Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessing the Economic Security Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Responses and Challenges in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to understand the economic security impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya. The pandemic was sudden, and the effects have been felt across all sectors of the economy. For a few sectors, they turned the ... -
The Role of Counselling on the Mental Health of Survivors of Extrajudicial Executions-a Case of Mathare Informal Settlement of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main purpose of this study was to examine the role of counselling on the mental health of survivors of extrajudicial executions in Mathare informal settlement of Nairobi. For the realization of this research aim, the ... -
Determinants of Women Occupation Choice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)According to ILO (2018) 44 % of women across the world are employed in formal occupations compared to 66% of men, representing a gender-employment gap of 22%.Women in Kenya continue to be underrepresented in technical, ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Toxigenic Clostridium Difficile in Selected Outpatient Health Facilities Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background In the last four decades, the spectrum encompassing the epidemiology and management of Clostridium difficile associated diseases (CDAD) has changed progressively. These changes resonate with heightened rates ... -
Socio-economic Effects of Terrorim in East Africa: a Comparative Study of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Terrorism is a contemporary security problem that has caused varied effect globally. In East Africa, little focus has been made on the socioeconomic impact of terrorism. This study sought to analyze Socio-economic effects ... -
Assessing Bank Specific Factors Influencing the Profitability of Sharia Compliant Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The financial capability of a bank is directly related to its profitability, hence, the main goal of the leadership and management of any bank is to be able to generate profits continuously because this assure the going ... -
Synthesis, Structure Elucidation and Reactivity of Palladium(Ii) and Platinum(Ii) Complexes for Anticancer Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the work was to come up with stable metal complexes with bulky ligands coordinated to the metal center and test them in anticancer studies. Literature reports that bulky ligands and trans geometry for ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Hindering the Eradication of Human Trafficking in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Human trafficking is a matter of global concern, evidenced by the numerous initiatives such as the Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children. Despite the measures ... -
Effect of Performance of Microenterprises Supported by 410 Bridge International on Well-being of Households in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In most of the developing countries, micro-enterprises are depended on as a key sub-sector which creates employment and boosts economic growth, especially in poverty striken areas such as Makueni County in Kenya. 410 ... -
The Influence of Strategy Implementation on Performance of Law Firms in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Once a strategy has been formulated, it’s imperative that it should be properly implemented for the outcomes of such a strategy to be replicated to the entire organization. Strategy implementation relationship should be ... -
Modelling the cure rates of Female Sex Workers with STIs using a Mover-Stayer Markov chain Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally human beings undergo di erent types of diseases. One such are sexually transmitted infections(STIs)which are either chronic or curable. In this study, a Markov model, speci cally a Mover-Stayer Markov Chain ... -
Relationship Between Sustainability Reporting and Competitive Advantage of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sustainability reporting is a method of interrogating an organization’socommitment to sustainable development inoaoway that can be demonstratedoto stakeholders by reporting both financialoand non-financial data. Inotoday’s ... -
The effect of working capital policy on systematic risks of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The intention of this study was to assess the effect of WCP on systematic risk of manufacturing firms registered at the NSE. Explicitly the objectives were; To look at the effect of AWCP on systematic risk of manufacturing ... -
Effect of Inventory Management on Financial Performance of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Inventory management is crucial in organizations since a simple misstatement can have an impact on the profits reported: “A misstatement of the balances in inventory directly impacts the profits reported since an inadequacy ... -
The Role of Markets in Rural Development-a Case of Funyula Market in Funyula Town, Funyula Sub-county, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rural markets have had a strong potential that could initiate an increasing growth course, which culminates in continuous and sustainable development. However, instances of poor market integration due to poor polices; and ... -
Predictors of extubation failure in Neuro-critically ill patients in KNH ICUs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Extubation decisions in brain-injured patients are often challenging to the critical care practitioner. Neuro-critically ill patients often undergo prolonged mechanical ventilation and intubation, are at high ... -
Characterization of groundwater aquifers in a structurally complex region: - a case study of West of Lake Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change, groundwater abstraction, horticulture and geothermal activities have influenced the volcanic aquifers within and around Lake Naivasha area. In the previous studies, the effects of faults on varying groundwater ... -
Relationship between type of Assessment Procedure of Agriculture Project and the Reliability of Student scores in Agriculture in Matungu Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A number of study findings have indicated teacher biases in performance based assessment. This causes inconsistencies in the scores assigned by teachers in such assessments posing serious reliability concerns. The current ... -
Patterns of Perioperative Antibiotic Surgical Prophylaxis Among Surgical Patients Undergoing Surgery in K.n.h Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the main principles in reducing postoperative surgical site infection. Choice of antibiotic prophylaxis is best tailored to the type of surgical wound and risk of ... -
Determinants of students career choice in Tertiary Institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya: a case of the Sigalagala National Polytechnic
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Career choice involved selecting a line, which one can contribute to greatest use of his wellbeing, and capable of influencing achievement of organizational objectives. Despite the challenges associated with career choice ...
