Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Creating a Land Information System Case Study- Kamiti/anmer Block 4, Kiambu.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A Land Information System (LIS) is a computer-based information system that enables the input, storage, management, analysis, output and dissemination of geographically referenced parcelbased data and information that ... -
Effects of Budget Absorption on Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Budget absorption rate refers to the share of the actual expenditure out of the targeted(budgeted). It is a great benchmark for determining the efficiency and effectiveness of the counties on the utilization, implementation, ... -
Characterization and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms contaminating ultrasound probes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Patients subjected to ultrasound probes are at risk of microbial contamination including Staphylococcus aureus strains resistant to methicillin. This has been linked to cross-contamination from one patient to ... -
The Effect of National Revenue Allocation on the County Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With the emergence of county governments and their subsequent allocation of money from the central government, it has become very important to monitor their performance and especially in terms of their economic wellbeing ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Morbidity and Mortality at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background; Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor arising from the inner walls of the large intestine (the colon). Some of risk factors including high tobacco intake and alcohol consumption are associated with the ... -
Profiles of vitamin D among patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, chronic debilitating condition of undetermined cause. It affects numerous extra- articular organ systems. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone synthesized in the skin by ... -
Countering Violent Extremism in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
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Personal Related Factors Influencing Performance of Boards of Management of Public Secondary Schools in Vihiga Sub-county, Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Boards of management in the Kenyan public school system are formed in order to promote quality education and the best interests of the schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate personal related factors that ... -
Evaluation of the Practice and Adequacy of Current Pain Management Following Caesarean Delivery in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Between March & May 2019 a Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: The global increase in caesarean deliveries is associated with a rise in the burden of postoperative pain which is ranked highest among undesirable clinical outcomes. Acute post operative pain remains ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of Hiv infected children aged 10 years and below, on follow up at comprehensive care clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mental health morbidities such as depression are well described consequences associated with chronic illnesses and are exacerbated when offspring are suffering from chronic illnesses such as HIV. Caregivers ... -
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Risk management is key to the success of any firm in the business environment. Foreign exchange risk is among the risks that firms face in the business environment especially firms that conduct business internationally and ... -
Determinants of early surgical outcomes and complications following primary cleft lip and palate repair in selected Hospitals in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Cleft lip and palate is the most common congenital craniofacial anomaly managed by plastic surgeons. Its surgery has revolutionised over the last half century. However, there is no consensus with respect to the ... -
Access to Credit and Growth of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Micro, Small, and Medium-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) are considered the backbone of emerging economies and play a major role in generating job opportunities and ensuring equitable economic growth and development. The unique ... -
Water Supply Security in a Drought Exposed Langata Sub-county: Adopting a Blockchain Provenance Tracking for Informal Water Alternatives
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Today climate change induced drought risk has occasioned frequent water supply deficits thereby making many urban households to turn to informal water alternatives, especially in the poor nations. Because of their quality ... -
Ultrasonographic evaluation of placental thickness in normal singleton pregnancies for estimation of gestational age in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Ultrasonography is so far the most effective and safest method of estimating gestational age (GA). A new parameter, placental thickness (PT), can be used to evaluate the placental growth and estimate the age ... -
Private Consumption and Government Expenditure in Kenya: Nonlinear Ardl Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Several studies, both theoretical and empirical, have analyzed the question of whether government expenditure increases or decreases private consumption but the results are inconclusive. The contrasting result is mainly ... -
Digital Technology and Film Distribution in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The twenty-first century is a decade of shifts. Since its onset, film as an offshoot of the twentieth century’s technology and its impact is a recipient of its adjustment. Notably, alterations emanate from unending innovations ... -
Determinants of non-participation in organized sport activities by Public Secondary Schools students in Kenya: a case study of Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A conglomeration of factors influences non-participation in physical and sports activities among different categories of people. This study examined factors that deter public secondary school students in Kiambu County from ... -
Indications and early complications of double – J ureteric stents as seen at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: Double - J ureteric stents have been in use in urological practice to facilitate drainage of urine to the bladder since the 1960s. The benefits of DJ ureteric stents in individual patients are clear, but ... -
Perceptions of Households Towards Health Insurance and Their Implication to Enrolment, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Protection of household from catastrophic health care expenditures associated with direct payments and out-of-pocket payments is a desirable objective of health systems worldwide. A significant proportion of pooled funds ...
