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Predicting service life of plastic lining for water reservoirs using viscoelasticiy
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The use ol High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) lining in seepage prevention in small ponds had previously been identified as having potential to drastically reduce the cost of water storage. However, in order to be able to ...
Competitive strategies applied by cement manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The research focus is about competitive strategies applied by cement manufacturing firms
in Kenya. The only three registered cement-manufacturing firms by Nairobi Stock
Exchange currently are; Bamburi cement. East African ...
Analysis of the factors leading to juvenile delinquency : The case of Murang'a children's remand home
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2008)
The general aim of this study was to analyze the various factors leading to juvenile delinquency among children in Murang'a Children's Remand Home. In addition, the study sought to asses the various offences committed by ...
The Relationship Between Information Sharing and Employee Commitment in the Public Sector: a Case of Ministry of Trade
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study aimed at determining whether or not information sharing has any relationship to employee commitment in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of trade.
The population of interest was the members ...
Factors influencing implementation of performance contract among financial and commercial state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The objectives of the research were to identify factors that influence implementation of performance contracts among financial and commercial state corporations in Kenya. A sample size of 78 respondents was targeted ...
Business Process Re-engineering as a Tool for Management of Strategic Change at Kenya Electricity Generating (Kengen) Company Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Since the late eighties business process re-engineering (BPR) has established itself as one of the the most attractive change management options for coping and adapting in to the competitive environment. This study sought ...
Strategic Responses to Competition: A Case of Contracted Small Scale Vegetable Farmers in Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, School of Business, 2008-10)
Though a business does not want competition from other businesses, inevitably most will face a degree of competition. The amount and type of competition depends on the market the business operates in. A business could react ...
Management practices and effectiveness of the constituency development funds : a case study of central division in Wajir East constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study was designed to investigate the management practices and efficiency of the Constituency Development Fund in Wajir East, Kenya since most of the problems seemed to be brought about by poor management policies or ...
Regional food security challenge: revealing the factors influencing public perceptions on agricultural biotechnology in Eastern Africa Countries
(Atlantic Intrnational University Hawaii, Honolulu, USA, 2008-02)
The cluster analysis suggest that different groups of people in East Africa place varying importance on the underlying factors influencing public perception of agricultural biotechnology. Some highlights the health and ...
Uptake of micronutrients by Acacia senegal varieties and its possible effect on gum Arabic quality
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study was conducted to establish the uptake of micro-nutrients by two acacia senegal varieties established under arid and semi-arid conditions, and its subsequent effect on the quality of gum arabic exudates. It was ...