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Medium range olfactory responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to synthetic odor blends
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The interaction between the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae and its human host is
mediated mainly by olfactory cues that emanate from the host. Several compounds from
whole body odor, sweat and breath are proven mosquito ...
Concentrations of radionuclides in selected foodstuffs and consumer products in Nairobi using gamma-ray spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
Concentration of radionuclides in some selected foods and environmental samples were measured using a Hyper-Pure Germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer. The radionuclides include the naturally occurring radionuclides (40K, ...
A study of electrical insulation characteristics of claysoils locally available in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
In this study the electrical insulation characteristics of the clay soils locally available in Kenya were investigated, with the aim of finding out whether any of the clay soils could be used for high voltage low frequency ...
Labour turnover in the insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Any business or enterprise requires human effort in form of labour to realise its goals. The
labour required must be in the right quantity and quality for the enterprises to excel. Any
unplanned departures by employees ...
Dividend payout decisions and industry influence: Evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study sought to find out the forms of dividend payout of firms listed at the Nairobi
Stock Exchange by industry and to establish the influence of industry on dividend payout
policies of firms. This study was a ...
The use of venture capital instruments and Other control mechanisms by venture capitalists in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Business, 2008)
Venture capital has become a major vehicle for the funding of start-up companies in
many countries, most notably the United States. Venture capital is now the financing
mode of choice for projects where “learning” and ...
Competitive advantage through logistic services: A case of DHL customers
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
In an era of intense global competition firms must realize that the effective use of global outsourcing will contribute significantly to their market performance. Increasingly, successful firms use a higher level of strategic ...
A survey of the impact of the retirement benefits Act, 1997 on pension funds investments portfolio
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The Retirement Benefits Act, 1997 brought much needed sanity in the retirement benefits sector. Before the enactment of the Act, numerous Acts of Parliament related to retirement benefits offered a weak framework for the ...
Distribution strategies adopted by cosmetic companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Cosmetic companies play a key role in the Kenyan economy. They are major employers of
the Kenyan population. They also provide ready market for different products to act as raw
materials at the different stages in the ...
Employees perception of strategic change at the Kenya National Audit Office
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The environment in which organizations operate is dynamic and highly unpredictable.
Due to the constant changes, organizations are required to continuously adapt so as
to strategically meet the evolving challenges and ...