University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of cultural activities on living standards of rural dwellers of Ikolomani south division of Kakamega south sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Culture has become a sensitive issue and has ever remained a burning aspect almost in all developing countries of the world leading to low standards of living (holy field 2002).Cultural practices play a vital role in ... -
Challenges of policing in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Police forces play in important role in every state and in all democratic societies. The police force is one of the organs of the state responsible for the proper administration of justice, law and order, thereby providing ... -
Transport development and implications on wildlife conservation; Case study of proposed greater southern bypass (Kitengela loop)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife dispersal and migratory corridors play a critical role in the conservation of wildlife not only in Kenya but all over the world. Areas dedicated as National Parks may not be sufficient enough to cater for the ... -
Planning For Sustainable Utilization And Conservation Of Urban River Corridors In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)This study focuses on planning for sustainable utilization and conservation of urban river corridors in Kenya, a case study of Nairobi River. The study was borne out of the need to protect Nairobi River corridor from ... -
Impact of microfinance interventions on households of a community based pre- school program in Kwale county, Kenya
(2014)Various studies have concluded both positive and negative impacts with many results being highly contested on grounds of methodology. While other studies have concluded improvements in women empowerment and increased ... -
Factors influencing effective governance of community managed Water projects: A case of Kieni east constituency
(2014)The provision of water services in Kenya has been a mandate of the government institution since the independence. Despite the various changes in the policies and structure of water service provision, the latest being the ... -
Time as metaphysical determinant of pedagogy
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Factors that influence participation of learners in adult and continuing education: The case of Matinyani sub-county, Kitui county, Kenya
(2014)Learning among the adult has been perceived with different direction by the learners’ teachers and the ACE supervisors. Matinyani Sub County in Kitui County was considered for this investigation. The main objective of the ... -
Modelling The Growth Of Pension Funds Using Generalized Linear Model (gamma Regression)
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-08)The current demographic shift of the Kenya ageing population, stress an increasing demand for pension schemes in all employment sectors. Unlike Kenya all over the world there have been pension reforms to arrest this ... -
Assessing the spatial and temporal characteristics of temperature and rainfall over the central and southern regions of Malawi during the winter season
(2014)Malawi is a land locked country located within the longitudes 33 degrees to 36 degrees East and latitude 9o 22’ to 17o7’. The total area is 118,480 square km – of which an area of 94,080 square km is occupied by land, and ... -
Determinants of household solid waste management in Kenya: A case of Eldoret municipality
(2014)Waste management has been important since time immemorial. With the unprecedented increase in population worldwide, especially in Sub Saharan Africa, waste management has been vital for good health, good environment and ... -
Factors Influencing Girls’ Participation In Primary Schools In Cheptais District; Bungoma County Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The issue of girl child participation has become a real concern in all nations of the world particularly the developing countries like the Sub Saharan Africa. The girl child education provides benefits to the family and ... -
Automated rainfall data extraction from satellite imagery for crop index insurance
(2014)Crop insurance uses rainfall as one of the indeces on which farmers can be insured. The rainfall data can be obtained locally from the weather stations but it is limited to only 30 kilometres radius from a station. Though ... -
Factors influencing demand for financing of mortgage projects in Mombasa county, Kenya
(2014)The study sought to establish factors affecting the demand for Mortgage financing in Mombasa County Kenya. The objectives of the study are: to establish how mortgage interest rates influences demand for financing Mortgage ... -
Sharing The Burden Of Solid Waste On Society: An Assessment Of Environmental Equity At Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08)While all members of society often appreciate and enjoy environmental improvements of civilization, a growing body of evidence reveals that environmental problems of human civilization are not borne equally by various ... -
Factors influencing Human-Elephant conflicts in Embu North sub-county, Kenya
(2014)Mount Kenya has 900 km2 of human settlements that adjoins the periphery of the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve in a 2 - 10 Km wide belt, and extended from the town of Nanyuki in the northern part towards the south and then ... -
Factors affecting the performance of women small and medium enterprises in Mombasa central business District, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study is to explore factors that undermine the performance women small and medium enterprises in Mombasa central business district which is in Mombasa County. Financial institutions like IFC bank, ... -
Influence of corporate social responsibility on performance of financial institutions in Kenya:A case of Barclays Bank in Nairobi county
(2014)This research aimed to assess the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the Performance of financial institutions, a case of Barclays bank of Kenya in Nairobi County. In relation to organisational ... -
Influence of religious education on moral development of pre-school children in Limuru zone, Kiambu county
(2014)This study sought to explore the influence of religious education on moral development of pre-school children in Limuru Zone, Kiambu County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out whether teachers ... -
Valuation of currency options with stochastic volatility
(2014)Currency options have gained acceptance as invaluable tools in managing foreign exchange risk. They are extensively used and bring a much wider range of hedging alternatives as a result of their unique nature. Options are ...
