Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Audit of Histopathological Processes of Retinoblastoma Collaborative Laboratory at the Dental School University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Retinoblastoma is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor of childhood presenting before age of 3 years. In Africa and other developing countries, mortality rates for retinoblastoma patients are ... -
Challenges of Foreign Policy Implementation in Africa: Role of Media Diplomacy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study analyses the challenges of foreign policy implementation in Africa. The main objective of this research was to examine and analyse the role of media in bridging the gap posed by various challenges that Africa ... -
Strategies Employed by the University of Nairobi to Sustain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Today’s organizations operate in a very dynamic and highly competitive environment. Owing to shifting paradigms in the institutions of higher learning, the revolution in the information communication and technology, the ... -
Factors influencing the performance of alcohol curbing non-governmental organisations projects in Kiambu county, Kenya: a case of jungle foundation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Alcohol consumption by learners in public primary school pupils can become an impediment to academic advancement. Various interventions have been employed by the government, NGOs‟ and religious institutions to manage the ... -
Factors Influencing the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning Programs in Secondary Schools in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Currently the world has turned into digital age and hardly any aspect of human endeavor can be effectively carried on without Information communication technologies (ICTs) including education. ICT-supported education can ... -
Influence Of Procurement Practices On The Implementation Of County Government Development Projects: A Case Of Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)For economic development to take place in any society there must be development plans and programmes that should be run. The programmes usually are made of projects that have specific deliverables over a given time and ... -
Genetic diversity of indigenous chicken (gallus domesticus) population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the diversity, relationship and population structure of the local indigenous chicken ecotypes in Kenya at the genetic level. Ecotypes from different regions were compared ... -
The Relationship Between Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Stock Market Volatility of Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The economic development of any nation is affected significantly by, among many other factors, the market for stocks. This is because of the mediation role the market plays between investors and borrowers of funds. The ... -
A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Young Entrepreneurs Participating in the Futuristic Uber Business Model
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Although youth unemployment remains a challenge globally, African countries are banking on business innovation to promote entrepreneurship. This means that governments are encouraging business innovation at the individual ... -
Stock Market Development And Economic Growth Nexus: Empirical Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Studies reveal that stock market development is a very critical component of economic growth in both developing and developed economies across the world. This is because, these markets provide a platform for resource ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Tree Nursery Projects in Public Primary Schools in Matuga Constituency Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to examine the factors influencing sustainability of nursery tree projects in primary schools in Kwale County. The objectives of the study was: to assess influence of community participation on sustainability ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Project Management Information Systems in Health Focused Community Based Organizations: a Case of Kasarani Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the factors that influence Management Information Systems adoption in health focused community based organizations in Kasarani Sub County in Nairobi. Management Information Systems ... -
Influence of Construction of Lapsset Corridor Road on Performance of Retail Traders in Isiolo Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The absence of a structured transport system leads to serious hindrance in economic development of any Country in Africa and beyond. The main roads traversing Isiolo County are in poor physical conditions and therefore ... -
The effect of macro – economic factors on the development of real estate sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-11)This study assessed the effect of the macro - economic factors on the development of the real estate sector in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of the the macro - economic factors on the ... -
Effect of climate extremes on health outcomes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria and pneumonia mortality rates are still high in proportion compared to the growing population. These diseases are of grave concern in developing countries and their burden is quite high even with the notable efforts ... -
An Investigation Into Barriers to Participation of Women in Adult Literacy Programmes in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The focus of this study was an investigation into barriers to participation of women in adult literacy programmes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out whether intuitional ... -
Empirical Analysis of Real Money Demand Function in Kenya: 2000 – 2016
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Demand for money is one of the fundamental considerations in effective formulation and performance of monetary policy. Central Bank of Kenya highly dependent upon the stability of the demand for money function to achieve ... -
The Role of Icc in Delivering Justice in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study has explored the establishment of international criminal court and its effectiveness on delivery of justice. The chief objective of this research is to establish how international criminal court works within ... -
Relationship between microfinance institutions regulations and loan portfolio performance in deposit- taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Microfinance Act of 2006 and the Deposit Taking Microfinance Regulations of 2008 give legitimate, regulatory and supervisory structure for DTMs in Kenya. The significant role of the DTMs regulations is to mitigate ...
