Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Strategies Adopted by Britam Plc Kenya to Gain Competitive Advantage in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The insurance industry in Kenya has for almost a decade been encountered by various challenges such as increased level of competitiveness in the insurance industry, market dilution by fraudulent activities among other ... -
Effect of Technological Financial Innovations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Technology has enabled the undertaking of banking transactions in a variety of mediums.It is true to suffice that through adoption of technological tools business processes have been able to undertaken more effectively and ... -
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 ... -
Financial Risk Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Each company has a financial risk, but a MFI that uses the correct strategies of managing financial risks in their business plan and in their management of financial performance have a higher likelihood of attaining their ... -
Blood Ordering And Utilisation Practices For Elective Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery At Kenyatta National Hospital: A Step Towards Establishing A Maximum Surgical Blood Ordering Schedule.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT: Introduction: Blood is a valuable resource and is vital in the safety of major operations. Its use for such surgeries should be guided by evidence-based protocols and guidelines. This is however not the case ... -
Modelling Exchange Rate Volatility of Kenya’s Top Five Trade Partners Research Report in Mathematics,number 15, 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Theworld has become a global village and trade among countries has also become inevitable. Since most countries use their own domestic currencies, how much of one currency should be exchanged for another has slowly become ... -
Effect of Vision 2030 Development Strategies on Strategic Planning at Kenya Pipeline
(university of nairobi, 2018)The development of Vision 2030 has emerged as benchmark for social, political and economic development in Kenya. Strategic planning has been embraced as a legitimate process that provides guidance, direction on decision ... -
Early Neonatal Outcomes Among Mothers Receiving Variable Doses Of Dexamethasone For Management Of Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes At Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2011 And 2015: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Antenatal corticosteroids reduce neonatal complications that arise in preterm births. Globally, the prevalence of preterm birth is 11%. In Sub-Saharan Africa and in Kenya, the preterm birth rate is 18% and 12% ... -
Athari Za Mtagusano Kati Ya Jamii Na Ekolojia Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia:bara Jingine Na Rangi Ya Anga
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Tasnifu hii inahusu uchunguzi wa athari za mtagusano kati ya jamii na ekolojia katika diwani ya Bara Jingine (Mberia, 2001) na Rangi ya Anga (Mberia, 2014). Tumelenga kuchunguza athari za mtagusano baina ya jamii na ... -
The Effect Of Timing Of Cord Clamping On Neonatal Haemoglobin And Haematocrit Values At Term: A Randomized Control Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The umbilical cord is usually clamped immediately after birth. There is no sound evidence to support this approach, which might deprive the newborn of benefits such as an increase in iron storage during the ... -
Capacity Management Strategies and Operational Performance of Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was set out to determine the capacity management strategies adopted by the sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study also sought to establish the relationship between these firms’ capacity management strategies ... -
Optimized Cumulus Parameterization in Wrf Model for Simulation of Extreme Rainfall Over East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use of numerical climate models for accurate simulation of weather and climate information is very crucial for optimum planning and management of weather related activities. The current study applied the Weather Research ... -
Fiscal Policy Stance, Economic Growth, Macroeconomic Factors and Public Expenditure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There has been growing concerns on the level of public expenditure or government spending yet there are limited public resources available to attain various social and economic needs of citizens in a nation. Hence, governments ... -
Strategic Change Management at Kenya Revenue Authority: a Case of Customs and Border Control Department
(university of nairobi, 2018)Strategic change has become a constant phenomenon, which must be addressed by organizations in all sectors and industry if an organization is to remain competitive. Changes in technology, the market place, information ... -
Psychosocial Outcomes Associated With Sexual Violence Against Children Among Children Seen at the Nairobi Women’s and Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Sexual Violence Against Children has psychological, social, psychiatric and educational negative outcomes that are detrimental to the health of children and society as a whole. This study aimed at determining ... -
Phytochemical Evaluation of Tephrosia Hildebrandtii For Antimicrobial Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pathogenic diseases caused by microbes are a main public health problematic around the world causing death. Medicinal plants contain bioactive compounds (metabolites) that serve an important therapeutic role in curing and ... -
Influence Of Parental Involvement On Refugee Girls’ Participation In Secondary Schools In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study aimed at investigating parental influence on refugee girls’ participation in secondary schools in Kakuma refugee camp, Turkana County. The objectives of the study were to determine the parents’ involvement in ... -
Curvature Tensors on Semi-riemannian and Generalized Sasakian Space Forms Admitting Semi-symmetric Metric Connection
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study deals with curvature tensors on Semi-Riemannian and Gener-alized Sasakian space forms admitting semi-symmetric metric connection. More specifically, the study shall be to investigate the geometry of Semi-Riemannian ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Combined Use of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Bulb Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Yields and Forecast Potential Onion Yields Under Climate Change Scenarios in West Ugenya Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Reduced crop yields in West Ugenya sub-county are attributable to poor soil fertility exacerbated by climate change. The combined use of organic and inorganic fertilizers is a potential solution to reduced yields and was ... -
Development of Iron and Zinc Optimized Composite Flours Using Selected Raw Food Materials From Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Child malnutrition is among the major problems in low income countries such as Malawi. The most common forms of malnutrition are protein-energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency, zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia ...
