University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Implications of farmers’ adaptation stratagies on maize productivity in central Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Sub-Saharan Africa, the capacity of smallholder farmers to adopt climate change adaptation strategies is limited. It is therefore imperative to identify and analyze factors that determine the adoption capacity of these ... -
Institutional factors influencing implementation of child rights education curriculum in primary schools in Murang’a East District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing the implementation of child rights education curriculum in primary schools in Murang‟a East District. The study sought to determine the ... -
Mapping of vegetation cover changes in eastern Mau block between 1990 and 2014
(2014)Over the last decade, the forests of the Mau Complex have been heavily impacted by official forest excisions, as well as by illegal, irregular and unplanned settlements. Eastern Mau Forest reserve is one of the most ... -
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The effect of initial public offering on long run stock price performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Long run performance of IPOs has elicited much research the world over. Much interest by scholars has been on the anomalies on initial over performance and long run under performance. It is amazing to note that majority ... -
The role of aid in protracted refugee situations: the case of Kenya, 1991 - 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)is study explores whether the Community Youth Enterprise Scheme (C-YES) helps youth groups establish successful businesses, capable of improving livelihoods of poor youths belonging to youth groups in Kibera slum, ... -
Factors influencing provision of low cost housing in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Housing is the leading component of urbanization and access to quality, affordable housing is critical in any society. The housing situation in Nairobi city just like in most cities in developing countries is such that ... -
Influence of water hyacinth on livelihoods of the riparian community of south west Seme location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The water hyacinth, a free-floating perennial aquatic plant native to tropical South America, is suffocating Lake Victoria, the second-largest fresh-water lake in the world. Since its emergence in Kenya, the water hyacinth ... -
Multicultural dynamics and performance management at the African population and health research centre in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to explore multicultural dynamics and performance management practices at the African population and Health Research Centre in Kenya. The research objectives were to determine the multicultural ... -
Effects of postpartum depression on infant feeding practices in an urban low income settlement Nairobi-kenya
(2014)Childbirth represents for women a time of great vulnerability to become mentally unwell, with postpartum mood disorders affecting approximately 10-15% women from diverse cultures; and such represents a considerable public ... -
Balancing power in democracy: a philosophical analysis of popular sovereignty
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This thesis analyses the concept of popular sovereignty as a core principle of democracy. For centuries, democracy has been hailed as the best form of government on the assumption that since the society is structured by ... -
A framework to support study group formation using online social media -the case of twitter
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Online social media has positioned itself as one of the best media of communication and information sharing. People are able to write short messages on their walls using various social media like Twitter, Facebook, Bebo, ... -
Challenges of procurement strategy implementation among road agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Procurement has developed over the years and is now considered a strategic function within many organizations. In Kenya specifically, public procurement has undergone major transformation and is now governed using a legal ... -
Analysis of determinants of private investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)While applying a time series model borrowed from Blejer and Khan (1984) as a suitable investment model for developing countries, this paper explores different factors that affect domestic private investment in Kenya. The ... -
Humanitarian risk mitigation strategies adopted by non-governmental organizations in west pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This research project sought to identify the risk mitigation strategies adopted by humanitarian NGO ’ s in West Pokot County. The objectives of this project were to identify the nature of risks encountered by NGO ’ s ... -
The effects of mother’s migration on under-five mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Using the 2008-09 Kenya Demographic Health Survey Data for the whole country and with focus on children below age five, this paper examines the effects of mother‟s migration status controlling for other proximate factors ... -
The adoption of online mobile phone customer care services by university of Nairobi students
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The usage of mobile phones has been a 21st century phenomenon that spreads for different purposes and functions. So far, the term customer care has been primarily associated with sorting customer problems using face – ... -
The effect of liquidity on profitability of small and medium size enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)With small and medium size companies operating informal and informal sectors of the economy, they are likely to face challenges in managing their liquidity which in turn could impact of their profitability. A large number ... -
A case for statutory codification of directors’ duties in enhancing good corporate governance in Kenya: a case study of national bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Directors are employed to manage the assets of the corporation on behalf of the shareholders who own it. However, more often, directors fail to discharge their duties with diligence and due care leading to mismanagement ... -
The effect of inflation on members savings in savings and credit co-operative societies in Kisumu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Both changes in inflation rate and savings levels around the globe considerably affects decision making of economic agents (both individuals and institutions) and are arguably considered as major policy variables in ...
