Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Development and analysis of a mobility-aware resource allocation algorithm based on min-max optimization for OFDMA femtocell networks
(2015)Femto Access Points (FAPs) significantly improve indoor coverage and quality of service. FAPs are small, inexpensive, low-power base stations that are generally consumer deployed. However, due to high density of FAPs, many ... -
Characterization and Modification of Clays from Selected Sites in Murang’a and Nyeri Counties Kenya for Assessing Refractory Applications
(2020-03)Clay is a stony or earthy mineral aggregate composed of fine-grained minerals, which are plastic at appropriate water content and hardens up when fired. Uses of clay include manufacture of cement, ceramics, bricks, drilling ... -
Cross-Network Mobile Money Transfer Adoption Determinants and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Murang’a Municipality
(2020-10)The goal of this study was to establish cross-network mobile money transfer adoption determinants and performance of small and medium enterprises in Murang‟a municipality. Specifically, the study sought to assess how the ... -
Comparative Study on Determinants of Strategic Plan Implementationin Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies of Amica and Mentor Saccos
(2020-10)Management ofStrategic plan involves actions and decisions that leads to the formulation and execution of strategies meant to attain the set objectives of a given firm. According to Strategy implementation is one of the ... -
Concentration of Iron in Murram (Laterite) From Ruiru Area, Thika District, Kenya To Asses Economic Viability.
(2011-10)A study on possibility of concentrating iron in laterite (murram) has been carried out. This was done using froth floatation where oleic acid was used as collector and cresylic acid as frother. Magnetic separation was also ... -
Boron- and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Characterization and Application in Solar Cells
(2015-07)The investigations in this project focused on the synthesis and characterization of boron- and nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (B- and N-CNTs), and the subsequent application of the doped-CNTs in organic solar cells (OSCs). ... -
A Comparison of Performance Between Unit Trusts and A Market Portfolio of Shares at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2010)There has been a dramatic increase in the number of individuals who want to invest in the securities offered in the Nairobi stock exchange. The amount of funds however, required tend to be prohibitively high to many. ... -
Trustee-Related Determinants of Financial Returns of the Registered Occupational Pension Schemes in Kenya
(2019-12)The reforms witnessed in the pension industry over the past years had an effect on the financial performance of the pension schemes and more so, on the occupational pension schemes. This thesis attempted to examine ... -
The Relationship Between Organizational Culture, Entrepreneurial Orientation And Performance Of Christian Faith Based Hotels In Kenya
(2019-10)The alliance between Christianity and entrepreneurship has had an immense impact on the Kenyan economic performance and thus the connection between economic development and Christianity activity cannot be underscored. ... -
A NONPARAMETRIC APPROACH TO VARIANCE FUNCTION ETIMATION: AN APPLICATION TO NAIROBI’S STOCK EXCHANGE MARKET
(2005)A NONPARAMETRIC APPROACH TO VARIANCE FUNCTION ETIMATION: AN APPLICATION TO NAIROBI’S STOCK EXCHANGE MARKET Abstract We consider the analysis of a method for fitting regression models to data in the field which exhibit ... -
AUTOMATED BOILER CONTROLLER SYSTEM
(2017)The developments in boiler design necessitated by the employment of high steam pressure and temperature have increased the sensitivity of the boiler unit to variations in firing rate. As a result the duties of the operator ... -
EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT ON PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR: CASE OF MURANG’A LAW COURTS
(2017-06)The study assessed the effect of employee empowerment on performance in public sector: case of Murang’a law courts. Judiciary plays a very important role in delivering justice fairly, impartially and expeditiously, while ... -
THE EFFECT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN KENYA- (ACASE OF MURANG’A COUNTY HOSPITALS)
(2017-06)Good health care is a fundamental need in the life of a person because it helps develop a positive self-image and also opens up the opportunities for the individual to do their daily duties as required of them. The purpose ... -
EFFECT OF MONETARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS IN KENYA (A case of Kiharu Constituency Murang’a County)
(2017-06)The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was established by an Act of parliament in Kenya in the year 2003 with an aim of ensuring equitable resource allocation to all constituencies which are the electoral zones. The ... -
THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF POST BANK KENYA LTD
(2017-06)Outsourcing is the practice where the organization procures the service of external entity or personnel for non-core functions in order to minimise expenditure and improve professionalism. The concept of Human Resource ... -
EFFECTS OF CAREER STAGNATION ON PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE: A CASE OF MURANG’ACOUNTY GOVERNMENT
(2017-06)Devolution is generally defined as a process of transfer of political, administrative and fiscal management powers between central government and lower levels of government, primarily operating at city and region levels ... -
EFFECTS OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SELECTED PROGRAMMES IN MURANG’A COUNTY
(2017-06)Devolution is the decentralisation of power and resources that culminates in the formulation of sub national government units to improve efficiency, access and response to service delivery, promote participation and ... -
CHALLENGES OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION POLICE AND ITS EFFECT ON SERVICE DELIVERY: A CASE OF SELECTED STATIONS IN MURANGA COUNTY
(2017-06)Change is an inevitable part of life. Well-planned and formulated change can produce positive results. Despite planning change, change is hard to incorporate, accept and appreciate. Change has an impact on the individuals ...
