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Simulation Of Climate Scenarios Over The Lake Victoria Basin Using The PRECIS Regional Climate Model
(2008)
For any given region to have sustainable development there is need to apply climate
change information into its socio-economic strategic plans. The overall objective of the
study was to simulate the climate scenarios ...
Screening for Resistance to Potato Virus Y and Potato Virus X in Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Studies were conducted at KARI-Tigoni and KARI-Marindas (Molo) with the aim of
assessing the value of using varieties with Potato Virus Y (PVX) and Potato Virus X
(PVX) resistance in preventing crop losses under the local ...
Mobility of photo-injected carriers in dye-sensitized solar cell
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This work focuses on the mobility of electrons once it's injected into the
conduction band of Ti02 in an open circuit conditions. The three possible
back reaction pathways namely via substrates, surface states and
conduction ...
Psychological Outcomes of Current Infant Feeding Dilemma for HIV-Infected Mothers
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Infant feeding (IF) in the context of HIV is challenged by the potential and cumulative
risk of MTCT of HIV through breastfeeding (BF), and the risks associated with
replacement feeding (RF). The human rights approach ...
A survey of SMS banking applications in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2008)
This study analyzed the extent of Short Message Services banking adoption, major factors responsible for and barriers to SMS banking technology adoption. Short Message Services is a technology enabling service from banks ...
Freight customers’ perception of service quality by Rift Valley Railways
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The marketing environment all over the world has changed posing serious challenges to the
survival and profitability of firms (Mbau 2000). In this competitive environment, quality service
is critical to corporate success ...
A survey of the hedging strategies used in managing transaction risk exposure in International Trade
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This project studied the hedging strategies used in managing transaction exposure in
international trade. The population of study was all the companies classified in the
commercial and allied market segment of the Nairobi ...
Strategy implementation in Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Strategy implementation is an enigma in many companies. The problem is illustrated by the
unsatisfying low success rate (only 10 to 30 percent) of intended strategies (Raps and Kauffman,
2005). The primary objectives are ...
Labour turnover in the insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Any business or enterprise requires human effort in form of labour to realise its goals. The
labour required must be in the right quantity and quality for the enterprises to excel. Any
unplanned departures by employees ...