Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing the perfomance of non-communicable diseases awareness programmes: Case of Kibera sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)To identify factors influencing performance of Non-Communicable diseases awareness programmes: The case of Kibera Sub-County. The study was guided by following objectives; to determine the influence of community training ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Price Volatility of Securities in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign direct investment (FDI) is arguably the greatest steady form of global capital movements. Foreign Direct Investment are investments from a mother firm to a place outside the mother firm’s country of origin. FDI ... -
The Spectrum Of Radiographic And Sonographicfindings In Patients With Shoulder Pain At The Department Of Diagnostic Imaging And Radiation Medicine, University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Shoulder pain is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. Prevalence estimates vary from 6.9% to 26% in the general population. The most frequent cause of shoulder pain is rotator cuff disease. Shoulder ... -
Relationship between voluntary financial statements disclosure and financial distress of manufacturing firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)For manufacturing firms, there are usually key issues whose efficiency in operation matters a lot and in case a firm is encountering financial distress there are high chance of turning into bankruptcy which determine asset ... -
Service Quality And Organizational Performance In The Health Sector: A Case Of Mama Lucy Hospital, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Delivery of health services is an important component of healthcare in society at large, and organizations that are involved in the business naturally strive to see that their performance meets and exceeds patient‘s ... -
Global Strategy Implementation Challenges of Kenya’s Multilateral Environmental Agreements With the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental management is of great importance globally. It has become a complex issue which requires long-lasting solutions. The major challenges facing nations globally include climate change and desertification. Several ... -
Application of in vitro – in vivo correlation (ivivc) as a predictive tool for bio-equivalence studies for generic paracetamol immediate release tablets.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)xix ABSTRACT Medicines regulatory authorities among developing countries, particularly in Africa, are increasingly demanding that data on bioequivalence studies should be included when applying for marketing authorization ... -
Dental age estimation in children attending a university dental hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: There are various circumstances when the chronological age of a child needs to be verified but due to lack of legally approved documentary evidence, age has to be conventionally estimated. Determination of ... -
Operations management practices and supply chain performance of alcoholic beverage firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Operations management has evolved and the field has extended to incorporate service systems since an operation penetrates each utilitarian area of an organization. At the beginning of the twenty first century a number ... -
Factors associated with patient waiting time at a medical outpatient clinic: a case study of University of Nairobi health services.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Excessive long waiting time in outpatient clinics in Africa is a constant challenge for patients and the health providers of these facilities. Prolonged waiting times are associated with poor adherence to ... -
Quality management and performance of commercial banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study did examine the relationship between TQM practices implementation and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The banking sector internationally is in a condition of relentless rivalry among themselves for ... -
Interpreting in an African Political Setting: the Challenge of Fulfilling the Fidelity Criterion
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study primarily examines the notion of fidelity when interpreting political texts. In particular, it analyses the potential challenges an interpreter may face in an attempt to bridge the communication gap between ... -
Fish Protein Hydrolysate From Dagaa (Rastrineobola Argentea) as Nutritional Component in Microbial Culture Media
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Dagaa is a small pelagic fish found in Lake Victoria. It is mainly used as a nutrient source in the animal feed industry as well as for human consumption among the poor and the middle class. Fish protein hydrolysate as a ... -
Integrated Financial Management Information System and Operational Performance of Kenya Rural Roads Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Procurement in public sector plays a vital role in the economy of the third world countries and was estimated to account for 9-13 percent of the gross domestic product. However, much consideration should be focused on the ... -
E-procurement Implementation and Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between e-procurement implementation and performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. Specifically, the study was to establish the extent to which ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of e-banking in commercial banks in Kenya: a case study of Kenya commercial bank limited Kencom branch Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to determine factors that influence implementation of e-banking in commercial banks in Kenya with reference to Kenya Commercial bank Limited. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine ... -
Effect of real estate investment strategies on financial performance of investment groups in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study sought to examine how real estate investment strategies affect the financial performance of Investment groups in Kenya. Its objective was to investigate the investment strategies adopted by investment groups ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers with malnourished children less than thirty six months regarding breastfeeding and complementary feeding in Kitui County Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Under nutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children globally. It causes about 3.5 million deaths, with 35% of the disease burden being in children under five years. ... -
Strategic Risk Management As A Source Of Competitiveness Of Small Scale Milk Distributors In Meru County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of the study was to institute how strategic risk management affects competitiveness of small scale milk distributors in County of Meru, Kenya. Survey research design was adopted.142 milk suppliers to the main milk ... -
Youth radicalization as a tool for terrorism in East Africa: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The overall aim of this study was to analyze youth radicalization as a tool for terrorism in Kenya. To achieve this, the study was guided by three objectives: analyze the involvement of youths in radicalization in Kenya, ...
