Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Characteristics of Top Management and Firm Performance a Critical Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the years there has been a debate as to whether the top management playa major role in the performance of the organization. Proponents argue that human factors such as their characteristics in deed contribute to the ... -
Relationship Marketing Strategy, Organizational Resources, and Organizational Performance
(university of nairobi, 2016)Many scholars have attempted to explain why organizations in the same industry and markets differ in their performance. Propositions have been attributable to variations in the strategic foundations and strategic elements ... -
Tourism Marketing Strategies, External Environment and Destination Performance: a Critical Literature Review
(university of nairobi, 2016)The objective of this Conceptual Independent Study Paper was to critically review relevant literature on the relationship between tourism marketing strategies adopted by destinations and the destination performance. The ... -
Child Friendly Urban Spaces Sustainable Integration of the Children in the Planning and Designing of Low Income Urban Residential Neighborhoods, a Comparative Study of Kaloleni, Buru Buru Phase I and Kayole Phase I in Eastland's, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Urban residential neighborhoods are the primary environment for children during their critical early period when they are most vulnerable and developing rapidly. Residential areas are supposed to be safe, secure and ... -
Implementation of International Refugee Law: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study examines how international refugee law is implemented in Kenya. It further examines the challenges faced in the implementation of international refugee law and how the state handles those challenges. As such ... -
A Simple Non-destructive Technique for the Analysis of Mercury in Creams
(university of nairobi, 1997)The sale of cosmetic creams is unrestricted in Kenya. Accusations have been levelled on these products due to their having dysfunctious effects on consumers as a result of addition of non conventional skin lightening ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Business Environment, Business Development Services and Performance of Smalland Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2013)Entrepreneurship has been regarded to have a significant effect on the development and performance of businesses worldwide. The effect is however contingent upon many different factors. How these factors interact in an ... -
The Influence of School Libraries on Performance in the English Subject in Public Secondary Schools in Homa Bay District, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of school libraries on English performance in public secondary schools in Homa Bay district through examination of the adequacy of provision of library services and ... -
Assessment of Solid Waste Management at Wakulima Market in Nairobi City, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The market place is one of the most important places where trade of goods occurs among the general public. Wakulima market is characterized by heaps of unattended sites of solid waste. Poor waste disposal practices have ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Waste Management Regulation, Legal Notice 121, 2006, in Relation to Solid Waste Management in Kiambu Town, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Waste Management Regulation (Legal Notice No. 121, 2006) within Kiambu town. Indiscriminate solid waste disposal is one of the salient environmental problems in developing ... -
Patterns and Early Outcomes of Firearm-related Musculoskeletal Injuries in Patients Presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: The incidence of firearm injuries is increasing throughout the world and Kenya is no exception. Circumstances of firearm injuries include armed robbery, police encounter, political violence and cattle rustling. ... -
Genotyping of Multi-drug Resistant Non-typhoidal Salmonella: Detection of Fluoroquinolone and Other Multi-drug Resistance Determinants
(university of nairobi, 2019)The genus Salmonella belongs to the family of Enterobacteriaceae. Within the genus Salmonella there are 2 species, Salmonella bongori and Samonella enterica. There are over 2500 different serotypes or serovars that have ... -
Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pathogens and Blood Feeding Patterns of Questing Ticks in Maasai Mara Wildlife Ecosystem, Kenya -
Transfusion Transmissible Parasitic Infection Among Blood Donors in Ibadan,south West Nigeria
(university of nairobi, 2018)In Nigeria, the available reports on transfusion-transmissible infections amongblood donors are mostly prevalent studies on bacterial and viral pathogens that can be acquired by blood recipients through blood transfusion.There ... -
Measurement of Limb Occlusion Pressure and a Survey of Current Knowledge and Practice of Peri-operative Tourniquet Use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background: Surgical tourniquet use is widespread in various limb surgeries. Tourniquets have evolved from primitive non-inflatable/non-pneumatic types to automated personalized inflatable/pneumatic types. In deciding ... -
Impact of Informal Trade on Spatial Development of Mumias South and Mtindwa Road
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This thesis raises questions on the impacts of informal businesses on existing planned land uses specifically residential neighbourhoods. The resilience of informality in Kenya and their heterogeneity has been creeping up ... -
Factors contributing to waiting times among patients undergoing computerized tomography, ultrasonography and general radiography at kenyatta national hospital, nairobi kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background-lengthy patient waiting time is a major cause of dissatisfaction of patients with healthcare providers. Determining the optimum waiting time for any given radiological service is often part of a larger assessment ... -
Antibacterial Effect of Lemon Juice-extract on Bacteria Isolated From Traditional African Sausages Mutura Sold in Nairobi County and Pathogenicity of One Isolate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Demand for African sausages has resulted in this delicacies vendors being on the increase.However, risk of humans to food-borne bacterial disease from this sausages arising from intestinal bacteria or external conterminations ... -
Geosynthetics in Road Pavement Design and Construction in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)In the past two decades, Kenya has been investing heavily towards infrastructure development. Infrastructure is at the heart of the country’s goal of attaining its Vision 2030 of accelerating transformation into a rapidly ...
