Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Retrospective Review of Pharmaceutical Product Dossiers Submitted at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Between 2010 and 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Efficient regulation of pharmaceutical products is crucial in ensuring that the medicines within a specified territory meet the stipulated standards of quality, safety and efficacy. The national medicine ... -
Farm production diversity and its association with dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Undernutrition and micronutrient malnutrition affect close to one billion people globally. Interventions such as biofortification, farm production diversity, and market linkages target to exploit farming and marketing ... -
The Challenges of Interpreting Figurative Language From Kiswahili to English With Focus on Reduplication and Euphemism
(university of Nairobi, 2020)This study set to find out if interpreters faced any challenges while interpreting reduplicative words and euphemistic language and the strategies they use. The key objective was to investigate how reduplicative words and ... -
Aminoglycoside Trough Levels, Renal Function and Hearing Acuity in Paediatric Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aminoglycosides are antibiotics used in pediatrics for the management of severe infections. In resource limited settings, monitoring of drug levels for efficacy and toxicity is minimal and dosing is largely empiric. This ... -
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
The effect of Internal Aaudit on the implementation of Donor Funded Projects at Veterinaries’ sans frontiers Germany
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations have increasingly relied on the internal auditors to help identify risks, improve internal control systems and support by laying a strong internal control environment. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) ... -
The Law on Witness Protection in Kenya: a Whistleblower’s Refuge or Just a Pipe-dream?
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Witness protection is a pillar of any successful criminal justice system. Concern for witness protection is amplified in mass atrocities and complex criminal trials where suspected perpetrators may endanger witnesses. In ... -
The Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) describes FDI as investments that involve creating relationships for the long run and contemplate a long-term interest in controlling an establishment by a ... -
The Effects of Bank Size Components on the Credit Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Commercial banks improve and stabilize economies globally, thus leading to economic growth and development. Such benefits manifest in the form of financial intermediation, transaction facilitation, access to funds, and ... -
Effect of Financial Inclusion on Financial Development in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Over the recent years, a lot of attention has been drawn to financial inclusion in efforts aimed on stimulating economic development sustainability and elimination of poverty, and it has become a topic of great importance. ... -
Strategic Inventory Control and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Mogadishu, Somalia
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to determine how Strategic Inventory Control Techniques influence Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study objectives were; To determine the extent of adoption ... -
Effect of Enterprise Risk Management on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The project’s goal was the assessment of the effect of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) on financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. Theoretically, ERM adds value to a firm that adopts it; but still, there is ... -
Determinants and Management of Cardiac Toxicties Induced by Anthracycline-based Regimens in Adult Patients With Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Anthracyclines are used in the standard treatment protocols for solid and hematological cancers. Despite their extensive usage, they cause cardiac toxicities. These toxicities require prompt management to reduce ... -
Influence of Community Empowerment on Sustainability of Water Supply Projects: Case of Ng’uuru-gakirwe Water Project Tharaka South Sub-county, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, a huge financial input has been disbursed in the public to augment the livelihood of people in communities. Although there exists substantial investment in water supply infrastructure and piped water supply ... -
Assessment of the Role of Media in Conflict-a Case of South Sudan Conflict 2012 -2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With key focus on assessment of the role of media in conflict, a case of South Sudan, this study sought to examine the role played by media in South Sudan conflict, examine the link between media, conflict in south Sudan ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Stock Returns of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Interest rates are among the crucial macroeconomic variables that the Central Bank may use to control variables such as inflation and investments. Interest rates are among the macroeconomic variables that influence banks’ ... -
Narrating the Nation- Images of Kenya Through Individual and Collective Narration in the Dragonfly Sea by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In this thesis, I explore Yvonne Owuor’s The Dragonfly Sea and how individual and collective narratives in the novel mirror, interrogate, examine and reimagine the nation – particularly Kenya. This study contends that ... -
Factors Influencing Women Participation in Economic Development Projects: a Case of Women Enterprise Fund in Kilome Constituency, Makueni County, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Women form an important part of the economic development matrix of nations and continue to lack access to and control over resources, the purpose of this research therefore was to identify and examine the factors influencing ... -
Developing a Nomogram for Assessing Nutritional Status in Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Poor nutritional status in the background of a disease process is associated with a prolonged hospital stay, increased economic burden, and higher morbidity and mortality. Robust nutritional assessment tools ... -
Effects of Banking Sector Innovation on Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The banking sector innovations are bringing millions of new customers and especially millions of people who are unbanked and have access to the mobile phone are increasingly getting banking services. However, it is also ...
