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Factors influencing women participation in community based Development projects in kipsonoi ward, Sotik sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)This study is to investigate factors influencing women participation in community development projects by women group in Kipsonoi ward, Sotik Sub-county, Bomet County. The cultural values, level of education, resources ... -
Agent-based security information monitor
(2014)In the recent times, computer systems have been employed intensively to solve physical security challenges. This has been catalyzed by the nature of security that is dynamically changing on a daily basis. Numerous ... -
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: the Role of Sponsorship in Advancing Women to Senior Management in Publicly Listed Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Across the world, there is increasing acceptance that inclusion of women in strategic decision - making positions is important if companies are to increase productivity. In Kenya, the number of women graduating from ... -
A relevance-theoretical analysis of intercultural misunderstandings in global communication
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Globalisation can be seen as an evolution which is systematically reconstructing interactive phases among nations by breaking down barriers in the areas of culture, communication and several other fields of endeavour. ... -
The effect of credit card usage on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated the effect of the credit card usage on the performance of commercial banks, that is; whether the credit card usage will increase or decrease the profitability of commercial banks. The study adopted ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from pus samples at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Antimicrobial resistance is not only increasing the healthcare costs but also the severity and death rates from certain infections that could have been avoided by prudent and rational use of the existing and ... -
Strategies of regulating alcoholism and drug abuse in Kenya’s line ministries: a case study of the ministry of devolution and planning
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of the study was to establish the strategies that have been put in place at public workplace by the government of Kenya in spearheading the fight against Alcohol and Drugs Abuse (ADA). Specifically, ... -
Choice of a place of delivery among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maternal mortality rates in Kenya increased from 365/100, 000 live births in 1993 to 488/100,000 live births in 2008. Use of health facilities during delivery is important in the reduction of maternal mortality rates, ... -
Influence of organizational culture on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Ndhiwa Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)xii ABSTRACT Culture includes deep patterns of values, beliefs and traditions that have been formed over the course of history. In the study, the school culture is defined as the element of school environment that is ... -
Teaching Kiswahili pronunciation in secondary schools in Kenya: the necessity to use the right information and descriptive tools
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This paper focuses on inaccuracies in the way the teaching of Kiswahili pronunciation is provided for in textbooks recommended for secondary schools in Kenya. The major inaccuracies consist in the following: some of the ... -
Uptake of government tenders by youth - owned small and micro enterprises in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Government is often the biggest customer within a country, and governments can potentially use this purchasing power to influence the behavior of private sector organizations. Most of the government spending goes to ... -
Prevalence of fusarium and aspergillus species in maize grain from Kitui, Machakos and Meru and use of near infra-red light sorting to remove fumonisins and aflatoxin contaminated grain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mycotoxin poisoning in maize has been a frequent occurrence in Kenya with the most significant outbreak being that of 2004 when 317 patients and 125 deaths were recorded. Mycotoxin contaminated grains cannot be obviously ... -
A survey of the knowledge attitude and practice regarding epidural labor analgesia among obstetricians at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Epidural labor analgesia is the most effective method of pain relief during childbirth and the only method that provides complete analgesia without maternal or fetal sedation. With safer drugs and better equipment ... -
Top management team and strategic planning practices at Jhpiego Kenya
(2014)Strategic planning practices involve the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company's top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment ... -
Relationship between commercialization and financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This Research Project examines the relationship between commercialization and financial performance of Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya. Recent trends have emerged where MFIs aspire to embrace commercialization ... -
Inter-clan peace initiative in Mandera county: a case of Qurreh and Murulle communities from 1998 to 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explores inter-clan peace initiatives between Gurreh and Murulle communities in Mandera County and its impact. The objectives of the study are to understand the conflict between the Gurreh and Murulle, to ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper looked at the effects of mergers and acquisitions on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This study set to establish whether the many mergers and acquisitions that have happened in Kenya’s ... -
External environment, firm capabilities, strategic responses and performance of large scale manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study was based on conceptualized relationship between external environment, firm capabilities, strategic responses and performance. External environment has been argued that it positively influences performance. Other ... -
Increasing the consumption of essential long chain fatty acids through fortification of yoghurt with Omega-3 pufa from Nile perch oil
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Increased incidence of Non communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer has been associated with decreased consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of the omega-3 series, ... -
Influence of strategies used by board of management on teachers’ development in public secondary schools in Busia district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this era of globalization that comes with quality education for competitiveness, principals and BOM members are being urged to exercise strong teacher development in their schools. The purpose of this study was to ...
