University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Steady rifting in northern Kenya inferred from deformed Holocene lake shorelines of the Suguta and Turkana basins.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2012-05-15)A comparison of deformation rates in active rifts over different temporal scales may help to decipher variations in their structural evolution, controlling mechanisms, and evolution of sedimentary environments through time. ... -
Factors influencing outsourcing practices in non-governmental organizations in kenya: a case of International Drug Rehabilitation Centre
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)This study was on the Factors Influencing Outsourcing Practices in NGOs in Kenya: A Case of International Drug Rehabilitation Centre (IDREC). Of late, NGOs have adopted outsourcing as a strategy to reduce internal financial ... -
East African mid-Holocene wet-dry transition recorded in palaeo-shorelines of Lake Turkana, northern Kenya Rift.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2012-05-15)The ‘wet’ early to mid-Holocene of tropical Africa, with its enhanced monsoon, ended with an abrupt shift toward drier conditions and was ultimately replaced by a drier climate that has persisted until the present day. The ... -
The role of performance appraisal system on job performance in the public sector: A Case Of Civil Servants In Kirinyaga Central District
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)The evolution of Performance Appraisals is reflected in its changing terminology. At one time the appraisal was called a merit rating and was tied closely to salary increases. More recently, it was termed performance ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Retention Of Urban Refugee Students In Secondary Schools In Ruiru District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of education and external studies,, 2013)Secondary school for urban refugee students is a basic right, one that is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their countries. It helps them to get back on their feet and build back a better future. ... -
Influence Of Price Change On Consumption Of Fast Moving Consumer Goods: A Survey Of Fast Food Restaurants Eldoret, In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)The study investigated the influence of price change on consumption of fast moving consumer goods, a survey of fast food restaurants Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. This is because price is one of the most flexible ... -
Influence Of Donor Funded Projects On The Social-economic Welfare Of The Rural Communities: Case Of Cadsal In Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Extra Mural Studies, 2013)This research sets out to assess the effects of donor-funded Projects on the social-economic welfare of the rural communities in the Elgeiyo Marakwet County in Kenya located in the Northern part of Rift valley. The ... -
Challenges Facing Head Teachers In Financial Management In Public Secondary Schools: A Case Of Kisumu East District Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,College of education and external studies,, 2013)The study sought to establish the challenges facing head teachers in financial management in public secondary schools. It examined the background to be current challenges from a global, Africa, regional and Kenyan ... -
Influence of management on implementation of total quality management in an organization: A case Of Rai Plywood (K) Limited, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)This study sought to analyze the role of management in Total Quality Management implementation at Rai plywood (K) Limited, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The study looked into the commitment of the organization in terms ... -
Professionalism in GIS: International Aspects of the Certification Debate
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2013)GIS certification has been a contentious issue amongst geo-technology professionals for years. Many arguments have been advanced for it, the chief one being that certification is the only way through which a true GIS ... -
A Method For Solving Np-complete Problems By Use Of Graph Embodiment On A Quantum Computation Paradigm Using A Relational Database Query
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2013)The relationship between the complexity class P and NP is one of the most fascinating and unresolved question in theoretical Computer Science. The classical computational paradigm, hedged on Turing thesis may be by itself ... -
Factors Influencing Repayment Of Constituency Youth Enterprise Scheme Loans(C-YES): A Case Of Kitui Central Constituency In Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)Despite the continued increase in financial support to youth led enterprises by the government through youth enterprise development fund, there is still a persistent failure and ultimate collapse of Youth Projects in ... -
Causes of dropout among Boys and Girls from Secondary Schools in Ugenya District, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of education and external studies,, 2013)The problem of the study is to find out and compare the causes of dropout among boys and girls in secondary schools in Ugenya District, Siaya county, and recommend intervention measures and further studies to ameliorate ... -
Influence Of Computer Mediated Instructions On Facilitation Of Chemistry Teaching In Kenyan Secondary Schools, Case Of Kapsaret Constituency, Wareng District
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2013)Computer mediated instructions play a role in Kenya‟s education, for instance in teaching of sciences, more specifically in chemistry, whose teachers were trained in the SMASSE INSET of 2012, with the theme of integration ... -
Customized Database And Systems Tuning Methodology: A Case Of Payroll Processing Optimization
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Performance of database applications is becoming increasingly important as more and more processes are automated in organizations. Most businesses rely heavily on database systems and non-optimal performance of computer ... -
Mapping and analysis of air pollution in Nairobi, Kenya
(2001)Air pollution is any atmospheric condition in which certain substances are present in such concentrations and duration that they may produce harmful effects on man and his environment. Common air pollutants include carbon ... -
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Girls’ Participation In Education Among The Internally Displaced Persons In Camps In Naivasha District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of education and external studies,, 2013)The gender imbalance against girls is a reflection of a complex combination of historical, socio – economic, socio-cultural and other factors which influence the participation of girls in education among the IDPs in ... -
Effects Of Civic Education On Women’s Political Participation In Gatanga Ward In Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi,Department of Education Administration & Planning, 2012)This study examined the effects of civic education (CE) on women’s political participation in Gatanga Ward in Gatanga Constituency namely: political knowledge, political trust, political interests and political efficacy. ... -
Factors influencing revenue generation among water service providers in Kenya: A Case Of Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University of NairobiCollege of Education and External Studies, 2013)This research study assessed various factors in water provision that influence revenue generation by Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Nyeri County. It explored service coverage, non-revenue water, metering ratio, staffing, ... -
Evaluation of Nephrology in East Africa in the last seventy years - Studies and practice
(Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics, University of Nairobi, 1993)Evolution of nephrology in east Africa in the last seventy years--studies and practice. Abstract Interest in renal disease and practice in East Africa started as far back as the first quarter of this century. Work in ...
