Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The role of radio in peace building: the case of the pokot- turkana conflict
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Radio plays an important role of peace building which is often ignored by policy makers, stakeholders, and even security personnel. The radio stations in Pokot and Turkana are working towards ensuring peaceful coexistence ... -
Determinants of delirium among patients in critical care units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Delirium is common in patients admitted to critical care units. It is associated with morbidity and mortality, and high hospital costs. The prevalence has been found to range from 20-83% among critically ill ... -
Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with Ruminal Slaughterhouse Waste under Mesophilic Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic weed with large biomass poses serious socio-economic and environmental challenges in fresh water bodies such as Lake Victoria in East Africa. Efforts towards its ... -
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a nomadic lifestyle and ... -
Export Intensity and Manufacturing Firm Characteristics in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study of examines the influence that specific firm level characteristics have on export intensity of Kenyan manufacturing firms. Three waves of panel data (2007, 2013 and 2018) from the World Bank Enterprise Survey ... -
An examination of Mary Lou Williams’ creative resilience against racism and patriarchy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This dissertation set out to find out why African American jazz genius, pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) and her music are unknown, forgotten, or obscured despite her celebrity during her lifetime ... -
An Assessment of Effect of Input Subsidies on Economic Efficiency of Sorghum Producers in Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sorghum remains an important component in Batswana’s diet and has the ability to adapt to semi-arid areas of Botswana. In order to increase its productivity, the Government of Botswana has put in place an input subsidy ... -
Violent Non-State Actors And National Security In The Horn Of Africa: The Kenyan Experience, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Violent non-state actors have been in existence for millennia. Even during the peak of its power, the Roman empire had to deal with roaming criminal bands that preyed on her citizens as well as with maritime pirates. ... -
Quest for environmental integration in Kenya’s Municipal Solid Waste Management Regulatory Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study provides an assessment of the incorporation and implementation of the concept of environmental integration in the municipal solid waste management (MSWM) framework in Kenya. Kenya is grappling with serious ... -
Influence of working capital management on profitability of flour milling companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Effective working capital management is critical for organizational growth. This study examined the influence of working capital management on profitability of flour milling firms in Kenya. The study explored how cash ... -
A pragmatic analysis of metaphors in HIV/AIDS discourse a case of Ekegusii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research is based on a Pragmatic Analysis of Ekegusii metaphors used in HIV/AIDS discourse. This follows the fact that among the Abagusii people, metaphors are ubiquitous. These metaphors are basically used to relay ... -
Strategic management practices and performance of Hotels in Kabarnet Town, Baringo County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic management remains a key tool for firms to steer them through turbulent and competitive business environment. Organizations can only deliver superior and sustained performance in such environment through adopting ... -
The Challenge of Attaining Good Governance in Africa: the Use of Social Media in Kenya and Mauritius.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Conscious to the prevailing challenge of poor governance in Africa and the opportunities presented by technology through social media, this study seeks to critically analyze the challenge of attaining good governance in ... -
Geographic distribution and identification of pathways of interactions of Tilapiine species between natural and aquaculture systems in upper Tana River Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Freshwater fish habitats are highly threatened, facing impacts from habitat degradation, overfishing, and the introduction of non-native invasive species. Tilapia fishes are at the center of freshwater fishes due to their ... -
Determinants of total factor productivity in the Rwandan Services Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is perceived worldwide that the service sector is important especially in boosting economic growth and generating employment opportunities. More importantly in most developing countries, Rwanda included, the share of ... -
Intradialytic hypertension: prevalence, characteristics and associated factors in chronic hemodialysis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND. End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is increasingly being diagnosed in our set up with a number of patients being put on haemodialysis. These patients have an age adjusted mortality rate of 3-10 times that of the ... -
Land Fragmentation and Its Effects on Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Kenya: the Case of Banana Farming System of Kisii County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)“The study investigated the phenomenon of land fragmentation and the effects on food and livelihood security in Kenya. The study was set in Bonyanchaire Sub-Location of Kisii County, which has banana farming as a significant ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Implementation of Projects in Kenya; a Case of Dreams Education Support for Adolescent Girls & Young Women Project in Nyalenda Ward, Kisumu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of projects in Kenya; a case of DREAMS education support for adolescent girls & young women project in Nyalenda ... -
The Impact of Insurgent Groups on Human Security in the Middle East: 2010-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on the impact of insurgent groups on human security in the Middle East region for the period 2010 to 2020. Objectives of this study included: examining the place of insurgent groups in the Middle East ...
