University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Conceptualizing Media and Development
(2010)Mass media is a term used to denote a section of the media specifically envisioned and designed to reach a very large audience such as the population of a nation state. It was coined in the 1920s with the advent of ... -
A comparative study of testosterone,sex hormonebinding globulin and free androgen index levels in men with epilepsy at Kenyatta National Hospital neurology clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background; Epilepsy, anti-epileptic drugs and the reproductive system have complex interactions.Reproductive endocrine disorders are more common among patients with epilepsy than in the general population. These disorders ... -
Influence of parental involvement on learners’ participation in early childhood development education, lower Nyokal division, Homa-bay district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The needs of children are complex and diverse, and involve catering for all areas of development, including physical, mental, social, emotional, moral and spiritual. For children to realize their full potential in life, ... -
Determinants of mortgage interest rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of the selected macroeconomic and financial variables on mortgage rates. The dependent variable was variable mortgage rate while the independent variables ... -
Influence of 2007/2008 post election violence on academic performance: a case of public primary schools in Kibra constituency in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of 2007/2008 post-election violence on academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Kibra constituency, Nairobi County Kenya. In particular the study ... -
A study on the impact of macroeconomic policy on output gap in Kenya
(2014)In developing countries serious output challenges persist to date. Most countries operate far below the optimal output path. This can be rationalized by the nature of the macroeconomic policies in place. This study reviews ... -
Factors influencing use of social media in service delivery in the banking industry: a case of Kenya commercial bank headquarters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Utmost Customer satisfaction is one of the key ingredients to any organization’s success. Organizations strive to ensure that their customers get a plus one service at any customer touch point. The Banking Industry's ... -
Impact of instructional materials on performance of number writing among pre-school children in Kamukunji district of Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study investigated the impact of instructional materials of performance on number writing among pre-school children in Kamukunji District. It investigated the importance of instructional materials, examined the number ... -
Procurement laws and operational efficiency in savings and credit co-operative societies within Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) does not directly seek to regulate the private sector, though it regulates its interaction with public entities. The general objective of this study was to look at the effects ... -
Analysis of the environmental proactivity strategies in use in the Zimbabwe poultry value chain
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In recent years, poultry production in Zimbabwe has been on the increase. This increase has been accompanied by structural changes within the sector, giving rise to environmental concerns. It is imperative for the poultry ... -
Universities and Trade Unionism
(Kenya DAAD Association (KDSA), 2005)A University is an institution of higher learning, where people's minds are supposed to be trained for clear and independent thinking, analysis and problem solving at the highest levels. The function of a university ... -
The role of organizational communication in linking research to economic policy formulation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The absence of vibrant communication strategies in most organizations in Kenya, and in particular government departments has significantly compromised the research-to-policy mechanism. Perception and explanations of ... -
Presidential rhetoric and nationhood: a study of the speeches of Jomo Kenyatta
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study focuses on the rhetoric of Jomo Kenyatta and its relationship to the Kenyan nation. It is a critical approach to the statements made by Kenyatta during the formative ages of Kenya. I explore how the utterances ... -
Factors influencing community participation in the development of pre school centres in Makueni county, Kenya
(2014)The study examined the factors influencing community participation in the development of preschool centres and education in Makueni County. The study investigated the impact of economic status, Community literacy level ... -
The Challenges to Literature in Research and Development
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Influence of competitive strategies on performance of large supermarket chains in nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study was on the various competitive strategies adopted by large supermarket chains in Nairobi City County. The study had one objective. It seeked to establish influence of competitive strategies on performance ... -
Determinants of household food security in Lugari and Makueni sub-counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study was carried out to assess the determinants of household food security among households in Lugari and Makueni sub-Counties. Secondary household data collected from 2000 randomly selected households in both ... -
Justiciability of justice: the role of judicial service commission in Kenya in the decisional independence of judicial officers
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System failure and perceived quality of services: a case of equity bank
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The banking industry in Kenya in the recent past has experienced a lot of innovations and changes in service delivery that have been prompted by competition among banks, especially for more customers. This has seen banks ... -
Education and the Development of Nationhood in Kenya
(Kenya DAAD Association (KDSA), 2005)After the attainment of political independence, it became necessary for different ethnic groups in Kenya to see themselves as members of a large family - the nationwithin which their various ethnic groups would ...
