Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The issue of audit committee characteristics is an area of interest to researchers due to its impact on the firm‟s financial performance. Some companies have experienced different results depending on how they embrace ... -
Perceived Effect of E-government on Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign direct Investment commonly referred to as FDI is the investment by one party in a business in another country. This study’s paramount objective is the perceived effect of E-government in the promotion of foreign ... -
A Clustering Approach to Market Segmentation Using Integrated Business Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Market segmentation approaches applied by small businesses in Kenya have mostly been based on very limited customer factors. This includes geographic, demographic, behavioral, and psychographic characteristics of the ... -
Political Factors Influencing Performance of Road Construction Projects in Laikipia County- a Case of Nanyuki-doldol Road Construction Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the political factors influencing performance of roads construction in Laikipia County; a case of Nanyuki Doldol road. The objectives of the study were to determine how political ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current financial crisis in Kenya's banking sector, notably the collapse of Imperial Bank, followed by the problem of Chase Bank, may be related to the increased competition in the financial sector. Competition from ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND PAYOUT AMONG NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure and dividend payment decisions allow companies to reduce their weighted average capital cost and maintain a particular amount of capital for specific commitments. However, after the major contributions ... -
Social Media as a Source of Health Information for Students at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This study sought to explore social media as a source of health information for students at the Univeristy of Nairobi. The study objectives were: to determine the kind of health information the students searched for on ... -
Assessing the Contribution of Traffic Congestion to Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions in the Central Business District (Cbd) of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Traffic congestion significantly contributes to climate change due to the emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and Ozone (O3). Rapid urbanization and poor planning coupled ... -
Uptake of Neonatal Vitamin K Prophylaxis in the Postnatal Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Vitamin K can prevent Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates which is an infrequent (4.2 to 7.8 per 100000 live births) but a dangerous condition which can cause permanent disability and has a high mortality. Vitamin K ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Early – Onset Neonatal Sepsis Occurring Within 24 Hours After Birth in Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Neonatal mortality in most low income countries is due to infections, with the majority of deaths occurring as a result of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). EONS occurs within 72 hours of life; 85% occurring ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency in Mothers and Their Newborns at Kenyatta National Hospital Maternity Ward
(Uon, 2021)Background: Suboptimal Vitamin D level is an increasing problem in women of childbearing age and is one of the concerns that expectant mothers are vulnerable to. Sub-optimal vitamin D levels has been associated with ... -
Patterns of Traumatic Events, Severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Among High School Students in Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Turkana is one of the counties with numerous insecurities matters that has caused many intra and inter community traumatic experiences among the residents. Consequently, such insecurity coupled with high ... -
Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity, Acute Oral Toxicity Effects and Phytochemical Composition of Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Physalis Peruviana, Bridellia Micrantha, and Croton Megalocarpus
(UON, 2021)Microbial infections are the major causes of high morbidity and mortality in vulnerable persons globally. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant microbes has further complicated the management of pathogenic infections. The ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Factors Associated With Operative Mortality Among Patients Admitted With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm/dissection in Kenyatta National Hospital: a Retrospective Cohort Study
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Thoracic aorta aneurysms (TAA) and Thoracic aorta dissection (TAD) are linked to significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of death, undesirable postoperative complications and risk factors for ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Maize Varieties and Its Impact on Household Income Among Small-scale Farmers in Embu County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Abstract Climate unpredictability and declining soil fertility affect agricultural production, especially in Sub-Sahara Africa thus threatening global food security. This has prompted the seed sector to introduce various ... -
Identification and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Obtained From Raw Dairy Milk and Human Blood
(UON, 2021)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a unique microorganism among Staphylococcus spp notoriously recognized globally for its clinical importance in causing clinical or subclinical bovine mastitis in livestock. In humans, ... -
The Impact of Poaching on Kenya’s National Security: 2006- 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Poaching is one of the leading organized crimes that threaten security in the global arena, regional as well as at national levels. Poaching has evolved itself from a non-political environmental issue into a multi-billion-dollar ... -
Intensive Care Survivors’ Experiences During Acute Hospitalization in Critical Care Unit Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Majority of intensive care survivors suffer physical and psychosocial traumatic experiences during acute hospitalization. A prolonged ICU stay influences the quality of life through stressful memories that ... -
The Assessment of Nuclear Energy as a Source of Electricity Generation in Kenya: Legal and Institutional Perspectives
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Electricity is vital for economic development. Sessional paper no. 10 of 2012 on Kenya Vision 2030 seeks, inter alia, to accelerate economic growth and increase productivity in all sectors. Consequently, the country will ...
