Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Prototype for Monitoring Service Delivery by Citizens in County Government in Kenya Based on Service Oriented Architecture a Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In 2010, a new constitution was promulgated bringing in a devolved system of government, decentralizing decisions and services at local level of governance. The county government is constituted to provide service to citizens. ... -
E-procurement Strategies and Supply Chain Performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Despite the fact that many hospitals have taken into account the advantages of implementing e-procurement practices, since best practices, methods, and techniques were initially implemented in the industrial settings, ... -
Effect of Capital Budgeting Decisions on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital budgeting decisions helps an organization to maximize the wealth of its shareholders in the most effective way. The capital budgeting decisions have attracted a lot of attention in corporate finance because they ... -
Challenges Facing Rural Women in Agricultural Production in Kanthuni Location of Makueni County, Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the challenges women farmers face in rural agricultural production in Kanthuni Location of Makueni County, Eastern Kenya. Using a qualitative approach, the study investigated women’s ... -
Efficacy Of 10% Emulsifiable Concentrate (Ec) Of Sypertix® For Tsetse Fly Control In Kiboko Makueni County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Controlling tsetse flies remain an integral part of trypanosomiasis management. Pour on insecticides have been used in controlling tsetse flies in cattle. Efficacy studies of various pyrethroid insecticides have shown to ... -
Enhancement Of Colonisation Of Soybean Roots By Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Using Vermicompost And Biochar
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Application of organic matter and use of mycorrhiza have been recommended as ways of improving plant growth and increasing yields. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of organic amendments on colonisation ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance and Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(university of nairobi, 2018)Corporate failures have lately been experienced by firms in Kenya and these have been related to structures of corporate governance employed. The issues facing Uchumi and Kenya Airways is an indication that even listed ... -
The Impact of Foreign Aid in East Africa: Case Study of Kenya, 2000-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Foreign aid continues to support economic development in developing nations. In East Africa, Kenya has continued to receive foreign aid. The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of foreign aid on Kenya‟s ... -
Body Size Differentiations In Male Common Stonechat (Saxicola Torquata Axillaris) Sub-Populations In Different Open Habitats In Kenya.
(UoN, 2018)Studies on how body size and shape of animals are influenced by selective pressures such as habitats, mates, foraging and migration, are of key importance in understanding the ultimate causes promoting biometric and ... -
An Assesment of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Strategy on Change Communication
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess the strategies deployed by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority in the communication of change programmes. The specific study objectives were: to investigate levels of awareness about the programmes, ... -
Manufacturing Strategies and Operational Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objectives of the study was to establish the manufacturing strategies commonly used by cement manufacturing firms in Kenya and to determine the relationship between the manufacturing strategies and operational performance ... -
The Clinicopathological Profile of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: High grade Lymphoma such as diffuse large cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. DLBCL is increasingly understood to be a heterogeneous disease with genetic, ... -
Assessment of Results Based Management Practices in the Public Sector: Case Study of National Malaria Control Program in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Results based management has evolved over time as a management strategy into the public sector due to donor demand and pressure from taxpayers throughout the world. Application of the strategy in the private and public ... -
Factors Affecting Performance of Women in Small Scale Agribusiness: a Case of Lilongwe, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Small scale agribusinesses are key driving factors for achieving economic growth in Malawi, as they contribute to both household income generation and job creation. The studies indicate that over 75 percent of small scale ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Capital Structure of Non-financial Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)Adoption of appropriate corporate governance by a firm will give guidance to the managers on the different levels of debt and equity financing that they will employ and what sequence to follow in raising the capital. The ... -
Determinants Of Fertility Among The Poor Women In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective was to determine the differentials and determinants of fertility among poor. Very few studies have focused on studying fertility among poor women in Kenya. The study used descriptive statistics to establish ... -
Impact of Financial Distress on Financial Performance in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenyan insurance industry is the fastest developing sector in Africa. This has been spurred by significant growth in foreign and local stakeholders seeking to put up businesses or setting up subsidiaries. In addition the ... -
Factors Influencing Nurses’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Assessment of Delirium Among Intensive Care Unit Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Delirium is an acute loss of consciousness and cognitive ability which poses an impact on the patient, family and the hospital. It is associated with increased mortality rates, prolonged hours in mechanical ... -
Competitive Marketing Strategies Adopted by Animal Feeds Manufacturing Firms in Kiambu County, Kenya, to Improve Operational Performance
(university of nairobi, 2018)The primary objective of marketing is to manage profitable relationships between a firm and its customers. A firm gains a competitive advantage through adoption of competitive strategies which enable it improve its operational ... -
Factors Influencing the Differences in Actual and Desired Family Sizes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in 1994 gave couples a chance to make informed choices on how many children they wanted; making reproductive health a right and allowing them to ...
