Browsing Masters Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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An investigation into stone structures and earthworks of Bondo Division, lake Victoria basin, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1998)This study is an investigation into Bondo stone structures and earth works in Northern Kavirondo. The objectives of this research include detailed description of the structures, their location and possible builders to ... -
The complimentary role of wild habitats in crop pollination: A case study on the eggplant (Solatium melongena L., Solanaceae)
(2001)In this study, carried out in Nguruman, southwestern Kenya, 10 bee species were identified as eggplant pollinators. Their foraging behaviour was shown to be affected by the prevailing ambient temperature and not time of ... -
Controlling loan quality: the management of non-performing loan portfolios in Kenya
(2002)The traditional function of commercial banks is to accept deposits and extend credits. These two areas continue to be the mainstay of commercial banking even today. The banking function is an intermediary role between ... -
An assessment of mobility limitations of the physically disabled in Nairobi: a case study of trip to CBD
(2006)Accessibility however necessary and desirable to all; physical abilities, socioeconomic characteristics and external environment may make it difficult for the disabled to overcome physical separations of opportunity areas ... -
Promoting child development through music: A comparision of preschool teachers' perspective in Kenya and United States
(2007)This qualitative study examined teachers’ perceptions on their use of music as a medium for enhancing development in all early childhood domains/areas (e.g., cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social-emotional and ... -
Wetland Conversion to large-scale agricultural production; implications on the livelihoods of rural communities, Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria basin, Kenya.
(Diva enterprises pvt. ltd., 2008)Wetlands in most parts of the world are under threat of over-exploitation, loss and/or degradation partly due to agriculture and urban land uses. Yala swamp, the largest fresh water wetland in Kenya measuring about 17,500 ... -
Abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in the traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, western Kenya /
(2009)This study investigated the abundance and control of malaria mosquito larvae in a traditional water management agro-ecosystem of Kasagam, Kisumu City, western Kenya. The study of larval habitats of malaria vectors is ... -
An investigation into the provision of support services for learners with physical disabilities in the two selected schools in Kisumu East district, Kenya
(2010)This study investigated the provision of support services to learners with physical disabilities in Kisumu East District, Kenya. The study focused on provision of support services and their impact on socialization and ... -
Influence influence of politics on growth of small and medium enterprises in Kibuye market, Kenya
(2010)The study sought to investigate the influence of politics on growth of small and medium enterprises in Kibuye market of Kisumu city, Kenya. The statement of the problem was that SME’s within Kibuye market operate on small ... -
Simulation of the charge ratio of cosmic ray muons in extensive air showers using corsika
(2010-08)The interaction of primary cosmic rays in the atmosphere produces, among other particles, pions and kaons. They decay to muons, which form an important component of extensive air showers, which can be measured on the Earth's ... -
Evaluation of Nutrition Knowledge and Perception of good food among Nursery School Pupils in Kisumu Municipality-Kenya.
(Airiti Library, 2011)Child nutrition is one key factor that determines the outcome of human development and even influences the later quality of one’s life. Knowledge about nutrition and health is gained throughout childhood, yet there is ... -
Developing a model framework for effective maintenance of public office buildings in Kenya: A survey of multi storeyed office buildings in Nairobi.
(2012)Public buildings create space within which the organs of any government operate to deliver the much needed services to the citizens. An effective and efficient maintenance system is key to enhancement of the service life ... -
Exploring performance ethnography to illuminate mobile banking capabilities in western Kenya:capability approach study
(DeMontfront University Leicester, 2012)This study is a qualitative examination on the impact of mobile banking, commonly known as MPESA on the lived experiences of the marginalised poor of Bukhalalire sub-location in western Kenya. Using Capability Approach ... -
Declining fish stocks and livelihood diversification among fishing households of Mfangano island in Kenya
(2012)Fishing activity in Lake Victoria has been the main source of livelihood for households living around the lakeshores for several decades. The recent changes in fresh water fish landing have brought challenges to the fishing ... -
Employee attributes, organisational factors, time management tendencies, and employee performance in chartered universities in kenya
(2013)The concept of time is as a major topic for organizational and management research. This research investigates the influence of time management tendencies and organizational factors on the relationship between employee ... -
Effective Bandwith Management in a Campus
(JOOUST, 2013)Small campus networks usually do not have a set of rules for users to access the network in order to protect network resources and enforce institutional policies (for instance, no sharing of music files or no gaming). This ... -
Influence of Motivation on Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises
(JOOUST, 2013)Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have been accepted worldwide as instruments of economic growth and development. Kenya is among the African countries facing unemployment problem especially among the youth due to the rapid ... -
Assessment of the Utilization of Healthcare Information among Healthcare Workers in Gucha Sub-County, in Kisii County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2013)Utilization of health information is important in the provision of efficient and effective healthcare services. It involves generation, collection and analysis of data, which identifies gaps in health systems to prompt ...
