Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Financial Innovations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The use of financial innovations by the financial sector has increased drastically around the world. Bank processes including trading stocks, offering new products, handling the internet and electronic payments, and incurring ... -
Impact of Interest Rates on Firms’ Performance of Heavy Commercial Vehicle Dealers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective and aim of this study were to establish the effect of interest rates on the financial performance of heavy commercial vehicle dealers. The study used a descriptive research design. The data was collected from ... -
The Influence of Brand Equity on Sales Performance of Retail Pharmacies in Kisumu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of brand equity and its effect on various business parameters has elicited much interest among scholars in the recent past. The purpose of this study was to determine whether brand equity has an influence on ... -
The Role of Social Media in Facilitating Diplomatic Engagements in East Africa. A Comparative Study of Kenya and Rwanda.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Digital diplomacy has been an emerging field having a huge impact on the discipline of International Relations. However not many previous studies have explored digital diplomacy targeting the public as content receivers. ... -
Effect of Capital Adequacy on Financial Performance of General Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Effect of Mobile Lending on Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial banks have increased their digitization, putting mobile lending at the frontline, in order to enhance their network base, reduce personnel costs, compete favorably with their peers, as well as improve their ... -
Modelling of Factors Associated With Perinatal Mortality Rates in Tanzania-analysis of Tanzania Demographic Health Survey 2015-16 Using Bayesian Approach
(Uon, 2021)Background: Perinatal mortality is a big problem facing child survival in Tanzania. The problem has been empirically associated with numerous factors. The challenge which exists is the statistical association of these ... -
Prevalence and Genetic Characterization of Anaplasma Phagocytophilum in Olive Baboons and Vervet Monkeys in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)The current threat to health, the economy and security globally is the rise in frequency of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). Among EIDs, are zoonotic tick-borne infections which include rickettsial diseases such as ... -
Correlation Between Vitamin D Level and Bone Mineral Density in Kenyan Adults Aged 50 Years and Above at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: There is inconsistent evidence in the orthopedic literature on presence of a correlation between vitamin D levels and reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and the relationship is sometimes controversial. Nine ... -
The Changing Landscape in Funding of Hiv/aids Program; Perspectives and Experiences of Caregivers of Pediatric Patients at Kisii Referral and Teaching Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) secondary to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains one of the most serious public health challenges as it is associated with high rates of mortality and ... -
Effects of Trade Liberalization on Manufacturing in Kenya: a Case Study of the Textile Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The textile industry is a critical component of the manufacturing sector. In the 1980s, the value addition of the textile industry to the manufacturing sector averaged 10.8%. However, as the country embarked on a trade ... -
Utilization of Standard Gauge Railway and Organizational Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
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Climate Change and Violent Conflict: a Case Study of Puntland State of Somalia (2008-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines the relationship between climate change and violent conflict in Puntland State of Somalia. Using qualitative research method, the study grapples with two core questions: What factors explain the nexus ... -
Analysis of Indigenous Knowledge in Wildlife Conservation: a Case Study of the Shompole Conservancy in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The role of indigenous peoples' knowledge-practice in wildlife conservation is rarely recognized in studies. In the African setting, indigenous understanding has long been neglected by western conservation expertise. As a ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning System Adoption and Performance Among Third Party Logistic Service Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)ERP systems has been expressed as costly, risky and complicated. However, times have changed and this perception ought to be revised so as to accommodate the recent technological advancement. Numerous researches have been ... -
Influence of Application of Information and Communication Technology on Performance of Public Primary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Kathiani Sub –County Machakos, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to determine the influence of application of ICT on the performance of public primary schools in Kathiani Sub County, Machakos County, Kenya. The specific objectives were: to determine the influence of ... -
Kidney Allograft Function and Its Determinants at 12 Months Post Transplantation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Kidney transplantation is a treatment of choice for most patients with End Stage Kidney disease. Kidney allograft function at one year provides prognostic information and is influenced by donor, recipient and ... -
Effect of Financial Risk on Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial risk can lead to failure of SACCOs in their quest to realize expected level of efficiency. This is due to uncertainties that make it difficult to execute financial plans effectively. Equally the existence of ... -
Optimizing Biogas Upgrading in a Packed Column by Enhancing Mass-transfer Operation
(Uon, 2021)Biogas is a gas produced by decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms in an environment devoid of oxygen via hydrolysis, acidobenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis. Biogas is mainly made up methane and carbon ... -
Influence of Geographic Information Systems Technology on Drug Trafficking Crime Control in Kenya: Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
