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Assessment of technological risks facing mobile banking: a case of commercial banks in Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-06)Mobile banking technology has been widely adopted amongst all the commercial banks in Kenya. Currently Kenyan banks lose millions of shillings by means of online theft through mobile banking and other platforms. This study ... -
Designing an IOT traffic management framework in Kenya: a case Of Nairobi city county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-06)Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over ... -
Factors affecting the implementation of an enterprise data warehouse for the Kenyan health care industry: a case study of Narok county hospital
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-09)Most health organizations face a common problem that is, having a huge volume of unstructured and unorganized data, in separate systems. Synthesizing this information to support decision-making processes becomes a tedious ... -
Factors influencing an ICT framework for a circular e-waste economy by households in Nairobi, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-09)This study sought to assess the existing state of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Kenya, to improve on the methods of disposal, recycling, and facilitation of a circular economy by households through the use ... -
Factors influencing the destiny of trees in school tree enclosures within Kajiado county, Kenya
(2020-08)Achieving minimum international recommendations regarding tree cover is a challenge in Kenya, particularly in Kajiado County. As the region faces severe land and forest degradation, planting and managing trees inside school ... -
Effects of the changing land use practices on the well being of Peri-urban inhabitants of Kamulu area, Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-08)Urban sprawl is a phenomena experienced around most big cities. Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, has caused this effect to the surrounding towns as most people want to settle around the town area for various reasons. ... -
Factors influencing management of hazardous solid waste in Obunga and Migosi residential areas i Kisumu county , Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Hazardous-solid waste management, (HSWM) is the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste material that, when improperly handled, can cause substantial harm to human health and safety or to the environment. The main ... -
Influnce of governmental policies and household characteristics on the adoption of agroforestry practices in Kiirua, Kibirichia and Ruiri wards Meru county ,Kenya
(2020-08)The land in Kiirua, Kibirichia and Ruiri wards of Buuri sub-county in Meru County is fertile and with a high rainfall, this has encouraged a concentration of population and farming leading to deforestation and soil erosion. ... -
Contribution of livelihood options to socio-economic wellbeing of households in Mandera East sub -county ,Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Pastoralism has been the main livelihood option in Mandera County for many decades, but currently it has faced many challenges due to shortage of pasture arising from land degradation and frequent droughts brought about ... -
Influence of household livelihood strategies on the socioeconomic wellbeing of communities living along the coastal strip of Msambweni sub _county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Kwale County received enormous support from donors and the government for implementation of development projects. The areas targeted were the improvement of people’s livelihoods, these included; small-scale fisheries, agro- ... -
Factors influencing farmers' adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies along the Ng'areng'iro river in Laikipia county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)This research assessed the influence of factors influencing farmers’ adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies (IWMPT) along the Ng’areng’iro river in Lamuria sub-location, Laikipia County. The ... -
Contribution of peace initiative policy to the wellbeing of households affected by natural resource based conflicts in Laikipia North sub -county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)he recent upsurge of Natural Resource Based Conflicts in Laikipia County in Northern Kenya have been linked to lack of equitable access and sharing of key resources of pasture and water found within the several large private ... -
socio_economic factors contributing to the adoption of pelis by farmers in degraded forest areas of Marania in Mout- Kenya forest, Meru county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)A high growing population has put a lot of pressure on the areas around Mount Kenya forests, where the area has been encroached for agricultural use and timber resources. This has caused deforestation and degradation of ... -
Technological factors influencing the quality and quantity of charcoal produced in western Mau forest , Kericho county , Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Charcoal is a key bio-energy resource in Kenya, providing domestic energy for 82% of urban and 34% of rural households. The charcoal industry also creates jobs for wood producers, charcoal producers, transporters and ... -
Contribution of secondary schools voluntary environmental clubs to best environmental management practices in South -Alego ward, Siaya county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Environmental resources are key in supporting life systems and their destruction can lead to adverse effects on human wellbeing. In the management of environmental resources several intervention measures and strategies ... -
Influence of conservation interventions by Mikoko Pamoja project on the socioeconomic wellbeing of local communities living in Gazi Bay, kwale county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)The mangrove ecosystem is an important resource that is able to provide the local people with income and worldwide with ecosystem services. But without sustainable management this ecosystem can be easily degraded and not ... -
Factors influencing the intensity of household application of watershed management practices within the upper Ena river catchment in Embu county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)Community led watershed management has in recent period gained momentum in developing countries. This has been attributed partly due to the fact it is becoming a key conservation mechanism in the face of climate change and ... -
Influence of household characteristics on solid waste management practices at household level in Mukono Town, Uganda
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-09)To protect human health and for successful environmental protection in a given area, there must be effective waste management practices in place. There have been problems with household solid waste management which is one ... -
Impacts of Anthropogenic activities on the ecological integrity of Nairobi City Park, kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)The effects of human disturbance on the ecosystem processes influence the management of recreational areas and the benefits that can be obtained. Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to ... -
Factors affecting the effectiveness of payment for ecosystem services scheme in the upper catchment areas of river Malewa in Nyandarua county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-07)Human beings have been exerting growing impact on earth’s ecosystems as they seek various ecosystem services resulting in ecosystem degradation. To mitigate degradation, motivational approaches such as Payment for Ecosystem ...
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