Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Utility Of Base Deficit And Serum Lactate As Predictors Of Outcome In Patients With Intestinal Obstruction At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background Intestinal Obstruction is a key cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction is key in preventing adverse outcomes. Metabolic derangements as well as ... -
Role of consumption of spontaneously fermented dairy products and streptococcus infantarius in colorectal carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Consumers of traditionally spontaneously fermented dairy products are frequently exposed to high titres of Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii), that belongs to Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex ... -
Role of Strategic Leadership in Strategy Implementation in the Geothermal Development Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)It has become a common knowledge that most problems in strategic management are related to strategy implementation rather than strategy formulation. Strategy implementation stage is effecting the strategy and getting the ... -
Linguistische höflichkeit: eine kontrastive analyse von einzelhandeln in deutsch und kikuyu sprachgesellschaften
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Politeness has been and still is an area of interest to many researchers. The connection drawn between saying things like thank you and welcome at the end of every request and service to politeness fuelled this research. ... -
Characterization Of Cu2Znsns4 (Czts) Thin Films Deposited By Potentiostatic Czt Elemental Deposition Followed By Chemical Bath In Sodium Sulphide Solution
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) is currently one of the most efficient thin film solar technologies. However, the scarcity and toxicity of its primary constituents (that is indium/gallium) present a challenge for ... -
Collaboration and Firm Competitiveness Among Airlines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Collaborations enhance competitiveness, which is derived through deploying internal capabilities and resources that allow the company to accomplish activities better than their competitors in terms of low cost and/or ... -
The Role Of Cultural Diplomacy As A Tool For Advancing African Foreign Relations: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research project sets out to investigate the role of cultural diplomacy as a tool for advancing international relations using Kenya as a case study. Cultural diplomacy may best be described as a course of action(s), ... -
Governance and foreign assistance in Africa: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study examines the effect of governance on foreign aid to the health sector in Kenya. It focuses mainly on corruption as a key variable of governance by analyzing literature on governance, foreign aid, development and ... -
Characterization Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Xptb1 And Xptc1 Toxin Genes And Effect Of The Bacteria On Chilo Partellus And Busseola Fusca.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Xenorhabdus spp. (Enterobacteriaceae) are endosymbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes from the Steinernema genus. They cause insect mortality by producing potent insecticidal toxin complexes composed of XptA1, XptA2 (class ... -
A Study of Morphophonological Processes in “gĩtamanya” Ludling Among Kiembu Speaking Youth of Manyatta Area, Embu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study attempts to analyze a mixed code known as “Gĩtamanya” that is used by the Kĩembu – speaking youth of Manyatta area in Embu County. The code exhibits some differences from Kĩembu. Similar to other mixed codes or ... -
The Relationship Between Liquidity Risk and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between liquidity risk and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The research used a descriptive research design. All commercial banks that were ... -
Energy Use Efficiency in Kenya's Cement Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The current study sought to quantify energy efficiency in Kenya’s cement subsector and identify different factors that explain energy efficiency variations across firms. The study adopted a production-theoretic approach ... -
Factors Influencing Intra Family Conflicts: a Case of Kikuyu Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Today‟s families experience problems like unfaithfulness, violence, child molestation, divorce and separation. These problems experienced in families affect the intra family members. The purpose of the study is to analyse ... -
Copyright as Collateral in Kenya; an Examination of the Current Laws, Regulations and Institutions.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A majority of the population in Kenya consist of the informal sector including those who are self-employed or run small scale businesses. These people are characterized by businesses operated on a small scale, they rely ... -
Influence of Product, Price, Promotion and Place on Enterprise Project Performance: a Case of Safaricom Enterprise Project, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of product, price, promotion and place of marketing on organizational project enterprise performance: a case of Safaricom enterprise project, Uasin Gishu Count, ... -
The Effect of Selected Macro-economic Variables on Exchange Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study aimed at determination of the effect of selected macro-economic variables on exchange rates in Kenya. A rate of exchange is the rate at which one currency is exchanged for another for trading purposes. It is ... -
Assaulting Sovereignty? The Case Of Kenya And The International Criminal Court
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Political Governance in Africa: a Case Study of Gender Based Participation in Political Institutions in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research study was to study gender based participation in political institutions in Kenya and in Uganda. To achieve this, the study examined the effect of multiparty democracy on gender equality by ... -
Effects Of Gated Communities To Low Income Neighbouring Communities And How This Impacts On Functional Integration: A Case Study Of Athi River, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Gated communities are on the rise globally. The spread of these communities has caused a lot of debates with regard to the impact that they have on social interactions and urban structure. This study sought to establish ... -
The Effect of Budget Utilization on the Performance of County Governments: a Case Study of Eastern Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Budget utilisation defines the means by which all planned activities will be delivered and responsiveness in the activities will create the outcome for reporting by the end of the implementation period. This study sought ...
