University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of stakeholders’ participation on the success of the economic stimulus programme: A case of education projects in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)ABSTRACT Development experts have suggested that stakeholder participation is critical in the success of projects. The Economic Stimulus Programme was a combination of target projects in various sectors whose success ... -
Influence of domestic violence on the socioeconomic development of women:A study of Eldoret town, Uasin-gishu county
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)Domestic violence has continued to be a global epidemic that kills and tortures physically, psychologically, economically and socially. This study sought to investigate the influence of domestic violence on socio-economic ... -
Energy Saving In Electricity Distribution Networks Through The Use Of Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers A Case Study Of The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Distribution Network
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Transformer power losses are made up of losses in the windings, referred to as copper loss (or load losses), and those in the magnetic circuit, referred to as iron losses (or no-load losses). Winding resistance dominates ... -
Factors influencing the uptake of internet connectivity in Meru Municipality, Meru County in Kenya
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)Human communication has come a long way and is ever evolving. It not only changes the way people interact with one another, but also the world around them. The internet, a virtual mesh that facilitates nearly every aspect ... -
Factors influencing integration of urban refugee students into public secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)Education is globally recognized as a human right and many countries have realized this. The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influence the integration of urban refugee students into public secondary ... -
Influence of headteachers’ characteristics on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Borabu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ personal characteristics on student discipline in public secondary schools in Borabu District, Kenya. Five research questions ... -
Potential Of Combining Host Plant Resistance And Intercropping In The Management Of Root-knot Nematodes And Insect Pests In The Indigenous Leafy Vegetables
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013)Indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) play an important role as income and food security crops in many rural and urban households in Kenya, yet their potential in alleviating poverty and ensuring household food and nutrition ... -
Influence of access to financial credit on modern banana farming techniques among rural women in Kisii County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Agriculture in Kenya continues to dominate Kenya's economy, with women playing a significant role in the sector. Rural women farmers have for a long period of time participated in banana trade, though not as the sole ... -
The influence of social cultural practices on the realization of children rights in Kangeta Division of Igembe South District, Meru County.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of social cultural practices that influence the realization of children rights in Kangeta Division of Igembe South District of Meru County in Kenya The objectives of ... -
Factors Influencing Level of Consumer Satisfaction as a Result of Rebranding: a Case Study of Kenya Power-nakuru
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Customer satisfaction is a very important measure of companies’ performance and perceived quality of service. A strong brand enhances positive evaluations by customers, maintains a high level of product awareness, and ... -
Effects of hidden costs on pupils’ participation in public primary schools in Nyeri municipality, Kenya
(School of Education, 2013)Despite the fact that the Kenyan government offers Free Primary Education, there are still families that are not able to cater for the hidden costs of education like the school uniform. Such children are sent home until ... -
Influence of principals’ leadership styles on organisational climate in public secondary schools in Nyahururu district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of principals’ leadership styles on schools’ climate through determining the extent to which principals’ participatory, authoritarian, free reign, and transformational ... -
Influence of school feeding programme of pupils’ participation in primary schools in conflict areas: The case of Isiolo Central District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The proponents of school feeding programme claim that providing food in schools would ostensibly attract vulnerable children to school, improves their attendance and minimizes drop-outs. According to the United ... -
Factors affecting adequacy of provision of housing to low income earners in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)The study was to investigate factors affecting adequacy of provision of housing to low income earners. Adequacy of housing provision is all about adequate standard of living. The research was conducted in Nakuru Municipality ... -
Determinants of management of funds in public primary schools: a case of Emuhaya district, Vihiga county, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)Financial management is meant to counter man’s greed, selfishness and aggressiveness in the process of using scarce resources and rational approach in resource mobilization. Furthermore, all major deliberations depend on ... -
Forage mineral micronutrient density quality in the quartin clover (trifolium Quartinianum,) Under different phosphate and Soil Conditions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)A study was conducted at Kabete campus field station between September 2006 and June 2007 to determine the herbage growth and forage micro-minerals density of the Quartin clover (Trifolium quartnianum) which belongs to ... -
Determinants of provision of remedial lessons in public secondary schools in Manga district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the determinants which make remedial lessons be provided in Manga district public secondary schools. The study was guided by five research objectives. The research objective ... -
Factors influencing female teachers’ progression into leadership positions in public secondary schools in Trans-nzoia east district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing female teachers’ progression to leadership position in public secondary schools in Trans- Nzoia East District, Kenya, The objectives were to assess ... -
Factors influencing the choice of technology for development of instructional materials for distance education: a case of the School Of Continuing And Distance Education, University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)Scientific and technological advances lead to fundamental changes in social and economic life in the one hand, and also in the concepts and approaches acquired in the process of education on the other hand. One ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing orphans’ quality education in public primary schools in Kibera Slums, Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)Despite government measures like teacher salary increase, performance in public primary schools in Kibera slums has been persistently low. While education is considered to be a basic right, the delivery of primary education ...
