Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of stakeholder participation on performance of water projects funded by Makueni County Government: a case of Makueni Sub County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of water projects funded by Makueni County in Makueni sub-county. This research project had four guiding objectives ... -
N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide and Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Level in Sickle Cell Disease Patients at Steady State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sickle cell disease is a non-communicable disease attracting global public health concern. Chronic effects of sustained hemolytic anemia drive the development of end-organ complications which include heart, brain, kidney, ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Brand Equity of Uap Old Mutual Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The number of Mergers &Acquisitions in Insurance sector has increased in Kenya and the whole of East Africa. Every M & A provokes branding decision, the objective of this study was to determine the Mergers and acquisitions ... -
The Role of Women Organisations in Environmental Conservation in Nandi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In many regions within third world countries, women have formed organizations in response to their common problems. Though other groups came into being due to external initiatives like the church and non-governmental ... -
Implications of Arming Private Security Guards on National Security Management in East Africa- a Comparison Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigates the implications of arming private security guards on national security management in East Africa. This comes at a time when Kenya and East Africa at large are facing various security challenges, ... -
Assessing Effects Of Climate Variability And Change On The Onset And Cessation Dates Of Seasonal Rainfall In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change has great impact on various sectors that are dependent on rainfall. As a result of increased global warming due to continuous emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the influence of climate change ... -
The Effects of Sexting Among the Youth in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Technology has for the past decade reshaped the interactions and communication among youth. There has been an increase in reliance of technology among youth. Digital or online technology has been integrated by young people ... -
Role of mobile money services on financial inclusion among small and medium-sized enterprises in Mavoko sub-county
(UoN, 2020)Over the past years, many SMEs have found it very hard to access affordable financial products. However, the introduction of mobile-money services has made it easier and cheaper for SMEs and individuals to access the ... -
Sero-prevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Young Adult Blood Donors in Kisumu, Homabay and Siaya Counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hepatitis B virus is a widespread public health menace approximated to have infected 257 million people chronically by 2015.Data on the prevalence of HBV is important in formulating public health policies on HBV control ... -
Examining effects of changes in population density on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Population density plays a great role for economic activities. Population densities are ignored as economic variables in analysis as countries that have same macroeconomic variables but differences in population densities ... -
Implementation of Expansion Strategy at Makini Schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Expansion strategy is an organization’s attempt towards growth relative to its previous performance and size. The dynamic business environment demands continuous adjustments in business planning and activities and as ... -
Impact of Lean Automation on Process Performance in Sugar Industries in Kenya: Case of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Several challenges like high cost of production continue to affect the performance of sugar industries depicted by undesirable process efficiencies and productivity with average sugar productivity of 85%, which is below ... -
Construction of Masculinity in Kenyan Popular Music: a Close Analysis of Selected Kamba Popular Performances
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the contemporary world popular music has become a fertile ground for the demonstration of masculine identity with artists making songs an arena for the exhibition of masculine identity. The current study, construction ... -
Firm-level capabilities and sustainable competitive advantage in public hospitals of Nairobi city county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The dynamism of the operating hospital environment requires facilities or firms to rapidly adopt to keep its competitive advantage. It is thus essential for firms to develop innovative ways of survival through aligning the ... -
Strategic Communication as a Tool for Corporate Culture Change in Geospatial Industry the Case of Esri Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic communication is key in implementing culture change within organizations because it eliminates anxiety caused by lack of information that could therefore lead to change resistance. Many organizations however are ... -
Influence of strategic innovation on the performance of East African Gasoil limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Innovation is at the centre of organization performance, a situation that has led organizations to adopt strategic innovation aligned to an organization strategic priority. In light of increased recognition of the role ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and Stakeholder Management in Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
(2020)Corporate social responsibility practices adopted by organizations improve and enhance their stakeholder efficiency. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility strategies on ... -
An Assessment of Uptake of Contraceptive Information Among Young Adult Girls in Kware Slums in Ongata Rongai
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the contraceptive information uptake among young adult girls in Kware; a slum dwelling in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado North Sub-County. The objectives of the study were to; investigate the sources ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Earnings Management in Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Managers use earnings management to lure unsuspecting shareholders to financial scams. Since managers have discretion in making some of the accounting choices, some unscrupulous managers take advantage of this opportunity ...
