Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Microfinance Services on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)This study set out to investigate the effects of microfinance Institutions services on the growth of small business growth in Kenya. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of the services offered by microfinance ... -
Serum ferritin levels in patients with sickle cell anaemia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) are thought to be increased as a result of the repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequent recycling and accumulation of iron. Red cell transfusion ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Financial Performance and Financial Leverage for Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)We all engage in investment activities in the hope that by so doing we will increase our wealth. Financial performance of a firm is driven by operating decisions such as use of debt aimed at efficient and effective use of ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Liquidity Ratio of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between credit risk management practices and liquidity ratio of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was a descriptive survey study and utilized secondary data ... -
The Impact of Acquisitions on Financial Performance of Firms in the Telecommunication Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)There is Increasing competition arising from the changing global market which has resulted in firms finding it difficult to remain competitive. Acquisitions seem to be a very popular thing to the corporates in the current ... -
Impact Of Terrorism On Economic Development In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya Foreign Direct Investment
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The world known September, 11th 2001 that left 3,249 dead and 869 wounded, in the United States of America brought the attention of the academia research on terrorism alive. Over the years, the impact of terrorism has been ... -
Diversity and Host Preference of Tephritid Fruit Fly Species Infesting Cucurbit and Major Horticultural Crops Grown in the Lower Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tephritid fruit flies are among the notorious pests of horticultural crops in Kenya and have been documented to cause yield losses of 30-100%. Tephritid fruit flies from the Bactrocera and Dacus genera have been identified ... -
A Decision Support System For The Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer Using Fuzzy Logic And Case Based Reasoning
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The use of Clinical decision support systems helps improve medical diagnosis and also minimize diagnostic errors. Older diagnosis systems have proved cumbersome to use and avail limited success in identifying ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Learners’ Completion in Public Primary Schools in Ndhiwa District, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Education is widely recognized as the key to National Development in that an increase to accessibility, retention and completion of quality education is a necessity to socio-economic growth and productivity as well as ... -
An examination of the adequacy of the An Examination of the Adequacy of the Consumer Protection Act in Protecting Banking Borrowers in Kenya.a Case Study of the National Bank of Kenyan Terms and Conditions for an Unsecured Loan
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The passage of the Consumer Protection Act 2012 (CPA 2012) has been heralded as a new dawn for borrowers in the Kenyan banking sector. Until its passage in December 2012, the regulatory framework dealing with the protection ... -
Influence of Ecotourism on Sustainable Development of Communities Living Adjacent to Forests: a Case of Muileshi Community Forest Association in Kakamega Forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Development is among the most important challenges facing humanity: in the broadest sense on how to improve the quality of life. A better quality of life generally calls for higher incomes, better education, higher ... -
The Effects of Non-performing Loans on Operational Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Nonperforming loans are considered as one of the major pain points for commercial banks loan assets portfolio. They have a cumulative effect on the total earnings of the banks. This leads to reduction of income and ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Biomedical Engineering Profession in Private Hospitals in Kenya a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Biomedical engineering Professionals work at the intersection of engineering, the life sciences and healthcare. These engineers take principles from applied science (including mechanical, electrical, chemical and computer ... -
Production System Design and Operational Performance of Steel Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The current competitive world market has positioned many companies under immense pressure to withstand the completion. The focus on the manufacturing or production system design performance has become more important. ... -
Utility Of Genexpert And Cytomorphology In The Diagnosis Of Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis -At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common public health challenges in Kenya. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) is an issue of concern. The advent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kenya has ... -
The Effects of Mobile Money Transfer on Cost Effectiveness of International Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Mobile advancements are changing monetary life in developing nations, where copious people are operating smart phones for the latitude of fiscal interactions, for instance, acquiring, and conveying cash exchanges. Certainly, ... -
The Effect of Public Procurement Process on Cost of Generating Power in the Energy Sector in Kenya: a Case Study of Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study’s main purpose was to ascertain the effect of public procurement process on cost of generating power in the energy sector in Kenya with specific reference to Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN). ... -
Media Portrayal of Women Leaders in Kenya: an Intersection of Female Politicians and Newspaper Narratives
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to establish how the media portrays women leaders in Kenya, with a focus on the narratives of female politicians and newspaper articles. Specifically, the study investigated the frames ... -
School Factors Influencing Implementation of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education Principles in Teaching of Science in Public Primary Schools in Nyandarua West Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to investigate school factors influencing implementation of Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education principles in teaching of science in public primary schools in Nyandarua West Sub County. The ... -
Factors Influencing Pupils’ Access To Primary Education In Conflict Prone Areas Of Isiolo County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Conflict in Isiolo County has been persistent over many years and has evolved since Isiolo was identified as the location for one of the resort cities in the Kenya Vision 2030. The frequent conflicts have greatly affected ...
