University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Use of Photovoltaic system for standby operation of a Petrol station: A case study national oil Petrol station at Nairobi West
(2014)The objective of the study was to compare the cost of using a standby diesel engine generator with that of a photovoltaic system to operate the equipments at a petrol station during a power blackout . The total power ... -
Factors influencing academic performance of students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination: A case of Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Academic performance in KCSE in almost all the subjects offered has been low in Roysambu County. However, the major factors contributing to this trend have not been clearly understood. This therefore limits the ability of ... -
Factors Influencing The Growth Of Entrepreneurial Ventures Among Women In Mbooni Constituency In Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine the factors influencing the growth of women entrepreneurial ventures in Kisau Division of Mbooni Sub-County. The study conducted in the month of April, 2014 was guided by five ... -
Influence of empowerment programs on employee performance among the public sector corporations: A case of Kenya Pipeline Corporation
(2014)The discipline of employee empowerment has gained prominence among key functions of the human resource management functions in the last decade and has undergone tremendous transformation with both negative and positive ... -
The current and changing nature of female genital mutilation (FGM) among the Abagusii: a study of Suneka division, Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)The purpose of this research project was to determine why FGM had persisted among the Abagusii, a society characterized by fast changes both socially and economically. The practice had been discouraged in the past but ... -
A Model For Evaluating The Success Of Agricultural Management Information System In Providing Extension Services To Sugarcane Farmers In Rural Areas Of Kenya:Case Of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Mumias Sugar Company has an elaborate Agricultural Management Information system that is used to run the agricultural docket of the company. The system has been in place for a long period of time and it has been performing ... -
The Congestion and access to Nairobi’s Central Business District – A case for Aerial Cable Transport Installation and Use
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In less than a generation, 70 % of the world’s population will be living in cities. Travel is a necessity in urban areas but roads and other infrastructure have been unable to keep up with the needs of these ever growing ... -
Adoption of m-government services in the ministry of interior and coordination of national government
(2014)The Government of Kenya, like any other governments around the globe, has started moving towards m-government as a next step to improve its interaction with citizens and enhance the quality and delivery of services. However, ... -
A multi-agent system approach for performance monitoring of electronic channels in banks
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Modern banking is conducted within an environment of multiple electronic channels to meet the various needs of customers. These banking channels include Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sale (POS) devices, ... -
Factors influencing implementation of flood disaster safety standards in public primary Schools in Uranga Division, Siaya County, Kenya
(2014)The safety of pupils is central to the provision of quality education, particularly critical for learners at the primary school level in view of their relatively tender ages. The ability of school programmes to ensure ... -
Factors influencing school managers on implementation of strategic plans in public Secondary Schools in Kimilili Sub County
(2014)The implementation of strategic plans studies has been growing all over the world. The trend seems to indicate that many schools do not fully implement their strategic plans due do limitations that a rise in the course ... -
Influence of women enterprise fund on initiation of women owned retail enterprises in Saboti constituency, Transnzoia Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Youth unemployment has continued to be a major developmental problem facing Kenya hence The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), a Kenya Government Initiative aims to develop and grow women-owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of Water sector reforms in Kenya: A case of Tanathi water services board in Kitui
(2014)Kenya is a water scarce country and it has been grappling with many management problems of trying to improve water services provision to its population. The water sector has thus undergone major structural reforms aimed ... -
Influence of budgeting on implementation of development plans in public Secondary schools in Uriri district, Migori county, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to establish influence of budgeting on implementation of development plans in public secondary schools in Uriri District, Migori County. The study was to; examine how the competence of budgeting ... -
Development of an Inter-Organizational Electronic Information Sharing Framework for Person’s Data in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-08)Interoperability of person’s data in institutions dealing with registrations of persons who are primary stashers of person’s data is of paramount importance for Kenya to have an accurate person’s data that can be considered ... -
Influence Of Youth Enterprise Development Fund On The Growth Of Enterprises; A Case Of Youth Enterprises In Butula Constituency, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)bulge. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports came up with the Youth Employment Marshal Plan which highlights various initiatives geared towards creating employment opportunities for the Kenyan youth. The Youth Enterprise ... -
Factors influencing headteachers’ instructional supervision practices in public primary Schools in Longisa Division, Bomet District
(2014)The purpose of this study was to establish factors influencing headteachers’ instructional supervision practices in public primary schools in Longisa division, Bomet county, Kenya. The study objectives sought to examine ... -
School based factors influencing implementation of life skills Education curriculum in public primary schools in Dagoretti District, Nairobi County
(2014)Life skills are psychosocial competencies which enables an individual to develop adaptive and positive behaviour. They are psychological and interpersonal abilities that assist an individual to make informed decisions ... -
School factors influencing refugee children access to primary education in Kasarani district Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)The purpose of this study was to investigate the school factors influencing refugee children access to primary education within Kasarani district, Nairobi, Kenya. Kasarani district has a large number of refugees children ... -
Role of community support grants in enhancing access to early childhood development and Education centres in Nyandarua South sub-county, Kenya
(2014)Low access levels can be explained by lack of adequate funding to ECDE centres and failure to mainstream ECD education to the education system in Kenya inspite of being critical in laying the foundation for performance ...
