University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Interspecific Hybridization Between Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) And Its Wild Relatives And The Implication On Hybrid Fitness
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important cereal in global agriculture. Sorghum is a leading cereal in arid and semi-arid agriculture, ranking fifth in importance among the world's grain crops. Efforts in sorghum ... -
An Assessment of the Levels of Poverty Among Femaleheaded Households in Nyatike Constituency, Migori County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study was on the assessment of the levels of poverty among female-headed households in Nyatike Constituency, Migori County. Its objectives were to determine the socio-cultural and socio-economic factors that cause ... -
Factors Influencing The Utilization Of Mosquitoe Bednets In Controling Malaria In Kombewa District
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)Use of insecticide-treated nets (lTNs) continues to offer potential strategy for malaria prevention in endemic areas. However their effectiveness, sustainability and massive scale up remains a challenge in malaria control ... -
Assessment of soil health using nematode assemblage and soil characteristics in vertisols, cambisols and arenosols of Kenya
(2014)Maintenance of soil health (biological, physiochemical, nutritional and water holding integrity) is critical to meeting Kenya's food security and adaptation to climate change. Soil health assessment however has been based ... -
Determinants Of Adoption Of Modern Technologies In Beekeeping Projects: The Case Of Women Groups In Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Modern technologies in beekeeping have advanced over the years. However, it has been observed that satisfying the basic needs of the rural people to improve their living standards by adopting modern beekeeping technologies ... -
Impact of climate change on fishery-based livelihoods: a case study of fishing communities around lake Naivasha, Kenya
(2013)This research paper examines the impact of climate change on fishery- based livelihoods around Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha has been the main source of livelihood for people living around it although in the recent years, ... -
New Frontiers In Multifunctional Peacekeeping: Case Studies Of Somalia And Namibia
(University of Nairobi, 2006-11)This study set out to establish how successful multifunctional peacekeeping operations have been by assessing the accomplishment of the UN mandate for specific operations and the adequacy of such operations in conflict ... -
Community Radio Operations in Kenya: Case Studies of Selected Community Radio Stations
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The purpose of the study was to identify the challenges in setting up and operating a CRS in Kenya. The theoretical framework used was participatory communication approach. A descriptive survey research design was used ... -
Accident time and socio demographic impact on severity of injuries among patients involved in motorcycle accidents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2012)Background Motorcycle injuries have increased significantly in Kenya in the past five years due to the increasing number of motorcyclists on the roads. The motorcycle has become popular as convenient form of commercial ... -
Assessment of energy use at a liquid carbon dioxide production plant
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy acquisition and use have been of increasing concern. This being a valuable resource, many people are looking at it with a view of either reducing overall energy used or improving efficiency. An assessment of energy ... -
Application of Innovation Strategies by East African Breweries Limited.
(2011)The objective of this study was to establish the application of innovation strategies by EABL. Primary data was collected using self-administered drop and pick interview guide while secondary data was collected by use ... -
The Print Media Portrayal of the War on Al Shabaab: Case Study of the Daily Nation & the Standard Newspapers), in Kenya
(2013)The research was done on the portrayal of the war on Al-Shabaab by the print media. Through content analysis we were able to analyze the print media coverage of the war. The case-study was the "Daily Nation" and the ... -
The Political Economy of Prison Based Security Threats and their Effects on Public Safety; The Case of Kenya Prison System
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study sought to grapple with "The Political Economy of Prison Based Security Threats and their Effect on Public Safety in Kenya." It responds to three critical questions; What is the nature and form of emerging ... -
Application of Balanced Score Card in Strategy Implementation at Kenya Red Cross
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of the paper is to conceptualise discussion on application of the balanced scorecard in strategy implementation at the Kenya Red Cross. The Balanced Scorecard is a performance measurement tool that uses a strategy ... -
Adherence to Standard Operational Procedures for Fire Mitigation and Response in Informal Settlements: the Case of Mathare and Sinai Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The purpose of the study was to establish the adherence to standard operational procedures for fire mitigation and response in informal settlements focusing on Mathare and Sinai slums. The research was anchored on the ... -
Electro Catalytic Decompsition Of Captan And Methoxychlor Pesticide Residues Using Cyanocobalamin
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The current study involved electrocatalytic reduction of the organochlorine pesticide residues which are, (3aR,7aS)-2-[(trichloromethyl)sulfanyl]-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-lHisoindole- l,3(2H)-dione (Captan) and 1,1, ... -
Mesocarnivores As Indicators Of Aquatic Ecosystem Health In Selected Rivers Of The Laikipia Plateau
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)Humans affect wetland ecosystems by changing cover, depleting resources, introducing waste and changing natural communities. This poses a major challenge for aquatic ecosystem health in the long run. In Laikipia, local ... -
Influence Of Reproductive Health Education On Promotion Of Girl Child Education: A Case Of Fawe-k (forum For African Women Educationalists-kenya) Programme In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Reproductive Health Education (RHE) in Kenya is aimed at increasing awareness of responsible sexual activities especially among the youth. The availability of these services and the vigorous efforts by the government and ... -
Use of GIS and remote sensing techniques to estimate coconut cultivation area: Case study of Kaloleni subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was aimed at estimating area under coconut cultivation in Kaloleni Sub-County by employing the use of GIS and remote sensing techniques. The viability of high resolution satellite imagery (GeoEye) was tested ... -
Strategic Change Management in the Youth Enterprise Development Fund of Kenya
(2013-11)Strategic management IS a concept that concerns with making decisions and taking corrective actions to achieve long term targets and goals of an organization. Successful strategy implementation is the major determinant ...
