Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Analysis and Densification of Continuously Operating Reference Stations Cors in Nairobi and Its Environs: a Geospatial Information System Gis Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Positioning and navigation has revolutionized from traditional surveying approaches, due to the significant developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The endorsement of Continuously Operational Reference ... -
The Role of Intellectuals in Building Democratic Political Culture in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Intellectuals in the past and present have been very instrumental in shaping the minds of the people. They have the capacity to root out some of the deep rooted cultures and norms in the society through critical thinking ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility And Public Image Of East African Breweries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research used EABL as an example establish whether their participation in various CSR activities impacts on its public image. Many multinationals simply make one off donations to needy institutions, have their CSR ... -
Strategy Implementation and Performance of Small-scale Enterprises Operating at Kangemi Harambee Market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to determine the impact of strategy implementation on organizational performance of small-scale enterprises at Kangemi Harambee Market in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was guided by the Strategic ... -
Exploring Caregiver Burden of Care Experiences in Caring for Mentally Ill Patients Living With Hiv/aids at Kenyatta National Hospital, Comprehensive Care Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background HIV/AIDS is an epidemic with severe Psychiatric and Mental Health implications; it predisposes an individual to mental disorders and psycho-social torture because of living with a life threatening incurable ... -
Effect of Government Domestic Borrowing on Financial Development in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Many researchers are becoming are becoming more agitated to conduct studies on the determinants of financial development. The role of government domestic borrowing on financial development has both proponents and opponents. ... -
Role Of Parliament In Implementing Foreign Policy In Africa: The Case Of Parliament In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The fact that no state in the world is self-sufficient cannot be over-emphasized. To the extent that states are interdependent and thus, a particular state’s policy detailing how it will relate to international actors ... -
International Advertising Strategies Adopted By Jamii Telecommunications Limited In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The world is changing at such a fast rate that the economic environment is due to go along with it, these changes are seen by the effects of globalization, investor demands, ever increasing product-market competition and ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Implementation of Nursing Process in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Nursing Process is a decision-making approach that promotes critical thinking towards enhanced patient management and better health outcomes. Its implementation in most Kenyan hospitals still remain low ... -
Protracted Conflicts In Mineral-Rich African States: A Case Study Of DRC
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to examine the nexus between the protracted conflicts and mineral resources in the mineral-rich African states. The focus of this research is Democratic Republic of Congo as the case study. The ... -
The Association Between Depression and Non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Pregnant Women Living With Hiv A Cross-sectional Study at the Antenatal Clinic of Kibera South Health Centre, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Depression is progressively becoming a worldwide concern. Lower and middle-income countries carry a higher burden of maternal depression. Depression in the period of pregnancy particularly in context of HIV is ... -
The Effect of Earnings Management on Reported Financial Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of the research sought to ascertain the effect of earnings management on reported financial performance of firms listed at NSE in Kenya. This research used earnings management to represent the independent ... -
Negotiated Democracy-A Panacea For Perennial Election-Related Conflicts In Africa? A Case Of Kenya’s Mandera County (2013 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Following the end of the Cold War, a third wave of multiparty democracy spread across Sub-Saharan Africa. The West in their quest to defeat the Soviet Union had embraced authoritarian regimes in Africa. But after the ... -
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Poor Adherence to Anti Tuberculosis Medication and Follow-up Among Tb Patients at Riruta Health Centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: It is estimated that a third of the world population is infected with Tubercle bacilli making tuberculosis a major cause of increased morbidity and mortality. Kenya is ranked 13th among the 22 countries with ... -
Determinants of Strategic Change Management Practices Among County Governments in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The process of change management is extremely important since it is a structured process designed to facilitate the transitioning of people, groups as well as an organization‟s present circumstance to a better and improved ... -
Challenges of Promoting Food Security Policies in Kenya, (1990 -2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Food security has over the years established to be a major global problem. The SSA saw most of its states succumb to the challenge of food security. Some of the challenges causing the growth of food uncertainty in the SSA ... -
Consumer Willingness to Pay for Chicken Meat Derived From Chicken Fed on Insect-based Feed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Poultry production in Kenya is faced by a major hindrance of feed deficiency, especially protein source. This has resulted in less supply of poultry products which does not match the current growing consumer demand for ... -
Effectiveness of Adult Male Participation in Formal Mentorship on Male Youth Self- Esteem and Connectedness”
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study explored the effectiveness of adult male formal mentorship on male youth selfesteem and connectedness. Extant literature indicates that formal mentorship is effective in mitigating the effects of male youth ... -
Corporate Renewal Strategies Adopted by Selected Supermarket in Kenya to Sustain Market Share
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main management strategy of the retail stores is to increase market share by acquiring more customers and increasing transactions. In Kenya, there are many retail supermarkets but the most known and dominant nationally. ...
