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Investigation of diurnal and seasonal characteristics of total suspended particulate pollutants in Mombasa
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Previous studies have shown that air pollution can have adverse effects on life and materials. Therefore, monitoring of various types of pollutants has been found necessary inorderto determine their concentration levels ... -
An investigation of drying and absorption characteristics of grain sorghum
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture university of Nairobi, 1996)Published data on sorption and drying characteristics of sorghum grains is inadequate and scattered over temperature and relative humidity ranges. There is need to generate more data, test it on the existing models, and ... -
An investigation of effects of strategic planning on the performance of Teachers Service Commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The Teachers Service Commission interacts with both the external environment which includes economic, social, cultural and technological factors and the operating environment that encompasses competitors, creditors, ... -
An investigation of eleven mental abilities in Uganda children
(Facult of Education, University of Makerere, 1970)This study is concerned with the investigation of the existence of eleven factors of mental ability in relation to Guilford's structure-of-intellect model (SOl) in four samples of Ugandan school children. The factors ... -
An Investigation of Energy Efficiency and Occupancy Levels of Glass-cladded and Bio-climatically Designed Buildings; - a Case of CBD, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Today, buildings are thought to require more than 50% of the total energy consumed worldwide. Energy-efficient building design depends on a choice of suitable methods that are compatible with the local climate. The two ... -
Investigation of engineering properties of Kenyan grown grevillea robusta tree species
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The aim of this research was to establish the potential of locally grown grevillea robusta as an alternative source of structural timber other than as a shade tree and lor wood fuel, through investigation of its engineering ... -
An investigation of environmental information systems practices in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Commerce,, 2004-12)Increasing globalization and a focus on sustainable development is forcing governments to rethink their environmental information systems that produce information for decision making. There is thus recognition that ... -
An Investigation of Factors Affecting Customer Retention in Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-07)Customer retention has been shown to be primary in firms that practice relationship marketing. Relationship maintenance costs fall as both customer and supplier learn more about each other. In addition, longer-term customers ... -
An investigation of factors affecting kenya certificate of primary education performance: a case study of Mtito Andel division, Makueni district
(Educational Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, 2002)The purpose of this research was to investigate the positive and negative factors affecting K.C.P.E performance in Mtito-Andei Division All those interviewed agreed that there were declining ... -
Investigation of factors associated with income from working donkeys among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Working donkeys in developing countries play an important role for smallholder farming households through provision of income mainly from draught power. Few studies have documented factors associated with income from these ... -
An investigation of factors causing management information system project failures in the banking industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The study of MIS failure in banking systems is an important process for understanding both a persisting complex phenomenon and discovering ways for its prevention. Core banking projects in Kenya, Liquidity and the presence ... -
An investigation of factors contributing to common deviant behaviour patterns among Secondary school students in Mtito-Andei division - Makueni District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2003-08)This research was carried out to investigate some of the factors contributing to common deviant behaviour patterns among secondary school students and the possible ways of eradicating such behaviour in secondary schools. The ... -
Investigation of factors contributing to environmental degradation in Tigania North Division Tigania East District Meru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Environmental degradation which is simply defined as the deterioration of the earth's physical quality from ambient concentrations of pollutants was identified as a major challenge contributing factor to -low land productivity ... -
An Investigation Of Factors Contributing To Failure Of Local Authorities To Meet Financial Obligations: A Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi Estates Funded By National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs. Governments are obligated to make provisions for the satisfaction of this need, in conjunction with the private sector. In spite of efforts usually made, the demand for ... -
An investigation of factors contributing to low academic performance Of mathematics among form four students in Konoin and Kimulot Divisions, Of Buret District.
(2002)The purpose of this research study was to investigate into the factors that contribute to low academic performance in mathematics among form four students in Konoin and Kimulot divisions of Buret ... -
An Investigation of Factors Important in Media Use and Strategy by Small Scale Business Enterprises- a Case Study of Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2003)The study sets out to analyse ad investigate the important factors in media use and strategy by small scale business enterprises. The study focusess on small business enterprises operating withitfthe Nairobi Central ... -
An investigation of factors important in media use and strategy by small scale business enterprises: a case study of Nairobi Central Business District
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce,, 2003)The study sets out to analyse and investigate the important factors in media use and strategy by small scale business enterprises. The study focuses on small business enterprises operating within the Nairobi Central ... -
An investigation of factors influencing performance of Agro-input entrerprises in Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Kenya relies heavily on the agricultural sector for economic growth, employment creation and foreign exchange generation. Agriculture accounts directly for 30% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a further 27% indirect ... -
An investigation of factors influencing performance of non govermental projects in Kenya: A case of Garissa County
(2014)A project is a temporary group activity with a defined beginning and end in time, scope and resources designed to produce a unique product, service or result. The performance of a project towards meeting its intended ...
