University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Enhancing college students' communication skills: adopting an interdisciplinary approach
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Factors influencing pupils’ mobility in public primary Schools in Sotik Division, Bomet county- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing pupils’ mobility in public primary schools in Sotik division, Bomet Country-Kenya. The study sought to establish the effect of: schools’ performance ... -
Communication skills for academic exellence
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Influence of language related factors on academic performance among urban refugees: a case of Mwiki and new Eastleigh primary schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of language related factors on academic performance among urban refugees; a case of Mwiki and New Eastleigh primary schools, Kenya. To achieve this, research questions ... -
Factors influencing performance of coffee Cooperatives in Kangema constituency, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Coffee is one of the most valuable traded commodities in the world. In Africa, it is referred as black gold due to its value. Farmers have come up with cooperative societies that assist them to manage and market their ... -
Home based factors influencing access to early childhood education in Limuru district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)This research study was aimed at investigating the influencing of home based factors on access to Early Childhood Education in Limuru District in Kenya. The study examined the influence of user-fees paid by parents on ... -
Incidence, classification and management of appendicular Bone fractures in dogs in nairobi county, kenya. A retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Dogs and cats constitute the majority of domestic pets worldwide, Kenya included. These pets are prone to sustain appendicular bone fractures, which are frequently caused by traumatic injuries, or bone pathology. A ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of free maternal healthcare services in Kenya: a case of public hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors influencing implementation of free maternal healthcare services in public hospitals in Kenya. This was a descriptive study focusing on process of implementing and results ... -
Antimicrobial activity, toxicity and phytochemical analysis of four medicinal plants traditionally used in Msambweni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance to currently utilized drugs has caused major challenges in both the agricultural and medical sectors in the past years. This resistance has not only hampered the treatment of microbial ... -
Use of geographic information system (G.I.S) to identify agro-climatic and edaphic conditions for coffee growth, case study: Republic of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-05)The significance of geospatial technology to this project lies in the fact that agriculture is of spatial nature. Agriculture and natural resources are essentially understood by a geographic location. Spatial technology ... -
Factors influencing performance of self help groups: a case of Muungano self help group in Kianjokoma, Embu county.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Self help groups are emerging as powerful tools for poverty alleviation. Generally SHG have anti-poverty agendas with the purpose of improving living standard of its members. In this study a critical examination is made ... -
Participation of mentally retarded children in lower primary education in Murang’a east subcounty, Murang’a county
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The study sought to find out the factors influencing the participation of mentally retarded children in lower primary schools in Murang’a East Sub-county, Murang’a County. The objectives that guided the study were distance, ... -
Factors influencing implementation of rapid results approach: a case of department of immigration services head office in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Service delivery in the public sector is a central issue towards results measurement as well as facilitating the development agenda of a country. Poor service delivery often leads to citizenry dissatisfaction with the ... -
Influence of teacher appraisal on improvement of students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Vihiga sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Government through the Ministry of Education has invested heavily on teachers’ appraisal with the hope of improving educational standards. This is evidenced through massive funds directed to the Department of Quality ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of sanitary facility projects for girls in public primary schools in nNakuru town, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought investigate the factors influencing the sustainability of sanitary facility projects for girls in public primary schools in Nakuru Town Sub-County Nakuru County, Kenya.A descriptive survey design was ... -
Factors influencing performance of events management firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The recent growth of festivals and events as an industry around the world means that the management of events can no longer be ad hoc. Events and festivals have a large impact on their communities and, in some cases, the ... -
Impact of supervision on the implementation of early childhood education curriculum in selected public pre-schools in lang’ata district, Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of supervisory activities on the implementation of early childhood education curriculum in public pre-school in Langata District. The study targeted 8 public preschool ... -
Urban informality in planned neighbourhoods A case of home based enterprises in Buru-buru estate in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)This research focuses on informal sector activities in planned neighbourhood. Using Buru-Buru as a case study, the research interrogates the nature and types of informal sector activities in planned neighbourhoods, their ... -
Influence of corporate entrepreneurship on performance of savings and credit cooperative societies ,the case of Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In modern business setup, corporate managers are unanimous in their desire to make their employees and organizations more entrepreneurial. The challenge is to create a supportive environment that attracts, motivates and ... -
Influence of cropping systems and crop residues on the occurrence Of fusarium head blight of wheat (triticum aestivum l.) and associated Mycotoxins in narok county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal grain cultivated worldwide. Fusarium head blight (FHB) and the associated mycotoxins pose a threat to food security and safety in Kenya, as they cause quantitative and ...
