University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Neural Network - Based Predictive Analytics of Covid-19 in the Health Sector for Decision Support in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 spread rapidly across the globe and claimed many lives. As a result, it was declared a pandemic. Kenya, like most countries was negatively affected by the disease. In the face of COVID-19, predictive analytics ... -
An Examination of Challenges of Wayleaves Acquisition for Infrastructure Developments in Kenya” a Case Study of Kisii-awendo Power Transmission Line
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ownership of land provides the owner with control over people who might need access to that property for their livelihood. Secure land rights enable land owners to enjoy the economic benefits that flow from land without ... -
Mitigating Challenges in the Implementation of the One Stop Shop Model for Approval of Construction Projects in Kenya (a Case of Nairobi City County)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Implementation of One Stop Shop (OSS) model has the potential of enhancing the building approval process. However, there are many challenges that impede its implementation. This study focusses on mitigating the challenges ... -
Historical Land Injustices in Kenya: the Case of Lamu County 1963-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The focus of this research is historical land injustice in Lamu, and the role of land as a determinant factor in the conflict. The research begins with an analysis of the people of Lamu and how they settled and placed ... -
Use of Big Data Analytics in Business Agility: Case of Real Estate Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The effect of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted firms to develop resilience to crises and the resulting shocks. As markets experience sudden changes, meeting requirements and expectations of several stakeholders ... -
Home Conflicts Resolution Through Family Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Family conflicts and violence cases in Kenya is on increase on daily basis. Most of these cases emanate from disagreement among the family members who suffer silently with their personal problems due to difficulties of ... -
Use of Geospatial Technologies in Selecting Suitable Site for Solid Waste Disposal in Kajiado North Constituency – Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Poor solid waste management is among the factors considered as environmental health harzards. One of the ways of managing solid waste in an urban area is by disposing the same at a carefully selected land-fill site in or ... -
Natural Resources Conflict in Kenya the Case of Meru and Borana in Isiolo County, 2008-2019
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined natural resource conflict using the case of the Meru and the Borana communities in Isiolo County between 2008 and 2019. The project paper set out to establish the main causes of the violent conflict, ... -
Implementation of Turn-around Strategy at Mumias Sugar Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Turnaround strategies are adopted by organizations for the purpose of survivability. The study sought out to find the turnaround strategies adopted by Mumias Sugar Company limited and the factors influencing the implementation ... -
Experiences of Teenage Mothers in Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The? was a descriptive study with the main objective of exploring the lived experiences of teenage mothers after re-enrollment in public secondary schools in Bondo Sub-County. The specific objectives of this study were to: ... -
Assessing Climate Variability in Wajir County Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study is aimed at assessing climate variability on drought in Wajir County using Remote Sensing techniques. Climate variation is one of the factors being assessed with regards to how they affect the drought status of ... -
Planning Implications of Urban Heat Island Effect in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Empirically, the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) is a resultant of the reverberation consequences of climate change and urbanization within the built environment where hotter temperatures are acutely experienced in cities ... -
Project Management Information Systems and Decision-making in a Multi-project Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Making right and informed choices is important in attaining organizational goals. Organizational supervisors are charged with the duty of formulating different strategies and plans to ensure smooth running and provision ... -
Influence of Financing Initiatives on Students’ Participation in University Education a Case of University of the Gambia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main purpose of the study was to unearth the influence of financing initiatives on students’ participation in university education: a case of University of The Gambia. The specific objectives included: to examine the ... -
Women and Deradicalization Efforts in Kenya: the Case of Isiolo County, 2011-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigated both the radicalisation of the youth as well as the role of women in deradicalization in Isiolo county, located in Kenya, covering the period between 2011 and 2018. On the one hand, radicalization ...