Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Informal Subcontracting on Health and Safety Performance on Construction Projects the Case of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Informality in the construction industry sub-sector is part of the growing informal economy of Kenya today. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of informal subcontracting and its effects on health ... -
Effect of Macro Economic Variables on Foreign Exchange Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign exchange rate is a major economic growth and development pillar of any economy. Foreign exchange market refers to the intercontinental market, where currencies are merchandised virtually around the globe. Increase ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (Nca) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organizations in Humanitarian Development in Africa: A Case Study of Kenya Red Cross in Kenya
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The Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria That Cause Chronic Wound Infections Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Wound infection is a common complication of chronic wounds and a public health issue with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data on the prevalence, bacterial causes of wound infections ... -
Strategy Implementation, Interest Rates Capping and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study objective of this study was to determine the effect of interest rate capping on the relationship between strategy implementation and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The theoretical foundation for this ... -
Logistics Management Strategy and the Performance of the Petroleum Industry in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The petroleum industry has a great opportunity of increasing its productivity owing to the increased global demand for oil. However, this increased demand for oil has made the management part of the supply chain and ... -
Quality of Life of Children With Chronic Cough and of Their Parents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Chronic cough is a common and frequently debilitating problem of childhood associated with high morbidity. It has been shown to negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) of both children and their caregivers. ... -
The Effects of Occupational Segregation on Gender Wage Gap in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Occupational segregation has been identified as a primary cause of the gender wage gap. In this line, this paper aimed at investigating the effects of occupational segregation on gender wage gap in Kenya using the 2019 ... -
Construction of sub class of balanced asymmetrical factorial designs
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main focus of this research is to construct balanced asymmetrical factorial designs in which main effects and higher order interactions are estimated with high efficiencies if not full efficiencies. The specific ... -
Machine Learning Approaches to Cancer Diagnostics in Humans Based on Laser Raman Microspectrometry of Human Body Fluids
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Near-infrared Raman spectroscopy is a spectroscopic technique capable of providing fingerprint-type information on biochemical molecules. For the early detection of cancer, specific biomarkers, e.g., biofluids’ biomarkers, ... -
Intra-communal Violent Conflicts in South Sudan: The Case of Western Nuer 1982 - 2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study problem could be epitomized as the pervasive culture of violence and aggressive attitudes among the youth of the Western Nuer society. The two forgoing phenomena are systemically embedded in the society that ... -
Strategic Procurement Practices and Performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi County
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Relationship Between Capital Budgeting Techniques and Financing Decision Among Major Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There are significant connections between corporate financing and investment decisions (Jensen, 1984). The cash flow method used in capital budgeting facilitate the undertaken financing decisions. The choice of whether to ... -
Effect of Service Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of service capabilities on competitive advantage of insurance companies in Kenya. Service capabilities were represented by the front office capabilities and the ... -
Assessment of Non-motorized Transport & Its Implications on Urban Land Uses. A Case Study of Kitengela Township
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Non-motorized transport (NMT) is a mode of transport that offers efficient, cheap, safe and convenient mobility. Encouraging use of NMT reduces reliance on use of vehicles thus reducing challenges facing the world through ... -
The Effect of Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)As a result of the rising volatility of money markets, financial inventions, and the expanding importance of financial instruments associated with financial intermediation, risk management is becoming an essential subject ... -
Factors Influencing Kitui County Health Insurance Cover Uptake in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Out of pocket expenditures always have devastating effects on families, more so those living beneath the poverty line. One way of mitigating this is by using health insurance. The Kitui County Government introduced a ... -
Relationship Between Budget Absorption and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Budget absorption is an aspect that shows the efficiency in using public funds allocated to specific sectors and is expressed as a percentage of the total budget. As a fiscal policy tool, the government applies the budget ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Technical and Vocational Training Projects in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Monitoring and evaluation practices are increasingly being utilized by organizations such as NGOs, firms and government institutions in efforts towards increasing efficiency in projects performance. Over the years, ...
