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X-efficiency of insurance companies in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)This paper sought to determine the X-efficiency of insurance companies in Kenya and to establish whether the X-efficiency of these insurance companies is affected by market share, cost of debt and firm size. The data set ... -
Xylazine hydrochloride and ketamine hydrochloride combinations for general anaesthesia in sheep
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Xylazine and Ketamine combinations for general anaesthesia have been used in horses, cattle and goats. The literature available contained little research into the anaesthetic, analgesic, muscle relaxant arid hematologic ... -
Yakinifu Wa Maudhui Makuu Katika Utenzi Wa Abdirrahmani Na Sufiyani
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Yield Curve Analysis for 2,5,10,12,15-year Treasury Bonds From 2007 T0 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)It is not possible to compare the relative value of bonds by looking at their prices as the different maturities, coupons etc will affect the price and so a lower priced is not necessarily better value. Therefore in order ... -
Yield stability studies in some sweet potato (Ipomea batatas(L) Lam) cultivars in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1988)Sweet potato is an important food crop in Kenya not only because it is a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals but also because it fits very well in the existing cropping system in Eastern Province of ... -
Young Adults’ Literature As A Tool Of Change In The Lives Of Young Kenyans: A Case Study Of Never Say Never By Anthony Mugo And The Delegate By Edward Mwangi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 2013)This study examines how two writers,Anthony Mugo in Never Say Never and Edward Mwangi in The Delegate have presented the challenges of young adults in the contemporary Kenyan society. Through use of characters that the ... -
Young Peoples’ Perceptions of Peer Education as a Communication Strategy for Prevention of Hiv/aids: the Case of Goal Kenya’s Peer Education Programme in Mukuru Slums, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This study examined perceptions of young people on peer education as a communication strategy for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS with specific reference to GOAL Kenya’s peer education projects in Mukuru slums of ... -
Young Women’s Perceptions of and Attitudes Towards Intimate Partner Violence in Kibera, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study explored the perceptions of and attitudes towards intimate partner violence among young women in Kibera. The study specifically sought to describe the nature and magnitude of intimate partner violence, to ... -
Youth and Organized Criminality in Informal Settlements: the Case of Huruma-mathare Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The persistent increase in the number of organized criminal groups (OCGs) worldwide poses a significant threat to societal cohesion and is therefore a national, regional, and transnational problem that has caught the ... -
Youth and violent conflicts in Nairobi's Kibera slum 1992-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study examines youth involvement in conflict in Nairobi's Kibera Slum from 1992 to 2008. The themes within the study includes; how the historical settlement within Kibera has a contribution to youth participation in ... -
Youth Attitudes in Entrepreneurship: a Case of Ktn News, Entrepreneurship Show
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Youth unemployment is a major challenge that faces young people of today, many graduates are languishing in the hope of getting employed (Ogot 2015). Government programs have gone to great lengths to promote youth ... -
Youth Empowerment in Post-war Liberia: a Critical Assessment 1989 - 2012
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)This study provides an overview of youth empowerment in Liberia which has a very youthful population of which almost all were affected by the civil crisis. The study investigates the extent to which youth empowerment in ... -
The Youth Enterprise Development and the Uwezo Funds:a Review of Their Perfomance in Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Youth entrepreneurship has a greater potential to aid the achievement of MDG goal no.8. According to Chigunta (2002), youth entrepreneurship in many countries faces numerous challenges. These include, poor access to finance, ... -
Youth enterprise development fund: A study of its viability as an empowerment strategy for youth entrepreneurs in Ruiru division, Thika district
(Department of sociology, 2008)The focus of this study was to establish the viability of the Youth Enterprise Fund (YEDF) as an Empowerment tool for youth Entrepreneurs in the informal sector. The study was conducted in Ruiru Division, Thika District. The ... -
Youth Enterprise Development Fund: experiences and lessons from Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The study was conducted to establish and analyze the contribution of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund in the growth of youth owned enterprises in Kilifi County, Kenya. The study targeted young entrepreneurs owning ... -
Youth Entrepreneurial Activities and Forest Conservation: a case study of Youth Groups in Kakamega Forest Area of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study examines how youth entrepreneurial activities could contribute to forest conservation. It is a case study of youth entrepreneurial activities in Kakamega forest in the western region of Kenya. The study is based ... -
Youth Entrepreneurs in a Digital Environment: Adoption and Utilization of Instagram by Informal Sector Entrepreneurs in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Web-based media popularly known as social media is a peculiarity that has revolutionized the business atmosphere. Since its inception and subsequent adoption by entrepreneurs, businesses havebeen able to get access to ... -
Youth groups and business success: using the c-yes fund to improve livelihoods in Kibera slum, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explores whether the Community Youth Enterprise Scheme (C-YES) helps youth groups establish successful businesses, capable of improving livelihoods of poor youths belonging to youth groups in Kibera slum, ... -
Youth Identities in an Urbanising and Ethnically Fragmented Society: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research looks at youth identities in an urbanizing and ethnically fragmented society like Kenya. The objective of the research is to see whether ethnic identities are constructed by circumstance and are not innate ...
