Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of Substance Use Among Undergraduate Medical Students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: There is a growing and worrying trend in the prevalence of substance use disorders among medical students globally. This substance use not only interferes with learning, which is a major concern considering ... -
Effects Of Optimal And Sub-Optimal Feeding On Apparent Digestibility, Nitrogen Balance And Methane Emission In Boran Steers Fed Rhodes Grass Hay
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine effects of optimal and suboptimal feed intakes on apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance and methane emissions in Boran steers fed Rhodes grass hay. The study was carried out ... -
Influence Of Social Media On Consumer Behavior Among University Students In Nairobi City County, Kenya
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The Role of Global Youth Leadership Forums in Promoting Sustainable Development in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study seeks information on the role of global youth leadership forums in promoting sustainable development in Africa and focussed on its three objectives to confirm the study’s hypotheses. To achieve this, the study ... -
Influence Of Artificial Intelligence On Marketing Strategy Among Mobile Telephony Operators In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)As technology is evolving like never before, Artificial Intelligence is considered to be a major innovation that is altering the existing marketing landscape. Today, AI has made it possible for marketers to turn humongous ... -
China-kenya Relations Effect on Kenya’s Economic, Social and Political Issues
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenya – China relationship is affecting Kenya’s political, social and economic landscape. China has made Kenya a key focus for trade and economic strategy in Africa because it sees it as a gateway into the region. Even ... -
The Challenges Of Listing At The Nairobi Securities Exchange By Top 100 Mid Sized Companies’ In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to establish the challenges of the top 100 midsized companies listing at the N.S.E despite meeting the threshold listing requirements. Listing in the N.S.E is a strategic episode in a company’s ... -
Willingness to Donate Eyes and Its Associated Factors Among Adults in a Community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Corneal diseases are a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment in less developed countries. Advanced disease is managed by corneal transplantation. In Kenya, despite having an eye-bank, donation ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Low Birth Weight Infants on Follow-up at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency that contributes to morbidity and mortality among low birth weight infants; with significant, long-term effects on memory, cognition and auditory ... -
Role and Impact of Social Media in Advancing Foreign Policy Interests of Host States: Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Advancements in technology and specifically social media have transformed how nations relate with each other and Kenya has not been left behind. The exchange of information between nations has shifted to the online sphere, ... -
Emergence Delirium in Adult Surgical Patients in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Descriptive Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Emergence delirium is a transient condition characterized by an alteration in awareness and inattention to one’s immediate environment with disorientation and perceptual alterations like hypersensitivity and hyperactive ... -
Changing Strategies in Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa: Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study focused on the changing strategies in countering violent extremism and terrorism in Africa: case of Kenya. The main objective of the study was to contribute new and effective knowledge that can assist in ... -
The Role of Media Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution in the Horn of African Region: a Case Study of South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)South Sudan gained self-rule in 2011 and since then the young nation has experienced sporadic civil conflict which have devastated the country‟s economy, resulted to over 50,000 people killed and displaced up to 1.6 ... -
Eprocurement, Strategy Drivers And Performance At The National Treasury In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of E-procurement on performance at the National treasury and to determine the intervening effect on strategy drivers on the relationship between E-procurement and ... -
The Intricacies Of Translating Financal Terminoliogies From Arabic Into English: Case Of Islamic Banking In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigated the challenges that translators face when translating Arabic financial text into English, with special focus given to Islamic banking financial terminologies. The study was driven by the need to ... -
The Sustainable Management of Resource Based Conflicts in Africa: a Case of Laikipia County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A journey of 1000 miles begins with one step, so has been the journey towards natural resource conflict management. The conflict has however never ended; it instead keeps recurring. Why despite all efforts to manage it? ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors And Management Of Neutropenia Among Cancer Patients With Solid Tumors Receiving Chemotherapy At Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Cancer accounts for approximately 7-10% of deaths in Kenya. It is managed through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal therapy. Each of these interventions present benefits and risks. Chemotherapeutics ... -
Port Management Systems And Operational Efficiency At The Inland Container Depot - Embakasi
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)In the 21st century there is global competitiveness in international trade which is becoming increasingly tougher and the need for efficiency in operations as a tool to remain competitive is essential. Ports are one of the ... -
A Critical Assessment of Multilateral Peace Keeping and Regional Security in Africa:A Focused Comparison of Eastern and Western Africa in the 21st Century.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to examine the place of peacekeeping in the 21st-century regional agenda in Africa, with the main focus being on multilateral peacekeeping on regional security in Eastern Africa and West Africa. In order ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors And Management Of Venous Thromboembolism Amongst Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy and cause of cancer-related mortality. Cancer has long been associated as a risk factor for hyper-coagulation. It may, therefore, lead to venous thromboembolism in breast ...
