Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Retention of Millennial Work Force at Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Employee retention practices particularly in the last decade became largely effective because they focused more on older generational cohorts like baby-boomers who preferred to remain in the same job for life. Consequently, ... -
Remittance Inflows and Educational outcomes in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The impact of remittance on educational outcomes is of interest since human capital development may break the generation to generation transmission of poverty through higher incomes in the future. Therefore, this paper ... -
Doctors' and Nurses' Experiences of Ethical Challenges in End of Life Decisions in Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Many nurses and doctors often experience ethical problems around decision making at the end of life. Lack of guiding policies in the unit on how to deal with ethical issues contributes to stress, tension, ... -
Potential for Bike-share in Upper Hill Area, Nairobi, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Commuters using motorized transport in Nairobi walk long distances to connect to their destinations from public transit stops which makes them lose a lot of valuable time and is uncomfortable. The use of bike share can ... -
An Examination of Portrayal of Women in Kipsigis Secular Songs: a Case Study of Kiptesot Sang’s Songs
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The image of women in African society has always been a topic of intense discussion and the studies that have been done in the past portray women as victims of gender stereotypes and sexual objectification. This project ... -
Private Sector Social Franchising and Its Effects on Contraceptive Utilization
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Partnerships such as social franchising have been voted as some of the best approaches to remedying the challenges faced by the public health sector. Yet, though considered an important model of healthcare delivery, ... -
Glenoid Morphometry in a Kenyan Population With Relevance to Shoulder Arthroplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A basic understanding of the glenoid anatomy and the various variations in different populations is critical in glenoid resurfacing and optimal utilization of glenoid components. The glenoid measurements that ... -
Clinico-Pathological characteristics and outcomes of gastric cancer among patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Despite a decrease in new cases, gastric cancer (GC) is the third-highest cause of death from cancer around the world. According to the Globocan data 2012, Kenya is estimated to have the highest incidence of ... -
Enterprise Risk Management and Firm Performance Amongst Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the recent past, there has been an approach to risk management where risk is consolidated and managed for the entire organization at once unlike previously where risk were managed per departments or per projects. ... -
Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Obesity is a global pandemic and a significant public health problem that is associated with premature morbidity and mortality............. -
An Assessment of the Legal Framework in Kenya for Combating Money Laundering
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Early postoperative complications of bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Bipolar TURP is the gold standard for surgical management of BPH because it uses a physiologic irrigating solution with better hemostasis. Its plasmakinetic tissue management system makes it applicable for ... -
Performance of Non- Governmental Organizations’ Development Programs in Kericho County- a Case Study of Sere Africa International (Sai)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)NGOs contribute significantly to poverty reduction and the provision for economic empowerment. The NGO sector provides employment for over 200,000 people in Kenya thus raising their living standards. NGOs have operated in ... -
Challenges in Implementing the Victim Protection Act, 2014
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Language preferences and attitudes towards local languages: a case study of Makongeni Estate in Thika Town
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research work was aimed at establishing language preferences and attitudes towards local languages in a multilingual setting with particular reference to Makongeni Estate in Thika Town. The objectives of the study ... -
Influence of International Donor Funding Strategy on Poverty Alleviation: a Case of Technoserve Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was to examine influence of international donor funding strategy on poverty alleviation: a case of Technoserve Kenya. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted ... -
Influence of Economic Variables on Non-performing Loans in Banks in Kenya: a Case of Selected Bank Funded Projects in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Issuance of loan is fundamental for economic growth and development of any economy. The loan portfolio both domestic and foreign plays a major role in funding the nation and its citizenry towards achieving a stable economy. ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Sinonasal Outcome Test (Snot-22)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects millions worldwide. Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) is the most suitable outcome measure in evaluating CRS patients. It was developed in English. Administering it in ...
