Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Impact of Iron Ore Mining On Heavy Metal Concentration In Soils of Kishushe Area In Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study of heavy metal deposition and accumulation in soils is of great interest due to the negative consequences it presents to environment and human health. Mining and milling activities such as ore grinding, ore ... -
Working Capital Level, Working Capital Financing Approaches, Firm Size and Profitability of Manufacturing Firms in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship among working capital level, working capital financing approaches, firm size and profitability of manufacturing firms in Uganda. The study employed a panel data that ... -
Inventory management practices and operational performance of Kenya animal feeds industry
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The 21st century business environment is highly competitive and extremely volatile. Interference of business norms is not only subjected to externalities but also to internal perspectives. Effectiveness and efficiency have ... -
Administrative factors influencing quality of education in public secondary schools in Kitui, Kisii and Nairobi counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Quality of education has remained at the heart of educational administration over the years. The purpose of this study was to investigate the administrative factors influencing quality of education in public secondary ... -
Project leadership competencies, strategic factors and enterprise resource planning system project implementation, in selected energy sector state parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)By adopting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in place of the old stand-alone legacy systems, organizations stand to gain a competitive edge through enhanced business processes, increased productivity, reduced ... -
Challenges Facing the Prevention of Violent Extremism in Refugee Camps in Africa: a Focused Comparison of Eastern Africa and Sahel Regions Experiences
(university of nairobi, 2018)Violent extremism denotes to the behaviors and beliefs of individuals who support or apply the ideological inspired violence to accomplish radical political or religious perceptions. The view of violent extremism can be ... -
Relationship between external government borrowing and foreign direct investment inflows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Lack of domestic financial resources has been identified as the main challenge facing Less Developed Countries as they seek to attain sustained and equitable economic growth and development. This has led to heavy reliance ... -
Public Diplomacy as a Tool of Foreign Policy: a Critical Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges for Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The aim of the study was to analyze critically public diplomacy as a tool of foreign policy with a specific reference to opportunities and challenges for Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to understand how the applications ... -
Electronic Procurement Practices and Global Supply Chain Performance of International Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)International non-governmental organizations (INGO’s) are key to Kenya’s economy based on the role they play in fostering local development, fighting for human right and humanitarian activities. The study purpose was to ... -
Influence of E-business Strategies on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of this study was to examine the influence of e-business strategies on performance of insurance companies in Nairobi Kenya. The independent variables for the study were; information systems, information ... -
The Emerging Role Of Librarians In A Digital Environment: A Case Of The University Of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library
(University of Nairobi, 2018)We live in an environment characterized by constant access to online information and extensive automation of services. It is an information age that has given rise to a knowledge-based society fuelled by advances in ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performace of Costruction and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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The Role of Cash Transfer Program in the Well Being of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Kibera
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The focus of this study was to examine the role of cash transfer program in the wellbeing of OVCs in Kibera. The study was guided by two objectives; to determine the influence of Cash Transfer (CT) program on the health ... -
The Effect of Excise Taxes on the Profitability of Alcohol and Cigarette Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)It is the responsibility of the government to look at the welfare of its citizens. The government tries to discourage use of products that might be considered social vices, by trying to influence their prices through ... -
An Examination of Human Rights Awareness and Knowledge Among Barmaids in Mathare Sub County in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the level of human rights awareness among barmaids in Mathare Sub-County, Nairobi County. The study was guided by four objectives which focused on; level of awareness of the human ... -
Effects of behavioral biases on investment decisions of individual investors at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main objective of this study was to establish the effects of behavioral biases on individual investors’ investment decisions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The specific objectives guiding the study were to ... -
Electrocardiographic Abnormalities Among HIV Infected Adults Attending The Comprehensive Care Center At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern among the HIV infected population. HIV positive individuals have a greater risk of both traditional cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular events than non-HIV ... -
The Natural Resource-violent Extremism Nexus: Case of Boni Forest Border Area Between Kenya and Somalia
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study aimed at identifying the relationships between the context of Boni forest as a forest occupied by violent extremists on the well-being of both the multiagency team and local communities. The methodology approach ... -
An Evaluation Of Renewable Energy Adoption In Kenya. A Case Study Of Biomass Briquette Production And Its Use In Industrial Boiler Operations
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish the adoption of renewable energy in Kenya based on a case study of biomass briquette production and its use in industrial boiler operations. Among the specific objectives, the study was to ... -
Effectiveness And Acceptability Of Audiovisual Aids For Increasing Knowledge Of Neonatal Danger Signs Among Primiparous Women
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Worldwide, neonatal mortality accounts for 46% of under-five deaths. Kenya's neonatal mortality has remained relatively constant at 23 deaths per 1,000 live births. Lack of knowledge about neonatal danger signs ...
