University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The role of the catholic church in the development of secondary education in Gusii: the case of st. Charles Lwanga Ichuni girls high school, 1968-2000
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study discusses the role played by the Catholic Church in the development of secondary education in Gusii. This has been done by focusing on the establishment, growth and development of St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni ... -
Factors influencing Academic performance of public Secondary Schools in Matungulu District, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good performance in National examination is seen as a sign of quality in education systems that are examination oriented. Despite the Government of the republic of Kenya commitment to provide high quality education, ... -
The relationship between social responsible investing and sustainable financial performance of commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish whether there is relationship between socially responsible investment and sustainable financial performance of commercial Banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive correlation design ... -
Procurement practices and performance of the oil marketing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The traditional procurement system involving the separation of design and construction services has served the public well over the past century. This separation of design and construction services can foster adversarial ... -
Application of Kaizen as an international approach to managing change by Unga holdings limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Change is a constant reality in life and businesses being a part of everyday life are affected by the ever changing dynamics of the business environment. Effective change management is therefore a fundamental requirement ... -
Changamoto za kutafsiri matini za Kisheria: Tathmini ya Katiba ya Kenya (2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Ikisiri Kutafsiri matini za kisheria huwa na changamoto nyingi. Changamoto hizi husababishwa na sifa za kiisimu kama vile leksia, sintaksia, semantiki na pragmatiki. Kunayo mambo mengine ambayo si ya kiisimu kama vile ... -
An Overview of the Causes of Morbidity and Mortality among HIV infected Older Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Back-ground The HIV epidemic is aging due to increased life expectancy among those on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and a significant number of poorly reported new infections in the older adult. Several ... -
Lecture three programme design at University: a prelude to pedagogy
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Effect of Education of Primary Health Care Workers on HIV-related Oral Lesions in Nairobi East District
(2012)An estimated 90% of HIV-infected people are likely to develop oral lesions in the course of HIV infection. Oro-pharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), an early marker for HIV-infection, can be diagnosed during an oral examination ... -
Corporate identity management practices, organizational characteristics, corporate image and brand performance of Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The broad objective of the study was to determine the influence of Corporate Identity Management (CIM) practices, Organizational Characteristics and Corporate Image on Brand Performance of Kenyan Universities. The specific ... -
Investigation of the effects of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) on the engineering properties of red coffee soil for sub - grade
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Traditionally, rice husk has been considered a waste material and has generally been disposed off by damping or burning, although some has been used as low grade fuel. However, when burned, th e resulting Rice Husk ... -
Assessing cost and technical efficiency of HIV prevention interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: the ORPHEA study design and methods
(2014)Background Scaling up services to achieve HIV targets will require that countries optimize the use of available funding. Robust unit cost estimates are essential for the better use of resources, and information on the ... -
Influence of local authority transfer fund on service delivery by local government authorities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Local Authorities Transfer Fund (LATF) is an intergovernmental transfer system, supplementing the financing of service delivery within the framework of fisc0al decentralization. LATF’s objectives are to improve service ... -
Assessment of quality of life in patients with heads and neck cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Adsorption of Dursban (Chlorpyrifos) Pesticide by Loam Soil from Limuru, Kenya: Apparent Thermodynamic Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The adsorption phenomenon of chlorpyrifos by suspended loam soil particles from Limuru, Kenya in an aqueous solution was studied using a model which assumes the adsorption/ desorption relations: nSX S nX ⇔ + , ] [ ] /[] ... -
Ocular Morbidity and Health Seeking Behaviour in Kwara State, Nigeria: Implications for Delivery of Eye Care Services
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background There is currently limited information as to which conditions are most prevalent in communities in developing countries. This makes effective planning of eye services difficult. Methods 3,899 eligible ... -
Influence of prices on market participation decisions of indigenous poultry farmers in four districts of eastern province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Over 70% of the domesticated birds in Kenya are indigenous chicken (IC) providing meat and table eggs. They are frequently raised through the free range, backyard production system. Small flock sizes are characteristic of ... -
Analysis of competitive strategies adopted in internationalization process of local business firms in the banking industry. a case study of Equity Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)International business describes all commercial transactions taking place between two or more nations and across national borders. The rise of globalization presents a number of important challenges to a business seeking ... -
Tillage Effects on Selected Soil Physical Properties in a Maize-Bean Intercropping System in Mwala District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A field study was carried out to evaluate the effects of tillage practices on soil physical properties in Mwala district, Eastern Kenya, during the long rains (LR) and short rains (SR) of 2012/13. The treatments were disc ... -
Contribution of local authority transfer fund to debt reduction in Kenyan local authorities
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Debt can be rewarding in cases of moderate use, but can be disastrous in cases of imprudence. Excessive debt has been a key challenge to Kenyan local authorities, constraining service delivery and undermining financial ...
