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Potential of predicting rainfall onset and cessation dates in Kenya using tropospheric moisture accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rainfall portrays high variability in space and time in Kenya. The severity of rainfall variability demonstrated as excessively heavy precipitation (floods) or excessively light rainfall (droughts) affects the economy of ...
Project factors influencing completion of Rural Roads projects in Kenya: a case of Rumuruti-Maralal Road project in Laikipia and Samburu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Road transport infrastructural projects are considered successful when delivered within the traditional iron triangle constraints. Nevertheless, the aspect of delay in the completion of roads infrastructure projects has ...
Determinants of met and unmet needs of family members with critically ill patients in the critical care unit – Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: When a patient is admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU), it is always looked
at as a time of intense difficulty by the family members since most patients have life threatening
conditions. Within this period ...
Digital marketing strategies and consumer purchase decision of online stores within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Currently, a big population use internet and computer devices as part of their essential daily need which also include emails and smart phones as well as accessing social media sites such as LinkedIn, Face book or twitter. ...
Mapping radioactive minerals using remote sensing: a case study of Mrima Hill Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Mrima hill is an elliptical carbonatite plug area of approximately 2 km across, a gazetted forest
reserve in Kwale county, bounded by 4° 29'l0"S; 39° 15 '10'’ E coordinates, 750 feet above the
sea level. The hill is ...
Influence of Public Private Partnership on Health Care Service Delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Health sector projects within Kiambu County are faced with financial, Technical and human resource challenges resulting from increased cost of goods, staffing, and budget. However, in spite of the government financial and ...
Ownership Structure and Earnings Management:evidence From the Listed Non-financial Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The quality of financial reporting is an important matter to both regulators and
investors. The purpose of preparing general purpose financial statements is to enhance
objective decision making. Empirical evidence shows ...
Usasa Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia: Uchanganuzi Wa Maudhui Na Mtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Themes and style are two inseparable aspects in a literary work. This research mainly focuses on modernity of themes as enabled by the unique style in Kithaka wa Mberia’s poetry. The objectives of this study are: to ...
Determinants of Sugar Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study examines the factors affecting the aggregate demand for sugar in Kenya using time
series data dating from 1981 to 2018. The specific objectives of this study are: firstly, analyze the
factors influencing the ...
Geographic distribution and identification of pathways of interactions of Tilapiine species between natural and aquaculture systems in upper Tana River Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Freshwater fish habitats are highly threatened, facing impacts from habitat degradation, overfishing, and the introduction of non-native invasive species. Tilapia fishes are at the center of freshwater fishes due to their ...