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Constraints in the utilization of community resources in teaching by primary schools: a case study of Nairobi District Public Primary schools
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study undertook to investigate the utilization of community resources in teaching and learning by Primary Schools with the view of establishing the constrains that hinder the effective utilization of such resources, a ...
Ethnicity as a tool of political violence: a case study of the North Rift, 1992-2009
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The focus of this study was to examine how ethnicity was used as a tool of political violence in the North Rift of Kenya. Although North Rift comprises of nine districts namely Uasin Gishu, Turkana, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, ...
Influence of continuos improvement strategy on performance of micro and small enterprises in Kisii Soapstone Industry, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) had been identified as a key strategy in Kenya's economy through creation of employment, development of new ideas and technology. However, existing studies shows a serious ...
Gene flow between cultivated rice(oryza sativa) and the wild rice (oryza longistaminata), and its potential ecological consequences in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Hybridization occurs in many crops that are sexually compatible with their wild relatives, leading to crop-to-wild pollen gene flow. Gene flow may result in evolution of super weeds, loss of genetic resources or even ...
Executive succession and performance in small and medium enterprises
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study was to review the theories, issues and research findings relevant in the executive succession and performance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper attempts to answer key questions to the challenges ...
Dweller initiated transformations in formal housing in Nairobi estates with case studies of Kaloleni and Buru-Buru estates
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Dwellers in. public housing undertake transformations that lead to compromised environments in housing neighbourhoods. Architectural strategies do not envisage this trends and this had led to questionable environmental ...
Cookability and nutritional properties of soaked, stored and roasted mucuna (mucuna pruriens) beans
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Mucuna (Mucuna pruriens) is a legume with high potential as food and for soil fertility improvement. The seed has high potential to contribute protein in human diet. However, use of the seed as food is limited by the ...
Performance and influence of multipurpose legumes and their residues on maize in the cold semi-arid area of Laikipia district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The challenge for increasing agricultural productivity in the cold semi-arid region of Laikipia district is how to improve and maintain soil fertility despite the low incomes of the farmers. Integration of the appropriate ...
Factors influencing curio entrepreneurs venturing into the international market: a case of selected curio markets in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The globalization of entrepreneurship creates wealth and employment that benefits individuals and nations throughout the world. International entrepreneurship is exciting and in todays hyperactive world with rapidly changing ...
Cost effectiveness of community based and institution based detoxification and rehabilitation of alcohol dependent persons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Government and non governmental agencies the world over, have recommended that drug abuse be dealt with, primarily as a community problem. Community based rehabilitation of patients with various conditions has been tried ...