Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Rwanda"
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An analysis of factors influencing farmer participation in cattle marketing in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Cattle keeping, significantly contributes to income generation and livelihood improvement of the rural poor in Rwanda. People keep cattle for home use and to sell at the market. Many farmers do not participate in the ... -
An analysis of microfinance services and their effects on smallholder farmers' incomes in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Microfinance In Rwanda is considered as one of the most important and effective mechanisms in the implementation of the government program to reduce poverty and to increase economic growth. However, little is known ... -
A assessment of factors influencing non-adoption of biogas technology by rural households of Rwanda
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Domestic energy consumption in Rwanda represents the largest share of the total energy produced, which mainly constitutes wood-fuel. The high demand for domestic wood-fuel and environmental concerns bring to attention ... -
An assessment of farmers' willingness to pay for the protection of Nyabarongo River system, Rwanda
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012-11)Nyabarongo River system is an ecosystem that provides goods and services to the Rwandese communities; this river serves as a tributary of the ile River, an international resource. However, its integrity has been compromised ... -
Assessment of Heavy Metal Fluxes and Radiation Exposure due to NORM in the Extraction and Processing of Coltan Ores in Selected Areas of Rwanda
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical Sciences, 2010)The present study quantifies heavy metal fluxes and radiation exposure due to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in the extraction and processing of the ColumbiteTantalite (Coltan) mineral in Muhanga, Ruli ... -
Determinants of maternal health care demand in Rwanda
(School of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Maternal healthcare services are crucial for the reduction of maternal mortality. Utilization of these services has been evolving overtime in Rwanda but it is not sufficient. Furthermore, there is a lack of information ... -
Determinants of money supply in Rwanda
(School of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Before mid 1990s economic reforms, the National Bank of Rwanda had the task of implementing monetary policy and supporting government policies including financing government debt. Since the implementation of reforms, the ... -
Foreign market entry strategies adopted by Kenya Commercial Bank limited in Rwanda
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The study sought to establish the foreign market entry strategies adopted by Kenya commercial bank limited in Rwanda. The study sought to achieve two objectives: To establish the market entry strategies adopted by KCB in ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder among widow survivors of the 1994 Rwandese genocide
(Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-09)Introduction. The1994 Rwandese genocide was Africa's largest in modern times, the quickest and most vicious yet recorded in human history. Hence, psychiatric morbidity, especially Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, could ... -
Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Participants: School children 6-13 years in the selected ... -
The role of the media in conflict management: a case study of Rwanda and Burundi, 1990-2000
(Institute of Diplomacy & International Studies (IDIS), 2002)This study focuses on the media's role in conflict management. It examines various views by scholars on their perception of the media's contribution in conflict management. What comes out clearly is that the media is an ... -
Spectroscopic Analysis of Tungsten Mining-Associated Heavy Metals and Radionuclides and Evaluation ofImpact on Agricultural Soil in Selected Areas of Rwanda
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical Sciences, 2012)The aim of this studywas to evaluate the impact of tungsten mining on degradation of agricultural soil quality in selected regions of Rwanda. The determination of heavy metals (As, Pb, Mn, Cu,Zn, Co, Cd, Ni, Cr and Hg) ...