Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Impact Of Vocational Education And Training On Socioeconomic Empowerment Of Youth In Mukuru (2011 – 2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Youth unemployment is a common phenomenon in many informal settlements in Kenya. Despite being economically productive, many youth continue to languish in poverty due to lack of employability skills. The Government and ... -
Development Of guidelines For Early Diagnosis Of Childhood Brain Tumors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background-Brain tumors are the second commonest tumors after leukemia and the commonest solid tumors in children. Childhood brain tumors (CBT) are the commonest cause of cancer related deaths in children and adolescents. Delayed ... -
A systematic review of neonatal treatment intensity scores and their potential application in low-resource setting hospitals for predicting mortality, morbidity and estimating resource use.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Treatment intensity scores can predict mortality and estimate resource use. They may therefore be of interest for essential neonatal care in low resource settings where neonatal mortality remains high. We ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Community Based Projects:a Case of Food Security Projects in Mwala Machakos County, Kenya
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Common Problems Between Migrant Ethnic Groups and Indigenous Agikuyu Using Christian Liberation Approach: a Case of Ruaka, Kiambu County
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The influence of Presbyterian church of east Africa on the environmental status in Kimuka area of Ngong hills, Kenya
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An Analysis of the Right Against Torture in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The issue of human rights violations in criminal investigation emerges as one of the much debated subjects amongst academics since the inception of the idea of fundamental human rights all over the world. Human rights ... -
Factors Influencing Rehabilitation Programs In Juvenile Correction Centers
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Offenders are taken to the rehabilitation centers and schools for character reformation and eventual reintegration back to the society. The government of Kenya has established rehabilitation schools with the aim of correcting ... -
Repatriation In The Post Cold War Period
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Repatriation to the country of origin is often times seen as a perfect solution for not only the refugees but also the host countries. Kenya, Somalia and the UNHCR signed a Tripartite Agreement in November 2013 administering ... -
Validation of Modified Alvarado Score in Hargeisa Group Hospital (Hgh) Somaliland: Diagnostic Accuracy in Acute Appendicitis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: In the diagnosis of Acute appendicitis (AA), its clinical supported by laboratory and radiologic investigation. Confirmatory (Gold standard) test is histopathology. There is need for an easily available protocol ... -
Determinants Of Utilization Of Maternal And Neonatal Healthcare Services By Mothers In Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to establish the determinants of utilization of maternal and neonatal health care services in Embakasi sub-county. The study focused on determinants of utilization of three aspects of maternal and neonatal ... -
Low Dose Combination of Morphine and Ketamine Versus Standard Dose Morphine Alone in Pain Control During Change of Dressing in Adult Burn Patients. A Parallel Group, Randomized Control Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Burn injuries occur when the skin is exposed to excessive heat with resultant extensive tissue damage. A cardinal element in the management of burn injuries is the performance of change of dressing that normally ... -
Effects of Social Learning in Adoption of Aflatoxin Reduction Interventions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The adoption of Aflatoxin Reduction Interventions (ARIs) is facing a new challenge when being adopted in Africa than in other continents, worldwide. There is a growing consensus that modern Aflatoxin Reduction Interventions ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of rural community development projects: a case of Kilungu sub-county, Makueni county, Kenya
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Clinical Patterns of Focal Intracranial Suppuration, and Common Causative Organisms, as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital ; a Prospective Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Focal intracranial suppuration continues (FIS) to be serious life threatening condition in developing nations due to lack of widespread availability of computerized tomography, and in the background of ... -
Effect Of Plant Spacing And Intermittent Flooding On Growth And Yield Of Selected Lowland Rice Varieties In Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Paddy rice productivity in Mwea Irrigation Scheme is low partly due to water shortage, inappropriate plant spacing and low yielding varieties. There is need for water saving practices and appropriate agronomic practices ... -
Profile of Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Children Aged 3 Months to 12 Years With Fever and Convulsions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fever and convulsions in children can be caused by bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, severe malaria, febrile convulsions and other central nervous system pathologies. Performance of a lumbar puncture is important in ... -
The Pro-poor Factors, Demographic Factors, Adoption and Usage of Mobile Financial Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The unconventional growth and penetration of mobile financial services across the world have led researchers to unearth the factors that influence or inhibit this growth. This study focused on the effects of pro-poor ...
