Projects, Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Biomonitoring with Organism Traits and Impacts of SmallImpoundments on Stream Ecological Integrity and FoodWeb
(2015)Change of ecosystems and the associated loss of biodiversity is among the most important environmental issues. Climate change, pollution, and impoundments are considered as major drivers of biodiversity loss. Organism ... -
Effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(2018)The purpose of this research was to empirically investigate the effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking micro finance institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine ... -
Development of electrochemical sensors containing bimerallic silver and gold nanoparticles
(2010)Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that have been shown to be teratogenic, mutagenic and carcinogenic and pose serious threats to the health of aquatic and human life. Several methods ... -
PREVALENCE OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD AMONG JUNIOR FEMALE LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS IN ITEN, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(2015)Adolescents regularly participating in sports and do not meet their energy intake may develop several medical conditions, such as disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density, collectively ... -
Characterisation of key pests of amaranth and nightshades 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 been studied in detail. In ... -
PARENT-TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENHANCING PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S EDUCATION IN UASIN GISHU DISTRICT, KENYA
(2006)The Kenyan Government in her partnership policy intends to promote the relationship between parents, teachers and the community in enhancing children’s education. This will be possible if: ... -
SOCIO-RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF CHILD - LABOUR
(2001)About 250 million children in the world work in harzadous and exploitative labour conditions. Child-labour is a controversial and an emotive phenomenon that defies simple solutions. The idea that children have special ... -
Mathematical Models for 3-PhaseTraffic Flow Theory
(2012)In this thesis we outline the Kerner’s 3-phase traffic flow theory, which states that the flow of vehicular traffic occur in three phases i.e. free flow, synchronized flow and wide moving jam phases. A macroscopic ... -
RESPONSE STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MANAGERIAL CHALLENGES
(2013)The environment in which organizations operate is continuously changing, thereby posing challenges to organizations, and higher education institutions are no exception. The objective of this study was to understand how ... -
CYCLE INDICES, SUBDEGREES AND SUBORBITAL GRAPHS OF PGL (2,q) ACTING ON THE COSETS OF ITS SUBGROUPS
(2016)The action of and on the cosets of their subgroups is a very active area in enumerative combinatorics. Most researchers have concentrated on the action of these groups on the cosets of their maximal ... -
Development of Selective Sorbent Materials for the Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the Environment
(2016-03)This cumulative thesis aimed at the investigation of alternative sorbents based on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) for monitoring of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in ... -
ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATIONOF LOW DENSITY POLY-ETHENE DEGRADING BACTERIA AND FUNGI FROM DANDORA DUMPSITE-NAIROBI
(2018-04)Dandora dumpsite is Nairobi's official main dumpsite and is close to the city‘s informal settlements. This study aimed at isolating and identifying bacteria and fungi with the capacity to degrade low density poly-ethene ... -
Managing risk under climate change in Kenya: Multiple 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 and shocks lead ...
