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Influence of Corporate Governance on Internationalization of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The rate of internationalization among Kenyan Banks is not uniform. Key among the causes identified for the perennial bank failures in Kenya is poor adherence to corporate governance has not been adequately realized, ... -
Bone Marrow Morphology in Peadiatric Mortalities Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Illness at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background In Kenya, severe acute respiratory tract infections (SARI) are the leading cause of death among children. The predominant mechanism of death is related to respiratory disease. These children frequently have ... -
Evaluation of Knowledge Practice on Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery Among Surgeons and Clinical Pharmacists at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Surgical site infections are major contributors to increased mortality and healthcare costs globally which can be reduced by appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use which is guided by selection of antimicrobial ... -
Occurrence of Q Fever at the Wildlife-livestock Interface of Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Q fever is an important zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii which is an obligate intracellular bacterium. Domestic ruminants, mainly goats and sheep, are the main source of Q fever outbreaks in humans. Very scant ... -
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Children With Cerebral Vascular Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Cerebral Vascular Diseases (CVDs) in childhood are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. They also have a significant financial impact on the families of the survivors. Most population based studies ... -
Thyroid Function Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At The Kenyatta National Hospital Principal Investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Maternal thyroid hormone levels are an important determinant of pregnancy and fetal outcomes. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have been shown to have adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. There is no ... -
The Effect of Time-varying Beta on the Validity of the Capm in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There has been a lot of research on the validity of the CAPM in the NSE. Majorly, the findings are mixed- some researchers report that the CAPM is valid while others report that it is not. Most of the previous tests of the ... -
Managing conflicts Africa through regionalism: case study of East Africa Community
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project sought to investigate whether regionalism in Africa using RECs as an entry point can provide adequate frameworks for conflict management. Specific focus was on the linkages of the institutional ... -
Dealing With Acute Stress Disorders (Asd) Screening
(University of Nairobi, 2017)According to Kagwanja, (2012), Nakuru experienced serious conflict in the aftermath of the 2007/2008 elections, particularly in MaaiMahiu and Naivasha Town. Unmanaged trauma amongst students in schools is a real threat ... -
Maintenance Strategies And Operation Performance Of Ground Flight Handling Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The business environment has become more competitive so are the operational performance modalities. In this regard, maintenance strategies have been considered as a key component in ground flight handling firms to achieve ... -
Monitoring And Evaluation Practices, Ethics And Sustainability Of Agricultural Food Crop Projects In Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Many Kenyans still live below poverty line in rural areas and derive their livelihood directly from agriculture. Agriculture plays a dual role in efforts to eradicate hunger through enhancing food production and serving ... -
Evaluation Of Fish Farming Practices, Rice Milling By products And Effects Of Dietary Protein Levels On Performance Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Two studies were done to evaluate farmed fish management practices and to assess the quality and quantities of rice milling byproducts in Kirinyaga County in Kenya. The effects of protein levels on performance of the ... -
Effects of Unit Trust Products Mix on Turnover of Asset Management Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Unit trusts have gathered momentum in Kenya since introduction in the year 2001.Picking pace largely due to their abilities to pool funds from many retail investors and ability to diversify across asset classes that have ... -
Determinants Of Conflict Management In Organizations With Matrix Organization Structure
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In matrix organizations, conflicts between the functional manager and the project manager in terms of time lines and human resource is inevitable. This is due to the fact that they both have different duties. The functional ... -
Influence of Stakeholders Involvement on Performance of Early Childhood Education Programmes in Bridge International Schools in Mukuru and Kibera in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Stakeholder involvement in programme management plays a critical role in project performance. Development programmes have been shown to yield benefits in academic achievement. There have been arguments about the quality ... -
Factors Influencing the Implementation of International Standards of Organization in Private Secondary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Rusinga Schools, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quality management practices of competitive organization in the world are based on strategic models which are used to measure organizational performance. In schools, the processes of managing and controlling tools of quality ... -
Socio-economic Factors Affecting Enrolment of Male Students in Public Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The male student enrolment in Kirinyaga County has been increasing at a decreasing rate. It has been observed that more females than males are participating in education in secondary schools. This situation is unique and ... -
Effect of Internet Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Internet banking has the potential to profoundly transform financial services and banking industry. The integration of internet in the banking sector in Kenta is expected to affect the way in which banks come up with ... -
Rhetorical Devices and Forms of Oral Literature in the Speeches of Raila Odinga
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
