University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing adoption of e-commerce among youth entrepreneurs in Nakuru town, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Arts, 2013)In the past few years, significant growth has been realized in the internet based services in the pure internet business as well as the traditional enterprise, which are coming of age and advancing their online presence. ... -
Evaluation of drought tolerance mechanisms in Mesoamerican dry bean genotypes
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, 2013)Drought is a major abiotic constraint to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production globally. It results into yield losses of over 60% depending on severity, time and duration of occurrence. In the face of climate ... -
Institutional Framework for the Management of Periurban Areas in Kenya: the Case of Ongata Rongai
(University of Nairobi,Facuty of Arts, 2013)The ambiguity of the peri-urban area, which is split between urban and rural jurisdictional boundaries, presents significant governance challenges. The separate jurisdictions have different resources, capacities and ... -
The Occurrence Of Aspergillus Section Flavi In Soil And Maize From Makueni, County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2013)Maize (Zea mays L.) is the staple food for most households in both urban and rural areas in Kenya and has an estimated annual per capita consumption of about 125 kg per person, which is among the highest in the world. Ear ... -
Effects of urbanization on winds over Dar es Salaam
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2013)This study sought to investigate the effect of urbanization on urban winds over Dar es Salaam based on observed maximum temperature, minimum temperature, wind speed and wind direction between the periods 1981 to 2012 ... -
Influence of constituency development fund on education development in the counties: a study of public secondary schools in likuyani constituency, kakamega county, kenya.
(University of NairobiInstitute of Develpment Studies, 2013)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) on Secondary school education development in Likuyani Constituency; Kakamega County in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey ... -
Determinants of curriculum implementation in nonformal schools in Mbooni west district, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)This study was an assessment of determinants of curriculum implementation in non-formal schools in Mbooni West District Makueni. Despite the importance of curriculum in both Formal and non-formal schools (NFS) a problem ... -
Influence of headteachers’ instructional supervisory roles on pupils’ performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in Kahuro district Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The study sought to determine the influence of headteachers’ instructional supervisory role on pupils’ performance in KCPE in Kahuro District. The objectives that guided the study were classroom observations, professional ... -
Influence of provision of school physical infrastructure on students’ performance in Kenya certificate of secondary education in Mwingi central district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)Education plays a key role in socializing an individual to fit and particpate adequately in development of the society. An educated population has been recognized as being more productive than one that is not, as the ... -
Factors influencing climate change adaptation among tea farmers in Chebut catchment area, Nandi central district, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Climate change will drastically reduce tea production over the next 40 years with suitable lands being pushed up the altitude, denting earnings from one of the Kenya’s top hard currency source. The International Centre ... -
Factors that influence teachers’ motivation in public primary schools in kasarani district , kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of this research study was to investigate the factors that influence teachers’ motivation in public primary schools in Kasarani district, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to assess the sources of teacher ... -
Determinants of severity of road accidents involving buses along Kenyan roads: a case of Nairobi - Kisumu highway, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This study sought to analyze severity of road accidents occurring along Nairobi – Kisumu highway involving buses. It took particular interest in the main causes of accident and relationship between the severity of the road ... -
Influence of principals’ leadership styles on secondary school teachers’ job satisfaction in Kangundo district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of public secondary school principals’ leadership styles on teachers’ levels of job satisfaction in Kangundo District. The objectives of the study were; to ... -
Influence of school managers leadership styles on pre-school teachers motivation: case for Ndundori division Nakuru county
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The responsibility of developing an effective preschool lies with the school manager. In order to achieve this responsibility, the support from a motivated staff is very important. Positive leadership behavior of the ... -
School-based factors influencing students in the selection of Geography subject in public secondary schools in Nakuru North District Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the school factors influencing students in the selection of geography subject in public secondary schools in Nakuru North district. The study sought to determine how school ... -
Influence of headteachers’ instructional supervisory practices on KCPE perfomance in Starehe District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of head teachers` instructional supervisory practices on KCPE performance in Starehe District, Nairobi Kenya. Four objectives were formulated to guide the study. ... -
Effects of disciplinary strategies on students’ behaviour in public secondary schools in Matungulu district, Machakos county in Kenya
(University of NairobiFacuty of Arts, 2013)Maintenance of acceptable student behaviour is imperative for the smooth running of school programs. Schools have objectives to achieve within a specified time hence, school activities should run efficiently without major ... -
Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Facies of the Barrier Volcanic Complex Geothermal Fluids in Developing a Conceptual Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Barrier Volcanic Complex (BVC) geothermal prospect is situated on the floor of the northern sector of the Kenya rift, immediately south of Lake Turkana. It is composed of four distinct polygenetic volcanic edifices; ... -
The Role of womens’ organizations in empowering women in Mwingi District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the roles of women’s organizations in empowering women in Mwingi District, Kenya. It was guided by four objectives which included the following: to establish how the women’s ... -
The Theme of Environmental Conservation in Different Colours and Terrorists of the Aberdare by Ng’ang’a Mbugua
(University of NairobiDepartment of literature and language, 2013)This study examines how Ng’ang’a Mbugua has presented the causes and effects of environmental degradation, human-wildlife conflict and proposed strategies of environmental conservation in contemporary Kenya. It discusses ...
