University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of socio - economic factors on recidivism among Kenyan prisoners: the case of Nakuru main prison
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to investigate the socio - economic factors that influence recidivism among Kenyan prisoners in Nakuru main prison. Recidivism directly affects the Kenyan society both socially and ... -
Pricing of an Education and unemployment insurance policy
(2014)The purpose of this project is to price an education and unemployment insurance cover. The idea was informed by the high demand for higher education and the high unemployment rates in Kenya. This culminates the financial ... -
Preparedness of public Primary Schools in the implementation of Laptops project in Kenya; A case of Kimilili sub County, Bungoma County
(2014)The laptop project is one of the flagship projects promised by the Jubilee government. The project is earmarked for implementation in the public primary schools with standard one pupils being the beneficiaries. However, ... -
Social contact patterns among school-going children in a rural location in Kenya
(2014)Contact patterns drive the dynamics of transmission of respiratory viruses. Schools, as places of very high contacts are presumably important for transmission. Contact data support modelling the spread of respiratory ... -
Influence of boards of management governance practices on Teachers’ job satisfaction in Secondary Schools in Ndeiya Division, Limuru District, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the Boards of Managements’ Governance Practices on job satisfaction in secondary school teachers in Ndeiya Division, Limuru District. The study sought to ... -
Determinants of profitability in public transport: a case of savings and credit cooperatives (Saccos) in Eldoret, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Profitability is the primary goal of all business ventures. Without profitability the business will not survive in the long run. So measuring current and past profitability and projecting future profitability is very ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Retention Of Boys In Secondary Schools Of Maara District, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Education represents the only way out of a life of entrenched poverty for most of the Africa`s children. The boy child now makes up a marginalized group; there were more female students than males enrolled in Maara ... -
Measuring Exchange Rate Risk Of Kenya’s Main Trading Currencies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study measures the exchange rate risk of Kenya’s main trading currencies mainly the United States of America dollar, the Euro and the United Kingdom pound. The Value at Risk model is used to estimate this risk; in ... -
Principals’ Factors Influencing Students’ Involvement In Administration Of Secondary School In Masaba Sub-county In Nyamira County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Educators, trainers, and researchers have long been interested in exploring variables contributing effectively for quality of performance of learners. The role played by education in the development of human capital is ... -
Management Strategies for Potassium Deficiency and Low pH on Sugarcane Growth, Yield and Quality in the Mumias Sugar Zone of Western Kenya
(2014)Sugarcane production in Kenya has happened in monoculture systems over the last 60 years. In the last two decades serious concerns have emerged over yield decline by about 36% from a high of 110 t/ha in 1997 to a low of ... -
Characteristics of dropouts among upper primary pupils: Teachers' perceptions
(2014-09-03)Abstract: There is continued concern over the number of pupils who do not complete school and graduate. The dropout problem has persisted consistently for a period of time. This problem has attracted the attention of ... -
Social network analysis of climate change adaptation communication in Makueni county
(2014)Climate change is already negatively affecting communities who depend on rain fed agriculture for their livelihoods. Adaptation through the adoption of appropriate agricultural technologies is crucial for the survival ... -
Ethnopharmacology, bioactivity and anthelmintic efficacy of medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok District, Kenya
(2013)The practice of traditional medicine is as old as the human race and plants are an important source of research and development of new drugs. Anthelmintic resistance in human and animal pathogenic helminths has been spreading ... -
Factors influencing female students enrollment in artisan courses in technical training institutions in Kenya: a case of Bungoma county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The composition of female studies has been growing all over the world. The trend seems to indicate that female students prefer some courses over others. Female students who enroll in postgraduate courses do so for a ... -
The impact of a rights issue on the earnings per share of a listed company
(2014)A rights issue is a way by which a listed company can raise additional capital. However, instead of going to the public, the company gives its existing shareholders the right to subscribe to newly issued shares in proportion ... -
Factors influencing women participation in entrepreneurial activities in Kasikeu division Makueni county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the research was to investigate the factors influencing women participation in entrepreneurial activities in Kasikeu Division Makueni County. This was necessitated by the fact that Women entrepreneurs and ... -
Factors influencing community ownership of water projects in Kenya. A case of Kinna Division Isiolo County
(2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing community ownership of water projects in Kenya with a focus in Kinna division, Isiolo County. The Government of Kenya and Non Governmental Organizations ... -
Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Land Suitability Analysis for Urban Development; Case Study of Kisii Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)Land use planners often make complex decisions within a short period of time when they must take into account sustainable development and economic competitiveness. Land suitability analysis would be very useful in this ... -
School based factors influencing provision of Education for returnee Students in Secondary Schools in Bor County of Jonglei State, South Sudan
(2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing provision of education for returnee students in secondary schools in Bor County of Jonglei state in South Sudan. The study was guided by the following ... -
Factors influencing service delivery on CDF managed projects in Kakamega sub county: Lurambi constituency
(2014-09-03)The research project is about the effect of performance contracting on service delivery in CDF managed projects in Lurambi constituent. The CDF managed projects have faced varied challenges that include poor implementation, ...
