Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An examination of the Legal, Institutional and Policy framework Regulating the cost of Healthcare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is an examination of the cost of healthcare in Kenya and the measures placed to regulate the cost of healthcare to ensure the accessibility of healthcare to all Kenyans throughout the years 2010 to 2020. Although ... -
Use Of Urban Surface Runoff For Groundwater Recharge In Nairobi City.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Surface run-off harvesting systems of collect and store rain-water from rooftops, lawns and street runoffs for later use. While the catchment experiences high run-off in the dry season severe water shortage is experienced. ... -
Factors That Determine Vigilance Behaviour And Reproductive Success Of Cheetah Mothers: A Case Study Of Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There is a drastic decline in cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population globally with human activities being among the major causes of this reduction. Visitation to areas of wilderness by tourists has been implicated for poor ... -
Effect of Mobile Phone Based Loans on Performance of Small and Midium Size Enterprises in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)More than 60% of small and medium enterprises collapse before their fifth birthday and among the prominent reason for collapse is lack of capital or cash flow problems, yet the benefits of thriving small and medium ... -
Effects of training and development on employee performance: a case of Government Chemist Laboratory, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between training and development and its effect on employee performance at the Government Chemist Laboratory in Kenya. The Government Chemist Laboratory is the ... -
Live Broadcast Of Parliamentary Proceedings And Its Impact On The Legislative Oversight Role Of The Senate Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings is meant to create public awareness on the roles of parliament and the Senate in particular. However, despite the existence of live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings since ... -
Efficacy of local language Radio programs on crop pests and diseases management in Kenya: a study of Chamgei FM`s ‘Tuget ab Kobotik’ program among maize farmers in Bomet East Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to analyze the efficacy of local language radio programs on crop pests and diseases management in Kenya based on Tuget ab Kobotik program on Chamgei FM among maize farmers in Bomet East Sub-County. The ... -
Statistical modelling of determinants of contraceptive use in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The world population has been increasing as the years progresses. The world population as of 2020 stands at 7.8 billion people and is estimated to be approximately 9.9 billion people by 2050. Kenya’s population in the ... -
An Assessment of the Kenya Quarry Sustainability Performance in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The extractive industry has visible and, sometimes, not so visible negative impacts on the operators, abutting communities and land uses. While relevant management authorities and operators have demonstrated their ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Modeling to Determine the Antenatal Factors Affecting Birth Weight – a Case of Tigoni Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The birth weight is one of the important determinants of the chances of a child surviving, having good physical and mental health. On average normal birth weight is between 2.5 kilograms (Kgs) -3.5 Kgs. Among ... -
Participatory Communication and Policy Formulation in Kenya a study of Nairobi County Public Finance Bill 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines how participatory communication was done on formulation of Public Finance Bill 2019 by Nairobi County Government. The major aim is to understand whether participatory communication in policy formulation ... -
Effect Of Circular Economy Practices On supply Chain Performance Of Chemical And Allied Sector Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to determine how circular economy practices affect supply chain performance of chemical and allied companies in Kenya. It equally conducted an assessment of the challenges in adopting circular economy ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Students’ Hostel Construction Projects in Public Universities: a Case of University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Provision of quality education is an important tool for empowering the weaker sections. Various socio-economic factors obstruct the access to higher education of students from needy families. Construction of students’ ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Stock Return Of Commercial Banks Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Firms have strived to revamp their CSR initiatives with an aim of positively influencing societies and environments within which they do business. Firms that have actively engaged in CSR, social good and ethical business ... -
Narratological Examination Of The Narratee In Christopher Okemwa’S Sabina And The Mystery Of The Ogre And Sabina The Rain Girl.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to examine the narratee in Christopher Okemwa’s Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre and Sabina the Rain Girl. The study analyses the narratee notion focusing on its definition, its signals and identification. ... -
Thyroid Hormone Profile in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients Attending Adult Outpatient Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Thyroid disorder affects 5-10% of the general population and can contribute to heart failure (HF)............... -
An assessment of the Security of Interstate Pass as a travel document within the East African Community Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)To enhance free movement of people within the East African regional bloc, partner states have introduced interstate movement passes as regional travel documents. Issuance and use of travel documents involve security ... -
Determinants Of Pneumonia Associated Readmissions Among Children Aged Under Five Admitted At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Pneumonia, according to WHO, is the leading single cause of mortality in children worldwide, accounting for 16% of all deaths of under five children globally, with 95% of these episodes occurring in developing ... -
Entrepreneurial Training and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises Under Youth Employment Opportunities Project in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Entrepreneurship training has been cited to promote innovativeness, risk taking, opportunity identification, business management, and technical skills development. This in turn leads to improvement in business performance. ... -
Effect of Financial Technology on Financial Performance of the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There has been an immense increase in financial technology utilization in the global financial sector. This has promoted efficiency in operations of the banking sector like the internet and electronic payment among others ...
