Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
Now showing items 14581-14600 of 49224
-
Relationship Between Board Diversity and Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Board diversity is desirable in a firm because of its associated benefits it provides to the organizations. One of the bold steps taken by insurance companies to increase the capacity of the board to make their oversight ... -
Actors’ Perceptions of Health Risks and Effects Related to Food System Activities in North West Mt. Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Food production through agricultural practices is essential for the survival of humanity in the entire world. It plays a great role on whether there is enough food for human consumption, if the food available is of sufficient ... -
Effects of Taxation on Foreign Direct Investment Flows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focused on the relationship between corporate income tax and foreign direct investment. We applied Vector Error Correction Model on annual data for the period 1982-2015 to investigate the effect of Corporate ... -
Application of Logistic Regressions to Test Equality of Resource Allocation for Malaria Control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya is one of the developing countries that are hit by malaria cases and its prevalence being experienced more in some regions than others. Researchers and medical organizations have classified the country into five ... -
Vitendo Sogezi Katika Kiswahili Sanifu
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Katika miaka ya tangu 1970, watafiti mbalimbali wamechunguza uanisho wa lugha za ulimwengu uliofanywa na Talmy (1975, 1985, 2000) kwa kuzingatia vitendo sogezi. Talmy anaeleza kuwa kitendo sogezi kina vipengele vinne vya ... -
Assessment of the Factors Affecting Farmers’ Involvement in Environmental Conservation in Gatundu North Sub-county, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Farming, being an agricultural activity that utilizes water, soil, and air, can expose the environment to destruction. Farmers can therefore embrace practices that effectively conserve the environment. This study was ... -
Influence of Work Environment on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools: a Case Study of Bungoma South Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted with the aim of finding out the influence of work environment onteacher performance in Public Secondary schools in Bungoma South Sub-County. It dealt with analysing the reward programmes, facilities, ... -
Uchanganuzi Wa Kipragmatiki Wa Utoupole Katika Filamu Za Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia suala la utoupole katika filamu nne za Kiswahili kutoka Tanzania ambazo ni Hila, Tabasamu Ghushi, Upepo wa baridi na Majuto ambazo ziliteuliwa kimakusudi ili kutupatia data iliyoweza kufanikisha ... -
The influence of knowledge, attitudes and practice of people living with epilepsy on seizure control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The prevalence of People Living with Epilepsy (PLWE) in developing nations is estimated at 40 million with 13 million reported to reside in Africa. Epilepsy ranks among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that ... -
Prevalence of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Among Neonates Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background and Study Utility Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections worldwide and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss and neurodevelopmental delay. The burden of disease is in ... -
Grammar of Space: a Study of Dholuo Motion Verbs
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focuses on the grammar of space analysis of the Dholuo motion verbs using the conceptual framework of Talmy‟s typology with the underlying hypotheses that the expression of Dholuo verbal motion expression is ... -
Dysglycemia among kidney transplant recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the commonest cause of end stage renal disease worldwide. There is an increased incidence of DM in the third world countries, Kenya being one of them. Evidence has shown that kidney transplantation ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in cardio vascular accident Patients attending neurology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital: Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cerebro vascular accidents or strokes are a major cause of morbidity in the both developing and developed countries. The burden of psychiatric morbidity in stroke patients is not well documented in developing countries ... -
Evaluation of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Mineral Nutrition on Jelly Seed Disorder, Fruit Yield and Quality
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is the second most important fruit crop in Kenya after banana in terms of value. The importance of mango is due to its suitability for production in different Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ), ... -
Influence of Use of Education Management Information System (Emis) on Management of Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at investigating the influence of the use of Education Management Information System (EMIS) on the management of secondary schools in Nairobi City County. The objectives of the study were: to establish the ... -
Early deep vein thrombosis in patients admitted with fracture femur in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fractures of the femur constitute a significant disease burden at KNH with approximately 13 patients needing admission each week. In the year 2016 a total of 625 patients were admitted to KNH with fractures of the femur. ... -
Neurocognitive Deficits and Psychosocial Adjustment Among Hiv Positive and Hiv Negative Children Aged 7 to 12 Years in Gaborone, Botswana: a Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Approximately 200 million children born in low and middle-income countries do not reach their full cognitive potential (Grantham-McGregor et al., 2007). Busman, et al., (2013) reported that children with HIV ... -
Mchango Wa Sajili Ya Kidini Katika Kufanikisha Riwaya Mbili Za Ken Walibora (Kidagaa Kimemwozea Na Ndoto Ya Almasi)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tuliamua kuchunguza jinsi mwandishi wa riwaya za Kidagaa Kimemwozea na Ndoto ya Almasi ametumia lugha ya kipekee anaporejelea masuala ya dini ya Kikristo ili kubainisha: sifa za sajili ya dini ya Kikristo zinavyojitokeza, ... -
Variations and Bony Landmarks of the Maxillary Artery: a Cadaveric Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: The maxillary artery (MA) is known to vary in the branching pattern, relation with the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) and its distances from conventional bony landmarks. These variations pose surgical challenges ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Piped Water Project in Nakuru County: a Case of Nakuru Town West Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The primary purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing the sustainability of piped water project in Nakuru Town West Sub-County. The Study Sought To Study The Influence of Stakeholder Involvement, Project ...
