Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture, Transfection, and Intra-testicular Transplantation as a Preliminary Tool Towards Obtaining Genetic Modification of Kenyan Galla Goat
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the germline stem cells responsible for continuous spermatogenesis. The continuous production of spermatozoa relies on the capacity of SSCs to undergo self-renewal to maintain a reservoir ... -
Effect of Asset Structure on Corporate Financing Decision Among Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The interplay between asset structure and corporate financing decision among Kenyan listed commercial and services firms was explored in this inquiry. The embraced design was descriptively survey and 13 firms were targeted. ... -
Analysis of Effects of Rain Water Harvesting Technologies on Livelihoods Among Households in Matungulu Sub-county, Machakos, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Green agricultural innovations and technologies, rain-water harvesting technologies (RWHTs) included have the ability to overcome the water related difficulties experienced by households in rural areas. RWHTs have since ... -
Influence of Current Asset Structure on Financial Performance of Construction and Allied Firm Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this research paper was determining the influence of current asset structure towards profitability of listed firms under category of construction and allied firms. The study measured current asset structure ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practice on Performance of Water and Sanitation Projects: a Case of Kismayo-baidoa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Somalia is one the lowest countries in the world with access to clean and improved water supply projected at 32% while access to improved sanitation is about 24%. Because of limited regulation of private water suppliers ... -
Foreign Direct Investment, Absorptive Capacity, Business Environment and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Scholars appear to agree on the need for foreign direct investment for a country's prosperity, but their views on its influence differ. The main point of their divergence is how foreign direct investment affects the ... -
Panel Data modelling:applicationto Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Financial performance has always been estimated using cross-sectional data. However, because typical firm heterogeneity is not effectively controlled, biased results have been reported. Both specific and ... -
Relationship Between Profitability and Financial Deepening Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-12)The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between profitability and financial deepening among commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design covering quantitative methods. The ... -
Kenya-china Bilateral Relations in Infrastructure Development: a Case Study on Remuneration of Local Employees
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The employment of workers on casual terms denies them protection by minimum wage standards, social benefits and labor union membership. The Chinese Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in the road construction sub ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on the Financial Performance of Deposit-taking Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporate liquidity refers to a company's ability to overcame challenging business situations, when necessary, by having access to cash and close cash equivalents that could help it pay its obligations, particularly those ... -
Technological Capabilities, Learning Mechanisms and Innovation Performance: a Study of Potato Crisp Processing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the extent and how food processing firms in Kenya build their technological capabilities as a part of a broad firm strategy to achieve competitiveness. In doing this, ... -
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Parainfluenza Virus and Human Adenoviruses’ Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics and Associated Factors in Kenya: a Retrospective Investigation 2007-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) of viral origin lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), human parainfluenza virus(HPIV), and human Adenoviruses (HAdV) ... -
An Ex-ante Assessment of the Socio-ecological Implications of Communal Land Certification in Pastoral Areas of the Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is the main platform for livelihood sourcing for many communities in Sub Saharan Africa. It is however becoming scarce owing to many factors that include the growing human population, land degradation and climate ... -
The Spectrum and Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Profiles of Fungi Obtained From Sputum of Tuberculosis Patients at Selected Reference Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Opportunistic fungal infections and antifungal resistance represent a major global health challenge. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, malnutrition, cancer, and other immunosuppressive conditions are ... -
Socio-economic and Technical Assessment of Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Adaptation Among the Transitioning Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist Households of Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Climate change in Africa, the worst hit continent is real with observable changes due to its high levels of vulnerability. Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) home to nearly 300 million poor people is portrayed as a susceptible ... -
Influence of Performance Appraisal on Teachers’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Performance Appraisal is an important human resource activity that is intended to increase efficiency, productivity and provide an opportunity to continuously review agreed-upon targets as per organization’s set objectives. ... -
Community-based Lifestyle Intervention for the Management and Control of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults Attending St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Implementation of interventions targeting risk factors associated with lifestyle could significantly control MetS ... -
A Study of the Tone System of Lwisukha Nouns
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This thesis provides a description of the tonal system of Lwisukha nouns. Lwisukha is a Luyia dialect spoken in Kakamega County in Kenya. The specific objectives of this study are to investigate and describe tone patterns ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility, Image, Size and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm performance (FP) has attracted attention of scholars and policy makers. There is no convergence in the existing literature as to whether CSR directly ... -
Influence of Administrators’ Practices on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Management of discipline is important because it ensures that learners display cceptable behavior and follow set rules and regulations. Discipline helps to create a positive learning environment and smooth running of school ...
