Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Abundance, Genetic Diversity And Symbiotic Efficiency Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Rhizobia In Soils Of South Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cowpea is an important food crop in Kenya, but its production is limited by biotic and abiotic constraints. One of the most important abiotic constraints to crop production in South Western Kenya (SWK) is soil acidity, ... -
Parboiling And Soaking Of Cassava To Reduce Cyanide Contents Of Crisps
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crisps have become an increasingly popular snack in urban Kenya. Processing is however mainly confined informal on the streets, although recently a few small-medium enterprises have been ... -
Determinants Of Access And Use Of Climate Information Services Among Smallholder Farmers In Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Globally climate change has been a major constraint towards achieving food security, poverty reduction and sustainable agricultural development. Therefore, adaptation to climate change is imperative to reduce farmers‘ ... -
The Depiction of Obama’s Black Presidency by Selected African American Writers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)It is true that the election of Barack Obama ushered in sentiments of a post racial America and even expectations that the ghosts of racial injustice would be banished. It was a historic election that elicited various ... -
Knowledge and Perceptions of Complications Associated With Female Genital Mutilation/cutting Among Somali Community in Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Female Genital Mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “all procedures that involve intentional partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or others injuries ... -
Determinants of Congenital Anomalies and Their Effect on Affected Mothers: a Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Congenital anomalies are defects of structure, function or metabolism that are present at birth. It is estimated that 3-7% of children worldwide are born with congenital anomalies. With advanced medical and ... -
Service Quality of Kenyan Online Shopping Services and Customer Satisfactions’ Levels
(university of nairobi, 2018)The emerging Internet based technologies are presenting both challenges and opportunities to the traditional retailers in Kenya. While the techno savvy entrepreneurs such as Jumia, Rupu, OLX, Pigiame, Rupu, Kilimall, Kaymu ... -
Assement Of The Utilization Of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Services At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite mental illnesses contributing significantly to the global burden of disease, they are poorly understood by non-mental health care providers, leading to a huge treatment gap of up to 75% as reported by the World ... -
The Effect of Dividend Policy on Market Capitalization for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)Dividends are payments to stockholders from firms' earnings.Dividends policy is the determination of which portion of cash earnings should be retained in the firm for investment........................................... ... -
The Effect of Islamic Banking Products on Financial Performance of Islamic Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Establishing the effect of Islamic banking products on financial performance of Islamic banks in Kenya was the objective of the study. This study used a case study and adopted a descriptive research design. The study ... -
The Practice Of Interventional Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The gastrointestinal system contributes a large proportion of diseases encountered in daily clinical practice. Interventional endoscopy allows diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases with added ... -
The Pattern Of Imatinib Dose Change And Its Implications In Chronic Myeloid Leukemia In A Cohort Of Patients Attending The Glivec Internationalpatient Assistance Program (Gipap) In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Imatinib has been used clinically to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia since 2002. The standard starting dose for all patients was determined in early studies and set at four hundred milligrams orally once a ... -
Impact of Implementation of Feeder Based Business Unit as an Operations Strategy on Performance in Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Kisumu County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Operations strategy is implemented in order to improve the performance of the operations. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of implementation of Feeder Based Business Unit as an Operations strategy ... -
Factors Affecting the Perfomance of Micro Finance Institutions in the Eradication of Poverty in Migwani Sub-county of Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of this study was to identify and understand factors that affect the performance of micro finance institutions in eradication of poverty in Migwani Sub-county of Kitui County. The objectives of the ... -
The Effect Of Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Tincture On Memory And Learning In Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this work, the effect of orally administered tincture of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) on learning and memory in mice at different ages (young mature, middle aged and elderly) has been studied. To the best of the ... -
Pattern And Outcome Of Pediatric Cataract Surgery At Kwale Eye Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Objective To assess the outcome of childhood cataract surgery in Kwale Eye Centre of surgeries performed between 1st January 2013 and 30th June 2016; to assess various factors such as pre-and post-operative visual ... -
The Effect of Financial Technology on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Numerous changes that have taken place in the Kenya banking sector necessitates each commercial bank to act diligently to increase its financial performance. One of the areas where commercial banks should capitalize is ... -
HIV Infection As A Risk Factor For Venous Thrombosis A Case-Control Study At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The association between HIV infection and venous thrombosis has long been postulated. It is estimated that HIV infected patients have a 2 to 10 fold increased risk of developing venous thrombosis. However the ... -
Service Outsourcing and Supply Chain Performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)It has become challenging to conduct business in the contemporary world, given the dynamic global environment. Based on numerous indicators of increased uncertainties in the future, organizations are becoming weary of the ...
