Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Causes, Forms, Outcome and Perception of Gender Based Violence Among Men at Kenyatta National Hospital From January 2017 to March 2022. A Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Gender based violence (GBV) is a violation of human rights affecting both women and men with varying magnitude, and harmful acts directed towards ones gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, abuse of power ... -
Factors Associated With Virological Non-suppression in Treatment-experienced HIV+ Patients in Kenya: a Populationwide Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Virologic failure is an important public health problem threatening the milestones achieved in HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) care and attributed to drug resistance emergence. This study investigated the ... -
Project Risk Management and Performance of Electricity Infrastructure Projects in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The government of Kenya has heavily invested in electricity infrastructure development through various projects in various regions of the nation including Mombasa County. The project life cycle of projects is characterized ... -
Examining the Effect of Ceo Turnover on Firm Performance of Selected Power Firms in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The microfinance sector plays an instrumental role in fostering financial inclusion, especially in developing countries like Kenya. Despite their significance, there is a dearth of comprehensive studies examining the factors ... -
Examining the Effect of Ceo Turnover on Firm Performance of Selected Power Firms in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The departure of a CEO is a momentous occasion that can greatly influence the path of a company. The power industry, renowned for its capital-intensive operations and strategic significance, is currently grappling with ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foreign direct investment has drawn significant attention in many research endevours since it is an instrument for knowledge and technology transfers between nations, a catalyst for economic growth, a means of promoting ... -
Development of Yoghurt Using Camel Milk Rationed Differently With Soy Milk, Cow Milk, and Corn Starch Blends
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Camel milk is increasingly commercialized and consumed in urban areas. However, camel milk processing technologies to improve sensorial properties, shelf life and expand production and sales has not been fully exploited. ... -
The Effect of Electronic Prescribing on the Patterns of Reported Medication Errors Among Pediatric in-patients at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Medication errors occur in all settings and may lead to adverse drug events. They are a major cause of avoidable harm and injury across the world. In Kenya, there is a high burden of medication errors in pediatric ... -
Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Peptide- Extracts From Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Desert Locust Nymphs
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The ability of black soldier fly (Hermatia illucens Linnaeus Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae and desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) nymphs to produce antimicrobial peptides makes them ideal candidates for the discovery ... -
Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in Children Aged 0-18years in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The treatment of choice for paediatric patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease is now kidney transplantation (KT) . There is no data on the survival and graft failure rates of children receiving ... -
Potential of Host Resistance, Trichoderma Spp. And Organic Amendments in the Management of Root-knot Nematodes in Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is among the most commonly grown and utilized vegetables in Kenya. Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) infestation results in significant loss of crop yield in susceptible tomato varieties, ... -
Enhancing Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Seawater De-salination: Lessons and Options for Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Amongst the most serious global challenges of our time, water scarcity is ranked highly. It is documented as a significant problem for many nations across the world in their struggle in the direction of sustainable life ... -
Financial Innovation and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research delves into the intersection of financial innovation and commercial bank performance within the competitive and innovative banking sector of Kenya, which comprises 38 commercial banks. During a period ... -
Gender Determinants of Agroecological Practices in Wetlands in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Wetlands are extensively and differently exploited based on gender because they are among the most productive ecosystems on which farmers rely for survival. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, wetland ... -
E-government Platforms on Public Service Delivery in Kenya: Case of Kenya Revenue Authority and National Transport and Safety Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Traditional method of providing public services by public organizations in Kenya has been characterized by inefficiency due to the extended bureaucratic model and its untimeliness, which affected citizens' satisfaction. ... -
Obstetric Shock Index as a Predictor of Adverse Maternal Outcomes in Patients With Postpartum Haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2021 and December 2022. An Analytical Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for a significant portion of avoidable obstetric deaths and is responsible for a third of maternal mortalities worldwide. The obstetric shock index (OSI) has been deemed to ... -
Female Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors Among Low-risk Pregnant Women Seeking Care at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January and April 2023: a Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Female sexual dysfunction is commonly undiagnosed and therefore undertreated during pregnancy. Pregnancy is associated with changes that affect the sexual functioning of women. Factors that may contribute to ... -
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Advanced-maternal-age Grand-multipara Compared to Young-low-parity Women at Kajiado County Referral and Loitokitok Subcounty Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grand-multipara are women who have delivered at least 5 fetuses that have attained the gestational age of fetal viability. Maternal age of at least 35 years is known as advanced maternal age. Women with advanced maternal ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Sheep in Kajiado North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Gastrointestinal parasitism (GIP) in small ruminants, particularly sheep and goats is the main cause of inestimable socio-economic losses globally. The parasites pose a serious threat to livestock production and the ... -
Early Outcomes of Open Gustilo-3 Tibia Diaphyseal Fractures Treated With Uniplanar External Temporary Fixation at the KNH, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Fractures of the tibia are common after trauma whether isolated or as part of multiple injuries. Due to the tibia’s subcutaneous nature, they are susceptible to breaking the skin and being open injuries. ...
