Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Development of a scalable microservice architecture for web services using os-level virtualization
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This thesis discusses Microservice Architecture and how it can facilitate web services scalability using containerization. The microservice architectural style is an approach to developing a single application as a suite ... -
Effect of green operations and operational performance of food and beverage processing firms in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study set out to determine the effect of green operations and operational performance of food and beverage processing firms in Mombasa County, Kenya.The research design was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Framework Agreements at National Irrigation Board
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Public procurement has had considerable focus on the value for money. Framework agreements is one of the procurement strategies that have been adopted in the recent past whose major benefit has been significant savings in ... -
Influence of Live Broadcast of Parliamentary Proceedings on the Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Amongst Members of Civil Society Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to assess the influence of live broadcast of Parliamentary Proceedings on the knowledge, attitude, and perception of members of Civil Society Organizations in Nairobi County towards the 11th ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Students’ Performance On Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Examination In Public Secondary Schools In Masinga Sub-County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate institutional factors that influence students ' performance on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination in public secondary schools in Masinga Sub - county. The study objectives ... -
The Effect of Asset Quality on the Risk Adjusted Returns of Tier One Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main aim of the research was to study the effect of asset quality on the risk adjusted returns of tier one banks in Kenya. The issue of problem loans and how they affect overall bank performance came under investigation. ... -
Microbiological isolates of chronic suppurative otitis media at the University teaching hospital and Beit Cure hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a common cause of hearing loss and many complications such as meningitis. Many approaches to treatment of CSOM have been unsatisfactory because CSOM microbiological ... -
Salivary flow rate and periodontal status in an adult Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Periodontal diseases are the commonest oral health problems with over 90% of the population suffering from at least one form of this disease. Ng’ang’a’s literature review on oral health status in Kenya reported a prevalence ... -
The effect of non-performing loans the financial performance Of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was carried out with objective of finding out whether the commercial banks in Kenya have had their profitability impacted significantly by non-performing loans. The findings were that although banks are impacted ... -
Factors influencing women participation in the implementation of peace building strategies: a case of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has been prone to both internal and external threats to peace and security. Internally the country has been prone to intermittent ethnic clashes, particularly, among agro-pastoralist communities living in extreme ... -
A Critical Analysis on the Role of the Retirement Benefits Act and Regulations in Prevention of Loss of Retirement Benefits in the Occupational Pension Schemes
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Retirement benefits schemes play a fundamental role in an economy as the driving force of savings towards retirement. Specifically, occupational pension schemes are a major source of retirement income for many Kenyans. ... -
Prevalence Of Keratoconus In Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(2016)Objective: To determine the prevalence of keratoconus among patients with allergic conjunctivitis aged between 8 and 30 years, attending Kenyatta National Hospital eye clinic. Methods: Patients already diagnosed with ... -
Blood Progesterone Determination by Lateral Flow Immunoassay for Assessment of Reproductive Status of Dairy Cattle in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The livestock sector in Kenya contributes about 10% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with the dairy subsector accounting for 4%. Eighty percent of this contribution is from small scale dairy farmers currently challenged ... -
Enhancing Good Governance Under Kenya’s Devolved System of Government: a Case of Machakos County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The term ‘good governance’ has become a common vernacular in development and scholarly discourse. Countries are required to employ good governance practices in key decision making and implementation. The United Nations ... -
Strategic Partnerships And Performance Of KCB Group Ltd
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Strategic partnerships are considered to be the means of producing a more influential and efficient framework for competing in the international business environment. Strategic partnership relationships continue to be one ... -
The Relationship Between Exchange Rates Volatility and Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya is a developing country which is in dire need of fore reign investment to stimulate the domestic economy, seek new technology and create job oppotunities for its continuously growing population. This study sort to, ... -
Factors affecting the provision of quality health services at the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Provision of quality health services in hospitals lack priority that it should enjoy in relation to staff commitment, provision of the required materials and equipment, and communication channels which translate to other ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Management Practices in Public Benefit Organizations in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Public Benefit Organization boards constantly face the challenge of providing oversight to an entity while being accountable to a network of stakeholders that is not easily defined. A weak board structure is likely to ... -
Echocardiographic abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis attending the rheumatology clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not related primarily to traditional atherosclerosis risk factors or to drugs but rather has a complex multifactorial interaction. ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices Adopted by the National Government Administration Department in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Strategic change is an inevitable phenomenon which requires to be managed by organizations in all areas if they have to maintain their competitiveness. The technological advancement, market niche, information structures, ...
