Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Modelling the Relationship Between Gdp Per Capita and the Informal Economy in Kenya: a Multiple Causes and Multiple Indicators Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Alot of research around the informal sector examines it from the employment perspective, with a key problem being the di culty in estimating the true size of the informal sector. Other research focuses on studying this ... -
Value Addition to Dagaa “omena” (Rastrineobola Argentea) Through Recovery of Fish Protein Hydrolysate With Potential Bioactive Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Food insecurity is increasingly becoming an issue of national concern. The fish industry has been identified as one of the sectors that if improved would effectively contribute towards alleviation of food insecurity as a ... -
Evaluating Superplasticizer Compatibility With Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P in Production of High Performance Concrete
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P has potential advantages over Portland Cement CEM I when used to produce concrete. The incorporation of up to 35% natural pozzolana reduces the amount of clinker used in cement ... -
Resource Capacity and Implementation of Affordable Residential Housing Projects in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The supply of housing for low-income households in Kenya continues to remain behind demand and majority of the urban dwellers live in informal settlements since they cannot afford housing in formal market. The housing ... -
Influence of Stakeholders Participation on the Performance of Health Projects: a Case of Kitui County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of health projects in Kitui central sub-county, Kitui County. This research has four guiding objectives namely; to ... -
Impact of Famine Relief Food Aid on the Gabbra Pastoralists of Marsabit District: Case Study of Maikona Location
(University of Nairobi, 2003)About 80% of land area in Kenya falls within Arid and Semi-Arid lands (ASALs). Drought is a common feature in the Northern and North Eastern part, Coast and Eastern Region of Kenya. The impact of drought is felt a lot ... -
Assessment of Drivers of Postharvest Losses and Factors Influencing Adoption of Loss Reduction Practices Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu, Machakos and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fruits and vegetable value chains form a crucial part of the food system. However, the chains have been faced with a major challenge of PHLs that has been estimated at about 40%-50%. Developing countries have been characterised ... -
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ... -
Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: the Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of the dairy sector in Kenya with respect to the creation of employment, food & nutrition security cannot be overlooked. Smallholder farmers rely on it as their source of livelihood. The sector is however faced ... -
Determinants of Profit Efficiency of Camel Milk Traders in Five Counties in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Camel milk is a major source of both revenue and nutrition for pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. However, despite the existence of significant trade in camel milk in the region, the estimation of traders’ profit ... -
Molecular Characterization of Viruses Infecting Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) and Reaction of Bean Genotypes to Virus Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Virus disease symptoms are frequent in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fields in Zambia, but information is scanty about the identities, distribution and genetic diversities of causal pathogens. This study was conducted ... -
Influence of Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management on the Relationship Between Technological Innovation and Competitive Advantage: Evidence From Large Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With reference to significant telecommunication enterprises in Kenya, the study intended to determine the impact of strategic leadership and knowledge management on the connection between competitiveness and technological ... -
Typology, Genetic Diversity and Genome Wide Scan for Signatures of Selection of Productivity Traits in Indigenous Goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Data on the characterization of animal genetic resources are essential in the development of breeding and conservation schemes to ensure their sustainable use. The present study aimed at assessing the phenotypic traits, ... -
Generalizations of Logistic Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In this work we determine generalizations of the logistic distribution using the methods of construction of the logistic distribution. The generalized logistic distributions are of type I,II,III and IV. The methods of cons ... -
Forest Fire Vulnerability Assessment in the Aberdare Forest Reserve
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Forests, being an important resource in our environment, require intentional conservation. There is an increasing need to protect forests even as the battle for climate change continues. Threats to the existence of these ... -
An Inquiry Into the Challenges Facing Arbitration Practice in the Construction Industry in Uganda a Study of Industry Players in Kampala
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study is an inquiry into the challenges facing arbitration practice in the construction industry in Uganda. Its theme was to determine the extent to which arbitration is used to resolve construction disputes in the ... -
Assessing the Level of Accessibility of Memorial Parks by the Visually Impaired a Case Study of Bomb Blast Memorial Park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The inclusive design was a concept of late Architect Ronald Mace. Inclusivity is all about developing products and environments that can accommodate everybody regardless of their age, gender or ability status. Inclusivity ... -
Absorptive Capability and Performance of Management Consultancy Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research set forth with the objective of evaluation of correlations existing between absorptive capacity and performance of management consulting firms in Nairobi. The absorptive capacity theory, the idea of knowledge ... -
Application of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) in Public Asset Management a Case Study of Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at exploring the extent of deployment of ICT in public asset management with reference to assets owned by County Governments in Kenya. It was guided by the following research objectives: to identify asset ...