Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Autopsy Findings Of The Thymus In Cases Of Fatal Paediatric Severe Acute Respiratory Conditions At The Kenyatta National Hospital Farewell Home.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The thymus, together with the bone marrow plays a major role in primary lymphopoiesis. It is retrosternal organ that weighs up to 15 grams in the paediatric population. Physiologically the thymus is responsible ... -
Effect Of Free Maternity Services On Maternal Nearmiss Morbidity Among Women Delivering At Embu County Referral Hospital – A Quasi Experimental Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Healthcare cost is a major barrier to access of essential maternal services in the developing world. On 1st June 2013, Kenya introduced Free Maternity Services (FMS) in an effort to promote access and improve ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Major Maize Seed Companies in Addressing National Food Security Challenges in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)In changing market environment, business firms are exposed to various external factors that jeopardize the very existence of the company. These changes come from government regulatory moves, changing environmental conditions, ... -
Outcome Of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Surgery In Two Teaching Hospitals In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is among the most common childhood infections. CSOM is the main cause of hearing loss among children in developing countries including Kenya. Operation Ear drop (OED) ... -
Correlation Of Symptoms And Computed Tomography Scan Findings In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rhinosinusitis is a significant health problem resulting in a large financial burden on society. Despite the high prevalence, worldwide diagnosis of rhinosinusitis still poses a challenge. Combination of nasal ... -
Quality Management Practices and Firm Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the effect of quality management practices on performance of oil marketing companies in Kenya. This study adopted a census survey research design. The population of the study was the oil ... -
Prognostic Role Of Procalcitonin In Children With Sepsis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The management of the early stages of sepsis plays a crucial role in the outcome of each patient. Part of this involves the use of appropriate antibiotic ... -
The Effect Of Intraoperative Co-Administration Of Ringers Lactate Combined With 0.9% Normal Saline On Serum Electrolytes And Lactate In Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Intravenous fluids are used in virtually all surgical specialties for fluid maintenance. The most common fluids used are 0.9% Normal Saline and Ringers Lactate. In the neurosurgical patients, the osmotic force ... -
The Effect of Selected Macro-economic Variables on the Stock Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The Nairobi Securities Exchange provides a massive platform for corporate and individual investors alike. This paper investigated the effect of interest rates, the inflation rate, the foreign exchange rate and the World ... -
Human Resource Development Practices Adopted by L’oreal Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The research case study was on human Resource development practices adopted by L’Oreal East Africa which is a key topic on staff progress. Objective of the study was to establish the human resource development practices ... -
Serum Biomarkers For Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Patients On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy In Homa-Bay County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues as a major public health problem both in developing as well as developed nations. The prevalence of HIV in Kenya as determined by the National Aids Control Council ... -
Strategic Alliances and Performance of Non-governmental Organizations in the Human Rights Sector in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the nexus between strategic alliances and performance of the Human Rights Organizations. Over the years, non-governmental organizations have recognized the importance of forming strategic ... -
Strategic Response to Changes in Business Environment by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The banking industry is portrayed by clients' complexity, strict control and supervision, innovation headway, progression of keeping money permit prompting fast internationalization. Vital reactions guarantee the survival ... -
Innovation Practices and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of innovation practices on performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study first explored the extent to which innovation practices were used. The link between ... -
Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The changing business and societal environment promotes the adoption of business and company processes that place importance on the social and economic growth of the communities within the operational area of the businesses. ... -
Strategic Planning Practices Adopted by the Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Strategic planning is an important part of strategic management that turns strategy into actions which then turn to results. It ensures that the vision and mission of an organisation, and set out objectives and goals are ... -
The Effect of Financial Performance on Stock Price Volatility of Commercial Banks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)Volatility of the stock prices is inevitable, and has partially been attributed to uncertainties in macroeconomic factors such as inflation, exchange rate and poor economic growth rate. Studies have argued that financial ... -
Influence of Credit Reference Bureau on Loan Default Strategies: a Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of credit reference bureau on loan default strategies using a case of commercial banks in Kenya. In Africa, the concept of CRB has had its practice in few selected ... -
Competitive Strategies and Organizational Performance in Small and Medium Enterprises Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main aim of competitive strategies is enabling a company to attain a position in the market that is profitable and sustainable while dealing with the forces that determine competitiveness in the sector the company is ... -
Quality of Service and Process Efficiency at Immigration Points: a Case of Busia and Malaba Border Posts
(university of nairobi, 2018)Service quality has been recognized as a major ingredient in the success of organizations hence how they manage their service operations would eventually determine how they performs in terms of efficiency. With good ...
