Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Knowledge and practices on essential newborn care among postnatal mothers at Juba teaching hospital South Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Globally neonatal mortality remains high despite a declining proportion of deaths among children under five years of age. Almost all neonatal deaths occur in low and middle income countries with the highest ... -
Strategic Alliance and Performance by Kenya Commercial Bank Group Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Strategic alliances have turned into a critical part of most organization's portfolios. In a time of quick innovative change, the ever quickly changing competitive scene, and the globalization of rivalry more banks and ... -
A Comparative Study on Factors That Differentiate Hiv Positive Women Who Disclose Their Status From Women Who Do Not Disclose
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study investigated the factors that differentiate HIV positive women who disclose their status from women who do not disclose. The researcher concentrated on women who live in Mathare slums and attend support group ... -
Inventory Management Practices and Performance of Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research study was to establish the inventory management practices and performance of consumer goods manufacturing firms in Kenya. The research objectives of the research study were to establish the ... -
Fani Katika Maulidi Ya Nuni
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Somo letu la utafiti limekuwa fani katika Maulidi ya Nuni. Malengo yetu ya utafiti yalikuwa ni kuchunguza nafasi ya wahusika na uhusika katika Maulidi ya Nuni na vilevile kuchanganua matumizi ya lugha, tamathali za usemi, ... -
Gender Resilience to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: a Case Study of Women in Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In an African continent experiencing ever growing effects of Climate Change more so in Sub-Saharan Africa‟s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), how have African citizens managed to cope. What role has gender played in this ... -
A Comparative Study on Factors That Differentiate Hiv Positive Women Who Disclose Their Status From Women Who Do Not Disclose
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study investigated the factors that differentiate HIV positive women who disclose their status from women who do not disclose. The researcher concentrated on women who live in Mathare slums and attend support group ... -
The Influence Of Service Quality On Performance Of Barclays Bank Of Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of service quality on performance of Barclays Bank of Kenya limited. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to determine the key service quality ... -
School Based Protection Factors Influencing Retention Of South Sudanese Refugee Pupils In Public Primary Schools In Githurai Division, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the School-based protection factors influencing the retention of South Sudanese refugee pupils in public primary schools in Githurai Division, Kiambu County Kenya. The research ... -
Strategies Adopted To Manage Performance Of The Teachers Service Commission In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)In Kenya, the public sector have realized the significance of policy formulation and developing detailed plans that act as a guide in assisting these institutions to realize their strategic goals such as provision of quality ... -
Organisational factors influencing adoption of lean logistics: a case of visual workplace projects in Nairobi bottlers limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Inspite of the investment in lean logistics projects in Kenya by government and private organisations, stupendous wastes and losses continue to be experienced in transport and inventory management. Inefficiencies below ... -
Management of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Associated Mycotoxins in Maize by Use of Hermetic Storage
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Maize is a staple food crop in Kenya with about 90% of the rural households depending on it. However, the grain is vulnerable to degradation by mycotoxin producing fungi in the field and during storage. Mycotoxins produced ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The research objective was to establish effects of capital structure on the performance in financial perspective of Kenyan manufacturing firms. Theoretically it is assumed that the capital mix a firm uses to finance its ... -
Challenges Facing Pregnant Women in Accessing Free Maternity Services: the Case of Level Five and Six Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Free maternity healthcare services were introduced in Kenya in the year 2013.This is in line with the health system objective of universal health coverage in the fifth millennium development goal. The aim was to increase ... -
The Impact Of Vernacular Radio Farming Programmes On Small Scale Farmers In Manyonyi Village, Kakamega County: A Case Of One Acre Fund
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate the impact of vernacular radio farming programs on small scale farmers in Manyonyi village. For the purpose of this study, effectiveness is measured by the popularity of the program, the ... -
Effects of Lack of Play/ Leisure Activities and Spaces for Children in Urban Settlements: a Case of Children in Mukuru Nyayo Location in Starehe Sub-county, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the past 20 years, urban areas in Kenya have had dramatic growth due to increased population growth and rural urban migration. Despite the fact that urbanism is used many times as an indicator of development, it has ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The part of top managerial staff in corporate administration is an essential column in guaranteeing that the shareholder interests are dealt with at all times. Governing body can assess the top administration to guarantee ... -
Assessing the Level of Compliance of County Governments With the Core Constitutional Recruitment Provisions: the Case of North Eastern Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The human resource is a key requirement for every organization to achieve its objectives of organizational development. With rapidly changing demographics, globalization and realignment of legislation in most countries, ... -
The Relationship Between Stock Market Performance and Economic Growth in the East Africa Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The stock market has been connected to the economic development and growth over the obligation as the main sources of new capital. While, economic development might be the facilitator for stock market development, the stock ... -
Influence of Head Teachers’ Adminstrative Activities on the Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Primary Schools in Bungoma East Sub- County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The head teacher is the main component of a school’s administration on whose ability and skills, personality and professional competence the school’s tone effectiveness and efficiency will depend. The school is as great ...
