Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Errors in Translated Consumer Market Research Questionnaires: Case Study of Consumer Research Questionnaires Translated From English to Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study focuses on errors that are likely to occur in the processes of translating consumer market research questionnaires. They are mostly on syntax and lexicon. These are errors that can potentially block the transfer ... -
A Syntactic and Lexical Analysis of Two Selected German Bible Translations: Schlachter Version 2000 and Hoffnung Für Alle Version
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research is a comparative analysis of two German Bible versions i.e. Schlachter Version 2000 and Höffnung für Alle version. The research set out to undertake a syntactic and lexical analysis of both Bible versions. A ... -
Meaning Reformulation in Translation of Figurative Language: a Case Study of Barua Ndefu Kama Hii (French-english-kiswahili)”
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Lately, there has been a lot of expansion and change of education systems, and due to the rapid changes and more often to the literature review, books that had been originally written in foreign languages are translated ... -
Impact of Financial Deepening on Kenyan Commercial Bank’s Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed to examine the impact of financial deepening on Kenyan commercial bank‟s performance. The study involved the 43 registered commercial banks in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya. In the study, secondary ... -
Evaluation Of The Management Of Hypertension Among Adult Diabetic Hypertensive Outpatients With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Blood pressure control is crucial for patients with comorbidities of diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, as it retards the development of end-stage renal disease. Although safe and effective ... -
The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Interpreting Into B and/or C- Language: a Case of Interpretation Into Chinese by Kenyan Interpreters
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study is on the challenges and coping strategies used by Kenyan interpreters who interpret into Chinese as either their B or C language. There were 42 respondents in the research who are all working as either freelance ... -
The Effect of the Interest Rate Capping on the Performance of Foreign Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigated the effect of interest rate capping on the performance of foreign banks in Kenya. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The study targeted all the 14 foreign banks registered and ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors For Metabolic And Movement Disorders In Patients With Bipolar Disorder In Kenyatta National Hospital And Mathare Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Bipolar disorder is one of the most widely investigated psychiatric disorders. Only few patients get minimally adequate treatment, due to social stigma, lack of funds and education. The Pharmacological treatment ... -
Factors Influencing Customers Utilization Of Automated Processes In Commercial Banks In Kenya: A Case Of Equity Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The essential role of technology has long been proven in the history of consumer banking, not merely as a facilitator for procedures and improving performance, but also as a deciding factor determining the shape of the ... -
International Organization for Standardization 9001 Certification and Service Delivery in Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Quality Management System (QMS) is an approach to control and direct operations to better manage an organization whereas customer satisfaction is the level of a person’s felt state as a result of comparing a product’s ... -
Management Practices Influencing Performance Of Road Construction Projects: A Case Of Imenti North Subcounty Meru Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to evaluate management practices influencing performance of road construction projects, with the general objectives being; To examine the influence of management stability, staff expertise, ... -
Factors Influencing Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya: A Case Of Maasai Community, Kajiado Central Subcounty, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was conducted to examine the factors influencing female genital mutilation among Maasai community in Kajiado Central Sub-county. The objectives of this study included: to examine the influence of economic ... -
Asseesment Of Teacher-Based Factors Influencingict Integration In Teaching And Learning In Public Primary Schools In Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The ultimate aim of this research was to investigate the teacher-based factors that influence the integration of ICT in public primary schools in Kajiado North sub-county. It also focuses on the strategies that could be ... -
Factors Influencing Youth Living With HIV/AIDS Participating In Support Programs In Kayole Sub Countylevel II Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The fast widespread of HIV/AIDS internationally is a challenge to the healthcare system for the affected people and their families. As a response, the HIV/ AIDS support groups have found solutions to supporting and caring ... -
Lean Production and Operational Performance of Large and Medium Sized Construction Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Lean production is a business oriented philosophy that enable firms both in manufacturing and service sector to focus on elimination of waste and/ or any non- value adding activity from their production systems resulting ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Tendering Processes In Public Institutions In Kenya: A Case Of School Feeding Program In Ministry Of Education
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing implementation of tendering processes in public institutions with reference to school feeding program in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
Operations Strategies and Operational Performance of Architectural Consulting Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Operation strategy is critical to successful implementation of operation strategies. Operations strategy ensures efficient operationalization of operation strategies plans through seamless implementation. Operation strategies ... -
Strategic Partnership Practices and Performance of Safaricom Plc Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The realm of business and its environment is changing. Today, a number of factors including internationalization, artificial intelligence, diminishing resources, decreasing markets, increased substitutes, ever advancing ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Corporate governance is no doubt one of the most essential tools and principle used in management and running of entities in modern times. It is a critical component of success that many institutions are embracing today ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Women Entrepreneurs In Micro And Small Enterprises: A Case Of Accelerated Value Chain Development Project In Isiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The changing socio-economic environment in the ASAL has had an impact on gender roles. Women in Isiolo county are increasingly taking up more roles that used to be reserved for men e.g men’s role as household head and ...
