University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing management of HIV/AIDS projects funds by community based organizations: the case of Maara sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Project funds implemented by community based organizations have faced numerous challenges among them management and governance issues especially in accountability and transparency. Since the inception of the development ... -
Adaptation of andean dry Bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) genotypes to drought stress
(2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the principal food legume in eastern Africa. However, most of the large seeded varieties grown by farmers are susceptible to drought. Adaptation to drought stress is therefore an ... -
Effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying Chicken
(2014)The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental ... -
Effects of fertilizer application and pinching on the yield of grain amaranth (amaranthus hypochondriacus)
(2014)Inadequate food and imbalanced nutrients are major causes of human malnutrition for the poor, sick, children, elderly and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAS) who are the most vulnerable. These groups have high protein ... -
Judicial enforcement of socio-economic rights: A case for dialogic approach in crafting appropriate judicial remedies
(2014)The thesis offers dialogic approach as an appropriate tool for crafting appropriate judicial remedies for socio-economic rights violations. The central argument in the study is that salient characteristics of socio-economic ... -
Development of refined oil from lake Victoria Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus) Viscera
(2014)Oil was extracted from Nile perch viscera by varying the wet acid rendering method, then the oil characterized for yields and quality. Viscera were obtained from a local fish filleting plant in Nairobi. Temperature of the ... -
Clinicopathologic survey and predisposing factors of diseases of domestic rabbits in selected areas in Kenya
(2014)A cross sectional study was used to obtain data from sixty one (61) randomly selected rabbit farms in Nairobi, Central, Eastern and Rift valley regions of Kenya in order to characterize production systems and determine the ... -
Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin contamination in pre- and post-harvest peanuts in Baringo, Elgeyo-marakwet and Meru counties in Kenya
(2014)Aflatoxin contamination is a major challenge in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production and trade besides posing health challenges to humans and animals. This study monitored the population of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin ... -
The influence of parental involvement on students’ academic performance in english language among secondary school students in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County
(2013)The purpose of this study was to establish any form of parental involvement and to investigate the influence on the students‟ academic performance in English language. The study sought to establish whether or not students ... -
Influence of maize management practises on food security among farmers in Moibensub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2014)Maize is the main staple food for the inhabitants of Moiben sub County as well as other parts of Country. However, its production is facing some challenges that have led to decline in yield. Improving maize production is ... -
Effects of domestic gender roles on performance of pupils in in public primary school in GarbaTula district
(2014-09-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the domestic gender roles and their effect on pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools in Garba Tula district. Five research questions were formulated to guide the ... -
Sustainable utilization of public parks in urban areas: A case of Christina Wangari garden in Thika Sub-county
(2014)Sustainably utilized and managed Public Parks in Urban areas are significant due to their historic, social, environmental, economical, and aesthetic functions. Thika Sub-County is highly populated with a population of ... -
Factors influencing board of management members’ effectiveness in human resource management in public secondary schools in Athi River District, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing Board of Management members’ effectiveness in Human Resource Management in public secondary schools in Athi River District, Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Role of community participation in drought risk management in Kilifi County, Kenya
(2014)African heads of states summit in 2012 developed a framework to end drought emergencies for African nations by the year 2027 that Kenya ratified and a national target set to ending drought emergencies in the country 2022 ... -
Effects of drug and substance abuse on academic performance among secondary school students, Kathonzweni District, Makueni county, Kenya
(2014)Drug and substance abuse threatens and tends to derail these noble strides by demotivating the students in learning and subsequently ruining school going children that the government intends to rely on in driving the ... -
Spartial visualization and analysis of Tuberculosis infection: Case of Kitui County
(2014)The importance of using technology such as Geographic Information System (GIS) in the study of spread of diseases and its support decision making, health planning and management has brought a paradigm shift from traditional ... -
Influence of small ruminant rearing projects on household food security in Tinderet Division, Nandi south District, Kenya
(2014)Achieving food security remains an elusive goal to many developing countries, with nearly all of the 929 million undernourished people coming from the developing countries, sub-Saharan Africa where Kenya lies contributes ... -
Factors influencing Hiv/aids counselling and testing uptake among men in Kenya: a case of Kiandutu slums, Thika
(2013)Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing (VCT) is one of the key strategies in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. However, the utilization of VCT services particularly among men is low. The major barriers to ... -
Association between Madden-julian oscillations and wet and dry spells over Rwanda
(2014)The objective of this study was to examine the association between the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and wet and dry spells over Rwanda. Daily rainfall records and MJO indices was used in the study. The choice of daily ... -
School factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Magumoni Division, Tharaka Nithi county, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of the study was to establish school factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Magumoni Division, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study sought to address ...
