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Validation of satellite derived rainfal estimates over Kenya
(2010-06)
The aim of the study was to strengthen the monitoring of rainfall over Kenya
by determining the validity of satellite derived rainfall estimates for use in
Kenya. The study analyzed eleven years of monthly rainfall ...
Small and medium enterprises in regionalism: a comparative study of Kenya and Rwanda
(2014-09)
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dominate private sector enterprises in all the
East African States. The SME sector in the region is considered as the engine of
economic growth. The sector requires to be supported ...
Factors affecting the live weight of some genotypes of beef cattle at thirty months of age at kiboko and buchuma range research stations (Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
The variation of body weights of 718 beef cattle was examined using data from 1969 to 1974 at Kiboko and Buchuma Range Research Stations which are located in the arid and
semi-arid zone. The Least Squares Method of fitting ...
Challenges of stakeholder management in implementation of Sondu Miriu hydro-electric power project in Kenya
(2010-11)
Implementation of Projects, especially huge ones with various stakeholders have faced several
challenges over the recent years. Some of the challenges include lack of process owner buy-in,
lack of champion support, ...
Lean manufacturing and operational performance of Mumias sugar company limited, Kenya
(2014)
Lean manufacturing focuses on creating more value for customers by eliminating
activities that are considered waste. This study sought to determine the effect of lean
manufacturing practices on operational performance ...
Effect of the growth of savings and credit co-operative societies’ front office services activity on demand for credit by members
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
SACCO’s have always relied on voluntary member contributions to boost their capital
base to provide loan to members. In the recent past many Sacco’s have introduced FOSA
which is a deposit taking function. This has also ...
Effects of soil compaction by transportation vechicles on the sugarcane fields of Mumias sugar company
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
An investigation of soil compaction in the sugarcane
fields of Mumias Sugar Company by transport
vehicles was conducted between October, 1989 and April,
1990.
Studies were conducted for the establ ishment of
safe axle ...
An economic analysis of forest extraction And its linkage to community livelihoods: The case of kakamega rain forest.
(2008)
Forests and other tree systems in Africa continue to play an important role in the national
economies and livelihoods of the rural population. They constitute an important
component of household food security by providing ...
Oil import volatility and its effect on economic growth in Kenya
(2014)
The main objective of this study is to establish the causes of oil import volatility and its effect on economic growth in Kenya. The study used quarterly data from KNBS, CBK, and OPEC to determine the long-run and short-run ...
Credit access and productivity among micro and small enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of credit access on the productivity of
micro and small enterprises in Kenya. The study used data from the 2007 World Bank
Enterprise Survey. Total factor productivity ...