Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Role of Infrastructural Development of Landlocked Countries in Enhancing Regional Security: a Case of Nepal
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research study has focused in identifying critical role of infrastructure development in landlocked countries in enabling their security at regional level in general and Nepal in particular. Infrastructure is essential ... -
Determinants of Household Choice of Savings Demand Options in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of household choice of savings demand options in Kenya. Most studies are not conclusive on the factors that inform households’ choice of savings demand options. ... -
Nurses’ Preparedness in Management of Physiologically Unstable Patients With Severe Covid-19 Disease at the Accident and Emergency Department, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(UON, 2021)Background: COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global systems through exponential infections, severe disease, deaths, and profound negative economic impact. The health systems have been affected to the point of being overrun ... -
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) Burden Among People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: People living with HIV (PLHIV) in Kenya are disproportionately affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) yet care is suboptimal. Objectives: This study sought to determine burden of NCDs among PLHIVs in ... -
Capacity Management Practices and Operational Performance of Steel Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Steel manufacturing industry faces problems associated with cost of raw materials, limited diversification of the market, inadequate technology, poor infrastructure and limited value addition to the industry. Manufacturing ... -
Prevalence, Trends and Risk Factors of Infections in Post Renal Transplant Recipients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Infections in post renal transplant recipients remain a major concern despite advances in medical care post procedure. They are significantly higher compared to hospitalizations arising from allograft ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Impaired Six Minute Walk Test in Children With Sickle Cell Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: The six-minute walk test is a simple, reproducible, reliable and valid tool for evaluation of baseline functional capacity in chronic diseases like sickle cell disease (SCD). Objectives: Primarily determine ... -
Competitive Strategy Drivers and Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In a competitive banking industry, organizational performance is achieved through the pursuit of competitive strategy drivers such as cost reduction, product differentiation, or a focal approach to banking industry rivalry. ... -
Civil Society Organizations and Climate Mitigation in East Africa.A Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Countries across world are continuing to grapple with the drastic climate change effects. As it stands, Kenya is among the countries in East Africa experiencing climate change challenges to a greater extent. Civil Society ... -
Impact of Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority Regulations on the Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SACCOS in Kenya faced a number of challenges in their attempt to meet their performance targets. SASRA Act and the accompanying regulations were thus seen as a cure to many challenges affecting the SACCO sector. Despite ... -
Efficacy of Regional Conflict Management Architecture: a Case Study of East African Community
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Devolved Healthcare Financing and Delivery of Health Services Among Public Health Facilities in Western Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general objective of the study was to determine the effect of devolved healthcare financing on delivery of health services among public health facilities in Western Counties. The study was guided by the following ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Children With Cerebral Pasly at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D occurs commonly worldwide. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) due to the comorbidities that occur with CP. These include; feeding ... -
Prevalence of Non-anemic Iron Deficiency in Cancer Patients Before Initiation of Therapy and It’s Correlation to Health-related Quality of Life
(UON, 2021)Background: Non-anemic iron deficiency (NAID) is a subclinical state in the serum iron continuum that leads to depletion of iron reserves, making the victim prone to iron-deficient erythropoiesis. Because of the complexity ... -
The Impact of Socio-economic Activities on Communal Security: a Case Study of Turkana Fishermen and Lower Omo Agropastoralists on Lake Turkana.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Security studies in International Relations are evolving and expanding. To this end, contemporary issues such as environmental and particularly water scarcity issues increasingly need to be addressed as water is a key ... -
Digital Lending and Information System Security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Today, information is regarded as a valuable resource for any organization and with the advent of globalization and ever-changing technologies, the need for information security is becoming more and more critical. The ... -
Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Neonates With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Newborn Unit
(UON, 2021)Background Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates more so in low- and middle-income countries. There is variability of causative pathogens in neonatal sepsis between as well as within ...
