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Factors affecting information communication technology integration in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Mutito constituency, Kitui county Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting ICT integration in teaching and learning in public secondary schools. The research was based on theoretical framework of Technology Acceptance Model (ATM) and ... -
Institutional factors influencing implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Rigoma Division, Nyamira County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing effective implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Rigoma division, Nyamira County. Five research objectives ... -
Cost Effectiveness and Survival Analysis of Hiv and Aids Treatment in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2013)HIV and AIDS is a major cause of premature death and imposes a large disease burden in Kenya. An estimated 1.5 million people are infected with human immune-deficiency virus (HIV), while 1.5 million have died since the HIV ... -
Influence of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Kangema District, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principal leadership styles on student performance in Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Kangema District, Kenya. This study was guided by ... -
The influence of school culture on Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Performance in Kasarani District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effect of school culture in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education performance in Kasarani district, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to investigate on the ... -
Influence of extension approaches on onfarm tree planting: a case of farmer field schools in Mbeere district, Embu county, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The objectives of the study were : To establish the influence of participatory technology development as a Farmer Field School extension approach technique on on-farm tree planting by farmers in Mbeere District ; To ... -
Factors influencing the effectiveness of implementation of the economic stimulus programme (Esp). The case of construction projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)The purpose of the study was to identify factors influencing effectiveness of implementation of economic stimulus programme, the case of construction projects in Nairobi County. The objectives of the study were to establish ... -
The Challenges of Infrastructure Planning in Urban Slums. Case Study of Kosovo, Mathare 4b, and Gitathuru Slums in Mathare Valley
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)The growth and expansion of slums is alarming and needs more attention. The inability of city authorities to plan effectively as well as enforce urban planning and land laws have given rise to haphazard development of ... -
Factors influencing Sudanese urban refugee girls’ transition to secondary school in Kikuyu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)This study aimed at investigating factors influencing Sudanese urban refugee girls’ transition to secondary school in Kikuyu district, Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following objectives: to determine the extent ... -
Influence of green house farming on food security: a case of Eldoret east sub-county, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The current situation of food security in the country has led to the introduction of green house farming. The study sought to assess the influence of green house farming on food security a case of Eldoret East Sub-County. ... -
Factors influencing deliveries under traditional birth attendants in Kaloleni and Rabai Districts of the Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)Home deliveries are a big contributor to maternal and neonatal deaths. The purpose of this study was to establish why a size-able number of mothers still deliver at home under Traditional birth attendants in Kaloleni and ... -
Effect Of Temperature On The Efficacy Of Metarhizium Anisopliae (metchnikoff) Sorokin In The Control Of Western Flower Thrips In French Beans
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Metarhizium anisopliae isolate ICIPE69 is a highly virulent fungal pathogen against several thrips species such as western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti), onion ... -
Planning Implications of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Tena Residential Estate, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2013)Guiding urban development should be a priority because uncontrolled developments constrain the provision of basic services hence deteriorating the living standards. According to Baross (1990), planned urban development ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing sustainability of women income generating group projects in Mogotio sub-county, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Kenya vision 2030 has various projects with women enterprise fund. This aims to provide Kenyan women with access to alternative financial services through establishment of small and medium enterprises. The women enterprise ... -
Factors associated with adherence to Iron/Folate supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Thika District Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2013)Iron deficiency anemia is the most widespread nutritional problem among women and has severe consequences for both their productive and reproductive roles. Iron supplementation is a major strategy to reduce iron deficiency ... -
Factors influencing students’ KCSE performance in geography in public secondary schools in Migori district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influence Students’ KCSE Geography Performance, in public Secondary schools, in Migori district, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish ways in ... -
Factors influencing transition of pupils’ from primary to Secondary Schools in Meru Central District In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The study was on factors influencing transition of pupils’ from primary to secondary schools in Meru central district in Kenya. Education is a fundamental human right because it empowers individuals with the knowledge and ... -
Investigation of phytochemical and antimalarial activity of caesalpinia volkensii harms seeds
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2013)The purpose of the study was to do phytochemical investigation and antimalarial activity tests on the seeds of Caesalpinia volkensii Harms. Isolation of compounds, structure elucidation and brine shrimp toxicity assay ... -
Factors influencing water use conflicts in Ngarendare and Ngare Niti Wruas of Upper Isiolo subregion.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)Kenya’s Vision 2030 has got five pillars of which Social Development is one of them. In the social pillar, environmental protection, rehabilitation and protection of water resources in the five water towers of Kenya are ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of child- friendly school programme in public primary schools in Kikuyu District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The Child- Friendly School programme in Kenya was contextually located within a broader context of relatively new developments in the nation’s education sector, which seeks to accelerate achievements of EFA ...
