Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Cognified Distributed System for Livestock Diseases: Case of Pastoral Communities in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, the livestock sector experience an unexpected outbreak of contagious diseases that led to the loss of animals and decreased productivity in live cattle. This impacts the livelihoods of pastoral communities, ... -
Analysis of African Communalism as a Determinant of Ethical Values: the Case of Primary Education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ethical values, a fundamental aspect of human life, govern the choice between doing good or bad. Recently, there has been an increase in cases of unethical behaviour among school going children both at the primary level ... -
Microplastic Pollution Along the Kenya Coast in the Western Indian Ocean (Wio), Region
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plastics enter the ocean inform of either large debris or microplastics that are a product of breakdown from the large debris or are primarily microplastics such as beads used in beauty products. Plastic pollution impacts ... -
Resting Behaviour of African Malaria Vectors in an Era of High Indoor Insecticide Use
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) represent powerful tools for controlling malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. The success of these interventions relies on their ability to inhibit ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In every organization, the key organizational resources are usually the personnel and a committed workforce. In the educational setting, teachers are the most important pedagogical resources and their satisfaction must be ... -
Integrating Climate Change and Adaptation Processes Into Hydropower Development in Sondu Miriu River Basin in Kenya Under Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The hydropower production from the two-existing run-of-river hydropower projects on the Sondu Miriu river are vulnerable to rainfall variability and requires proper understanding of the climate change trends and policies ... -
The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Influence of Educational Costs on Students’ Participation Rate in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kicukiro and Ruhango Districts, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite the Rwandan government's effort to improve the quality of education by increasing the participation of students in public boarding secondary schools, little attention is given to the amount of money that government ... -
Development of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Maize Plants Grown in Soils Infested With Plant Parasitic Nematodes
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Maize (Zea mays L.) is ranked as the third most important food crop by production globally, after rice and wheat. Several biotic (diseases, pests) and abiotic (unfavorable climatic conditions) factors affects its production. ... -
Effect of Calcium Nutrition on Yield, Jelly Seed and Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an important fruit in Kenya for domestic and export markets. However, farmers attain low yields and suffer significant post-harvest losses. Physiological disorders, among them jelly seed, ... -
The ‘woman Question’ in Contemporary Literature: a Study of Selected Novels by Ugandan Female Writers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The thesis presents a critical study of the situation of the woman in contemporary Ugandan novels by women writers in the country. The study examines Ugandan women writers‘ attempt to construct their identity within ... -
Relationship Between Injury Severity Score & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Orthopaedic Trauma Surgical Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major trauma has been defined and assessed using the Injury Severity Score (ISS). A total score of more than 16 has been linked to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma is associated with ... -
Patterns of Distribution of Frontal Recess Cells and Superior Attachment of Uncinate Process in Patients Undergoing Paranasal Computed Tomography Scan at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Frontal recess cells and superior attachment of uncinate process are key to understanding the drainage of frontal sinus and are important anatomical landmarks during endoscopic sinus surgery. The two have ... -
Regeneration and Genetic Diversity of Frankincense Tree (Boswellia Sacra Flueck.) Accessions From Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Boswellia sacra is a frankincense-producing tree found in the Arabian Peninsula that includes Oman and southern Somaliland (Northern Somalia). In Somaliland, it is mainly distributed in the Sanaag region including Cel ... -
Drug Consumption and Expenditure Patterns at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Efficient drug supply chain systems ensure sustained accessibility, availability and affordability of essential medicines. This may be achieved through rational selection, quantification, procurement, distribution ... -
Effect of in-situ Water Harvesting Technologies and Fertilizer Application on Nutrient Uptake, Use Efficiency, and Yield of Maize and Beans in Katumani, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Low crop yields due to erratic rainfall and deteriorating soil fertility in smallholder farmers’ fields of Sub-Saharan Africa have prompted a quest for more resource-efficient production practices. In-situ water harvesting ... -
The Influence of Surface Design Elements on Millennial Consumers’ Preference and Purchase Intentions of New Tuzo Yoghurt in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The millennial purchasing behavior has been scrutinized by researchers, both in academic and in practice. However, little studies have been done on the subject of how packaging surface design influence millennials ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Relapse in Patients Admitted at Jubilee Psychiatric Unit, Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Botswana.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Relapse defined as exacerbation of mental illness symptoms after recovery has a negative impact on the quality of the patient’s life as well as their caregivers; it also weighs down on the quality of mental ... -
Factors Influencing Choice of Implants in Primary Total Hip Replacement in Kenya: a Multicenter Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hip replacement surgery has been very successful in the management of debilitating hip conditions that have failed to respond to conservative management. The choice of implants is based on multiple factors, ... -
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Communication Channels Disseminating Fall Armyworms Information in Maize Production: a Case of Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. However, dismal attention has been given to the access of such information communication ...