Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Homophobia And Its Effects On Dynamics Of Sexual Relationships Among Men Who Have Sex With Other Men: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Actual and attempted acts of homosexuality are criminalized under Kenyan laws. The punishment for such acts is set out in Sections 162 and 165 of Laws of Kenya. In addition, homophobia is widespread in the country, with ... -
The Effect of Septic Tanks Sewage Disposal System Distances on Borehole Water Quality in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Onsite disposal of domestic effluent by septic tank systems is the most common method practiced by the people that live in Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County, Kenya. Moreover, water for domestic use is primarily supplied from ... -
Relationship Between Service Quality and Operational Performance of Public Hospitals in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Healthcare system in Kenya aims to provide patient centered care and improve quality of care by ensuring health interventions are organized around patient needs and expectations. In Mombasa County patients suffering from ... -
Continuing Professional Development on Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (Emonc): Assessment,training Intervention and Its Outcome in Embu and Merulevel 5 Hospitals, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction and Background Each year, more than 536,000 women worldwide die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth – that is one woman die every minute (Mirkuzie et al 2014). The complications include Antepartum ... -
Chinese Foreign Direct Investments Entry Strategies and Firm Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study sought to answer the following research question: What are the entry strategies adopted by Chinese FDI to enter Kenyan Economy and their influence on firm performance? The research objectives were to determine ... -
Coverage, Uptake And Barriers To Utilization Of Provider Initiated Hiv Testing And Counselling Among Women Seeking Post Abortion Care Services At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling (PITC) refers to HIV testing and counseling which is routinely recommended by health care providers to persons attending health care facilities as a standard ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Church Initiated Income-generating Projects: a Case of Kihumbui-ini Presbytery in Kandara Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Church-initiated income-generating projects are important in mitigating the daily challenges of livelihood which confront members of church and society at large. However, sustainability of church projects has not been ... -
Factors Influencing Urbanization of Informal Settlements in Cities, Case of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)With urbanization has come growth of the urban poor and informal settlements, also referred to as slums. A whopping 32% of the world’s urban population lives in slums. Even with modest successes in poverty reduction and ... -
The Wildlife Conservation And Management Act 2013: Facilitative Or Prohibitive On Growth Of Wildlife Conservancies In Kenya.
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Challanges Trainee Interpreters Face When Developing Intelligible and Easy to Remember Note Taking Symbols
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Influence Of Diabetic Management Program On Retention Of Diabetic Patients, A Case Of Burnt Forest Sub District Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Diabetic diseases are now the major cause of death worldwide (WHO 2013). The study assessed the influence of diabetic management program on retention of diabetic patients, a case of burnt forest sub district hospital. The ... -
Effects Of Macro-Economic Variables On Real Estate Investment In Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The research objective of the study was to investigate the effects of macro-economic variable on real estate investment in Mombasa County. Descriptive research design was used. Real estate investment was measured against ... -
Factors Affecting Youth Participation in Capacity Development Initiatives in Slums: the Case of Makadara Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Poor urban areas (slums) in Kenya are growing at an alarming rate, Nairobi city not exempted. 60 to 80 % of Kenyan urban population lives in slums with 60 % of Nairobi population living in slums (UN-Habitat Report 2010). ... -
Influence of Headteachers’ Instructional Supervision Practices on Pupils’ Performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Khwisero Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Supervision is viewed as a co-operative venture in which supervisors and teachers engage in dialogue for the purpose of improving instruction for student improved learning and success. In developed countries, supervision ... -
Influence of Total Quality Management Practices on Effectiveness of Project Management in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Total quality management (TQM) is considered a very important factor for the long-term success of an organization. TQM implementation has been an important aspect for improving organizational efficiency. The study intended ... -
Performance Measurement Practices and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to measure the relationship between operational performance measures and performance measurement practices. The study also aimed to measure the index/level of operational performance measures of ... -
Service Quality And Customer Value
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Perceived Effectiveness of Employee Grievance Handling Practices in the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In a work place; complaints, concerns and issues arise from time to time and it is important that organizations have in a place an effective grievance handling mechanism to help address such issues as may be raised by the ... -
Effect Of Financial Literacy On Personal Wealth Of Judiciary Employees In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project was carried out with the objective of establishing the effect of financial literacy on personal wealth among Judiciary employees in Nairobi City County. The research study used a descriptive research ... -
Influence of Food Provision on Pupils’ Participation in Primary Education in Public and Private Schools in Mogotio Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of food provision on pupils’ participation in education in public and private primary schools in Mogotio Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya. It was guided by three ...
