Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants of factors affecting adherence to radiotherapy treatment among patients with cervical cancer at the MP Shah hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer among women of reproductive age in Kenya. It has one of the highest incidences and mortality cases in Kenya.This is despite a lot of prominence being placed on ... -
The Effect of Asset Diversification on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main goal is to banks is making profits from different types of assets. However, some of these assets can be non-productive in terms of generating income directly. Investors need to categorize investments in divisions ... -
Influence of Information Communication Technology Adoption in Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study examined the influence of Information Communication Technology adoption in marketing of pharmaceutical products by pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Nairobi. The study specifically investigated the influence ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices Adopted by Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) in Kiambu County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Strategic change ensures that organizational change is planned and organized so that it produces minimum distraction of a firm. The objectives of the study were to identify strategic change management practices adopted by ... -
Factors Influencing Completion of Construction of Court Projects in Judiciary:A Case of Magistrate Courts in Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. The Judiciary developed ... -
Innovation Orientation and Competitive Advantage in Safaricom Telecommunication Company
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Innovation orientations are key to survival and success of any business that anticipate developing and implementing strategies to effectively dispel competitive forces. Safaricom continues to lead in the telecommunication ... -
The Impact of Post 9/11 Film and TV Content on the National Security of Weak States: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project discusses the influence Hollywood films have had in a post 9/11 security era across weak states. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, terrorism has become more frequent in Kenya undertaken ... -
Factors Influencing Sanitation Practices in Kibera Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to assess the factors influencing sanitation practices in urban informal settlements with a focus on Kibera, Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to: Establish the common sanitation practices; Find ... -
Accessibility to information and communication technology (ict) among persons with disabilities (PWDS) in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate the accessibility to information and communication technology among Persons with Disabilities in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by two specific objectives; to find out the ICTs ... -
Electronic Workplace Surveillance and Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Organizations have started to appreciate information as one of the crucial factors leading to competitive advantage. With the use of information, managers are capable of making strategic and operational decisions that see ... -
Influence Of The Implementation Of Supply Chain Strategy On The Performance Of Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)As markets become global, competition has intensified and so have the challenges related to seeing to it that products and services are delivered at the right place, at the right time and competitively so. Effective ... -
Effect of Monetary Policy Instruments on Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Monetary policy instruments refer to measures put in place to control the supply of money in any economy. Commercial banks are usually considered around the globe as the most appropriate channels of implementing monetary ... -
Quality of Life in Children After Corrective Surgery for Anorectal Malformation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Twenty five patients with Anorectal Malformation were enrolled in the study for assessment of Quality of Life after corrective surgery for Anorectal Malformation. Seventy two percent of the participants had good functional ... -
Barriers to Help-seeking Faced by Women Survivors of Gender-based Violence in Kesses Sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, North-rift Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate the barriers to help seeking faced by women survivors of gender-based violence GBV) in Kesses Sub-County of Uasin Gishu County. The study sought to: determine whether women survivors of GBV ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Credit Risk Management in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The central aim of the management of a bank is to ensure that there is a maximization of shareholders wealth in the long run. The interpretation is that bank management aims at capitalizing on the company’s ordinary share ... -
Using Neural Networks to reduce noise in internet of things data streams
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Noise in the Internet of Things is threatening to drown out sensor data. The problem is growing as more and more devices are being connected to the internet. The noise comes from the electric components both within and ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The insurance industry in particular is part of immune and repair system of an economy and successful operation of the industry can set energy for other industries and development of an economy. However, insurance companies ... -
The Role Of National Branding In Promoting Tourism In Kenya: A Case Of Hotels In Nairobi Central Business District
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Globalization has brought about competitiveness among nations. Nations can no longer sit back and wait for tourists to visit their countries. Marketing of national attributes and creating awareness of what they possess has ... -
The Effects of Credit Information Sharing on Performance of Non-deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of credit information sharing on performance NDTs in Nairobi County. This study concludes that credit information on investment decisions on performance of Non- ... -
Effect of Bonus Issue Announcement on Share Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed at determining the effects of bonus issue announcement on share prices of companies listed at the NSE. Investors are interested in movement of share prices of various companies as this directly affects their ...
