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Ultrastructure of the infection of sorghum bicolor and zea mays by pythium species
The practice of cultivating mixed crops is common in Tropical Africa and elsewhere especially in areas of high population density. The practice of mixed cropping can promote disease spread especially in multi-host pathosystems. ... -
Under bits and through class actions: Subjecting transnational mining corporations to environmental rights in the DRC
(Strathmore University, 2020)In recent times, transnational mining corporations have gained an abundance of powers that few could have foreseen at the institutionalisation of the international human rights regime. Their activities have resulted in ... -
Under the political microscope : The right to peaceful assembly
(Strathmore University, 2021)Freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental human right that can be enjoyed and exercised by individuals and groups, unregistered associations, legal entities and corporate bodies. This right allows individuals to publicly ... -
Underpricing of initial public offerings at the Nairobi Securities Exchange between 1994 and 2014
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)Under pricing of initial Public Offerings is characterized by the closing price being higher than the offer price on the first day of trading. Research carried out in different financial markets has generated varied results ... -
Understanding bank selection among SACCOs in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2009-06)In the recent past, the banking industry in Kenya has experienced a sharp increase in competition among the players. It is therefore of paramount importance that a bank operating in this environment is able to compete ... -
Understanding policyholder behaviour and its impact on life insurance products
(Strathmore University, 2015-12-03)The study is on policyholder decisions and what factors affects these policyholder decisions. These decisions are traditional lapse and surrender, conversion elections, fund transfers, withdrawals for flexible premium ... -
Understanding reduced private-sector participation in low-income housing delivery in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2009)The case of affordable housing in Kenya is particularly acute and as decent housing remains inaccessible to the population, informal settlements and slums continue to grow as does the housing deficit. The situation has ... -
Understanding the concept of the responsibility to protect from the humanitarian military perspective
(Strathmore University, 2016)The aim of the research is to seek to show the contribution the concept of R2P has brought about in the stoppage of magnitude acts of violence and the need to safeguard the rights of the human populations that are susceptible ... -
Understanding the prohibition on wearing of hijabs by Muslim students in secondary schools: a case study of our lady of Mercy secondary school
(Strathmore University, 2016)This dissertation sought to discuss and analyze the issue of wearing of hijabs by girls in learning institutions as an exercise of their constitutional right and freedom of religion by analyzing the instances, reasons and ... -
Unearthing the underlying factors that limit the enforcement of the legal framework relating to the protection of wildlife resources in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017-01)Wildlife resources in Kenya contribute a large percentage of the country's economy and are considered a sense of pride for many African countries, including Kenya. However, our wildlife resources are under threat following ... -
Unemployment: tax incentives as a means of curbing youth unemployment in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021-01)Many existing resources show the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in an economy. This study analyses the legislative framework of SMEs and their taxation in Kenya. SMEs are a great source of employment for ... -
Uni - Search - A web crawler for career matching and university of choice detection
(International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2015-07)Many of the youth around the world are not certain of what career to pursue for one reason or another. Unfortunately at the moment, several youth tend to pursue the “cool” courses without regard to their ... -
A Unified Service Delivery Platform for Emerging Mobile Applications
(Strathmore University, 2013-06)Emerging mobile applications such as Android and J2ME are delivered through application stores while most conventional applications such as Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) and SIM Tool Kit (STK) are provisioned ... -
A unified service delivery platform for emerging mobile applications: analysis of its implementation and integration within the mobile network in Kenya
(iLabAfrica, 2014)Emerging mobile applications such as Android and J2ME are delivered through application stores while most conventional applications such as Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) and SIM Tool Kit (STK) are provisioned ... -
A Universal mobile money transfer platform
(International Journal of Computer Applications Online, 2017-10)Mobile money transfer is among some of the fastest growing sectors in Information. It provides openness to all mobile service providers; any user from any mobile service provider is able to use the solution. It allows for ... -
University –Industry Partnership: meeting the challenges of the 21st century
Universities play a crucial role in society as producers and transmitters of knowledge. In recent years the discussion whether academia can encompass a third mission of enterprise development, in addition to research and ... -
The Unlawful impact of counter - terrorism operations on freedom from torture
(Strathmore University, 2018)Terrorism has greatly affected Kenya for over a decade, with recent attacks occurring as a result of the deployment of the Kenyan military to neighboring country Somalia. Terrorism is a matter that affects national security ... -
Unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) based prototype for credit unions’ loan request processes in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2013)The use of technology in credit unions‟ processes is inevitable for the sake of the unions performing optimally. The absence of readily available technology in processes such as loan acquisition has resulted into poor ... -
An unsupervised credit scoring system for unsecured loan lending
(Strathmore University, 2014)Due to growmg competition, over-indebtedness, and economic crises, banks have to pursue their social and financial objectives in an increasingly constrained environment. The key determinant of Survival, competition ... -
Unveiling the need for a separate and comprehensive law on reproductive healthcare in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021-03)The progressive realisation of women’s rights is overriding for any nation that seeks to empower its people. Reproductive healthcare is key when discussing women’s rights. It is a fundamental human right as well as human ...
