University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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CBPS News
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Media and environmental awareness in Kenya: the case of TV
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya‟s economy is highly dependent on natural resources. However, these natural resources are at risk of extinction due to environmental degradation. The general perception is that environmental degradation is partly ... -
Media priming of road traffic accidents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines how the print media in Kenya reports Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Using the priming theory, the study sought to identify the patterns of reporting of RTAs in the print media especially after the ... -
Implementation of quality management in the Kenya’s geothermal energy sector; a case of geothermal development company
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company, formed by the Government of Kenya to fast track the development of geothermal resources in the country. Geothermal energy is ISO certified and fully ... -
Perceived effectiveness of employee empowerment strategies adopted by Chinese owned building & construction firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Employee empowerment strategies are being implemented around the globe by small firms and big organizations. This is true for all economic sectors, including construction. A higher need for organizations to achieve ... -
Leading the Academic Path, 30 years On
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Role of project management skills on performance of construction projects: a case of selected construction firms in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Various construction firms have used project management skills and techniques as a means of bridging the gap between failure and success in implementation of projects. Despite this increased awareness of construction ... -
Impact of reflective teaching on pre-school children’s performance in science activities in Iveti division, Kathiani sub-county, Machakos county in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of reflective teaching on pre-schools children’s performance in science activities in Iveti division, Machakos County. The study used quasi experimental research ... -
Management of root- knot nematodes and fusarium wilt of tomato by pre-treatment of seedlings with chemical and biological agents
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetables grown in Kenya. It is grown for the domestic market under both rainfed and irrigated conditions. Due to the high demand for tomato in the domestic ... -
The 52nd congregation for the conferment of Degrees and award of Diplomas at the chancellor’s court on Friday, December 5, 2014.
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Non-communicable diseases in Kenya: economic effects and risk factors
(2014)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been on the rise in Kenya over the past decade. However their potential effects on household welfare are unavailable despite strong evidence of economic and social consequences from ... -
Canning quality of new advanced canning bean lines developed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Laboratory testing of canning quality of new canning bean varieties destined for canning industry is of utmost importance and is widely accepted in bean breeding. The objective of this study was to evaluate canning quality ... -
The effect of internet and mobile banking on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Commercial banks have been steadily introducing a host of modern customer friendly services including mobile banking and internet banking. Banking at the customer‟s fingertips is today a common and expected phenomenon. ... -
Factors that affect effective implementation of community policing in kenya: a case o fkajiado north Police division
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study sought to identify the factors that affect effective implementation of community policing in Kajiado North Police Division. The success of community policing depends on effective implementation hence the factors ... -
The effect of credit financing on profitability of small and medium sized enterprises in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in Kenya’s economy by contributing to economic growth through job creation, stimulating competition and innovation. Statistics in previous studies have indicated ... -
The effect of work–life balance policies on women employees retention in united nations development programme - Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Work and personal life commitments cannot be easily separated; the competing priorities in an employee’s life result in work-life conflict. Organizations all over the world are adopting work-life balance (WLB) policies ... -
Environmental and occupational factors associated with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case-control study
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The relationship between chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and a broad range of exposures to occupational and environmental factors known to cause leukemia in general is limited. CML is by and large incurable ... -
The effects of training on public relations and customer care on performance levels in selected public institutions in Kenya trained at Kenya school Of government
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)A large number of members of the public visit various government ministries, departments and public institutions on daily basis for various services. Many of them have various issues which they hope would be sorted out ...
