Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Stakeholders Involvement In Constituency Development Fund (Cdf) Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The performance of a project towards meeting its intended objectives is dictated by diverse factors. The aim of the study will be to investigate the challenges of stakeholder’s involvement in CDF projects in Ijara Constituency, ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on Investment of Non Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Investment is a vital economic activity in the corporate finance theory. The key to maintaining and increasing the capital stock and production capability of an organization is investment. Generally, investment is narrowly ... -
The Effect Of Macroeconomic Factors On Residential Real Estate Investment In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The real’s estate industry is characterized by huge investments and it’s vital in boosting economic growth. In both developing and developed nations, real estate investments have been increasing dramatically, over the last ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The optimal capital structure levels and capital structure decisions that impact on the how a firm performs have been a great dilemma for many. Capital structure decisions have an impact on the growth and profitability ... -
Incidence of awareness with explicit recall in patients undergoing general anaesthesia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Awareness with explicit recall during anaesthesia, also known as intraoperative awareness, is a rare but debilitating complication of general anaesthesia. It can be anaesthesia related, surgical related, ... -
Influence Of Gemba Kaizen’S Principles On The Performance Of Maternal Child Healthcare Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The influence of Gemba Kaizen’s principles on the performance of organisations in both the developing and the less developed countries is a matter that has gained popularity significantly in the 21st century. In fact, ... -
The Effect of Micro Finance Services on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Microfinance institutions are vital to the development of economy. Financial institutions avail the products for the SMEs to invest and expand their businesses which in turn boosts the economy. In communities that are ... -
Profile of lung pathology at autopsy in children under the age of five years dying from Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Respiratory diseases alone cause an estimated 20% of deaths in children under the age of five attributed to mainly by severe acute respiratory infections, a cause of death that is treatable. Therefore these ... -
Modelling School Factors And Performance In Mathematics And Science In Kenyan Secondary Schools Using Canonical Correlation Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The level of performance and participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career subjects remains low in Kenya despite STEM’s critical role in economic development. Numerous factors contribute ... -
Determinants Of Sustained Virological Suppression In HIV-1 Infected Female Sex Workers In The Sex Worker Outreach Project (Swop), Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The goal of anti-retroviral therapy is to stem the replication of HIV virus to a point below which drug fighting mutation do not emerge, restore and preserve immune function, reduce AIDS-related events and improve the life ... -
Early myocardial injury in children on cancer chemotherapy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Use of chemotherapeutic agents has been associated with cardiac toxicities. Detection of early cardiac toxicities of cancer chemotherapy is essential so as to prevent occurrence of late cardiac toxicities. ... -
Effects of Credit Policy on the Financial Performance of Development Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Development Finance Institutions have been in existence in Kenya since the 1950’s. The performance of the institutions and achievement of the main objectives of the institutions has been seen to be on a decline with ... -
Ecotoxicological Assessment And waterbird Distribution In Selected Alkaline Rift Valley Lakes, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Ecotoxicology is the study of toxic chemical effects on living organisms at ecosystem, community or population levels. Heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr) are examples of common ... -
Media Representation Of Kenyan Somalis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines media representation of Kenyan Somalis. It looks at the impact of media framing on the identity construction of Kenyan Somalis. It also examines the role of media in promoting (or not) xenophobia against ... -
Effect of Inflation and Interest Rates on Foreign Exchange Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Exchange rates, inflation rates and rates of interest are indispensable variables of macroeconomic, which can change the growth pattern and direction of economic stability and development in a country. Over the years, the ... -
Apache Spark Based Big Data Analytics for Social Network Cybercrime Forensics
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The anonymity of social networks makes its attractive for cyber criminals to mask their criminal activities online posing a challenge to law enforcers in tracking and uncovering the perpetrators as most evidence is hidden ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Infrastructure Development Projects in the Renewable Energy Sector in Kenya: a Case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The energy sector is most important for economic and social activities therefore calling for a radical shift in the production of energy from fossil fuel to renewable energy. The environmental threats posed by fossil fuel ... -
Influence of Non-governmental Organization Management Practices on Implementation of Service Delivery Projects in Kenya: a Case of Children and Youth Empoweremnt Network in Korogosho Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of Non-Governmental Organization management practices on implementation of service delivery projects with regards to Children and Youth Empowerment Network. This ... -
Forested Landchanges and Resource Based Conflicts in Kenya: a Casestudy of Kerichocounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Resource conflicts are common both regionally and nationally. Land and its uses have been identified as major sources of conflicts globally. In Kenya, expanding tea farming in Kericho, County in Kenya is regarded as a ... -
Degradation and Adsorption of Lambda-cyhalothrin on Athi River and Coastal Soils and Sediments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Lambda-Cyhalothrin is extensively used in agriculture, horticulture and public health management in Kenya. The pesticide is effective against many vegetable pests, rice and other related disease vectors. This study ...
