Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Mwingiliano Wa Fasihi Na Historia Katika Utenzi Wa Nchuu Cwavo Yapo Tini Mwa Irara (Mtu Ni Kwao Japo Chini Mwa Irara)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii inahusu mwingiliano wa fasihi na historia katika Utenzi wa Nchuu Cwavo Yapo Tini Mwa Irara wa Abubaker M.B. Khuchi. Kazi hii ilikuwa na malengo mahususi matatu; kwanza, kuhakiki mchango wa historia katika ... -
An Analysis of the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism: a Comparative Study of Ethiopia and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is an interstate peer review instrument. The UPR was established in 2008 by the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations (UN) to monitor State conformity with human rights ... -
Phase Structure of Dholuo Verb System
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study is a morphosyntactic analysis of Dholuo verb system in Derivation by Phase Theory. The study sets out to attempt to account for various aspects of the Dholuo verb system in a probe-goal relationship and feature ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Negative Ethnicity on National Politics in Kenya: a Case Study of Molo Sub-county (1992-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Ethnicity is a phenomenon which has largely been misunderstood in political systems. It is the consciousness of belonging to an ethnic group where an ethnic group is a group of people who claim to share commonality in ... -
An evaluation of perceptions on maintenance haemodialysis services in a resource limited setting: a quality of care survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The provision of maintenance dialysis is challenging the world over, but more so in the developing world. The main contributor to this situation is the lack of standardization of practices and inequitable ... -
Influence of Leadership Styles on Performance of Insurance Projects: a Case of Eagle Africa Insurance, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of the study was to investigate the influence of project leadership styles on performance of insurance projects in Kenya A case of Eagle Africa Insurance Limited. The specific objectives were to determine the ... -
Influence of Aids, Population, Health Integrated Assistant (Aphia) Plus Projects on Implementation of Antenatal Care Service in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Antenatal care services are essential services that are provided to all women during pregnancy to ensure optimal health of women and their unborn babies and the care thereafter during childbirth and puerperium. The purpose ... -
The Effectiveness of Counter Terrorism Strategies in Kenya: a Case Study of Eastleigh Location, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The world today faces a common problem which is terrorism. Countries continue to formulate counter terrorism strategies nevertheless; terrorism is still an issue being contended with. Although Kenya boasts of the most ... -
Conflict Financing and Civil War in Africa: Case Study of Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This Research analyzes and investigates the role of state and non-state actors in financing conflict in Africa. The research chose to analyze the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo because unlike any other African ... -
M-shwari Loan Access and Effects on Employment and Investment in Youth-owned Mses in Ongata-rongai, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project sought to explore effects of access to M-Shwari loan on youth-owned micro and small enterprises in Ongata-Rongai, Kenya by establishing the characteristics of youth-owned MSEs using M-Shwari loans, ... -
Influence of Health Approaches on Job Satisfaction Among Healthcare Workers: a Case of Tier 3 Public Hospitals in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the greatest challenges facing the Ministry of Health has been to device and adopt a win –win practice, that which will lead to high productivity among its stretched workforce and at the same time mitigate staff ... -
Determinants of Life Expectancy in Kenya: a Time Series Analysis (1961-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya‟s life expectancy has been improving from a low of 46.36 years in 1960 to 61.6 years in 2014. However this is still below the world life expectancy of 71.5 years. The country aims at achieving a life expectancy of ... -
Experences of Women Survivors of Gender-based Violence With Survivor-centred Approach, a Case of Association for Women’s Sanctuary and Development (Awsad) Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This is a cross sectional descriptive study on experiences of women GBV survivors with survivor –centered approach while receiving care and support at AWSAD in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study examined the services women ... -
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge by Brassicae Family Plants; Turnip, Sunflower and Mustard
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Poor enforcement of standards for release of heavy metals into public sewers has led to the presence of the metals in sewage sludge at wastewater treatment plants. The sludge if used as manure would risk transferring heavy ... -
Cranial Ct Scan findings in adult HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4 Levels presenting with neurologic symptoms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Neurological manifestations of HIV/AIDS (Neuro-AIDS) are variable and can result from inflammatory conditions, opportunistic infections, neoplasms, neurodegenerative conditions among others. Neuroimaging of ... -
Influence of Microfinance Institutions on Socio-economic Status of Rice Farmers: a Case of Mwea Rice Farmers, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Microfinance is defined as a collection of banking services based on advancing micro loans mostly without condition of collateral and accepting small savings as deposits from members. The purpose of the study was to establish ... -
Rangi Kama Mbinu Ya Usimbaji Maana Katika Diwani Ya Rangi Ya Anga (Kithaka Wa Mberia)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii inahusu matumizi ya rangi kama mbinu ya usimbaji maana katika diwani ya Rangi ya Anga ya Kithaka wa Mberia. Tumelenga kuchunguza dhima ya rangi kama ilivyotumika katika diwani teule. Vile vile, tulibainisha ... -
Patient satisfaction following below knee prosthesis fitting
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Prosthesis use has become the main mode of rehabilitation of patients following limb amputation. The main aim of the prosthesis use is for the patient to regain most of their previous function. There is however ... -
Factors Influencing Availability of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in Kenya: a Case of Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Healthcare provision involves curative, promotive, rehabilitative and preventative care. Both curative and preventative care involves the use of medicines and medical supplies. In order to provide effective treatment ... -
Stylistic Analysis of Kabras Folk Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to identify the prominent features of style in Kabras folk songs and how they affect the interpretation of Kabras folk songs in the framework of Prototype Theory and Relevance Theory. Through oral interview ...
