Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Electoral Reforms and Democratic Consolidation in Kenya, 1997 – 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study examines how electoral reforms have impacted democratic consolidation in Kenya, from 1997 to 2017. It is guided by the following specific objectives: To examine how electoral laws carried out in Kenya from 1997 ... -
Contributions of Somali diaspora in the health institutions building: a case of migration for development in Africa, in health programs for ministry health in Somaliland.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The entire institutions of the Government of Somali were affected by the civil war that erupted in 1991, resulting in massive destruction of the physical institutions, loss of institutional memory, and migration human ... -
Effectiveness of Hexanal and its mode of action on the post-harvest quality of Banana fruits (MUSA SPP)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Banana is one of the major fruits produced in Kenya mainly by smallholder farmers for the domestic market. Despite its importance and potential, the banana value chain is faced with several constraints including high ... -
The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage to Accessing Market Information by Smallholder Farmers, in Lari Constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mobile phones are increasingly becoming one of the primary sources of agricultural market information. Farmers, agricultural programs, agricultural institutions, and non-governmental institutions utilize mobile phones and ... -
Rational Use Of Antibiotics Among Patients Admitted To Critical Care Units At Kenyatta National Hospital And Its Impact On Clinical Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Studies have postulated that approximately a third of the antibiotic use worldwide is irrational, posing a major global challenge to containment of drug-resistant infections. In the critical care units, ... -
Prevalence of emotional disorders among institutionalized care children in Nairobi suburb settings(Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Studies show that whenever children exhibit emotional disorders, they are labelled as spoilt and are disciplined for showing their weaknesses, lowering their self-esteem. Qualitatively institutionalized ... -
Value chain mapping to assess Governance challenges, food safety risks, and escherichia coli genetic diversity along the Dairy food system in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food systems present complicated networks where production and distribution of food products can either be achieved through simple or complex value chains. Such system complexities present avenues for introduction, ... -
Effects of Peer Assessment on Academic Performance Case Study- Tharaka Boys High School
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Peer evaluation can be vital in building an active and autonomous student. This study sought to assess how often educators use peer evaluation in current Kenyan High School and decide how its effects on students' academic ... -
Genetic Detection and Characterization of Influenza Viruses in Selected Wildlife and Humans at High-risk Interface in Laikipia County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Incidences of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases increase especially at the livestock-wildlife-human overlap, an interface commonly found in Kenya. Such overlaps intensify during the dry season and ... -
Association Between Unmet Supportive Care Needs And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Breast Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Breast cancer patients need support in the management of cancer symptoms, therapy-related adverse effects, educational, psychosocial, spiritual and sexual needs in all aspects of their lives. Provision of ... -
Factors influencing alcohol relapse among patients in alcohol and substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation programme (asatrep) in Kiambu county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Alcohol use disorder poses adverse consequences to the users, their families and the larger society. In Kiambu County, it has been a major concern which led to establishment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse ... -
Adequacy of post-2007 constitutional mechanisms in addressing ethnic conflict in presidential elections in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)This study was guided by four objectives : (i) examining the linkage between ethnic conflict and Presidential elections in Kenya; (ii) evaluating adequacy of post-2007 constitutional mechanisms in addressing ethnic conflict ... -
The Legality and Fairness of the Impeachment of County Governors in Kenya: a Suppression of the Spirit of Devolution?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Article 181 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for several grounds under which a county governor can be removed from office. This includes; a gross violation of the Constitution, where there are serious reasons to ... -
An Examination Of Employee Counselling Programmes In The National Police Service In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Employee counselling presents opportunities for employees to resolve their problems and embrace successful options of dealing with challenging circumstances. In many studies, employees who receive counselling report higher ... -
Effectiveness of veno-occlusion with lignocaine for prevention of propofolinduced vascular pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent widely used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Pain is an acknowledged reaction of propofol administration which can be very disquieting ... -
Analysis of barriers to the Enforcement of Hazardous Waste Regulations in the Leather Industry: a case study of Thika Industrial Area, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examined barriers to the enforcement of hazardous waste regulations in tannery effluent discharge in Thika industrial area, Kiambu County. The study sought to examine; i) efficacy of regulation in tannery effluent ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Legal Implications of Hosting Refugees by the Host State: a Case Study of Somalia Refugees in Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study is to explore the legal implications of hosting Somali refugees in Dadaab refugee camp. A large number of Somalia refugees (approximated to be 400,000 in number) have been living in Kenya for more ... -
Pre-term low birth weight and maternal periodontal status among mothers attending Pumwani maternity hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Pre-term birth (PTLBW) is a great public health concern, as it is a significant cause of neonatal mortality, yet it is preventable. Some studies demonstrate a link between maternal periodontal disease and ... -
Challenges of Talent management at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Investing in talent management is necessary in order to improve employee motivation, have a continuous coverage of critical roles, increase employee performance, maintain engaged employees, retain top talent and offer ... -
Assessment Of Households’ Vulnerability To Flood And Drought Risk In Garashi Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past five years, the coastal parts of Kenya have experienced a combination of extreme droughts and flood incidences. This has left a huge negative effect with regards to the social, financial, health, and ecological ...
