Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Women`s Public And Private Spaces: The Case Of Marriage & Politics In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis sought to examine a woman politician`s private and public spaces and see how the two concepts intertwine in her life. It analyses the impact of one space on the other and the resulting consequences. In addition, ... -
Project Implementation Process, Legal Framework and Performance of Projects: the Case of Indigenous Chicken Projects Sponsored by Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Indigenous Chicken projects are important for food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. However global, regional studies on Indigenous Chicken meat produced showed poor performance of Indigenous Chicken ... -
Effect of Value Chain Management Practices on Operational Performance of Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main aim of the research is to assess the effects of value chain management practices on operational performance. The study was governed by the following objectives: to establish the value chain practices and their ... -
The Role of Africa Standby Force in Securing Africa: a Case of the Eastern Africa Standby Force
(university of nairobi, 2018)The research attempts to proffer solution to an armed conflict whose perpetuity is crippling and stifling Africa‟s peace, security and sustainable developmental thrust. Using both qualitative and quantitative research ... -
A Retrospective Study On The Outcomes Of Peritoneal Dialysis Among Pediatric Patients With Acute Kidney Injury At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Epidemiological evidence supports the view that even mild, reversible acute kidney injury (AKI), has important clinical consequences that may include increased risk of death. The management of AKI is directed ... -
The Relationship Between Formal Employment and Marital Quality Among Married Women in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There is arising problem of family unit in Kenya. A good number of children are being brought up by single parents or in a dysfunctional family. The Kenya Population and Housing Census (2009) indicated that it is hard ... -
Determination Of Nurses’ Practice In Assessment And Initial Management Of Cardiac Related Chest Pain Among Adult Patients At A&e, KNH
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. CAD accounts for 15.9% of all deaths worldwide. Chest pain is the most common complaint and leading cause of emergency ... -
School Factors Influencing Integration of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Kilungu Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to establish school factors influencing integration of ICT in teaching and learning in secondary schools in Kilungu Sub-county Kenya. A descriptive survey research design was used in this study. ... -
The Role of Political Parties in Enhancing Democratic Governance in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)World over, political parties have been seen as vehicles for democratic governance and the mirror of positive impact within themselves. In Africa, they have failed to meet the threshold due to a number of limitations ... -
The Influence Of School And Family Based Factors On Anti-Social Behaviour Among Secondary School Students: A Case Of Nyaribari Masaba Constituency Of Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cases of secondary school students indulging in anti-social behaviours and aggressive tendencies have been occurring and the blame has been on the influence of family and school-based factors. Against this background, ... -
Natural Resources Management in the Promotion of Human Security: a Case Study of Merelani Mines in Manyara Region of Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Generally, this study is about the role of natural resources management in the promotion of human security using Merelani Mines in Manyara Region, Tanzania as a case study. Consequently, it examined the theoretical underlying ... -
Determinants Of Utilization Of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Among Female Students At Kenya Medical Training College, Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Globally, there are about 210 million pregnancies each year. Approximately 80 million of these pregnancies are unintended, and one in every 10 of the pregnancies ends in an unsafe abortion. Despite increasing ... -
Entrepreneurial education and performance of youth- owned micro and small enterprises in Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Micro and small enterprises form (MSEs) a major driver of trade, industrial development and employment creation in Kenya with an approximately of 80% employment expected from the sector. The Kenyan government underscored ... -
“Evaluate Nurses And Doctor”S Perspective Of Quality Of Mental Health Emergency Care At Mathari National Teaching And Referral Hospital”
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Quality is key to mental health care. Provision of quality mental health care a top priority globally. While quality basic health care has received increasing interest worldwide, there is less focus on the ... -
Blue ocean strategy on sustainable competitive advantage at Coca Cola Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategic thinking has been pre-occupied with competition, competitive strategy, competitive benchmarking, competitive advantage, outperforming competition. By doing so, most businesses simply extend what their competitors ... -
Determinants Of Mother To Child Transmission (Mtct) Of HIV Among Seropositive Mothers At Thika Level 5 Hospital, In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: In Kenya, Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence is still high (6.9%) compared to national average of 6%. Despite Kenya’s prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) efforts to reduce ... -
Prevalence And Clinical Outcomes Of Radiotherapy-Induced Skin Burns Among Cancer Patients At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. In Kenya, it’s the third leading cause of death after cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the major treatment modalities ... -
Motivational factors and turnover intention of teachers in public secondary schools in Meru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The importance of motivation in retaining core employees and reducing turnover intention in any organization cannot be underestimated. Retaining the best teachers in secondary schools continues to be a major challenge for ... -
Effect of digital marketing strategies on performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Digital marketing strategies are very important when designing and delivering new products and services to the potential clients and satisfying them accordingly. This study was aimed at examining and establishing the effects ... -
Effect of financial literacy of customers on loan perfomance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In recent years financial literacy study has been used to gauge the state of competency of individuals’ understanding of financial knowledge and prudent use of acquired money. Researchers supporting financial literacy see ...
