Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Utilization of Prosopis Juliflora Plant in Taita Taveta County and Effects of Supplementation With Pod Meal on Performance of Weaner Galla Goats
(University of Nairobi, 2024)To evaluate utilization of Prosopis juliflora in Taita Taveta County and the effects of supplementation with Prosopis juliflora pods meal on performance of male weaner Galla goats, two studies were conducted. The first ... -
Analysing Communication Efforts Targeting Smallholder Farmers in Western Kenya in the Uptake Of New Agronomic Technologies—the Case of Agricultural Lime
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Soil acidity in Western Kenya reduces crop yields, yet adoption of agricultural lime, a proven remedy, remains low among smallholder farmers. Barriers such as limited access to information, high costs, and inconsistent ... -
Public Participation in Approving Cabinet Secretaries Nominees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This project paper investigates the place of public participation in the approval of Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominees in Kenya. It argues that, although Articles 10 and 118(b) of the Constitution of Kenya require public ... -
Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Portfolio Performance of University of Nairobi Employees
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Financially literate investors allocate their investments across different assets and thereby minimize the risks. Financially literate investors understand the risk-return tradeoff and are thus confident to hold even the ... -
Environmental Diplomacy and Climate Change Mitigation in West Africa: A Case Study of West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2024)West Africa faces significant climate change impacts, affecting key sectors across the region. Ghana, as a coastal state, experiences challenges such as coastal erosion, while other West African countries endure drought ... -
Effect of Cognitive Biases on Profits of Investors at the Gikomba Market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cognitive biases, such as representative bias, loss aversion bias, overconfidence bias, and herd instinct, can significantly influence investment decisions, often leading to suboptimal outcomes. Anchored on behavioral ... -
Effect of Tax Shield Strategies on Corporate Performance of Listed Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Tax efficiency is one of the tools that organizations can use to enhance income levels. They do not only pursue profit targets but also concentrate on upsurging the value of the businesses and thus benefit the shareholders ... -
Relationship Between Perceived Parenting Behavior and Psychiatric Morbidity Among Delinquent Adolescents in Rehabilitation Schools, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Studies have indicated that juveniles with experiences of lacking affection from their guardians and excessive levels of dismissiveness and demandingness portrayed externalizing, aggressive, and delinquent ... -
Awareness of Red Flags in Acute Low Back Pain and Their Assessment Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Back pain (BP) is a highly prevalent health issue that affects a significant portion of the general population. It is a leading cause of disability on a global scale. Red flags of back pains are critical ... -
Medication-related Problems Among Adult Patients With Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The IDF estimated that in 2017 there were 451 million people with diabetes worldwide and the figure was expected to rise to 693 million by 2045. WHO estimates the prevalence of diabetes in Kenya to be 3.3% and ... -
A Comparative Study of the Psychological Risk Factors Between Hiv Self-testing and Facility Based Testing at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) was rolled out in the country in May 2017 with the aim of reaching the hard-to-reach population such as men. It is the process whereby a person conducts an HIV rapid diagnostic test and ... -
Biochemical and Physiological Effects of Carissa Spinarum L. Extracts on Oxidative Stress-induced Infertility in the Testis of Male Wister Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The exploitation of natural plant products in the management of infertility has tremendously increased, leading to the expansion of research to develop drugs targeting various types of male infertility. Infertility affects ... -
John Stuart Mill's Principle on Liberty and the Regulation of Freedom of Religion: The Case of Good News International Church in Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The misuse of religious freedom has become a major concern in modern society, with cases of abuse leading to tragic outcomes, as seen in events such as the Shakahola tragedy in Kenya. In this context, the study analyses ... -
Administrative Strategies Influencing Career Decision Making Among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigated administrative strategies influencing career decision making among secondary school students in Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya. The objectives of this study were: to determine the influence of ... -
Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Performance of Tier iii Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financial innovation on the financial performance of tier III commercial banks in Kenya. In doing so, the study was anchored by the diffusion of innovation theory, ... -
Interpretation of Mechanical Ventilator Waveforms in Identification of Patient Ventilator Asynchrony by Critical Care Nurses in Critical Care Units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Interpretation of mechanical ventilator waveforms is a non-invasive valuable tool in assessment of patient-ventilator interactions in mechanically ventilated patients. The mechanical ventilator should work in ... -
Governance Practices and Sustainability of Forest Conservation Projects in Chepalungu, Bomet County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Degradation of natural ecosystems is currently the most serious global environmental concern leading to global warming and other related climate change repercussions. Despite the significant contribution of forests to ... -
Evaluation of Creep of Lightweight Concrete Containing Tuff Aggregates
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Shrinkage and creep of concrete are major serviceability problems for concrete structures and thus its evaluation is key in providing insight to a better understating. The study's problem statement was that serviceability ... -
Maternal Mental Health and Infant Bonding Among Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents Girls and Young Women: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Perinatal mental health disorders pose a global concern, particularly among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years, yet they remain a neglected priority. Early motherhood and untreated Common ... -
Figurative Imageries in the Poem: ‘why Do You Venture Into the Sea of Perils’ by the Kenyan Poet Sayyid Ali Bin Ahmad Bin Salih
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
