University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An investigation on the influence of housing maintenance-culture in the management of public housing in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Most urban areas in Kenya are experiencing rapid urbanization rates which exert pressure on the existing housing stock. Provision of adequate housing has remained a daunting challenge in the country particularly in urban ... -
Influence of parental involvement on children's achievement in number work activities in selected preschools in Gesima division, Nyamira county.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement on preschool children's achievement in number work activities in Gesima Division, Nyamira County. The study was aimed at looking various ... -
Challenges of Waste Management and Disposal in Nairobi County: a Case Study of Muthurwa Residence and Trading Center in Muthurwa Location
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to examme the challenges of waste management and disposal in Nairobi County: A case study of Muthurwa location by use of Case study technique. The study specifically sought to establish whether both ... -
Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns on Knowledge and Behavior of Urban Women: a Case Study of Female Secondary Teachers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Health communication campaigns have for a long time been employed to create awareness about the risks of various diseases and habits which are detrimental to health. In addition, some have sought to inspire change in ... -
The Effectiveness of Peace Keeping Operations (Pkos) in Africa: the Case of the African Union Mission in Somalia, 2007 - 2012
(2013-11)African states have suffered numerous conflicts that have pitted tribes against tribes or clans against one another or between religious factions. For a long time the rest of the world left the combatants and the collateral ... -
Style and the Portrayal of Women in Four Contemporary Kipsigis Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study is a stylistic investigation of the relationship between the portrayal of women and the linguistic style used in contemporary Kipsigis songs. It sought to confirm Schultz' (2000:82) contention that language ... -
Strategic Social Marketing, Operating Environment and Performance of Community Based Hiv and Aids Organization in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strategic social marketing and operating environment on performance of community based HIV and AIDs organizations in Nairobi County in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Determinants of implementation of life skills education programme in public secondary schools in Kakamega east district
(2013-07)Youth are considered as the most productive members of the society, due to their physical and intellectual capacity. But it is sad to recognize the fact that most of the youth are unable to utilize their potential in an ... -
Factors Associated With Neonatal Mortality in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)One hundred and thirty million infants are born each year worldwide. Four million die in the first 28 days of life. Neonatal deaths account for 40 percent of deaths under age of 5 years worldwide. In Kenya, neonatal ... -
Influence of Khat farming on pupils' discipline in public primary schools in Mutuati division, Igembe North district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of miraa farming on learners' discipline in public primary schools in Mutuati division, Igembe North district and establish the strategies that can be used to ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Stock to Countries of the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock to Africa and its sub-region has increased steadily since J980 but East African Community (EAC) has recorded the least increment. These insights therefore prompted this empirical ... -
The Role of Local Non-governmental Organizations in the Socioeconomic Empowerment of the Rural Women Self Help Groups: a Case of Isinya Area- Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Local non-governmental organizations In Kenya have a special relationship with local communities. This is true of the communities in which these organizations render their services. This relationship covers a wide range ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Postpartum Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The study aimed at determining factors influencing utilization of postpartum health care services in Kenya in the five years preceding the 2008/09 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS). The factors examined included ... -
Influence of parental involvement in the learning process outcome of children in public Primary schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Education is a very important pillar of life since it defines the future of our children. However, it is faced with challenges, some which include parental involvement. The purpose of the study I was to investigate the ... -
Financial devolution under the constitution of kenya 2010: The quest for equitable distribution of resources
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Innovation Strategies and the Growth of Real Estate Developers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The need for property market in Nairobi has in the last 10 years thrived to an all time high. In 2010 Nairobi recorded the highest growth in luxury house prices in the world. A study by Knight Frank found that the prices ... -
Effects of Credit Risk Management Practices on Nonperforming Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Risk management is an integral part of good management practice. Poor credit risk management practices leads to rising non-performing loans which compresses profit margins, of commercial banks hence bringing about more ... -
Integrating visual and audio remote tracking on mobile car security system
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Currently there are various types of car security systems from simple to complex and intelligent technologies and are still evolving. However in spite of all the available technologies cars are being stolen stripped and ... -
The Effects of Listing on Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In recent times, interest in listing at the stock exchange has assumed high prepositions. This is probably due to the great push from the developing countries to the African countries to embrace positive image in order ... -
Effects of Water Hyacinth on Economic Activities of the Community Around Lake Victoria: a Case of Dung a Beach in Kisumu-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Fresh water bodies constitute a vital component of a wide variety of living environments as integral water resource base in many human societies in the world. Water hyacinth has invaded freshwater systems in over 50 ...
