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A comparative analysis of the risk in Islamic and conventional banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Islamic Banking has grown rapidly throughout the world and has been introduced in more than 60 countries of the world so far. However, scepticism still surrounds Islamic Banking keeping into view the earlier demise of other ...
Culture and athletics: an ethnographic investigation of everyday practice of the Nandi people in Nandi hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This thesis examines the everyday practices behind the success of Nandi athletes, uncovering the hidden secrets that give them an advantage over non-Nandi runners. By gathering the cultural history of running in Nandi Hills ...
Epidemiology of African swine fever virus in sylvatic and domestic cycles in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
African swine fever (ASF) is a rapidly lethal epidemic disease of domestic swine that represents a constraint, as a result of high morbidity and mortality, to the development of the smallholder pig industry in sub-Saharan ...
Product design practice within micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya case study of sofa design entrepreneurs in Gikomba market, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) sector contributes significantly to Kenya's industrial and economic growth. If provided with the right support and an enabling environment, MSE can enIumce their product design and ...
Evaluating the effects of military activities on the distribution and abundance of wildlife of Mpala Ranch, Laikipia Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Military training is becoming a lucrative land use option in Laikipia County but there is little information on the effects of training on wildlife distribution and abundance. This study was designed to evaluate the effects ...
Assessing the effectiveness of intervention strategies for mitigating drought effects in Kenya's pastoral livelihood: case of Garissa county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the intervention strategies for mitigating drought in Kenya's pastoral livelihood, case of Garissa County: so as to document the best mitigation practices which ...
Factors influencing implementation of economic stimulus programmes in primary schools: a case of Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Economic Stimulus Programme focuses on sectors that generate maximum benefit, restore confidence of Kenyans and assist the business community to weather the storm, while also protecting the livelihood of the poor and ...
Influence of socio-cultural factors on participation of widows in selected non-governmental supported programmes, a case of Eldama Ravine division, Koibatek district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to establish the influence of socio-cultural factors on widow's participation in non-governmental organization in E1dama Ravine Division, Koibatek District. In Order to
accomplish this, the study was ...
Molecular detection of viruses associated with passionfruit (passiflora edulis sims) woodiness disease, monitoring and management of Aphid vectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is an important economic crop in the world as an income earner and for food and nutrition security. Among the biotic stresses constraining production, woodiness disease is important ...
Risk of contamination of cattle carcasses with Escherichia coli O157 from slaughterhouses in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study was carried out in three abattoirs supplying meat to butcheries in Nairobi and its environs. The objectives ofthe study were to assess the level of contamination of carcasses with Escherichia coli 0157 in the ...