University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Molecular Characterization of Viruses Infecting Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) and Reaction of Bean Genotypes to Virus Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Virus disease symptoms are frequent in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fields in Zambia, but information is scanty about the identities, distribution and genetic diversities of causal pathogens. This study was conducted ... -
Influence of Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management on the Relationship Between Technological Innovation and Competitive Advantage: Evidence From Large Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With reference to significant telecommunication enterprises in Kenya, the study intended to determine the impact of strategic leadership and knowledge management on the connection between competitiveness and technological ... -
Typology, Genetic Diversity and Genome Wide Scan for Signatures of Selection of Productivity Traits in Indigenous Goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Data on the characterization of animal genetic resources are essential in the development of breeding and conservation schemes to ensure their sustainable use. The present study aimed at assessing the phenotypic traits, ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 14)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 47minutes 56seconds – long video was recorded in June 2017. Salome started observing discrimination against girls and women from an early age. As a girl with a disability, she was never conscious of social gender ... -
Generalizations of Logistic Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In this work we determine generalizations of the logistic distribution using the methods of construction of the logistic distribution. The generalized logistic distributions are of type I,II,III and IV. The methods of cons ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 13)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 1hour 23minutes 44seconds–long video was recorded in June 2017. Mwamburi was born in Voi, Taita Taveta Division and married in Busia and settled in Nakuru. After completing her secondary and A-levels she joined Kenya ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 12)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 1hour 52minutes 57seconds–long video was recorded in June 2017. Ochola was the ninth child in her family. Her father was a teacher and the mother used to teach women about agriculture, food security and making money ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 11)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 29minutes 57seconds–long video was recorded in June 2017. Kanyi notes that her growing up in the Catholic Church and studying at Ngandu Girls High School where she was involved in the care and support of the vulnerable ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 10)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 34minutes 18seconds–long video, was recorded in June 2017. She was born and raised in Marakwet where most girl children marry off early and drop out of school. After completing primary school, she was called to Alliance ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 9)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 1hour 42minutes 29seconds – long video, was recorded in June 2017. Prof. Kabira’s interest in women’s struggles was aroused by research she conducted on women’s economic empowerment in Kiambu in 1983 in preparation ... -
Women’s Participation in Constitution-Making Process in Kenya (S.3, Part 8)
(UoN, AWSC, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2017)This 40minutes 57seconds-long video was recorded in June 2017. Kamla Sikand is a descendant of a doctor who was brought to Kenya during the construction of the Kenya – Uganda railway by the British colonialist. She studied ... -
Forest Fire Vulnerability Assessment in the Aberdare Forest Reserve
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Forests, being an important resource in our environment, require intentional conservation. There is an increasing need to protect forests even as the battle for climate change continues. Threats to the existence of these ... -
An Inquiry Into the Challenges Facing Arbitration Practice in the Construction Industry in Uganda a Study of Industry Players in Kampala
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study is an inquiry into the challenges facing arbitration practice in the construction industry in Uganda. Its theme was to determine the extent to which arbitration is used to resolve construction disputes in the ... -
Assessing the Level of Accessibility of Memorial Parks by the Visually Impaired a Case Study of Bomb Blast Memorial Park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The inclusive design was a concept of late Architect Ronald Mace. Inclusivity is all about developing products and environments that can accommodate everybody regardless of their age, gender or ability status. Inclusivity ... -
Absorptive Capability and Performance of Management Consultancy Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research set forth with the objective of evaluation of correlations existing between absorptive capacity and performance of management consulting firms in Nairobi. The absorptive capacity theory, the idea of knowledge ... -
Application of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) in Public Asset Management a Case Study of Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at exploring the extent of deployment of ICT in public asset management with reference to assets owned by County Governments in Kenya. It was guided by the following research objectives: to identify asset ... -
Neural Network - Based Predictive Analytics of Covid-19 in the Health Sector for Decision Support in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 spread rapidly across the globe and claimed many lives. As a result, it was declared a pandemic. Kenya, like most countries was negatively affected by the disease. In the face of COVID-19, predictive analytics ... -
An Examination of Challenges of Wayleaves Acquisition for Infrastructure Developments in Kenya” a Case Study of Kisii-awendo Power Transmission Line
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ownership of land provides the owner with control over people who might need access to that property for their livelihood. Secure land rights enable land owners to enjoy the economic benefits that flow from land without ... -
Mitigating Challenges in the Implementation of the One Stop Shop Model for Approval of Construction Projects in Kenya (a Case of Nairobi City County)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Implementation of One Stop Shop (OSS) model has the potential of enhancing the building approval process. However, there are many challenges that impede its implementation. This study focusses on mitigating the challenges ... -
Historical Land Injustices in Kenya: the Case of Lamu County 1963-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The focus of this research is historical land injustice in Lamu, and the role of land as a determinant factor in the conflict. The research begins with an analysis of the people of Lamu and how they settled and placed ...
