Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
Now showing items 8321-8340 of 49224
-
Effectiveness of Counter-terrorism Strategies in the Horn of Africa Region- a Case Study of Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Terrorism is a major danger to the world and safety at domestic, regional and international levels. It challenges the basic principles of law, justice, human rights and freedom and proves to be an affront to international ... -
Strategic choices and competitive advantage of indigenous construction companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic choices guide organizations to identify where to action in order to outsmart competition sustainably. Organizations are composed of capabilities and resources, which include human, financial, physical and ... -
The Role of Leadership and Governance on Human Development in Africa: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The role and importance of governance wherever human populations exist cannot be overstated. It is not easy to dispute that Africa’s problem of poor human development is, to a great extent, one largely caused by poor ... -
Benefit Incidence Analysis for Maternal Newborn and Child Health Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mother and child health services financing is a key government priority objective in most countries and the delivery of this strategic direction usually lies fundamentally on the distributional issues aimed at addressing ... -
Burden of Restless Leg Syndrome in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an underestimated neurological condition in hemodialysis patients. Restless leg syndrome has a negative effect on the quality of sleep and life in these patients. In Kenya, chronic ... -
Conflict Prevention and Management in Africa: Role of Track Two Diplomacy in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on track II diplomacy in conflict prevention and management in Africa; and specifically in Kenya. Objectives of the study included examining how track II diplomacy has led to conflict prevention and ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of neonatal dehydration among 13 hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Information - Neonatal deaths currently contribute nearly 50% of under-five deaths and identification of causes of neonatal mortality is a priority. There are concerns that dehydration is a common problem in ... -
Strategic management practices and performance of retirement benefits schemes in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study aimed to identify the effects of strategic management practices on performance of Retirement Benefit Schemes in Kenya. The study was underpinned on three theories namely; the dynamic capability theory, resource ... -
Factors Influencing Completion of Water and Sanitation Projects in Informal Settlements in Kenya-a Case of Mukuru Kwa-njenga Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study seeks to examine factors influencing the completion of water and sanitation projects in informal settlement in Kenya. The project shall be undertaken in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums in the vast Embakasi South ... -
The Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions Announcements On Stock Prices Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a trend in the financial field in Kenya. The study aims to find out the effect of mergers and acquisitions announcements on stock prices of companies listed at the NSE. The NSE ... -
Poisson Process Modelling of the Temporal Behavior of Volcanic Eruptions in the East African Rift System
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The social costs of volcanic eruptions are severe for eruptions of considerable magnitude. Understanding the temporal behavior of volcanic eruptions is thus key to hazard assessments and prevention of future loss of life ... -
Human Resource Plan Implementation and Project Performance at Konza Technopolis Development Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Implementation of the human resource plan ensures development of the project team which can make the differences between the project success and failure. Lack of the implementation of the human resource plan in the ... -
Markovian Modeling the changes in Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in response to praziquantel treatment in Mwea
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Approximating the reduction level of STH infections is important in policy and decision making nationally as well as globally.This is to ensure the control measures put in place aligns withWHOrecommendation of infections ... -
Analysis of Stratified Livestock Production as an Option for Enhancing Commercial Off-take of Pastoral Cattle in Kenya’s Drylands
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production in Kenya accounts for 10–15 % of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and about 42% of the agricultural GDP. The production mainly occurs in pastoral areas, where approximately 70% of the national ... -
Using Geospatial Technologies to Assess the Impact of Human Settlement in Mt. Elgon Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Mt. Elgon ecosystem is a gazetted forest reserve. Over decades of time, the forest ecosystem has experienced a surge in human population through the government-led Chepyuk settlement. Recently, there was a petition to ... -
Stress management and employee performance at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya Airways has had numerous challenges such as expensive ticketing which has led to reduced revenue, poor investment practices leading to loss of money as well as poor human practices leading to industrial unrest. ... -
Influence of electronic media on learning social skills by Pre-school children in Ruiru division, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study looked into the influence of electronic media on learning social skills by pre-school children in Ruiru Division, Kiambu County. Electronic media connectivity by pre-school children is on the increase in recent ... -
Countering International Terrorism by the Military in Africa: a Case Study of the Kenya Defence Forces
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study explored the use of military in countering international terrorism in Africa by using the Kenya Defence Forces. The study illustrates the use of the military as a way of eradicating terrorism in the horn of ... -
A Philosophical Critique of Critical Thinking Pedagogy in Kenyan Secondary Schools’ Curriculum
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Across the globe, the goals of learning for elementary, secondary and higher education curricula tend to emphasize the development of critical thinking (CT) pedagogy in teaching and critical thinking skills in learning. ... -
Age- and Cause-specific Mortality Patterns and Trends in an Urban Informal Settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Age and cause specific mortality patterns and trends in an urban informal settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2009–2018 Background: Effective health services planning and prioritization require reliable and timely mortality ...
