Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of knowledge of ortho-plastic approach in the management of post traumatic lower limb injuries in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Ortho-plastic management in post-traumatic lower limb injuries remains core in ensuring the best results are achieved for the patient. This has been shown to reduce complications and the rate of limb amputations. ... -
Effect of Strategic Change Management on the Performance of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research project is titled the effect of strategic change management on performance of Coast General Teaching and Referral hospital (CGTRH).The hospital is located in the coastal city of Mombasa, the second largest ... -
Strategic Orientation and Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There continue to be mixed reactions on the relationship between strategic orientation and performance. This study sought to establish this relationship among public universities in Kenya. The anchor theories were the Miles ... -
Policy, Perception and Sociocultural determinants of male involvement in female contraceptive uptake: a case of Korogocho, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Family planning is fundamental to health of the population especially women, their families, and community. Most of the contraceptive methods are highly effective in preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing maternal ... -
Narrating Publicness In Selected Contemporary Kenyan Women’s Autobiographies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines how Kenyan women who have been occupiers of public or privileged spaces narrate their publicness. The study focuses on three contemporary Kenyan women’s autobiographies: Ciarunji Chesaina’s Run Gazelle ... -
The Court`s Interpretation and Application of the Best Interests Principle in Child Custody Cases in Kenya Laws
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Crisis Management Strategies and Business Continuity for Star Rated Hotels in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hotels face the continuous risk of disruptions from factors beyond their control. This includes man made calamities such as post-election violence, poor service delivery and terrorism. Disruptions may also arise from ... -
Prevalence of gambling disorder among patients seeking psychiatric treatment at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gambling disorder is a behavioral psychiatric condition exemplified primarily by maladaptive, recurrent persistent patterns of gambling activity leading to personal, social and communal problems. The monumental surge in ... -
Effect of Financial reporting quality on performance of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Companies with better quality of financial information are associated with subsequent higher performance in the literature. Currently, the many accounting scandals and financial crises that happened in numerous distinguished ... -
A Lexico-Semantic Interpretation Of Euphemisms In Kiembu- (Kīīveti Dialect)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This is a study which was conducted on the Kīĩveti dialect of Kĩembu language. The purpose of this study was to analyze the type of politeness employed in the euphemized Kīĩveti lexical items in different social contexts. ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Climate Change Programmes Managed by Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya. The Case of Kamarandi Location, Mbeere North Sub-county, Embu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)“Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to sustainable development. Nongovernmental organizations play a crucial role in sustainable development and poverty alleviation through funding, direct and ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Cooperative Frameworks on Shared Natural Resources in East Africa Community: a Case Study of Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past decades, international relations have adversely experienced increase in cooperation among different states in form of agreements and policies. The move towards greater common understanding and cooperation ... -
Effect of One Stop Border Post on Trade Facilitation at the Lunga Lunga-horo Horo 2015-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Exchange of goods and services has been a common goal worldwide, as the world becomes a global village separated by common borders. Due to changing global environment various organizations have engaged into international ... -
The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on financial performance of forex bureaus in Nairobi.
(UoN, 2020)Forex bureaus operate in an environment with frequent fluctuations in the rate at which one currency is exchanged for the other. These exchanges of one currency for the other at fluctuating rates may provide opportunities ... -
Violent Extremism And National Cohesion In The Horn Of Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya, Nairobi County. 2010-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, the debate surrounding conflict violent extremism has emerged as an ardently contested area, notwithstanding the reality that a complete metamorphosis of violent extremism results to heinous acts of terrorism. ... -
Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Rheumatology Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic polyarthritis affecting 0.5-1% of the adult population. It also present with systemic manifestations that include; subcutaneous nodules, hematological changes, neuropathy, ... -
Outcomes of children and adolescents admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis at Kenyatta national hospital between February 2013- February 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, major, life-threatening complication that mainly occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the foremost cause of death in children with ... -
Impact of Social Media on National Security in Africa: Case Study Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the social media sphere in Africa with specific focus on Kenya and the various implications on national security. As internet technology continues to proliferate through the continent, there is a need ... -
Relationship Between Capital Restructuring and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to determine the relationship between capital restructuring and financial performance of listed firms in Kenya............. -
Adherence to national guidelines in malaria case management among pediatric patients at Kakamega County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Prompt diagnosis and effective malaria treatment is one of the main pillars of global malaria control programs. As a result, the WHO and various countries have put in place protocols and guidelines to help them achieve ...
