Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Efficiency of County Governments’ Expenditure in Kenya
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Challenges And Prospects Of Prevention And Management Of Conflicts In Africa: The Role Of Igad Early Warning Mechanism
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continent has experience conflicts over time with most of them reoccurring or having new dynamics over time. Governments and Sub regional Organizations have faced various challenges in trying to manage conflicts in the ... -
Quality of Postnatal Care Among Mothers Within 24-48 Hours of Delivery in Postnatal Wards at Machakos County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In Africa, substandard postnatal care is associated with the deaths of 34% of women during the first 24 hours. Additionally, at least 38% of infants die due to infections, low birth weight or prematurity; aspects ... -
Adoption Of “bring Your Own Device” At The Work Place By Non-governmental Organizations In Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the recent past consumer technology has evolved faster than corporate technology. This has led to employees having gadgets with latest innovations and trends in the market. This trend commonly called, Consumerization ... -
Determinants of Adoption of Cloud Practice Accounting in Insurance Firms in North Rift Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Administrations in the insurance firms need to take advantage of cloud expertise to appreciate augmented efficiency and improved efficiency in organizational operations. However, insurance firms in North Rift Region of ... -
Vocational and Technical Training of School Leavers: Its Effects on Their Livelihoods in Vihiga County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Youth are the future of any nation. To be certain that they have the required knowledge and skills, vocational and technical institutions have been used to impart the necessary training and skills. This study was conducted ... -
An Analysis of State Response to Political Protests and Its Impact on Conflict Management- the Case of Kenya’s 2017 Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the response of states towards political protests and its implications to conflict management; case of Kenya in 2017 general elections. It examines the major causes of political protests in Kenya and ... -
Supply Chain Resilience And Performance Of Supermarkets In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to study the effect of supply chain resilience practices on the performance of small and medium supermarkets in Nairobi city, Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; ... -
The Impact of Financial Technology on the Operational Efficiency of Licensed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)FinTech businesses exhibit high welfare-enhancing capabilities to individuals and the business establishments but disruptive to the banking sector whereby regulation should appropriately adapt so the outcomes of the new ... -
Livestock management and environmental security in eastern Africa: a case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is generally accepted that the general production and consumption gap for the major food commodities has widened across many continent in the world. It is worth noting that the livestock as a sector is responsible for ... -
Assessment of international laws on female genital mutilation and its implications on the east African region: a case study of Namanga, Kenya-Tanzania border.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study has assessed the impact of international laws on Female Genital Mutilation in the fight against the Cross-Border FGM in the study area, which is Namanga Township and the surrounding villages on both sides of ... -
Challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s blue economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 - 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this research study was to establish the challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s Blue Economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 – 2018. This study therefore ... -
Role of religious organizations in conflict and peacebuilding in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of the catholic church and the Islamic religion.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Wars, armed violence and insecurity continue to blight Africa, contributing to human suffering and obstructing human development across much of the continent. Preventing and reducing violent conflict has become a key ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in Osteoarthritis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background:Chronic Kidney disease(CKD)is a global health problem with increasingprevalence especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has a high morbidity and mortality. CKD and Osteoarthritis (OA)are related as they ... -
The Relationship between Career Progression and Perceived Organizational support among Prison Officers in Kamiti Command, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Career progression is the process of climbing up the ladder during one’s career life. Career progression or promotions among other expected rewards such as favorable working conditions, pay rise, recognitions, respect, ... -
Effects Of Student Self-Evaluation On Academic Performance On Writing In Kenyan Secondary Schools: Case Study Mugoiri Girls High School In Murang’A County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This purpose of this research is to establish the result of student self-evaluation on student accomplishment in general, writing competency, and metacognitive skills. Self-evaluation enables learners to think carefully ... -
Influence Of School Based Factors On Implementation Of Curriculum In Primary Schools In Banadir Region, Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated school based factors influencing implementation of curriculum in primary schools in Banadir region in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was guided by four research objectives: to examine influence of ... -
Application Of Peer Assessment Approaches To Teaching Of Mathematics: The Effectiveness And Learner Perceptions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to establish whether peer assessment approaches to teaching of Mathematics have any effect on the performance of students in secondary schools in Kenya. The objectives were to find out the extent of use ... -
Influence of E-services Strategy on the Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of e-services strategy on the performance of parastatals in Kenya. In particular, the study examined how strategies such as service flexibility, e-reporting, ... -
The role of economic diplomacy in promoting foreign direct investment in Africa: case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on the role of economic diplomacy in promoting foreign direct investment using Kenya as the case study. It examines the relationship between economic diplomacy and foreign direct investment, Kenya’s ...
