Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Role of International Actors in Enhancing Labour Relations in Africa; a Case Study of International Labour Organization (Ilo) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The African continent has been identified as one of the rapidly developing and growing markets in the world. As such, Africa has recorded the highest economic growth rates than any other region in the world. Developing ... -
Comparison of Transvaginal Ultrasound, Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Versus Diagnostic Hysteroscopy in Evaluation of Endometrial Cavity Pathology Amongst Women With Abnormaluterine Bleeding in Nairobi.a Prospective Cohort Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Hysteroscopyiscurrently the gold-standardprotocol for evaluating patients with abnormal uterine bleeding (ABU).Unfortunately, though accurate, its adoptionin low-resource countries such as Kenya is limited due ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-cancer Application of Platinum(Ii) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes
(UON, 2021)Coordination compounds have great potential as drug molecules. However, their instability, poor water solubility, and multi-drug resistance limit their use. Unstable coordination compounds may undergo unnecessary ligand ... -
Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Private Sector Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For developing economies, structural reforms aimed at improving financial intermediation and private investment were prescribed as necessary preconditions for growth and development. In Kenya, massive reforms to enhance ... -
The Self Management Challenges and Support Needs Among Post Kidney Transplant Patients in the Renal Unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Kidney transplantation has become the preferred renal replacement therapy (RRT) for patients with end stage renal disease both for improved quality of life and cost effectiveness. There has been a remarkable ... -
The Psychosocial Effects of Substance Abuse on the Nuclear Families in Dagoretti South Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)I was interested in this topic because, although substance is regarded both as an unfortunate recreational side effect, and as a harmful delinquent deviance, its underlying impacts affect not only the individual, but ... -
Prevalence and Management of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug-drug interactions in patients receiving multi-drug therapies are of great concern. Such interactions are important causes of adverse drug reactions that may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Determinants of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Services Uptake: the Case of Ahero County Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)HIV/AIDS is considered a global burden and imposes significant strain and burden to the healthcare systems. Majority of new HIV infections annually occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya records significant mortalities and ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Hermetic Storage Technology in Green Grams and Its Impact on Farmer’s Household Income in Kitui County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Inadequate and poor post-harvest grain storage is a major constraint to green gram farmers in Kitui County. It has been identified as the key challenge for smallholder green gram growers because it has significantly reduced ... -
Opportunity Recognition and the Perfomance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Being the first stage of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition is essential in determining the success or failure of businesses. Despite its importance, many SMEs have failed to conceptualize on future market opportunities ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. It was first identified in humans on 19th December, 2019, in Wuhan city in China and declared a global health ... -
Assessment of the Clinical Effectiveness of Dolutegravir-based Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adults Living With HIV at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Dolutegravir is highly effective, with a high genetic barrier to HIV grug resistance , and is well tolerated. International studies have assessed the efficacy and non-inferiority of dolutegravir, but more studies ... -
The Socio-economic Impact of Cash Transfer Programme on Livelihood of Kenyans: Case Study of Beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the socio-economic impact of cash transfer programme on the livelihood of beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County. It was steered by the following terms : to examine the types of CTP being ... -
Combating Environmental Crimes in Africa Through Cyberspace Technology; a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The field of security in the last decades has undergone a number of paradigm shift in its key concerns from the conventional security issues to emerging contemporary areas such as cyber security, hybrid threats and ... -
The Effect of Regulations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial performance a key focus by many will continue for an extended time due to its significance in the life of an organization. Consequently, there have been several attempts to comprehend this in terms of factors ... -
Differentiation Strategy and Performance of Taxi Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Sustainability of performance of firms is currently of much importance more than ever in facilitating the survival and growth of businesses. Many organizations have thus diverted their core focus into gaining competitive ... -
Effect of Country Risk on Yield Spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at examining the effect of country risk on yield spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds. The spreads in this case represented a premium paid on the Eurobonds in comparison to yields on similar bonds in the international ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general aim of the study was to investigate the impact of supply chain integration on manufacturing firms’ performance in Kenya. The specific objectives guiding the study were to establish the supply chain integration ... -
Youth Entrepreneurs in a Digital Environment: Adoption and Utilization of Instagram by Informal Sector Entrepreneurs in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Web-based media popularly known as social media is a peculiarity that has revolutionized the business atmosphere. Since its inception and subsequent adoption by entrepreneurs, businesses havebeen able to get access to ... -
Evaluation of Health Insurance Client Satisfaction With Service Delivery and Quality in Kenya- the Case Study of Langata Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Customer satisfaction is often considered the most important factor in thriving in today’s highly competitive insurance business and in quality service delivery among firms globally. The importance of satisfying and keeping ...
