University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The influence of farming practices on wheat production in Moiben district Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Farmers face many challenges in their farming practices which may arise from climatic conditions, pest and diseases and other environmental factors. The risk management practices include diversification and social ... -
Factors influencing performance of youth owned small and medium enterprises. A case of Maara sub-county; Tharaka-nithi county; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) contribution to the Kenyan economy is widely acknowledged, they cut across all sectors of the economy and provide many employment opportunities and generate widespread economic benefits. ... -
Factors influencing customer satisfaction with service provision by Kenya power company: a case of Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya Power is a limited liability company that is the sole distributor of electricity in Kenya. However, its image in the public is tainted with bad customer reviews because of constant blackouts, death and destruction ... -
Importance of community based water governance in utilization of water resource users association development cycle funds in upper Ewaso Nyiro, Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Water governance at all levels from the global, regional, national and local level has been identified as the major reason for the water scarcity problem facing most nations of the world. In order to improve governance ... -
Determine the difference in performance between integrated schools and non integrated schools
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Influence of internal controls on operational efficiency in non-governmental organizations: A case of AMREF health Africa in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)NGO’s operational efficiency involves the capability of an organization to deliver services to its people in the most cost-effective manner possible while still ensuring the high quality of its products, service and support. ... -
Factors influencing effective service delivery to communities. A case of Nakuru town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The most important milestone in the world in regards to improved community welfare is efficient and effective service delivery on essential areas such as health, water, sewerage; sanitation, security, and economic ... -
Determinants Of Board Of Management Members’ Effectiveness In Management Of Discipline Of Non Teaching Staff In Public Secondary Schools In Kiambaa Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Discipline is the force that prompts individual or groups to observe rules, regulations, standards and procedures. The purpose of the study was to explore the determinants of Board of Management members’ effectiveness ... -
Community factors influencing pupils participation in public primary school education in Ololunga division, Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate community factors influencing pupils‟ participation in public primary schools in Olulunga Division, Narok County, Kenya. The study sought to determine the extent to which communal ... -
Character Development through Education in Kenya :A Pragmatic Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which the pragmatic theory of education can be employed as a basis of character development in Kenyan schools. It proceeded from the assumption that for children of ... -
Influence of alternative disciplinary measures on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Nyandarua South Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)For any learning to take place discipline of the learners and teachers is quite important. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of alternative disciplinary measures on students’ discipline in ... -
Factors influencing female students enrollment in technical courses: a case of Matili technical training institute, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Career patterns are influenced by a variety of forces, one of which is gender-role Stereotype. The study determined the factors influencing female students‟ enrollment in technical courses. The study was guided by ... -
Donor funded agricultural based projects, culture and education as contributors to rural development in Lurambi constituency, Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Statistics indicate that a majority of the people living in the developing countries live in rural areas and live below the poverty line. It is shown that these people living in rural areas derive most of their livelihoods ... -
An analysis of factors influencing participation of smallholder farmers in red bean marketing in Halaba special district, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Market participation in rural households is a vital strategy in assuring better income and a key factor to lifting rural households from poverty. Red bean is an important crop in Ethiopia, especially Halaba Special District ... -
Factors influencing information communication technology integration in curriculum implementation in secondary schools: a case of Gilgil sub-county, Nakuru county - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The principal objective of the existing education policy on ICT is imbedded in three documents namely; e-Government Strategy, National ICT Policy and Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2005, a Policy Framework for Education, Training ... -
An assessment of the impact of export Horticulture farming on food security of smallholder farmers in Mbooni, Kirinyaga and Buuri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In attempting to achieve household food security for smallholder farmers, the question of having food security in the pocket, which is the use money from cash crop to purchase food or food security through food self-sufficiency ... -
Factors influencing growth of female genital mutilation among Orma and Wardei communities in Tana river county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the growth of female genital mutilation among Orma and Wardei communities in TRC. The study limitation is the financial constraint and high level of ... -
Factors Influencing Primary School Girls Participation In School Activities In Runyenjes Subcounty, Embu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya adolescent girls fare poorly relative to boys in an educational system characterized by enormous growth, deteriorating quality and rising costs. Girls are more likely to drop out of school prematurely and are ... -
Factors influencing performance of non governmental organisations in Garissa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operations in rural development initiatives in Garissa County, Kenya. Three research objectives guided the study. The ... -
Factors influencing completion rate of construction projects in devolved units in Kenya: a case of the modernization of sewerage system in Wajir county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)The study investigated factors influencing completion rates of construction projects in the devolved units in Kenya. It was be conducted in Wajir County. The objectives of the study were to:- Investigate how project plans ...
