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Socio-economic aspects of irrigation schemes in Kenya, the case of Rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Mixed performances have been experienced in the National Irrigation schemes (NID) over time, social and economic aspects in the schemes were studied given the various management regimes. Baseline data for the study was ...
An investigation of private/public partnerships in tourism-the case of Eselenkei conservation in Kajiado District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Private/public partnerships are today an integral part of the sustainable tourism thinking. Conceptualised as vehicles through which local people could benefit from tourism, these partnerships have been on the increase in ...
Challenges faced by the boy-child in education in Kibera Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This was a cross-sectional study on challenges faced by the boy-child in slum education in Kibera informal settlement. Specifically, the study sought to describe the socio-cultural challenges and economic challenges facing ...
The socio-economic characteristics of women offenders at Lang'ata Women's Prison, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Until recently, criminal behavior has mostly been discussed from a male perspective and has been about men, for men and by men. It is generally accepted that men iommit more crime than women; a statistic that has led many ...
Challenges facing women in accessing credit from microfinance institutions in Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
MFIs provide their members with financial and social intermediation services to help improve their businesses. Despite a multitude of studies devoted to the topic, the challenges affecting women borrowers have never been ...
Assessing the role of micro finance services on the reproductive health of women in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This was a cross sectional study of the role of microfinance services on the reproductive health of women in Kibera informal settlement. In specific, the study spught to examine the extent to which micro-finance services ...
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ...
Prevalence of Astroviruses in children under five years with acute diarrhoea at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Diarrhoea IS a common childhood malady in developing countries but a majority of cases remain aetiologically undetermined. As such, the epidemiology of childhood diarrhoeal illness is not fully understood. This ...
Factors influencing relationship between top management team diversity and performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
There have been different findings as to whether Top Management Team Diversity affects the performance of organizations. Some past studies have found that the characteristics of the Top Management Team influence the ...
Challenges of strategy implementation at JHPIEGO Corporation Kenya
(2012)
Once excellent strategies are formulated, they must be effectively and efficiently
translated into action. Strategy implementation is the most vital phase of strategic
planning process. It is perceived to be difficult, ...