Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Public-private Partnership Projects in Kenya’s Education Sector: a Case of Afya Elimu Funded Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are an internationally recognized method of procuring public goods and services in which the government enlists the private sector's commitment and delegated some duties to the private ... -
Prevalence of Induction Failure in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most prevalent malignancy of childhood worldwide accounting for 25-30 per cent of all cancers occurring in this age group. Induction is the first phase of treatment ... -
Effect on Shunt Survival of the Biochemical and Cellular Properties of Cerebrospinal Fluid Among Patients Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
(UON, 2021)Study background: The burden of hydrocephalus in our region is huge. It is estimated that 6000 new cases are diagnosed in Kenya, most of which undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunting. These shunts frequently malfunction, ... -
Challenges in the Use and Conservation of Urban Green Spaces: a Case of Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although, urban areas cover not more than 5 per cent of the earth’s land space, substantial amount of the natural world’s resources can be found in them. Green spaces are useful natural assets that support livable urban ... -
Influence of Foreign Market Entry Strategies on Performance of Commercial Banks, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A vast majority of global firms use international marketing entry strategies as a means of improving organizational performance and competitiveness in the marketplace. Due to the dynamic, complex, and ever-changing nature ... -
Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
Masai Giraffe (Giraffa Camelopardalis Tippelskirchi) Population and Landuse Trends in the Tsavo Landscape, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study analyzed giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) population and land use trends in the Tsavo landscape. The main objectives of the study were: to assess the past and current distribution of giraffe; to ... -
Factors Affecting the Design of Integrated Strategies for the Control of Taenia Solium Infections in Kamuli and Hoima Districts, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Taenia (T.) solium is a zoonotic parasite causing three diseases: - Taeniasis and cysticercosis in humans and porcine cysticercosis in pigs.The life cycle is entirely dependent on the transmission between humans and pigs ... -
Hiv/aids Patient Experience and Factors Associated With Satisfaction in Differentiated Service Delivery in Kiambu County
(UON, 2021)Background Differentiated service delivery, a model that was fashioned to address the specific requirements of the continuum of HIV prevention, care and treatment for a sub-type of clients, was rolled out in Kenya in 2016 ... -
Kangaroo Mother Care Practice During the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Postnatal Mothers of Preterms in Kenyatta National Hospital’s Newborn Unit
(UON, 2021)Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a sound intervention for the care of premature infants. However, evidence indicates that country-level adoption and implementation of KMC, across the globe, remained sub-optimal. ... -
7-day Outcome of Term Neonates Admitted at Pumwani Maternity Hospital Newborn Unit With Perinatal Asphyxia
(UON, 2021)Background: Birth asphyxia still is a significant cause of newborn mortality and morbidity globally. There is paucity of data on short term outcomes of perinatal asphyxia in Africa and in particular Kenya. Study objective: ... -
Patterns of Administration of Antenatal Corticosteroids at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Routine administration of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) to women at risk of preterm birth at gestation age between 24-34 weeks reduces incidence of prematurity related neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, ... -
Profiles and Management of Adult Cancer Patients With Neutropenia Using Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Studies from the West have shown that patient profiles, cancer chemotherapy regimens and certain types of cancers are associated with neutropenia which is managed by granulocyte colony stimulating factors (GCSF). ... -
Influence of Library Consortia on Resource Sharing in Academic Libraries: Case of University of Nairobi Library
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of library consortia on resource sharing in academic libraries in Kenya with reference to the University of Nairobi library. Specific objectives were to: examine the ... -
Effect of Land Use Types and Soil Macrofauna on Soil Aggregate Stability and Carbon Storage in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(UON, 2021)Changes from natural forests and bush lands to various land use types has been shown to have great influence on soil structure and carbon storage. However, little is still known about how these changes affect soil aggregate ... -
Evaluation of Knowledge Sharing
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Informetrics is simply the study of quantitative aspects of information. It uses statistical and mathematical aspects to reveal the growth of literature in many fields of study. This study sought to examine the trends of ... -
Molecular Detection and Risk Factors Analysis of Coxiella Burnetii and Chlamydia Abortus Infections in Sheep and Goats in Kajiado, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Chlamydia abortus (C. abortus) infection and Q fever caused by Coxiella burnetii (C. brunetii) are zoonotic diseases caused by obligate intracellular bacteria. The infections cause economic losses in sheep and goat ... -
Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine and Dolutegravir Based Regimens in Hiv Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2020)background: the antiviral drug dolutegravir (dtg) is relatively new in the kenyan market having been launched for use in mid 2017. this integrase strand transfer inhibitor has been shown to have a faster viral suppression ... -
Digitalization, Strategy and Public Service Delivery in the Ministry of Lands Kenya
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The Influence of Perception in the Relationship Between Job Enrichment and Employee Commitment at Kenya Law Reform Commission
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study aimed at investigating the influence of perception in the relationship between job enrichment and employee commitment at Kenya Law Reform Commission. Job enrichment is a HR practices which involve vertical expansion ...
