Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Utilization of Lighted Candle and Sealing Methods in Metal Silos for Management of the Larger Grain Borer, Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae) in Stored Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Postharvest losses in maize in sub-Saharan Africa are estimated at 20% annually. Effective storage technologies will ensure food and income security for small holder farmers in developing countries. Larger grain borer ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Solvency of Deposit Taking Sacco’s in Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of corporate governance on solvency of deposit taking SACCOS licensed by SASRA in operating in Kisumu County, Kenya. Specifically, this study examined accountability and ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Students’ Dropout Rates In Public Secondary Schools In Msambweni Sub-County, Kwale County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Secondary school education was subsidized by the government in order to ensure that students acquire quality education. However, dropout is still a challenge in achieving this goal. This study was geared towards finding ... -
Effect of Earnings Announcement on Share Price in Kenya: a Study of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study is to determine whether an effect exists on share prices due to the announcement of earnings by individual companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and the significance of these announcements ... -
A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Socially Screened and Islamic Screened Portfolios at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Currently in Kenya, there’s been a great move towards both Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic investment even though SRI has gained more fame in the recent years. This study seeks to form both a Social and Islamic ... -
Assessment of knowledge of and adherence to the recommended intrapartum obstetric guidelines for PMTCT of HIV by health workers at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)Introduction: In Kenya, 37,000-42,000 infants are infected with HIV yearly due to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Even though intra-partum obstetric guidelines for PMTCT of have been developed and ratified by the ... -
Influence Of Community Empowerment Initiatives By Non Govermental Organizations On The Livelihood Of The Community, A Case Of Kisumu East Subcounty, Buoye Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Community empowerment initiatives have been seen at the core agendas of most of the nongovernmental organizations. An empowered community is one that has the conditions to given mastery over its member‟s lives in the context ... -
Lean Practices and Operational Performance of Nation Newspaper Printing Division, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was set out to determine the lean practices implemented at Nation Newspaper printing division, Kenya and how operational performance measures are affected by the lean practices implemented by this firm. Results ... -
Ulinganifu Wa Taarifa Za Habari: Tathmini Ya Tafsiri Kutoka Kiswahili Hadi Kikipsigis Katika Kituo Cha Kitwek
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu ulichunguza ulinganifu wa taarifa za habari zinazotafsiriwa kutoka Kiswahili hadi Kikipsigis, mojawapo ya lahaja za Kikalenjin, katika kituo cha redio cha Kitwek ambacho ni kitengo cha Shirika la Utangazaji la ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation Of School Feeding Programme In Public Primary Schools In Matungulu Subcounty, Machakos County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Food is essential towards giving nutritional supplements to school-going children. The application of the School Feeding Program reliefs in reinforcing the nutritional status of school-going children as well as alleviating ... -
Bone mineral density abnormalities in HIV infected patients and hiv negative respondents at Mbagathi Hospital using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and fracture. Kenya has an estimated ... -
The Interface Between Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The interaction between competition law and intellectual property law has often attracted divergent views from scholars and practitioners of each respective sphere of law. Whereas some argue that the two are in conflict ... -
Assessment Of Factors Influencing Indigenous Chicken Value Chain Marketing Efficiency Among Small Scale Farmers Of Baringo County, Kenya: Case Of Mogotio Subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Indigenous chicken value chain plays an important role in income generation and poverty reduction, particularly for poor rural women or where people lack land for crop cultivation or formal skills to participate in ... -
The Influence of Marketing Mix Strategies on Customer Loyalty in Fast Food Restaurants in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Fast food sector in Kenya are found in major streets in key cities and it mostly targets the middle class which is growing in the economy. The fast-food industry in Kenya, just like in other countries, is built around a ... -
Factors Influencing Students’ Participation in Co-curricular Activities in Public Secondary Schools in Lamu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Schools offer after school activities for the benefit of the children. The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing students‟ participation in co-curricular activities in secondary schools. The study ... -
Influence of Compensation Policy on Employee Commitment at Teachers Service Commission in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The realization of organizational objectives is in most cases achieved through the human resource asset and there is need therefore to enhance the commitment of employees to the organization. Hence identification of all ... -
E-procurement Strategies and the Performance of Kenya Owned Parastatals
(University of Nairobi, 2016)E-procurement strategies simplify the sourcing and purchasing process ultimately improving performance in organizations. Parastatals in Kenya are slowly adopting e-procurement as a tool to improve transparency, efficiency ... -
Die Darstellung Der Ausländerfeindlichkeit Im Nachrichten Magazin Der Spiegel Nach Der
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the 1990s, many Germans celebrated the reunification of Germany. It came to a sense of national pride and positive patriotism. The “Wende” (German term for the unification of Germany) strengthened the feeling of ... -
Pattern of superficial surgical site infection after elective orthopaedic surgery at Kikuyu P.C.E.A Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the commonest complication of surgery with prevalence rates as high as 20% in the USA. 10 SSIs are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as well as increase in economic ... -
Determinants Of Loan Pricing Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study therefore aimed at investigating the determinants of loan pricing on commercial banks in Kenya for 2011 – 2015 period using quantitative survey design. Secondary data was collected from the audited financial ...
