Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Provision of Community–based Rehabilitation Services to Children With Disabilities in Kenya. A Case of Disability Community Centre in Maua, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that influence the provision of community based rehabilitation to children with disabilities in Meru County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to establish ... -
Project Team Diversity, Implementation Process of Project Control Systems and Performance of Rural Roads Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of this study was to establish the influence of project team diversity on performance of rural roads construction projects in Kenya. It also sought to establish the moderating influence of implementation process ... -
Early Outcome of Locked Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Diaphyseal femoral fractures are common injuries seen at Kenyatta National Hospital with an average of 508 fractures being admitted annually. Locked Intramedullary nailing is now the gold standard for the treatment of ... -
A Business Intelligence System to Support Crime Management in Law Enforcement Agencies: a Case of Uganda Police Force
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Police data is continuing to grow at a high rate and it will be doubling every two years; police uses only 17% of its crime data in crime management today (Xerox, 2013). Nicole’s study of 2012 concluded that Law Enforcement ... -
Effect of Preoperative Vaginal Cleansing With Povidone Iodine on Post-caesarean Maternal Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maternal sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal mortality. Caesarean section is the single most important factor for postpartum maternal infection. Despite different strategies implemented to reduce postcaesarean maternal ... -
Prevalence of Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Rheumatoid Arthritis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic, chronic inflammatory polyarthritis that has high morbidity and mortality. Abnormal liver function tests in rheumatoid arthritis may result from the disease itself, drugs taken ... -
Fonolojia Arudhi Ya Nomino Mkopo Za Kikeiyo Kutoka Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Utafiti huu una lengo la kuchanganua fonolojia arudhi ya nomino mkopo za Kikeiyo kutoka kiswahili sanifu. Uchanganuzi umetumia nadharia ya fonolojia vipandesauti huru inayochukulia kwamba vipandesauti vinafaa kuwakilishwa ... -
Impact of a Screening Protocol on Door to Ecg Time in the Accident and Emergency Department of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cardiovascular disease constitutes a major increasing disease burden in the developing world. Kenyatta National Hospital does not have a specific chest pain protocol despite Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) being a true medical ... -
Ecological, Behavioural and Biochemical Traits of African Meliponine Bee Species (Apidae:meliponini) in a Biodiverse Hotspot of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was carried out with the aim of assessing habitat ecology and behavioral mechanisms critical for the survival of African meliponine bee species. This will help to fully decipher how they effectively communicate ... -
Electronic Marketing Practices, Corporate Culture, Competitive Environment and Performance of Telecommunications Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The broad objective of the study was to determine the influence of e-marketing practices, corporate culture and competitive environment on the performance of telecommunications companies in Kenya. Four specific objectives ... -
Ultrasonographic Features and Complications of Renal Grafts as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Renal transplantation is considered a treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) since the 1960s. It is cost effective and provides better long-term survival and better quality of life in comparison to hemodialysis ... -
Uchambuzi Linganishi Wa Fani Na Maudhui Ya Nyimbo Za Harusi Za Kimeru Na Za Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia uchambuzi linganishi wa fani na maudhui katika nyimbo za harusi za Kimeru na za Kiswahili. Tumerejelea nadharia mbili, ambazo ni nadharia ya uhalisia na umitindo. Nadharia ya uhalisia imetusaidia ... -
Intra-Week and Inter-Market Volatility Spillover in Kenya's Financial Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2017-11)Using weekly data, we document asymmetry in return and volatility spillover in Kenya’s equity and currency market weekly returns during the period January 2000-April 2017 using an exponential GARCH modeling approach. Our ... -
Influence of Source Culture Knowledge on the Quality of Interpreting: the Case of Chinese Interpretation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study entails an investigation into the influence of source culture knowledge on Chinese-English interpreting in Kenya. Chinese interpretation is new in the Kenyan market with very few qualified interpreters and ... -
Determinants of Sustainability of Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education Programs in Tana River County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the challenges facing the execution of the Language in Education Policy in Kenya has been its sustainability, yet the policy has been in existence since 1976. The LiEP has been seen to be an answer to the matters ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization Of International Joint Venture Partnerships
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing the utilization of international joint venture partnerships in executing housing projects in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya is experiencing rapid rural urban migration ... -
Prevalence, Barriers and Facilitators of Age Appropriate Transition From Paediatric to Adult Care Among Hiv Infected Adolescents/youth at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Rates of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus infection among adolescents and youth in Kenya continues to rise and due to wide access to life saving anti-retroviral therapy there has been an improvement in survival ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of County Road Projects In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate on factors influencing implementation of County roads Project in Isiolo County. The objectives of the study were: to determine how public participation influences implementation ... -
Effects of Solid Waste Management in Kitengela Ward: a Case Study of Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)As the world becomes more urbanized and developed, consumption rates are on the rise. An inevitable consequence of more consumption is the rapid increase in the amount of solid waste that is produced. Today, solid-waste ... -
Factors Influencing Youth Empowerment in Community Development in Kenya: the Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Maragwa Sub-county, Murang’a County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Youth empowerment has been defined as that which encompasses attitudes, structures, and cultural means in which the youth obtain abilities, authorities, as well as the avenue to independently make and implement choices ...
