Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Affirmative Action Funded Projects In Mt Elgon Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing sustainability of affirmative action funded projects in Mt Elgon Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya. The study specifically sought, to assess how capacity ... -
Adoption of Information Communication Technology and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(university of nairobi, 2018)Information communication technology (ICT) adoption in an important phenomenon that is radically changing how businesses operate. With the recent developments in information technology in form of increased capacity, improved ... -
Determinants of Non-adherence to Long Term Therapy With Prescription Medicines in Adult Patients Attending Medical Outpatient Clinic at Mbagathi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Non-adherence is a drug therapy problem and can be due to economic factors, patient related factors among others. Studies have shown that non-adherence to prescribed medicines in general is as high as 20% to ... -
Inventory Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Construction Firms In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Inventory management practices have gained recognition in today’s businesses in order to deliver products and services that customers want to a great level of excellence, to keep inventory costs at minimum and to enhance ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated in Development of Anaemia in the Longstay Preterm Infant at Knh Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background About 15% of low birth weight preterms have anaemia at 2 months of age with about 50% of blood transfusions to extreme low birth weight infants occurring within the first 2 weeks when the infants are most sick ... -
The Effect of Lending Interest Rate Fluctuation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A country’s economy depends on the banking system as the main financial intermediary. While performing this role they are often faced with a number risks like financial performance risk, foreign exchange risk, Operational ... -
Factors Associated With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Home and Health Facility Deliveries in Lamu County, Kenya: a Comparative Cross Sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background There has been rising concern on the number of maternal and neonatal deaths in Lamu County with no published article on the factors contributing to such poor outcomes. Compounding this problem are the unique ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on the Value of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Every firm for it to enhance its activities, it must strive to attain an optimal capital structure that will in turn increase value of their firms. Recognizing the critical role that is played by capital structure decisions, ... -
Strategies Employed by Keroche Breweries Ltd to Gain Competitive Advantage
(university of nairobi, 2018)In the ever growing industry environment, every firm that is interested in becoming successful and remain competitive in the market must employ specific a strategy policies to actualize this. The company must be in a ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Bone Disease Among Preterm Infants Using Biochemical Markers at 6 Weeks Post Natal Age at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the survival of infants born prematurely as a result of better newborn care and facilities. Preterms are at increased risk of various problems including ... -
The Influence of Online Service Quality on Customer Perception of Performance of the National Transport and Safety Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Online transactions continue to gain popularity across the world, partly as a result of the rising economic pressures compelling organizations to develop such platforms as a strategy for sustainable corporate performance. ... -
Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Strategic Change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenyaa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The topic of the study was factors influencing effective implementation of strategic change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya. The aim of the study was to identify the factors that influence effective implementation ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Related Symptoms in Infants at the Maternal Child Health Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when there is passage into the oesophagus or oropharynx, of stomach contents. It may be accompanied by vomiting. This occurrence is physiological among infants. Regurgitation is a ... -
Influence Of Pastoralists’ Drought Management Practices On Their Livelihoods: A Case Of Isiolo North Subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The pastoralists communities mostly inhabiting the ASALs regions have been affected by drought since their economic activity is livestock keeping which is affected by drought due to lack of rainfall that reduces water ... -
Effect of Board Diversity on Corporate Social Responsibility of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of board diversity on corporate social responsibility of commercial banks in Kenya with specific reference on how proportion of shares held by unknown shareholders, ... -
Role of Business Ethics in Competitive Advantage of Safaricom Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Today’s organizations are competing on the forefront of intense completion at a global level and global expansion has necessitated the need for ethical considerations given the interaction of diverse cultures and socio-economic ... -
Supply Chain Integration And Operational Performance Of Large Scale Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
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Proportion of Variant Anatomy of the Circle of Willis and Association With Other Vascular Anomalies on Cerebral Ct Angiography
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE There is a wide variation in the anatomy of the CW in different individuals and population groups. Knowledge of variant anatomy of the circle of Willis is important for general radiologists, ... -
Process Improvement Tools, Techniques and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Process improvement is a necessity for many organizations both locally and globally as they commit to be effective and efficient for survival in the competitive markets. Company strategy, Process Improvement Tools and ... -
The Effects of External Audit Quality on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of this study was to find out the correlation between external audit quality and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives were: to evaluate the effect of auditor independence ...
