Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The effect of budget deficit on economic growth in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Over the past few decades, budget deficits have gained a great deal of scrutiny. This is because most of the challenges facing developing countries have been blamed on it. The study looked at budget deficit link to ... -
The Role of Individual Member-states in Sub-regional Organizations Conflict Management: a Case of Kenya in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the role of individual member-states in sub-regional conflict management; a case for Kenya in IGAD. It examines the role played by individual member states towards the efforts carried out by the ... -
Effect of financial technology on financial development in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The utilization of financial technology has significantly increased in the financial sector globally. Evidence shows that development practitioners are continually having the conviction that the outreach arising because ... -
Prevalence of suicidality among people with substance use disorders at Mathari national teaching and referral hospital in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The World Health Organization estimates that within the next five years 15 to 30 million people around the world will attempt suicide every year, with 10% of these being successful in their attempts. ... -
Women’s movements and collective action in Africa: lessons from Ousmane Sembene’s God’s bits of wood, Anlu of Cameroun and the women’s market rebellion in Lagos
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of this thesis was to analyse women’s collective action in colonial Africa with a goal of understanding and highlighting the roots, gains and opportunities of women’s movements in Africa through an African ... -
Change management practices and performance of private security firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Diverse change management practices adopted by organizations enhance the quality and impact of service delivery. Institutions keep on restructuring their strategies in order to mitigate to environmental change. Organizations ... -
Assessment of the level of adherence to the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines in the management of hypertensive crisis at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and management. It encompasses both hypertensive urgency and emergency. Hypertensive urgency is defined as a systolic blood pressure ... -
Financial structure and performance of commercial airlines in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)In Kenya, the air transport industry is estimated to have contributed about $1.9 billion to Kenya’s GDP. The domestic commercial airlines performance has been inconsistent over the years. As much as there is fluctuating ... -
Quality management system implementation and continuous improvement in Glaxosmithkline Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Global competition is ever increasing and with the increase in the demand for better quality products and services by buyers, organizations have come to the realization that the only option to survive in business is through ... -
Effect and Audit quality on financial performance of listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Knowledge of and compliance to cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines by healthcare practitioners’ at the accident & emergency unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Cardiac arrests occur in different conditions and could result in permanent neurological damage and death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by trained, competent Health Care Practitioners, is required. Health Care ... -
Evaluation of Reservoir Production Trends in Olkaria Geothermal Field
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Geothermal wells are requisites for monitoring changes within a geothermal reservoir. Some report an increment in production whereas majority have declined resulting in changes in chemistry, enthalpy and pressure, boiling ... -
Knowledge of university of Nairobi registrars working in Kenyatta national hospital towards the human papilloma vaccine in adolescents.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an asexually transmitted viral infection affecting men and women. HPV has been strongly associated with cervical, oral, pharyngeal and anal, cancers. Cervical cancer is the ... -
Assessing the Effects of Selective Enforcement of Anti-prostitution Laws in Kenya: the Case of Kasarani Sub-county Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research assesses the effect of selective enforcement of anti-prostitution laws on sex workers in Kasarani in Nairobi County. The study distinguishes the term sex work and prostitution in that prostitution implies ... -
Challenges facing non-governmental organizations in financial resource mobilization in Kisumu central sub-county, Kenya.
(UoN, 2020)The main motive of this study was to research on the challenges faced by NGOs in financial resource mobilization in Kisumu Central Sub-county. This study purposed to address the main research objectives which were: ... -
Effect of Mobile Lending on Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi County Central Business District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In spite of new innovations in technology, many nations have not yet realized optimal utilization of mobile lending. Facts available show that innovations in the banking sector are critical in creating value for banks and ... -
Environmental Diplomacy In Large Participatory Conferences: A Review Of Kenya’S Environmental Laws 1963 - 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As early as since independence Kenya led in advancing environmental concerns at regional and international level demonstrating commitment to sustainable development. Kenya’s participation and negotiations in international ... -
Association between duration of second stage of labour and early maternal and neonatal outcomes of parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018 - a prospective descriptive cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Time frames for second stage of labour to avert maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality were introduced in the mid-1800s by expert opinion and case series publications. Findings were published where no ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) among patients at the Mathari national teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Mental health still remains a major concern in relation to the management of HIV infection. Little effort has been employed in ensuring the proper management of serious mental illness and in the management ... -
Tense Agreement in the English of Upper Primary Learners of the Siathani Primary School in Machakos County, Kenya: a Frequency Analysis Approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to investigate the application of the tense agreement rule in the English of upper primary learners of the Siathani Primary School in Machakos County. The study was undertaken to identify the extent to ...
