Projects, Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Education for refugees: Examining access to basic education in Dadaab Refugee Camps of Ifo, Hagadera, and Dagahaley, Kenya
(2013)The main objective of this study was to examine access to basic education for child refugees in the Dadaab refugee camps of Ifo, Hagadera and Dagahaley,Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The ... -
THE INVENTIONAND (RE)CONFIGURATIONOF SPACE IN SELECTED KENYAN TELEVISION DRAMAS
(2016)The study interrogates the invention and (re)configuration of space as a social construct in Kenyan television drama.While focusing on selected local television dramas; Mheshimiwa, Mother-in-law and Tabasamu,the study ... -
Managing risk under climate change inKenyaMultiple shocks, poverty, gender,and potential for group-based approaches
(2017)Climate change and related shocks are major challenges facing agricultural performance, poverty reduction efforts, and economic growth in developing economies. Managing risks is vital because climate change ... -
A numerical simulator to estimate hydrological parameters of a fractured porous medium using fluorescein thermal decay correction
(2007)A method that can be used to estimate hydrological parameters of a fracture using fluorescein thermal decay correction is presented. These parameters are porosity, permeability, fracture size, entire reservoir pore volume ... -
HE EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCE SERVICES ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN MACHAKOS COUNTY
(2013)The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector has continued to play an important role in Kenyan Economy. The sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased from 13.8% in 1993 to over ... -
EXTERNAL PUBLIC DEBT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA
(2014)This study examines the relationship between external public indebtedness and economic growth in Kenya. It uses data from 1970 to 2010from World Development Indicators and Kenya National Bureau of ... -
The Bootstrap for the FunctionalAutoregressive Model FAR(1)
(2016)Functional data analysis is a branch of statistics that deals with observationsX1,...,Xnwhich are curves. We are interested in particular in time series of dependent curves and,specifically, consider the functional ... -
CONSTRAINTS TO SMALLHOLDER CREDIT FARM INVESTMENT: A CASE STUDY OF COFFEE FARMING IN MAJOGE CHACHE LOCATION, (KISII DISTRICT)
(1995)This study analyses the constraints to smallholder credit farm investment. The data for the study were collected in Majoge Chache Location, Kisii District. A total of 40 respondents were , interviewed for a period extending ... -
The role of fish ponds in the nutrient dynamics of mixed farming systems
(2006)Rapid population growth in developing countries has resulted in increased demand for food, leading to increased pressure to extend land under cultivation and to intensify food production. Because most of the arable land ... -
The critical success factors for commercialising microfinance institutions in Africa
(2009)Uncertainty of continued donor funding poses a risk to microfinance operations worldwide, and this study explores the circumstances under which African microfinance institutions (MFIs) will consider commercial funding ... -
An investigation into the practices, procedures, and challenges of knowledge management in government-owned organizations in Kenya
(University of Cape Town, 2007)Knowledge management has been burgeoning in importance during the last one and half decades. Both profi;t making and non-profit making organizations have had to and continue to embrace and practice knowledge management. ... -
Optimal Selection and Locationof FACTS DevicesforEnhancement ofPower Transfer Capabilityusing Bee Algorithm
(2014)Flexible Alternating CurrentTransmission System (FACTS) devices are solid state converters that have the capability of controlling various electrical parameters such as reactance, power angle and ... -
Aluminium Material Flow and Value Chain Analysis in the Kenyan Industry
(2010)Vision 2030 is Kenya’s development blueprint aiming at making the country a newly industrialized middle income nation, and providing high quality of life for all the cit-izens. In support of this vision, this research ... -
Characterization of key pests of amaranth and night shades in Kenya and development of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
(2018)Scanty information is available concerning the identity of the major pests of amaranth and African nightshades in Kenya and associated damage. The natural enemies of these pests have also not ... -
HOTEL GENERAL MANAGERS PERCEPTION OF FACTORS RELATED TO WOMEN CAREER PROGRESSION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AT THE COAST REGION OF KENYA.
(2013)This study was a descriptive survey and the research methods employed included both quantitative and qualitative. The study was conducted in the coastal region of Kenya. Records held by the Kenya ... -
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN MASINGA RESERVOIR, KENYA
(2015)In Kenya, monitoring of heavy metal pollution is a priority area of research since their concentrations in aquatic ecosystems affect the fish industry which is a major source of livelihood.Therefore, an assessment of heavy ... -
ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON RETENTION OF STAFF IN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(2015)The purpose of this study was to explore the role of HRM practices on the retention of staff in public health institutions in Machakos County. The objectives of the study were to explore therole of remuneration ... -
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EATING DISORDERS AMONG FEMALE HAIR AND BEAUTY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA ~
(2008)Eating disorders among young females are on the increase. Body image concerns are more prevalent in females than males; hence eating disorders are also more prevalent in females than males. Many college females are struggling ...
