University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Agricultural Waste to Clean Green Transport Fuel: Catalytic Hydrothermal Reforming of Pyrolysis Oil From Bagasse
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Throughout the current century, the global community has encountered significant challenges in curbing the increase in global temperatures to below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. Additionally, efforts have been made ... -
Teachers’ Classroom Practices and Pupils’ Performance in Public Primary Schools in Suna East Sub County, Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Teacherclassroom practices impact on learners’ academic performance. This study investigated the influence of teachers’ classroom practices on pupils’ performance in public primary schools in Suna East sub-county, ... -
Defluoridation of Groundwater by Activated Carbon Derived From Water Hyacinth (E. Crassipes) by Phosphoric Acid Activation
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Fluoride contamination of groundwater poses serious health concerns in Kenya where 39% of rural households depend on groundwater for drinking water. Efforts to develop appropriate defluoridation techniques have experienced ... -
The Effects of Using Budget Tools on Transparency in County Governments of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study set out to investigate the effects of using budget tools on transparency in county governments of Kenya. Specific objectives were to; investigate the relationship between policy statements and budget transparency; ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Adult Patients Using a Non-mydriatic Fundus Camera at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Francistown, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness globally. The growing prevalence of diabetes in Africa makes screening for the disease a priority since early detection and sufficient ... -
Determinants of Dividend Payout of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Businesses are constantly in a state of flux, undergoing transitions, evolutions, and transformations, all in pursuit of reaching the pinnacle of their performance. At the heart of their mission lies the imperative to ... -
Managing False Codling Moth [thaumatotibia Leucotreta] in Horticultural Crops: Farmer Perceptions and Evaluation of Pheromone Traps
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Horticulture is a primary foreign income earner in Kenya after tourism and tea. Recently, vital horticultural crops, i.e., Capsicum spp. (Solanales: Solanaceae) and roses (Rosa spp., Rosales: Rosaceae) have faced continuous ... -
Prevalence of Adrenal Steroid Hormone Abnormalities Among Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Disorders of Sexual Differentiation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Disorders of sexual differentiation (DSDs) are characterised by a congenital difference between the external genitalia and the chromosomal sex. There are many causes of DSD. Studies have shown that Congenital ... -
Risk Management Practices and Implementation of Building Construction Projects in Kenya: Case of National Police and Prisons Service Housing Programme
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)The construction sector/industry in Kenya key to the economy contributing about 7% to the national Gross Domestic Product according to the KNBS Economic Survey of 2022. Further targeted support programs in the construction ... -
Strategic Thinking and Performance of Floriculture Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The cut flower is the highest contributor of the Kenyan fresh horticultural exports. The Cut flower farming is growing very fast and largely impacts the foreign exchange income. It also creates a direct employment to close ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Performance of Safaricom Company Ltd, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigates the intricate relationship between CSR initiatives and the performance of Safaricom Limited. Although many scholars have widely investigated the concept of CSR, the practice is still not universal ... -
A Critical Examination of Climate Change Regulatory and Policy Frameworks of South Sudan: a Comparative Analysis With Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This project paper conducted a thorough analysis of the system of laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to changes in the climate in South Sudan, while also doing a comparative assessment with Kenya. This analysis ... -
Determinants of Dividend Payout of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Businesses are constantly in a state of flux, undergoing transitions, evolutions, and transformations, all in pursuit of reaching the pinnacle of their performance. At the heart of their mission lies the imperative to ... -
Effect of Talent Management Practices on Employee Engagement in Professional Service Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of professional service businesses is greatly influenced by employee engagement. PSFs have placed a high premium on talent management; hence the implementation of talent management practices in these firms ... -
Organizational Culture and Growth of Safaricom PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was set out to provide an analysis of the effect of organizational culture on growth of Safaricom Plc. The study adopted case study design where the Human Resource Managers, Marketing Managers and Business ... -
Effects of Economic Development on Fertility in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research project was to study empirically the effects of economic development on fertility in Kenya. This was necessitated by the fact that Kenya’s economy has been improving and the country recently ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning Among Employees of the Ministry of Education in Kenya
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A Study of Cigarette Health Warning Labels, Risk Communication and Behaviour Change in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the status of risk communication messages on cigarette warning labels in triggering behaviour change among adult smokers in Kenya. The study objectives were to find out whether pictorial warning labels ... -
Human and Operational Factors Influencing Completion of Housing Projects in Kenya: a Case of National Housing Corporation Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Basic housing in urban areas is a fundamental human right that ensures security, habitability and safety of all urban residents. United nation estimates the shortage of houses globally at 40 percent across major cities. ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Neonates at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) occurs in the retina of preterm infants. It is characterized by incomplete retinal vascularization. ROP is a leading cause of blindness in children. With improved survival rates ...
