Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Philosophical Analysis of the Objectives of Competency Based Curriculum in Kenya: a Critical Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research project is an attempt to examine the objectives of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. The Competency-Based Curriculum is concerned with developing knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare the ... -
Strategic Quality Management Practices and Provision of Mobile Loans in the Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)As competition continue to grow in the mobile lending sector, commercial banks in Kenya must apply strategic approaches that newer players do and take advantage of their unique product bandwidth and strengths. Through ... -
Is Kenya’s Regulatory Framework Ready for Disruptions Brought About by 5g?
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Communications value chain has grown tremendously. Commercialized mobile networks have shifted from 1G to 2G, to 3G, to 4G and currently to 5G. 5G technology has been lauded as being disruptive and revolutionary by many ... -
Awareness, Accessibility and Preferences of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Girls Aged 15-24 Years on Management for Abortion Complications at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is typically regarded as 10-19 years of age however, as evidence shows that growth continues well into early 20’s, the definition used in ... -
Genetic Diversity of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Germplasm and Effect of Environment on Resistance to Cassava Brown Streak and Cassava Mosaic Diseases in Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Cassava is an important cash crop for many small scale farmers in Burundi. Most small scale farmers use local landraces and though they have farmer preferred traits, their genetic diversity is unknown and marred by phenotypic ... -
Bank Performance and Insurance Uptake Nexus: an Empirical Analysis of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banks and insurance companies are part of a country’s financial system; they both provide intermediation services by converting savings into investment funds. By this, they are expected to be linked. However, few papers ... -
Sustainabilty of Machine Learning in Health Claims Automation in the Kenyan Insurance Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Hospitals in Kenya have embraced the use of hospital management systems to tracking patient’s data. The automation of this data has improved the efficiency of the insurance system and ultimately the settlement ... -
Impact of Refugee Status on Female Education: the Case of Somali Women Refugees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aims to explore and analyze the impact of refugee status on female refugee education. It focuses on Somali refugee women in Kenya. Education is a stepping-stone to many opportunities. Because of the dangerous ... -
Mental Illness and Substance Use Among Military Personnel in Botswana Defence Force
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Different studies have reported high prevalence of substance use and mental illness among military personnel compared civilian personnel. This study was assessing common mental illness and substance use among ... -
Determinants of Full Immunization Amongst Children Aged 12-59 Months Born to Adolescent Mothers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The burden of immunization in third world countries has been a major policy and social issue. For immunization to be completely effective, all the endorsed vaccinations have to be received. In 2018, 19.4 million children ... -
The Influence of Organizational Agility on Performance of Smesin Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The business environment continually changes and if firms do not adjust to the fast changing needs of consumers, the changing competitive landscapes, and the need to acquire competent talent, their operations could be ... -
Impact of Retirement Benefits Authority Reforms on Financial Performance of Pension Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Retirement Benefits Authority has been at the fore front of pension reforms in a bid to improve the pension sector. The study sought find out the effect of RBA reforms on financial performance of pension firms in Kenya. ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Every country aims at achieving economic growth and many policies are formulated with this goal in mind. Financial development is key to improving economic growth. This study sought to determine the relationship between ... -
Resilience Building Strategies and Service Delivery of Five Star Hotels in Nairobi City County During Covid 19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused on resilience building strategies and service delivery of five star hotels in Nairobi City County during COVID 19 pandemic. The objectives of the study were: to establish the degree to which five star ... -
Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Promoting Economic Development in Africa. A Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)One of the key reasons states pursue International Relations is for economic development and with the resurgence of soft power approaches in global affairs, cultural diplomacy is a key component of human and economic ... -
The Role of the Media in Resolution of International Conflict: a Case Study of the Kenya-somalia Maritime Dispute
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Implementing Digital Strategy for Attaining Competitive Advantage During Covid–19 Pandemic by International Tier 1 Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the rapid changes in automation and technologies and advent of COVID-19, commercial banks have been forced to speed up the implementation of digital strategies as a way of attaining competitive advantage. The objective ... -
Impact of Immunosuppressant Therapies and Transplantation on Health-related Quality of Life Among Renal Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: The prevalence of renal transplantation has recently been shown to increase globally. To prevent graft rejection and loss, renal transplant recipients are required to take immunosuppressive drugs for a prolonged ... -
Schizophrenia and Displaced Persons
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees are among the most vulnerable people in the world today. Previous research highlights that conflict-induced forced displacement can cause problems with mental health and ...
