University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Employee Perception of the Relationship Between Motivation and Employee Performance at Finlay's Horticulture (K) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In modem world of globalization the workplace realities of (yesterday) past organizations no longer exists. It is matter of past and needs to be revised carefully. It is important for the organizations to meet and introduce ... -
Determination Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Treadle Pump And Assessment Of Its Impact On Household Income Of Farmers In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The recent past has seen increased development and promotion of cheap and manageable small scale irrigation technologies in Kenya. Such technologies have mostly been promoted by the Non Governmental Organizations with ... -
Strategic responses to the changes in the business environment by unaitas sacco society ltd, kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Organizations are open systems. They operate and survive within an external environment comprising competitors, the economy, suppliers, customers, technological requirements, government and communities. Business environmental ... -
Compliance of Slaughterhouses to Environmental Regulations: a Case Study of Dagoretti Market Abattoirs, Kikuyu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)Dagoretti abattoirs have previously been accused of polluting the environment within Dagoretti Market and especially the Kabuthi River by disposing sludge which promotes water pollution and eutrophication. This reduces ... -
Factors influencing survival rate of female students' enrolment in physics subject in public secondary schools in Kirinyaga Central district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was conducted to investigate factors influencing the survival rate of female students' enrolment in physics subject in public secondary schools in Kirinyaga Central District. The study was guided by four ... -
Influence of provision of basic needs on students' participation in secondary school education in Turkana county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The provision of basic needs, [or example water, health services, food and uniform improves the student participation in education. The study aimed at investigating the influence of provision of basic needs on students' ... -
Effects of Social Media on Content of Local Television Programs in Kenya: a Case Study of Citizen Tv's Gospel Sunday Show
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The dream of every media house is to make profits and have as many viewers and listeners as possible. This can only be achieved when they tailor their programs to be more engaging hence get more viewers and listeners. ... -
Anti-inflammatory Potential Of The Coral Tree (erythrina Abyssinica): Histological And Immunohistochemical Evidence In Chronic Trypanosomiasis Mouse Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Human African trypanosomiasis is a protozoan disease prevalent in Sub-Sahara African countries that lie between 14° North and 29° south of the Equator. It is caused by a parasite of the genus Trypanosoma, which has several ... -
Effectiveness of the Women's Enterprise Fund in Improving the Livelihoods of Women Groups in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)The Women's Enterprise Fund (WEF) was created by the Government to assist women entrepreneurs with micro credit to boost their enterprises and also create more opportunities for self-employment in the informal sector. ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, Manilkara discolor, Teclea trichocarpa and Zanthoxylum usambarense extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Helminthiasis affects more than one and a half billion people in the world most of them living in low income countries. Majority of these people rely on traditional remedies mostly derived from plants for their health ... -
Impact of depression on adherence to antiretroviral therapy among hiv/aids patients attending the comprehensive care center at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: As more and more Kenyans infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ((HIV)/AIDS) are being initiated on therapy in Kenya, health care workers are faced with an increasing ... -
Internationalization of Indigenous Kenya Commercial Banks Within Eastern Africa: a Survey of Selected Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya there are currently 43 commercial banks and one mortgage financial institution. Out of these banks 31 are owned by indigenous Kenyans while the rest are foreignowned. Of the 31 indigenous banks only five have ... -
Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Water Companies in Nyeri County.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The unique potential of water companies to reduce poverty and sustain itself can easily be lost if they are not committed to continue extending services to the low-income households on a long term basis. The objective ... -
Factors Influencing Adolescent Fertility in Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Adolescent fertility is a major health concern because it is associated with higher morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child. Early childbearing shapes the mother and her child's opportunities, their subsequent ... -
The Effect of the of Working Capital Management on the Shareholder's Value
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to establish effect of the of working capital management on the shareholder's value, case study being the Nairobi Stock Exchange. In particular, specific objectives were to evaluate the ... -
Relationship Between Changes in Stock Prices and Changes in Management: Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Stakeholders use amongst other measures, stock prices to gauge performances of firms, and consequently, performances of management. The study aimed at establishing the relationship between changes in price and change in ... -
Nutritional Status of Public Pre-school Children in Embakasi Division, Nairobi County: A Comparative Study Across Socioeconomic Groups
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)UNICEF defines care as all behaviors performed by caregivers that affect the nutrient intake, health, and the cognitive and psycho-social development of the child, including maternal health. Most of the time, the caregiver ... -
Geological, Geophysical And Geotechnical Evaluation Of Earth's Subsurface Suitability For Dam Construction A Case Study Of Malra Damsite, Nambale Area Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The adaptation of geophysical methods for engineering geology purposes represents a significant contribution to the development of geotechnical site investigation methodology. Prior to construction of any engineering ... -
An evaluation of the management of hypertension among diabetic and non-diabetic patients at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Globally, there are about 972 million adults with hypertension and this figure is expected to rise to about 1.56 billion by the year 2025. Diabetic hypertensive patients are more vulnerable to cardiovascular ... -
Impact of Celebrity Advertising on the Readers of Passion Magazine in Salons Within Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to investigate the impact of celebrity advertising on consumers' attention, recall, attitude, and buying behaviour. While USIng both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, the research ...
