Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Role of Fermented Maize-Based Products on Nutrition Status and Morbidity of Children 6-59 Months Old In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction: Most of the rural communities in Kenya heavily depend on maize based products as a weaning diet for children less than five years. Fermented maize based foods constitute a substantial part of the diet in many ... -
Determinants of completion of road construction projects in Nyamira county government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The government construction projects are key in the economy of any country worldwide. They contribute to around 10% of the global GDP. Non- delay of a construction project is based on various parameters among them schedule ... -
The 21st Century Diplomatic Engagement in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-11)Diplomacy refers to the management of the international interactions in a skillful and tactful way that promotes the foreign policy of a country. Hence diplomacy is a tool of foreign policy. Through diplomacy, peace, ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Practices on the Operational Efficiency of Manufacturing and Allied Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Managing the liquidity of an organization is imperative for all businesses; large, small or medium. If an organization fails to manage its liquidity appropriately, there is bound to be cash shortages. As a result, the ... -
Big data analytics and competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research investigated the effects of big data analytics to the competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. A descriptive survey design was applied to attain objectives of the study. The target population ... -
Effect of uncertainty on corporate investment: evidence from Kenyan`s NSE listed firms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines the effects of uncertainty on corporate investment in Kenya. The main motivation of the study is to test whether uncertainty depresses or accelerates investments based on the real option and strategic ... -
Factors That Influence Consumption Patterns of Junk Foods in Fast Food Restaurants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to investigate consumer buying behaviour and consumption patterns of junk food in Fast Food Restaurants in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by theory of Buyer Behaviour and Theory of Consumer ... -
Perceptions in Nairobi county towards nuclear electricity generation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-10)Electricity demand in Kenya has grown steadily over the years and the trend is expected to continue. The country’s electricity is currently generated using renewable energy resources and fossil fuels. Nuclear electricity ... -
Are Authors of Musical Works Adequately Protected Under Kenyan`s Copyright Law?
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Relationship Between Financial Market Development and Economic Growth in Kenya
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Molecular phylogeny, leaf micromorphology and antimicrobial activity of phytoconstituents of Kenyan plectranthus species in the coleus clade
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The Influence of Corporate Strategy on Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objectives of the research were to find out the association between corporate strategy and performance of the Kenyan insurance companies. The questionnaire was the major too of enquiry that collected primary data while ... -
The Inter-ethnic Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa: the Case Study of the Borana and Rendile of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Inter-community conflict has been a major problem among communities in the IGAD region. These conflicts have all been fuelled by a number of factors. To address the conflicts in the region, bodies such as IGAD and member ... -
Climate Change and Environmental Security Management in Kenya: a Case Study of National Environmental Management Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Climate change has drawn a lot of interest among scholars in recent years, especially in the field of diplomacy and international studies. Researchers and specialists have for a number of years now intimated that there is ... -
Evaluation of Crowns and Conventional Fixed Partial Dentures Provided to Patients at the School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) have a high survival rate, however they are often associated with biological and technical complications. Patients treated with crowns and FPDs at the School of Dental Sciences ... -
Effects of Work-family Conflict on Job and Life Satisfaction Among Staff of the State Department of Coordination, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Work-family conflict has adverse effects on behaviour, emotions, and health. Underestimating the importance of helping workers to reduce the impacts, to date, few authors have examined work-family conflict among employees ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Persons With Disabilities In Micro And Small Enterprises In Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current study sought to investigate the factors influencing the performance of people with disability in small and medium enterprises in Bungoma County. The study‟s objectives were to: explore the characteristics of ... -
Assessing The Suitability Of Tea Growing Zones Of Kenya Under Changing Climate And Modeling Less Regret Agrometeorological Options.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The suitability of tea production within the tea producing counties in Kenya by the years 2050 and 2070 was determined by the use of various methodologies where both ground based and satellite data was used. Tea production ... -
The Effect Of Alternative Investments On The Financial Performance Of Pension Funds In Kenya
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Trauma And The Female Body: An Analysis Of Warsan Shire’S Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research investigates the use of body images in expressing trauma in Warsan Shire‘s poetry collection Teaching My Mother how to Give Birth (2011). It explores the use of female body images and their significance in ...
