Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Do Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Firm Value? Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank and National Bank of Kenya Aquisition
(UON, 2021)The current study sought to establish whether M&As enhance or destroy value in Kenyan firms. Through the theoretical lenses of the synergy theory, the differential efficiency theory, the free cash flow theory and the ... -
Effect of Online Forex Trading on Stock Exchange Revenues in Kenya
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Smallholder Rice Farmers’ Willingness-to-pay for Private Extension Services in Liberia: a Case Study of Gibi District
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Agriculture plays a crucial role in the post-conflict developmental agenda of Liberia. Despite the many pro-growth policies and programs implemented in the sector, most farmers still do not have access to agricultural ... -
Judicial Deference: an Evaluation of the Shifting Approaches to Judicial Deference Under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines the extent to which the Constitution of Kenya altered historical and contemporary approaches to judicial deference in Kenya. The study argues that although historically Kenyan courts exercised judicial ... -
Economic Burden of Visual Impairment and Blindness Among Adult Eye Patients Visiting PCEA Kikuyu Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Illness is a significant burden on society since it has negative consequences for people's physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as the nation's economic progress. Visual impairment is one of ... -
Implementation of UN Cyber Norms in the Promotion of International Security: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Humanity has been transformed by development and innovation in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. Indeed, we are now talking of the fourth industrial revolution driven by ICTs and the connectivity ... -
Governance of Constitutional Commissions in Kenya: Experiences Challenges and Prospects (2010 - 2019)
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Quality of Povidone-iodine and Chlorhexidine Based Mouthwash/gargle Products in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Povidone-iodine (PV-I) and chlorhexidine (CHX) are broad spectrum antimicrobial agents that are active against a number of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Povidone-iodine and CHX are listed as ... -
Quality Management and Performance of I and M Bank Limited, Kenya”
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Quality is “the key driver of upgrading performance, and a high level of quality means achieving, improving and maintaining competitiveness. However, in the current scenario of globalization and economic downturn, the ... -
Iso Certification and Firm Performance of the Iso Certified Companies in Packaging in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Performance of any organization in a competitive environment is affected by both internal and exogenous factors. Internal ones include resources. In as much a firm is endowed with a strong capital outlay, its performance ... -
The Impact of National Interests of Host States on Refugee Rights: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)All the existing measures which have been taken to promote the fundamental rights of asylum seekers and refugees by local, national, regional to global communities seems to be unsuccessful. Refugees and asylum seekers ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services for Adolescents and Adult Pregnant Women in Mbagathi and Pumwani Hospitals (a Comparative Cross Sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Background: antenatal care (anc) is depicted as the care given by health care professionals to a client when they visit a health care facility during the period of pregnancy. the world health organization (who) defines ... -
Access to Land Justice: an Overview of the Environment and Land Court in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to land justice is the ability of marginalised communities confront, manage daily legal problems and seek redress and demands for their rights in land which is a key element of sustainable development. However, ... -
The Unsung Hero: Biography of Boniface Mganga
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Boniface Mganga was an accomplished musician, composer, arranger, organist, founder and consummate director of the world famed Muungano National Choir. In addition to his artistic contributions, Boniface Mganga demonstrated ... -
The Effect of Breadth of Ownership on Stock Performance for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The core reason for this study is to determine the effect of breadth of ownership on stock performance for firms listed in the NSE. A descriptive research design was embraced. The research targeted 63 firms that are quoted ... -
Prevalence and Associations of Diabetes-related Emotional Distress in People With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Mental wellbeing is important among those living with diabetes as it has critical impact on healthcare outcomes. Diabetes Related Distress (DRD) is the negative emotions and emotional distress arising from the ... -
Duration of Hospital Stay Post – Discharge and Associated Factors in Children With Malignancies Age 0 – 14 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 9.6 million people died from cancer in 2018(1). Most paediatric cancers are managed with ... -
Impediments to the Attainment of the Right to Health in Kenya: a Case for the Utilization of Traditional Medicine
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The promulgation of the Kenyan Constitution in the year 2010 heralded a new dawn for the recognition “of the right to health as a socio-economic right and thus justiciable. The Constitutional underpinning of this right is ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Public Primary School Children 6-14yrs in Bor Town, Republic of South Sudan
(UON, 2021)In developing countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, child malnutrition continues to be a public health concern and main contributor to the global burden of disease. School-aged children continue to ...
