University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The influence of community based organizations on the achievement of the millennium development goals: a case of Lugari sub-county in Kakamega county
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)Since the millennium declaration eleven years ago, Africa and the world in general has improved. The world is remaining with only two years set to meet the millennium goals and the signs of poverty, conflicts and wars, ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of under-nutrition among under-five’s in Meru County: a comparative study of khat(catha edulis) and non-khat farming households in Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Poor nutrition status among children below five years continues to be a public health concern especially in the arid and semi arid areas. The effect of khat farming on nutrition status of children remained largely unknown ... -
An evaluation of the cadastral system in Kenya and a strategy for its modernization
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2013-08)The Cadastral system in Kenya was established in 1903 to support land alienation for the white settlers who had come into the country in the early part of the 20th Century. In the last hundred years, the system has remained ... -
A study of effectiveness of regulatory framework in construction industry in promoting sustainability
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2013-08)Construction is a key sector of the national economy. Its social-economic significance also become obvious when examined for a global context. Sustainability concerns protecting environmental quality, enhancing social ... -
Forecasting Patient Needs in a Donor Funded Health Care Project in Kenya
(DBA Africa Management ReviewSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Forecasts are crucial for practically all economic and business decisions. The focus of this research paper is in the area of forecasting. The research approach adopted is a case study of the Nutrition and HIV Program ... -
Comparisons of Performance of Traditional And Labour-Only Procurement In Construction Projects In Nigeria
(DBA Africa Management ReviewSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Two procurement methods of Traditional and Labour-only are investigated and compared for performance. Labour-only procurement is recently thought to offer cheaper, better and quality projects than Traditional method for ... -
Energy Consumption Among Rural Households in Mukaro Location of Nyeri County, Kenya
(Department of Geography and Environmental studies, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate energy consumption by rural households in Mukaro location, Nyeri County. Specifically, the study looked at wood fuel consumption and factors affecting wood fuel consumption. The ... -
The Potrayal of Masculinities in Wambui Githiora's Wanjira and Rebeka Njau's the Sacred Seed
(Department of Literature, University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines how two female novelists, Wambui Githiora and Rebeka Njau have portrayed masculine identities as problematic in post colonial Kenya in Wanjira and The Sacred Seed respectively. The study explores their ... -
UoN Alumni Newsletter (October, 2011)
(Uon Alumni Association, 2011-10)Welcome to the sixth edition of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) Newsletter. First, the editorial team takes this opportunity to send message of condolence to the family, friends and colleagues of ... -
UoN Alumni Newsletter (January, 2010)
(Uon Alumni Association, 2010-01)My fellow Alumni, welcome to UoNairobi, the new look publication of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA). We have transformed the former Alumni Newsletter to a fully fledged magazine. This being our lead ... -
UoN Alumni Newsletter (September, 2012)
(Uon Alumni Association, 2012-09)There comes a time when one must take action to turn a dream into reality. Since the inauguration of the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) in 2005, we have held onto our dream of having a home away from home ... -
UoN Alumni Newsletter (October, 2008)
(Uon Alumni Association, 2008-10)Alumni of any institution form a critical cog in its development and through their association; opportunities that engage them to meet their challenges are created. With a strong commitment to quality and collaboration, ... -
Varsity Focus (September, 2011)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi,, 2011-09)I welcome you to the September Edition of the Varsity Focus which brings to you highlights of the last three months. September is normally a busy month at UoN with the admission of first year students (freshers) at ... -
Varsity Focus (September, 2010)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi,Public Relations Department, 2010-09)This edition of the Varsity Focus highlights activities that have taken place in the recent past. The University of Nairobi (UoN) is basking in the victory of performance contracting after the results of 2009/2010 were ... -
Varsity Focus (December 2009)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi,Public Relations Department, 2009-12)It is the end of the year and again this issue of the Varsity Focus takes stock of the milestones in the later part of 2009 and also updates you on some of the recent activities in the University. The month of December is ... -
Varsity Focus (September, 2009)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi,Public Relations Department, 2009-09)Welcome to this edition of Varsity Focus that will give you a review of what has happened in the University of choice in the recent past. The edition highlights the visit by the US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton ... -
Varsity Focus (October, 2008)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi,Public Relations Department, 2008-10)We welcome all our readers to this edition of the ‘Varsity Focus.’ which commemorates the 39th Graduation Ceremony. The highlight of this graduation is the conferment of honorary degrees to His Excellency, the President, ... -
Varsity Focus (August, 2013)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of NairobiPublic Relations Department, 2013-08)I WELCOME YOU TO OUR SECOND EDITION OF THE VARSITY FOCUS WHICH FOCUSES ON OUR ACTIVITIES IN THE SECOND QUARTER. We congratulate the University for performing well in the latest Webometric Rankings after emerging top in ... -
Varsity Focus (June, 2013)
(Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of NairobiPublic Relations Department, 2013-06)I WELCOME YOU TO THIS EDITION OF THE VARSITY FOCUS – THE FIRST EDITION OF 2013 THAT REFLECTS ON OUR ACTIVITIES IN THE RECENT PAST. This year goes in the history of the Institution as a defining one, in the Infrastructural ... -
Community factors that influence monitoring and evaluation of constituency development fund projects in Dujis, constituency –Garissa county
(University of NairobiCollege of Education and External Studies, 2013)Despite the increase in the number of Non Governmental Organizations participating in various project such as developmental and poverty alleviation, poverty continues to be rife and communities continue to languish in ...
