increases, there is consequent increase in energy use. The rapid depletion of fossil fuel resources on a worldwide basis has necessitated an urgent search for alternative energy sources to cater to ... -
Electronic vehicles’ counter
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04-28)An electronic vehicle counter is designed to aid in eliminating time wastage while locating an empty slot especially if the parking lot is fully occupied. The design is a system which counts the cars upon entry into the ... -
A decision support model for predicting avoidable re-hospitalization of breast cancer patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study is about a clinical predictive model meant to support clinical decision-making of oncologists, which would have an immense potential benefit to their performance, provision of quality care and, better patient ... -
The influence of locus of control on employees' perceptions of the effectiveness of performance appraisal at Kenya Revenue Authority(Southern region)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Locus of control (Rotter, 1966) is a significant personality variable in the organization. Some people feel personally responsible for the things that happen to them – internals. Others feel that outcomes in life are ... -
Power system network expansion planning using hybrid heuristic method
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04-28)Transmission network expansion planning (TNEP) is a large scale, mixed integer, complex, non-linear and non-convex optimization problem. Its main focus is to find the optimal structure and least cost transmission investment ... -
The influence of Digital advertising on performance of print media companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The rise of digital advertising has had a huge impact on traditional print media. Schlosser et al. (1999) defined digital advertising as “any form of commercial content available on the Internet that is designed by ... -
The impact of the Blue ocean strategy on the performance of Bamburi Cement Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The visionary companies of the 21 st century possess unique strategic capabilities that enable them to achieve superior organizational performance by continually challenging and expanding their industry boundaries. These ... -
Design of a carrier recovery by remodulation in QPSK
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04-28)This project aims at designing a carrier recovery circuit based on re-modulation to be used in QPSK demodulator. The circuit can be used in radio frequency range but more specifically the FM range {87MHz to 108MHz}. The ... -
The impact of counter-terrorism operations on Human rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A recurrent issue in the fight against terrorism has been, relating to the respect for human rights. All those who have worked to promote human rights in both domestic and international have realized the rise in the ... -
Women participation in elective parliamentary politics in Nyamira county, 1992-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the factors that inhibit women from participating in competitive elective parliamentary politics in Nyamira County. The study focused on the role that economic, educational and socio-cultural ... -
The effect of voluntary disclosure on the financial performance of commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good corporate governance is indispensable for the survival and performance of corporate entities and the purpose of the Capital Markets Authority‟s guidelines on good corporate governance is to improve governance practises ... -
Strategies adopted by the insurance regulatory authority in enhancing compliance in the insurance industry in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is need to regulate and supervise any industry for it to achieve competitive edge. However there may be challenges that may come with new regulations leading to lack of compliance. Regulators therefore must adopt ... -
The effect of mobile Money transfer services on Financial deepening in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Financial deepening is an important development metric globally as one of the factors which can drive widespread economic development by enhancing financial access which increases liquidity in the economy, accelerates ... -
The effect of inflation and interest rates on stock market returns of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Stock markets promote savings and investments by encouraging investors with surplus funds to invest them in additional financial instruments that better matches their liquidity preferences and risk appetite. The equity ... -
The effect of foreign Exchange rates on the performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The changes in foreign exchange rates have diverse effect across the economic spectrum in any country. The sectoral and economy wide effects of foreign exchange rates may ultimately be reflected in the stock prices. The ...
