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The use of reference reports in the selection of staff in diplomatic international non-governmental organizations in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-09)Selection processes used for employee hiring involves several activities aimed at ensuring that the best candidate is picked for the job opening. Among these activities is reference checking, which is a deliberate attempt ... -
The use of remote sensing and ancillary data in GIS to assess groundwater potential of the Matayos - Funyula area, Busia district, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Matayos - Funyula area is situated in Busia district of Western province in the Republic of Kenya. The previous groundwater explorations in the area were done using seismic methods which could not appropriately explore ... -
Use of remote sensing for agricultural statistics
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 1979)The usefulness of remote sensing in Agriculture was investigated in this project. Its goal was to examine the role of remote sensing in the construction of an area frame for purposes of obtaining agricultural statistics and ... -
Use of Remote Sensing in Analysis of Effects of Urban Sprawl on Agricultural Land.case Study: Kiambaa Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Urban Sprawl is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over more and more rural land at the periphery of an urban area. This involves the conversion of rural land into built up, developed land over time. Sprawl is ... -
The use of remote sensing in resource (fuelwood) planning in Tetu division Nyeri District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1987)Remote Sensing has been used to document resources systematically since the turn of the century using tools such as air-borre cameras. The techniques when used provide a synoptic vjow of a region and also can be used to ... -
The use of remote sensing product to monitor meteorological drought in east Africa
(Department of meteorology School of physical sciences University of Nairobi, 2010)Most drought studies have been dependent on limited rainfall data that is available in most parts of Africa. The new developments in space technology, especially satellite derived products now provide new opportunities ... -
Use of remote sensing techniques for the exploration of groundwater: a case study of Voi divison Taita Taveta district.
(University of Nairobi,, 2005-07)This dissertation applies remote sensing techniques in groundwater exploration. Remote sensing techniques provide efficient real time methods for analysis of hydrologic issues and tools for water use planning and modelling. ... -
Use Of Remote Sensing To Estimate Evapotranspiration (Et) For Water Resources Management : Case Study Ndaka-Ini Dam Watershed
(UoN, 2019)Water is a very important commodity for sustaining life and also a key factor in sustaining agricultural production, energy production and other activities at optimal levels. Despite water being very important, the world ... -
Use of resource based perspective as a Competitive strategy at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007)The RBP is an emerging competitive strategy which emphasizes that for a firm to gain competitive advantage it has to also focus on its internal firm specific factors hereby referred to as resources. Before its emergence ... -
Use of Robson Classification to Analyze Contributors to the Caeserean Section Rates and Associated Early Maternal and Peri-natal Outcomes at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital for the Year 2016 (Descriptive Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: There has been growing concern over increasing Caesarean Section (CS) rates due to potential increase in maternal and perinatal risks. Globally, CS rates have increased from 6% in 1990 to 19% in 2014 while this ... -
Use of satellite data in monitoring and prediction of rainfall over Kenya
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 2000)Skillful monitoring, prediction and early warning of the extreme weather events is crucial in the planning and management of all rain dependent socio-economic activities. They are also vital for the development of effective ... -
The Use of satirical techniques in Ferdinand Oyono's novels: 'House boy' and 'The old man an the medal'
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)This study investigates the use of satire in Ferdinand Oyono's novels: Houseboy and The Old Man and the Medal. It is enhanced through the author's social vision, themes and character portrayal. The objective of the research ... -
Use of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge in Adapting to Climate Change and Variability at the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Coastal farming communities in Kenya are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and variability. This requires urgent and sustainable adaptation strategies to build the resilience of the farming communities ... -
Use of short tandem repeats to describe genetic variability in Anopheles Gambiae from three countries in Africa.
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1996-01)Macrogeographic variation in An. gambiae was measured by analysing four polymorphic STR loci in four populations by electrophoresis on horizontal slab polyacrylamide gels. Mosquitoes were sampled from inland (Asembo) ... -
Use of Small and Medium Enterprises Resources to Mitigate Unemployment in Bauchi State of Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Resources to SMEs are the important variables to transform the unemployed citizenry in Bauchi of Nigeria into enabling environment of employed people. Unfortunately, the abundance resources at hand in the state are facing ... -
Use of Social Media as a Source of Agricultural Information by Small Holder Farmers; a Case Study of Lower Kabete, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Farmers, agricultural programs, agricultural institutions and non governmental institutions are utilizing web 2.0 applications and platforms to disseminate agricultural information. The study’s main objective was to ... -
The Use of Social Media in Crisis Communication in an Organization: a Case of the Kenya Power Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Based on the premise that social media is used by organizations to manage crises, the study examined the use of social media during a crisis in Kenya Power Lighting Company. The lack of gatekeeping in social media often ... -
Use of Social Media in HIV and Aids Communication among Undergraduate Students in South-West Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined the use of social media for HIV and AIDS communication among federal university undergraduates in southwest Nigeria. More specifically, the study sought to find out the social media platforms mostly ... -
Use of Software-defined Networking Model to Improve Security in Mipv6
(university of nairobi, 2022)As networks grow in size, they become complex in design, and security. Management also becomes more pronounced. Over the years, such networks have evolved from traditional networks to those that can be smartly controlled ... -
The Use of Sports in Conflict Resolution: a Case Study of Tegla Lorupe Peace Run in West Pokot District Kapenguria Division Kenya
(2012)Conflicts among different communities have been very prevalent in Kenya. These conflicts are caused by various reasons ranging from endemic poverty, economic inequality, and cultural reasons. The problem of conflict has ...