Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Comparative Analysis of A.I. Algorithms for Malware Detection
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Malware - also known as malicious programs or code, are one of the biggest threats in computing today. They have become very easy to develop and thousands are produced every day. They mutate very easily making it ... -
Effects of Interest Rate on Bank Sector Asset Quality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the Kenya vision 2030, financial services were designated as one of the six key priority sectors within the plan framework. The plan framework was introduced in 2008 to be implemented through a series of medium-term ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Ovarian Reserve Following Cytotoxic Therapy for Breast Cancer Among Women in the Reproductive Age in Select Sites in Nairobi Kenya (a Comparative Cross-sectional Study)
(UON, 2021)Inroduction: While advances in breast cancer therapies have led to improvements in long-term survival, treatments often lead to premature ovarian failure and sometimes infertility. Tthis is dependent on the age, dose and ... -
Utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution to Determine Intergovernmental Conflicts in Kenya
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Customer Loyalty Points (Bonga Points) as a Public Relations Strategy for Customer Retention at Safaricom PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2021-11)The current telecommunication business environment is characterized by stiff competition and organizations strive for effective public relations strategies to retain their customers. Customer loyalty programs have over ... -
Screen Time Usage Among Preschool Children Aged 3-5 Years in Nairobi County, Kenya
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Effect of Micro-finance on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study looked to analyze the impact of micro-finance on monetary execution of little and medium endeavors in Kwale County. The targets of the study were: to decide the impact of miniature preparing on monetary execution ... -
Assessment on Factors Influencing Performance of Madrasa Schools in Garissa County: a Case Study of Madarasatul Najah and Khadija.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Madrasas are designed to teach general competencies and religious competencies as a basis in shaping behaviour and character in education system. It also designed to meet the learners' spiritual requirements first and ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Associated With Corticosteroid Use Among Patients Admitted in Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are any unwanted incident related to medication therapy that actually or potentially affects the desired goals of treatment. These treatment goals include cure of disease, resolution ... -
The Linguistic Aesthetics of Epitaphs at Lang’ata Cemetery, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research attempts an aesthetic linguistic analysis of epitaphs found at Lang’ata cemetery, Nairobi, Kenya. It uses the Relevance Theory proposed by Sperber and Wilson (1995). The study is based on three research ... -
Pattern and Determinants of Early Thyroid Hormone Profile Changes Following Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Head and neck cancers are ranked as the 3rd commonest cancers globally. Majority of the cancers (60%) are treated with radiotherapy. The thyroid gland is one of the organs at risk of damage due to the effects ... -
The Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Children With Moderate to Severe Cerebral Palsy in Kenyatta National Hospital and St Theresa Mission Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Cerebral palsy is a common disorder among children with disabilities globally. The local burden is estimated to be 1 in every 300 children. Children with Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) III-V are ... -
Access to Green Energy Financing in Kenya: Case Study of Private Energy Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya, despite the advanced policy and regulations in place as well vibrant financial services sector the level of investment particularly within the private sector remains low. This is despite the enormous potential ... -
Analyzing the Level of Implementation of Kereita Participatory Forest Management Plan, Aberdare Forest Ecosystem, Kiambu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study's main objective was to analyze the implementation of the Kereita Forest Participatory Forest Management (PFM) Plan for 2010-2015. Specifically, the study aimed at documenting the implementation of planned ... -
Analysis of Charcoal Value Chain in Semi-arid Central Pokot Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the drylands of Kenya are faced with many challenges dominant of them being recurrent and prolonged droughts which have triggered a number of responses aimed at enhancing the ... -
Prevalence, Associated Factors and Management of Hyperglycemia in Neonates Admitted With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Neonatal sepsis is among the leading causes of neonatal mortality globally and locally. Hyperglycemia is one of the metabolic derangements that occur in neonatal sepsis and it is associated with increased morbidity ... -
Modelling Stock Market Volatility Using Random Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In recent years, stock market volatility has had an increasing role in investment decision making on what stock to trade in, in order to reap on the returns. Owing to the high uncertainty in the stock markets; stock market ... -
Effect of Financial Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deposit taking-SACCOs play a role in financial intermediation. Despite this, some of them lack prudent financial risk management practices as evidenced by unremitted deductions by employer institutions or borrowers’ ... -
Effect of Multiple Taxation on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2021-12)The manufacturing industry has been worst affected by numerous taxation measures implemented by the government. These taxes and levies include; corporate tax, VAT, excise duty, custom duty, fire license, occupancy and ... -
The Effects of Rights Issue on Shareholder Wealth Atthe Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Firms opt to raise additional funds from rights issue so that they have an optimal capital structure, avoid breaching debt covenants and enhance the long-term liquidity of the business. This research sought to establish ...
