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Information and Communication Technology Support Practices and Service Delivery in Kenyan Banks
(university of nairobi, 2018)Banks are financial institutions that are authorized by the government to accept deposits, pay interests and loans as well as providing other financial services to customer. The use of effective ICT support practices had ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Once strategies have been developed, they need to be implemented to produce results (Aosa 1992). According to Mizberg (1998), strategy implementation is the process of putting strategies into action. The implementation ... -
The Effect of Portfolio Management on the Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main goal for banks is making profits from different assets or class of assets. However, some of these assets can be non-productive in terms of generating income directly. Banks like other investors need to categorize ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Cisplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Peripheral neuropathy is a common and significant chronic complication of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs especially the platinum compounds like cisplatin. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy due to cisplatin ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption Of Project Management Methodology On United Nations Office For Project Services: A Case Of Infrastructure Projects In Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study is to establish factors influencing adoption of project management methodology on United Nations office for project services with special focus on infrastructure projects in Kakamega County, Kenya. ... -
Determinants of Credit Risks in the Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Credit risk is a wide concept in the financial sector literature. It has broadly been defined as the uncertainty on whether a borrower defaults on a loan by unfulfilling payments as agreed. This risk is mainly to the lender ... -
Perceived Influence of Corporate Strategy on Performance at Equity Bank Limited, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The influence of corporate strategy on organization performance is perceived differently by various stakeholders in organizations. Some scholars have observed that corporate strategy has been purported to have negative ... -
Effect of Corporate Restructuring on Financial Performance of Listed Commercial and Service Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of this study was to examine the effect of corporate restructuring on the financial performance of financial institutions in Kenya, considering that over the years. It has become a common practice for companies ... -
Factors Affecting Glycemic Control Among Type Ii Diabetics Attending Machakos Level Five Outpatient Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction Glycemic control refers to the regulation and maintenance of blood glucose levels within a normal range in diabetic patients. Up to 40% of Kenyan Type II diabetic patients on treatment and clinical follow-up ... -
Influence Of Total Quality Management Strategies On The Construction Of Power Line Projects By Rural Electrification Authority Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations are the world over trying to come up with ways to satisfy their customer‘s needs and expectations. The adoption of a Total Quality Management System and its subsequent certification is a voluntary and ... -
The Effect of Stock Market Liquidity on Stock Returns: Evidence From the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)One of the risks associated with company stocks is stock liquidity. Stocks with high liquidity are attractive to investors and increases demand for such stocks in the stock market. Increasing the attractiveness and demand ... -
Factors Associated With Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 6-59 Months at Embu Level V Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Childhood malnutrition is a complex problem with far-reaching consequences. The factors that lead to it are varied and inter-connected. The aim of this study is to establish the characteristics of children who ... -
Evaluation of the Management of Hypertension Among Adult Patients in Murang’a South Sub-county Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background The rising numbers of hypertension globally and in Kenya is a major public health issue. Several studies have revealed that the control of blood pressure among adult patients is suboptimal. Despite high prevalence ... -
Brand Equity and Sales Performance of Red Meat Brands in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Significant brand equity levels most often prompts higher buyer inclinations and buy expectations. It additionally brings an open door for a strong competitive advantage and creates barriers to competitive entry. The ... -
Evaluation of Pain Management Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive chronic autoimmune systemic inflammatory disease that causes significant pain, functional disability and joint destruction. Pain is the most distressing symptom of this ... -
Assessment of Drug Therapy Problems in Adult Patients With Both Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Background information: Patients with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus conditions take multiple medications prescribed to them thus are more predisposed to drug therapy problems. Drug ... -
Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia has been increasing around the world accompanied by a rapid increase in obesity and diabetes. There has been a growing interest in the association between elevated uric acid and ... -
Strategic Responses to Changes in the External Environment and Organizational Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Due to the changes in the technology advancement, globalization, intense competition and economic reforms in the country, there is need for the organization to develop strategies in order to adopt to environmental dynamisms. ... -
Effect of Firm Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to examine the effect of firms traits namely board size, liquidity, firm size, age and leverage on the financial performance .Financial performance is measured by ROA and ROE. Correlation research design ...
