Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Association Between Select Factors With Spontaneous Preterm Birth Kisumu, Kenya. A Case Control Study.at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Preterm birth is the main cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity globally. The WHO estimates the global preterm birth prevalence to be between 5% and 18% with an upward trend in almost all the countries ... -
Association Between the Level of Health Care Facility and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Preeclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 2020 and 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including Preeclampsia/eclampsia are the second leading cause of maternal mortality globally. In Kenyatta National Hospital, it was found to be the leading cause of maternal ... -
Strategies Used by Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant in Nairobi Central Business District During Covid-19 to Enhance Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary goal of the research was to identify the strategies used by Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant to enhance its performance during COVID-19. The analysis showed that the employment of restructuring strategies, downsizing ... -
Vaginal Delivery Following Induction of Labor Among Women With Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Preeclampsia in Kenya is prevalent at 6.1%, with a 0.3% incidence. Placental delivery is the only cure. This can be achieved through induction of labor (IOL) or spontaneous labor(SL), both of which can result ... -
Modelling Land Degradation (Ld) Using Geospatial Techniques for Agricultural and Environmental Management Case Study: Alla Catchment; Dekemhare-eritrea
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Eritrea is faced with significant environmental and agricultural hurdles stemming from human activities, rugged terrain, and climatic fluctuations, including recurrent droughts and erratic rainfall patterns. Key concerns ... -
A Study of the Use of Design for Construction Safety Concept and Its Effectiveness in Construction Projects in Kenya (Case Study of Nairobi County)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to determine how far the design for safety concept has been adopted and whether it is an effective and acceptable mechanism of improving effectiveness in construction sites in Kenya. The study ... -
Effective Early Risk Detection in the Construction of High-rise Buildings in Kenya (a Case of Nairobi Metropolitan Area)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The rapid growth of high-rise construction in Kenya has introduced a series of unique risks that demand specialized attention. The vertical nature of these projects amplifies the potential consequences of accidents, ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions Announcements on Stock Returns of Listed Companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globalization has opened up many countries to foreign direct investments placing Kenya on the forefront as the hub of East Africa. This has been enhanced by the rapid rise of mergers and acquisitions deals as the most ... -
The Influence of Cross-border Dispute in Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa Region: a Case Study of Kenya - Somalia Maritime Dispute
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The study centers around the issue of maritime border disputes, providing a significant challenge in the field of international law. Many nations are increasingly prioritising the demarcation of their marine boundaries in ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)As the business landscape continues to evolve, the significance of corporate governance in driving financial success is expected to become even more evident. Corporate governance serves as a vital factor in determining ... -
Validation of User-submitted Images Using Machine Vision
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current manual validation of digital passport-sized photographs submitted to various institutions is subjective and inefficient. This paper addresses the need for an automated system to validate the quality of these ... -
Institutional Factors and Performance of Event Projects: a Case of Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi: Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research is to investigate how institutional factors that affect the performance of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in implementing large scale event projects. The institutional factors ... -
Effect of Budgetary Controlson the Performance of Non-governmental Organizationsin Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study addresses the critical intersection of budgetary controls and the performance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. Given the pivotal role of NGOs in social development, understanding ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of Energy Conservation Opportunities Arising From Energy Audits; a Study of Four-star and Five-star Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hospitality Industry suffered heavily from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Despite of this, there is increased desire to provide high quality and sustainable services to the guests in an energy-efficient and environmentally ... -
Strategic Leadership and Core Competencies at State Department for Public Works in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study examines the influence of strategic leadership on core competencies within the State Department for Public Works in Kenya. It was based on Upper Echelons Theory as well as Transformational Leadership Theory. It ... -
Child Justice System in Kenya: Working Towards a Human Rights Based Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The child justice system in Kenya is a key component of the criminal justice sector in making sure that juvenile offenders do not revert to crime and as such they are effectively enabled to fit back into society. Child ... -
Influence of Technology Use on Academic Performance of Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Teso North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigated the influence of technologies enabling social media use on the academic performance of students in Teso North Sub-County, Kenya. The specific objectives included: to assess the relationship between ... -
An Analysis of Social Media Influence on Juvenile Delinquency in Murang’a East Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Juvenile delinquency pertains to the involvement of minors in criminal conduct. Juvenile criminality is on the increase around the globe and this could be attributed to the social, economic upheavals and transformations ... -
The Role of Information and Communication Technologies (Icts) Messaging in Agricultural Productivity in Kieni-west Sub-county, Nyeri in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Many networks and media channels are used to distribute information to improve agricultural efficiency by reducing farming risks, getting higher yields, and improving people’s livelihoods. Some of the channels, among others, ...
