Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Adapting Nyando Smallholder Farming Systems To Climate Change And Variability Through Modelling
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was carried out in Nyando, Kisumu County to model maize production under different climate scenarios and project the yields for the years 2030 and 2050. A crop model, Decision Support System for Agrotechnology ... -
Association Between Performance and Injury With Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status Among Athletes: Case of Iten Training Camp in the Rift Valley of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenyan athletes are renowned over the world for their endurance running in middle and long distance races. They have won approximately 40% of all major international long and middle races that they have participated during ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Performance of Non-governmental Projects in Kenya. A Case of Maternal Health Projects in Bungoma South Sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The growth in number and size of non-governmental organizations in Kenya has been met with a growing concern about identifying their achievements and effectiveness of their projects. The struggle by majority of Non-governmental ... -
Correlation Of Maternal Characteristics And Birth Asphyxia At Kenyatta National Hospital And Pumwani Maternity Hospital In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Birth asphyxia is a serious condition in the neonate worldwide. It is the second leading cause of neonatal mortality at 24% in the world. It is caused by events that have roots in the ante partum, intrapartum ... -
Prevalence of Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Post mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a common complication after mastectomy. This is pain persisting 2 to 3 months after mastectomy or any other type of breast surgery is performed. Post mastectomy pain ... -
Mikakati Ya Upole Katika Mstahiki Meya Ya Timothy Arege
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Utafiti huu umeshughulikia suala la upole kama linavyodhihirishwa katika tamathali za usemi na ukuzaji wa maudhui katika tamthilia ya Mstahiki Meya. Tumetumia mtazamo wa Nadharia ya Brown na Levinson (1987) hasa kipengele ... -
Strategies for local economic development.A case study of Landi Mawe neighbourhood in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2017)vABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate and identify the urban management strategies that are vital in the enhancement of local economic development. The Landi Mawe neighbourhood within Nairobi ... -
A Validation of the “twist” Score in Diagnosis of Acute Testicular Torsion in the Acute Scrotum in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acute scrotum is a common urological emergency. The differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum is broad. A focused history and physical examination can at most times make an accurate diagnosis. A common cause of acute ... -
God and Existence of Evil: a Critical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focuses on traditional understanding of God; a God who is purported to have created the universe and all it holds on one hand and our daily life experiences of the world on the other hand. Theists assert God to ... -
Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ... -
Factors Influencing Management of Water Resources in Athi River Basin Project, Lari Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There is wide spread scarcity of water because demand exceeds the supply of water. This scarcity is mainly attributed to increasing population and climate change. The water scarcity is severe in arid and semi-arid areas ... -
Factors Influencing Soda Consumption in Trans Nzoia County
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A Survey on Outreach Anaesthesia Services in Selected Surgical Camps in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Broadly defined, medical camps are stationary or mobile short term medical interventions for target communities, generally lasting from a day to a week. Surgical outreach aims to improve access to surgical ... -
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Donald Trump’s Announcement Speech
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to investigate how the language used in Donald Trump’s Announcement Speech positions various actors. Specific focus was on how language is used to signify, produce and contest unequal power relations. ... -
Freight Travel Time Reliability On The Northern Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2017)More than common congestion, transport reliability is emerging as an issue of greater concern on freight corridors. It has been estimated that costs associated with unpredictable travel form the bulk of the logistics costs ... -
Potential Impact of the Withdrawal of 14 Seater Matatus in Nairobi County
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An Evaluation of Property Rates Collection and Enforcement in Devolved Systems of Governance -a Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The problem of poor property tax collection and enforcement is rampant in developing countries including Kenya. This is evidenced by the following: poor contribution of property rates to local/devolved governments’ revenue; ...
