Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mergers and Acquisitions have been happening in the Kenyan insurance industry for many years now, ICEA LION GROUP was incorporated in 2012 after Lion of Kenya Insurance Company Limited and the Insurance Company of East ... -
Assessment of New Persistent Organic Pollutants-pesticides in Air and Soil Samples From Sites in Nairobi and Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are compounds of great concern because of the adverse effects they have on humans, wildlife and the environment. They are toxic and have a tendency to accumulate in the food chains. ... -
Influence Of Digital Migration Project On Citizens’ Access To Information On Television In Kenya – The Case Of Machakos Town Constituency, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The marvels of digital television have been presaged for more than two decades. Compared to the old analogue technology, digital compression allows more channels to be transmitted with better image quality and improved ... -
An Evaluation of the Effects of Credit Information Sharing in Kenyan Commercial Banks’ on Non-performing Loans
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Effect Of Public Private Partnership Strategies On Boy-Child Access To Secondary School Education In Kikuyu Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Public-Private Partnerships Strategies on access of the boy-child to secondary education in Kikuyu Sub county, Kiambu County, Kenya. Four objectives guided the study ... -
Related Factors Influencing Teachers’ Involvement In Public Secondary Schools In Ijara Subcounty Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Since independence, the Kenya government has remained committed to improve the quality of education. The focus is to develop education policy and legal framework to allow for accessible, efficient, effective and quality ... -
Multi-state Transition Models With Censoring in Vertical Transmission of Hiv
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In this study we have developed multistate models with censoring for vertical transmis- sion of HIV, also refered to as mother to child transmission of HIV. We then use the multistate models developed to derive the forward ... -
Influence of Learning Domains on Instructional Planning for Science Teaching in Pre-schools in Central Zone Kisumu East Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Designing the full spectrum of cognitive, psychomotor and affective instructional objectives presupposes the availability of adequate resources and teachers who are competent. In resource scarce settings such as Kisumu ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation Of Free Maternal Health Care In Government Health Facilities: A Case Of Kisima Location; Samburu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Issues concerning maternal healthcare are highly prevalent in most developing nations as the quality of care is often low and too expensive for the local population. Kenya, like most other developing nations, has shown ... -
Role of Early Warning Systems in Conflict Prevention in Africa: Case Study of the Ilemi Triangle
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the last four decades, the international peace agenda has been dominated by debates on conflict prevention. In Africa, the post-cold war era has witnessed a shift in emphasis from conflict management to conflict prevention. ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Rabies in Kisumu and Siaya Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rabies is a neglected viral zoonotic disease that is invariably fatal in humans and other mammals. It affects mainly the low and middle income countries. Domestic dogs are the main vectors of the disease causing 94% of ... -
Effect of Malaria Illness on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The burden of malaria illness is a major challenge to human and economic advancement in countries prone to the disease. In Kenya, the disease accounts for approximately 30% of the total disease burden. The chief objective ... -
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their Associated Effects on Highland Cooking Banana Production in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely ... -
Land Use Practices and Their Impacts on Wise Use and Conservation of the Tana Delta Wetland
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Globally, wetlands are under serious threat from the continuous reclamation due to demand to satisfy human development needs. Wetlands are the worlds’ most productive environment and rich in biological diversity of plants ... -
Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Progression of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease worldwide has been estimated at between 4.5% and 29%. Peripheral arterial disease can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. It is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Growth: a Case of Equity Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The business environment is abuzz with issues related to sustainable development which advocate for firms to look beyond profit-making by integrating better quality of life aspects which aim at protecting the environment, ... -
Factors Affecting The Successful Implementation Of Competitive Strategies Among Coffee Cooperative Societies In Nyeri County In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Successful implementation of competitive strategies encompasses planning of the organization's resources and cultivation of a positive organizational culture to achieve objectives. Strategy implementation is important ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Hiv Positive Adult Clients Living in Slums: a Case of Matakari Slums in Manyatta, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy in low income communities in Embu County. The study sought to find out how social economic status, drug abuse, ... -
Challenges Faced in the Strategic Alliance Between Safaricom and Commercial Bank of Africa in the Provision of M-shwari Services
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to establish the challenges faced in the strategic alliance between Safaricom and Commercial Bank of Africa in the provision of M-Shwari services. The objective of the study is to ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Water Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Kenya: A Case Of Shivanga Location, Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influenced adoption of water, sanitation and hygiene practices among the population of Shivanga Location, Kakamega County. The objectives included; establishing how ...
