Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Medium-term Outcomes of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Proximal femur fractures are prevalent worldwide. They account for up to a third of femur fractures seen in the developing world. Half of all proximal femur fractures are trochanteric fractures. The economic ... -
Role of Liver Biopsy in the Evaluation of Prolonged Cholestatic Jaundice in Infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Jaundice that lasts beyond 14 days in a term infant and 21 days in a preterm infant is referred to as prolonged jaundice. Cholestatic jaundice is invariably pathologic, so it needs to be quickly diagnosed and ... -
Human Trafficking in Africa: the Case of Ethiopian Males to the Republic of South Africa, 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study focused on human trafficking in Africa with special emphasis of Ethiopian males to the Republic of South Africa, 1991-2020. It examined the genesis and cause of human peddling mainly from Ethiopia via Kenya to ... -
Role of Organizations in Promoting Peace and Stability in Somalia, a Study of the United Nations and African Union
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The Somalia conflict has been termed one of the longest human conflicts in Africa and has lasted for almost twenty years. The study’s purpose was to analyze the role of United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) in ... -
Revenue Diversification and Financial Sustainability of Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study examines the crucial role of revenue diversification in enhancing the financial sustainability of public universities in Kenya. By exploring various income-generating activities, including government funding, ... -
Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Comorbidities Among Ambulatory Breast Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Effect of Microfinance Access on the Financial Performance of Innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study assessed the effect of microfinance access on ingenious Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The general purpose of this study looked at how the operations of Micro Finance Institutions influenced ... -
Assessment of Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background High death rate of pregnant women especially in developing countries has created the need for the improvement of the process of pregnancy danger signs’ awareness as a method to enhance uptake of skilled ... -
Role of Government in Enhancing Diaspora Contribution to Development in Africa: a Case of Kenyan Diaspora in the Uk and Usa.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Diasporas being a population that has dispersed from their original homeland are becoming more widely acknowledged as important players in international, bilateral, and national relations as well as in the migration-development ... -
Assessing the Efficacy of Kenya’s Regime for Community Service Orders in Decongesting Prisons
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The introduction of CSO was among other objectives such as rehabilitation of offenders, aimed at decongesting the overcrowded prisons in Kenya post-independence. CSO as a tool goes a long way in even reorienting and allowing ... -
The Influence of Dynamic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Mombasa County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study sought to determine how dynamic capabilities affect a company's competitive advantage Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study was anchored on dynamic capabilities ... -
Vitamin D3 Levels in Adults Attending Elective Orthopaedic Surgery Clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Elective orthopedic surgery (EOS) encompasses procedures like ligament reconstruction, joint replacement, and fracture fixation, often needed to alleviate persistent pain and disability and enhance quality of life. ... -
The Impact of Dividend Policy on Long-term Investment Performance of Firms Listed With Nairobi Securities Exchange Investment Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of the study was to determien the effect of dividend policy on long term perfromance of finance and investment companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Company. To determine the amount to distribute to ... -
Evaluation of Acute Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Among Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a weighty health issue globally, often resulting from falls and accidents, with severe cases impacting productive populations. Post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP), historically ... -
Role of Civil Society Organizations in National Youth Policy Formulation and Implementation: a Case Study of Somalia National Youth Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study concentrated on and emphasized the duty of civil society organizations in national youth policy design and implementation. The National Youth Policy, formulated and implemented by the federal government of ... -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Depression, Burnout and Ptsd Among Humanitarian Aid Workers in Kakuma and Dadaab Refugee Camps.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The UN reports that 360 million people are in humanitarian need and these numbers have doubled in the last decade. This is a result of global strife which continues to grow disproportionate to the available ... -
Use of Vaso-active Inotropic Score, Veno-arterial Carbon Dioxide Gap and Oxygen Extraction Ratio in Predicting Patient Outcome in the Critical Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Admission to the critical care unit is essential for patients requiring close monitoring, advanced life support, and specialized interventions due to the severity of their illness. Shock, a life-threatening ... -
Refugee Solutions and Implications for Peace Among the South Sudanese Refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Generally, this study is about the refugee solutions and implications for peace among the South Sudanese refugees at Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. Consequently, it examined the global refugee issues and experiences within ...
