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A GIS tool for water quality monitoring: A case on Nairobi River
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Although many studies have been conducted to assess different aspects of pollution along the Nairobi Rivers, there is a need to collate this information in order to identify areas of concern and gauge the extent to which ... -
Gis- Based Multi-criteria decision analysis of Urban piped Water Demand: a case study of Lodwar town Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Water scarcity has become a global problem as a result of the ever-growing demand for water. The rapid urbanization, the population explosion and the growth of new settlements in small towns have increased the demand for ... -
A Gis-based Approach In The Determination And Selection Of The Most Suitable Mobile Banking Outlet: A Case Study Of Safaricom's Mpesa Dealership
(University of Nairobi, 2009)As mobile banking industry is a relative newcomer in using GIS in the developing nations, applications on the area is yet to be fully realized. This is partly due to the unavailability of spatial datasets. GIS technology ... -
A GIS-based investigation of the effects of physical access on Primary School enrollment: Case study of Loitokitok Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Education is considered as one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, give people opportunities to improve their lives and raise their voice, improve their health, productivity and foster participation in civil ... -
Gis_based Power Transformer's Planning and Location Case Study:kirinyaga West Sub-county
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project explores the application of Geographic information system (GIS) as a tool in the energy sector. The objective of the project was to study the distribution of power transformers in Kirinyaga West Sub County and ... -
Giving voice to the chronically poor a study of people's participation in projects funded under the constituency development fund in Ibeno location, Nyaribari Chache constituency,Kisii district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Development Studies, 2007-10)This study is about people's participation III local development projects. The study examines how people are mobilised to participate in development projects and also examines the factors that constrain mobilisation and ... -
Glass Ceiling for Women in Management in Kenya: a Case Study of the Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of this study was to explore the existing glass ceiling for women in management at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Specifically, the study sought to: establish how gender stereotypes act as a barrier ... -
Glenoid Morphometry in a Kenyan Population With Relevance to Shoulder Arthroplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A basic understanding of the glenoid anatomy and the various variations in different populations is critical in glenoid resurfacing and optimal utilization of glenoid components. The glenoid measurements that ... -
Gliomas: Immunohistochemical Grading And Clinico-pathologic Correlations At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department Human Pathology, 2008)Background: Gliomas are the most common primary central nervous systemtumors, accounting for 48% of primary brain neoplasms. These are tumours arising from glial cells in the brain namely astrocytes, oligodendrocytes ... -
Global animal health standards and their effect on the livestock and meat exports in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The risk that imported livestock and their products may introduce disease restricts trade in these commodities from parts of the world where these diseases have not been eradicated. This reduces investment and development ... -
Global asymptotic behavior of an aquatic system with periodic nutrient supply
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005-09)We study the dynamical properties of a chemostat model in which two species compete for a periodically supplied, growth-limiting nutrient. We exploit the well known basic properties of the model to study the behaviour ... -
Global Coffee Prices in 2011 and the Incomes of the Ankole Coffee Producers’ Co-operative Union in Uganda
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)This research investigates the degree of relationship between the monthly farm gate prices received by the farmer members of the Ankole Coffee Producers’ Co-operative Union, a Robusta coffee producing co-operative in ... -
Global Factors Influencing Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Patterns, a Survey of Chinese Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The objective of the study was to establish global factors influencing trade and foreign direct investment patterns; A survey of China MNCs in Kenya. The relevant theories in support of the study are; Gravity theory; Theory ... -
Global Good Agricultural Practices Adoption and Competitive Advantage by Kenya Fruit Exporters
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Global GAP certification was introduced by several European retailers and whole sellers. The aim was to ensure producers adhere to set regulation and meeting customer needs for quality and safe products. Kenya fruit ... -
Global Governance in the Promotion of International Security: a Case Study of the United Nations.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The statement of the problem of this study was to establish the global governance in the promotion of international security with reference to the United Nations. Challenge of global governance for the world to produce ... -
Global Health Diplomacy; a 21st century agenda for Africa
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Global health is the health of populations in a global context. and transcends the perspectives and concerns of individual nations. It aims at improving the health of people worldwide. Global health continues to operate ... -
Global Positioning Strategies Adopted by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
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Global Positioning Strategies and Firm Competitiveness: a Case Study of the Bank of Baroda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Global positioning strategy is important given the fact that it fosters highly flexible customer responsiveness. The study sought to determine the effect of global positioning strategies and firm competitiveness at the ... -
Global Sourcing Practices in Five Star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of the project was to find out the global sourcing practices in five star hotels in Nairobi County. Global sourcing is the procurement of products and services from global suppliers for local consumption. This ... -
Global Strategy Implementation Challenges of Kenya’s Multilateral Environmental Agreements With the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental management is of great importance globally. It has become a complex issue which requires long-lasting solutions. The major challenges facing nations globally include climate change and desertification. Several ...