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Insurance(no title given)
(2011-11)
ABSTRACT
In the insurance industry, increased competition threatens the attractiveness of the industry and reduces the profitability of the players in the sector. It exerts pressure on insurance companies to be proactive ...
Construction of a composite indicator on multidimensional poverty in Kenya using multiple correspondence analyses (MCA) : An application on the KDHS 2008 Data
(2011)
This study is on the construction of a composite indicator, which can be used to measure
poverty more effectively and precisely on the basis of Demographic and Health survey data. This paper looks at the history of measuring ...
An evaluation of the effectiveness of communication methods used to provide farmers with information. A case study of Kandara district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
A lot of research has been done on the methods that are used to disseminate agricultural information to farmers. However, very little research has been done on the various methods that are currently being used to disseminate ...
Role of provincial administration in community conflict resolution in Magarini District Coast Province in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The research study evaluates the role of the provincial administration to enhance local peace in Kenya. It seeks to assess the potential and capacity of provincial administration to address local conflict. While a discussion ...
Causes of students' low transition from primary to secondary schools in Kitui Central District, Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to investigate causes of low students' transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kitui central district, Kitui County, Kenya. The following objectives guided the study: to establish ...
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for hypertension among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Various lifestyle risk factors are known to playa role in the initiation and maintenance of ...
Effects of school culture on pupils' performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) in public schools in Teso district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This study investigated the effects of school culture on KCPE performance in Teso South District of Western province in Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to determine the extent to which the primary school vision, ...
Influence of new product development on performance of Safaricom phone service provider, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
As the forces of global competition and consumer sophistication continue intensifying, business organizations are forced to rethink and redesign their strategies in order to meet the requirements of the changing market ...
Factors influencing success of HIV and AIDS campaigns in Kenya by the Total War against HIV and AIDS(TOWA) project. (A case study of Mombasa County)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing the success of HIV and AIDS campaigns in Kenya by Total War against HIV and AIDS (TOWA) project. This study was carried out in Mombasa County. Related ...
Challenges facing revival of community home based Ecotourism in Kenya: a case of Runyenjes District, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
As much as tourism could uplift the living standard of the Runyenjes District it may not form a lasting solution, as it has been known to be destructive. It is for this reason Ecotourism has over the past two decades become ...