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An analysis of factors influencing farmer participation in cattle marketing in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
(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 ...
Challenges of strategic decision making in natural disaster risk management in the public sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)
Strategy formulation and implementation involves the development of long term plans by an
organization for the effective management of both internal factors in the form of strengths
and weaknesses and factors of external ...
Factors affecting levels of Asthma control in patients presenting to Kenyatta National, Thika and Mbagathi Districts Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by episodic airway narrowing and obstruction. Its prevalence has been noted to be on the increase both locally and worldwide. Asthma control, the ...
The impact of profit warning announcements on share prices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study examined share returns following unexpected corporate announcements that are described as profit warnings. The study tested whether there are abnormal returns on share prices after the announcement of profit ...
Effects of headteachers' motivation on school achievements in public and private schools in Sabatia division, Vihiga district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of motivation of headteachers on school achievement in Sabatia Division Vihiga County. The study sought to establish whether motivation of headteachers influence school ...
Prevalence, associated factors and outcome of acute kidney injury among children and adolescents undergoing cardiopulmory bypass surgery in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Acute kidney injury is a serious complication associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. According to the RIFLE system, patients are categorised as being at risk, having injury, and complete failure. The ...
Effects of language of instruction on performance of refugee children in public primary schools in Starehe District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of language of instruction on performance of refugee children in primary education in public primary schools in Starehe District. Specifically, the objectives of the ...
Effects of the headteachers' leadership styles on motivation of teachers in public primary schools in Westlands District, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of headteechers' leadership styles on motivation of teachers in public primary schools in Wesdaads District, Nairobi County. Four research objectives were formulated ...
Evaluation of cost-effectiveness in the provision of free day secondary education in public schools in Eldoret West district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the cost effectiveness ofF.D.S.E in Eldoret West district. The study focused on impact of F.D.S.E on access performance, teaching and learning resources since its implementation. ...
Influence of feeding programmes on academic performance of 3-8 year old children in Mathira West Zone, Mathira West District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to assess the influence of feeding programmes on academic performance among ECDE children in Mathira West zone, in Mathira West District. This study was interested in finding out if the quality of the ...