Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Technical Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The accessibility to highest achievable standards of health is identified as a basic human right (WHO, 1978). Over the years there has been global, regional and local focus to improve accessibility to health care. The ... -
Effect of Innovations on Financial Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Innovations play a significant role in improving customer service while decreasing client's transactional cost leading to increased customer retention which in effect enhances financial performance. The objective of the ... -
Effect of Non-performing Loans on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Acute Oral Toxicity and Phytochemical Study of Maerua Triphylla a. Rich. (Capparidaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and opioids are used in the management of inflammation and pain. However, the use of these drugs is limited by cost, adverse effects, and the reappearance ... -
Supply Chain Process Digitalization and the Effectiveness of Procurement Transactions Among Parastatals: a Case of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Public procurement is a crucial market in any economy since it often uses a significant amount of a country's public income. Public procurement procedures are essential to the efficacy and efficiency of development ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning Practices on Performance at Limuru Tea Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For a company to achieve good performance, it has to formulate and implement strategic planning practices to be able to survive in the turbulent, unpredicted and ever changing business environment. Strategic planning ... -
Strategic Change Adopted by Kisumu County Government for Service Delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Change in strategy is generally key both in public and private sector because organizations are open systems hence interact with both internal and external environment. Whether we are dealing with a bank seeking greater ... -
Economic Costs of Hypertension-diabetes Mellitus Comorbidity in Primary Public Health Facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Hypertension and raised blood sugar are the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In Kenya, they are responsible for much of the disease burden and account for most of the hospital admissions. ... -
Aspects That Impact the Upsurge of Street Children in Nairobi Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research aimed to identify the variables that affect the number of street kids in Nairobi. The target group in the Nairobi City Street Children Rehab Facilities was 530 people, including 500 children who are homeless ... -
Implications of Religious Intolerance on State Security in Africa: a Case Study Lilongwe in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is general consensus that contemporary African conflicts are fueled by the need to protect identity and are based on ethnicity, religion or the combination of the both. These conflicts start as latent with identity ... -
Effect of Financial Decisions on Financial Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Dairy Industry in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this research project was to determine the effect of financial decisions on financial performance of MSE’s in the dairy industry in Murang’a County, Kenya. The financial decisions entail financing decisions, ... -
Product Quality Characteristics of Solar Dried Chilli Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chilli is an important commercial crop grown worldwide and used as a condiment, culinary supplement, or vegetable. It's mainly consumed as a dried chilli powder and in other forms such as whole green and red chillies, ... -
Influence of Social Economic Factors on Pupils’ Transition Rate to Public Secondary Schools in Kandara Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The social and economic development and transformation of societies are seen to be significantly influenced by education. Even though the recurring education budget reflects significant investments in the education system, ... -
Relationship Between Financial Structure and the Financial Performance of Manufacturing and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporates operate in an increasingly volatile and dynamic environment where control is limited. Most affected by the volatility in local and international markets are manufacturing firms due to high cost of imported raw ... -
Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Students’ Enrollment Rates in Public Technical and Vocational Education Institutions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study's goal was to investigate the socioeconomic characteristics that affect how many students enroll in public TVET colleges in Kenya's Kilifi County. Four goals served as the foundation for the study: to determine ... -
Effectiveness of Digital Marketing on Consumer Buying Decision Process of Insurance Services in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study's objective was to assess the extent to which digital marketing affected Mombasa County consumers' decisions about the purchase of insurance services. The study's main pillars were the buyer behavior, reasoned ... -
Effect of Performance Feedback System on Employee Performance in Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In response to globalization and decreasing funding from governments and donors, research institutions like Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) have had to lay off a number of their staff. This reduction in the number ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Water Points for Agro-pastoral Project in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Somalia, there is scarcity of permanent sources of water supply that is essential for the survival of the human population and livestock. During the middle of the dry season, most of these water points dry up leading ... -
The Effect of Mobile Money Transfer on Cash Transaction Cost in Non-governmental Organizations in Kisumu Central Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study focused on the relationship between the use of mobile money transfer and cash transaction cost. Despite the fact that mobile money transfer systems may not be designed primarily as a means of cost reduction, ... -
Assessing Recurrent Neural Networks as a Prediction Tool for Quoted Stock Prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The relevance and success of financial time-series modelling is predicated upon the inefficiencies of the securities markets. Each forecasting attempt first denies that prices of securities mimic a random-walk process and ...
