University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Analysis Of Small And Large Health Insurers In Kenya Using The Actuarial Value Model
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Maternal health care choices from the available alternatives in Nyang’oma Sub-location, bondo District, Siaya county
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-04)This study explored maternal healthcare choices of expectant mothers in Nyang’oma Sub-Location, Bondo District. The objectives of the study were: the identification and description of maternal healthcare providers in the ... -
Soil Erosion Detection At The Kenyan Coasts (2001-2013) Using Modis 250m Resolution Images
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)The objective of this research study is to investigate the capabilities of time -series of MODIS imagery to provide information on soil erosion at the Kenyan coast. Soil erosion has been a major environmental threat to ... -
General Purpose Embedded System
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)In recent times there has been enormous increase in capabilities of embedded systems from the traditional machine control to application in sophisticated systems in communications, environmental surveillance and even in ... -
Efficacy Of Maxim XL 035 FS® As A Seed Dresser In The Management Of Aspergillus Species And Aflatoxin Contamination Of Maize
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Aflatoxins are mainly produced by mycotoxigenic fungi and are a global food safety concern and human carcinogen. Maize is often contaminated with aflatoxin, making it unfit for human and animal consumption. Currently, ... -
Optical Characterization Of Tit Aniumdioxide Nanoparticles Deposited Using Doctor Blade Method.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Ti02 thin films were deposited onto glass substrates by Doctor Blade technique and the crystallization of Ti02 coating was then achieved through thermal annealing at a temperature of 400°C in a programmable furnace. The ... -
Optical Characterization Of Anthracene Single Crystals Using Raman And Fluorescence Spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this work anthracene single crystals were investigated using Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy at room temperature. The excitation beam's wavelength was centered at 532 nm for Raman and 375 nm for fluorescence ... -
Corporate governance in Kenya' s state corporations: A critique on the appointment and dismissal of directors of boards of state corporations
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-12)This study interrogates corporate governance practices within Kenya’s State Corporations with particular reference to the appointment and dismissal of directors of the Boards of these corporations. It recognizes that ... -
Design And Development Of An FPGA Based DDFS Signal Generator
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Over time there has been an increase in speed and density of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), this has enabled more complex designs to be constructed within a short time frame. In addition, the flexibility of FPGA ... -
Determination Of Optical Properties of Nanostructured Ti02 Thin Films
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)This work presents some results on deposition and investigation of optical properties of Ti02 thfn films. Thin films of Ti02 were deposited onto optical glass substrates by doctor blade technique and the crystallization ... -
Determinants Of Energy Efficiency In Black Tea Processing Factories A Case Of Kenya Tea Development Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to examine determinants of energy efficiency in black tea processing factories. It was guided by four main objectives which sought to determine the influence of capacity utilization, energy ... -
Opportunities and barriers to implementing energy efficiency in selected pumping installations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project was aimed at evaluating opportunities and barriers to implementing energy efficiency in 5 selected pumping installations-viz Kenya Pipeline Company, Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, Nzoia Sugar Company, ... -
Real Time Multi Agent Based Fraud Detection tool for Banking institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2014)To design and implement a proactive real time fraud detection system tool for banks, it is key to consider the use of a multi agents system in order to achieve this. In this paper after having a chance to meet several ... -
Coffee Supply Response to Price and Non-price Factors: Evidence From Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Coffee is one of the major Rwandese exports and therefore a major foreign exchange earner. It plays a great role in the Rwandese economy. In 2012, its contribution stood at 0.857% of total GDP. But still its production ... -
Influence Of Financial Literacy Trainings On Youth Self Employment In Kenya: A Case Of Thika Town Constituency
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Financial literacy plays a critical role in influencing the positive financial behaviors’ and member participation in pension schemes in addition to reducing debt loads, knowledge gains and accumulating wealth and managing ... -
Selection For Drought Tolerance, Disease Resistance, Canning And Nutritional Quality In Dry Beans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop in eastern and central Africa. The crop is low yielding and underutilized due to several factors such as biotic and abiotic stresses and poor seed quality ... -
Effects Of Reward System On Employees Performance A Case Of Kenya Pipeline Company- Kisumu Depot
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Employer-Employee relations are concerned with managing and maintaining the employment relationship which involves handling the pay-work bargain, dealing with employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, issues ... -
Factors Influencing Project Completion in the Housing Construction Industry, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The property development industry greatly impacts on a country’s growth and development. It is an industry that contributes generously to the gross domestic product of a nation both directly and indirectly. Property ... -
Power loss reduction in the distribution system with a wind based distributed generation.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Distribution system operating environments are changing rapidly due to the integration of the intermittent renewable in to the power grid at the distribution side of the power system. Therefore, with increasing number of ... -
Factors Influencing The Practice Of Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya: A Case Study Of Gachuba Division, Nyamira Countys
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to examine the persistence of FGM among the Kisii. The study was guided by four specific objectives: To find out the justification for the persistence of FGM among the Kisii community; to establish the ...
