Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Comparison of Measured Gfr by Tc-99m-dtpawith Estimated Gfr in Potential Kidney Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is key in assessing the renal function of an individual. GFR cannot be measured directly, but as urinary clearance of an ideal filtration marker. Estimated GFR is vital in ... -
Living Kidney Donor Dropout At The Kenyatta National Hospital Transplant Program.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND. Kidney transplantation involves transplanting a healthy kidney to a patient with ESRD. Donors can either be living or deceased. Living donation offers the advantage of optimal preparation of both the recipient ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurship Development Programs on Youth Empowerment: a Case of Kaptembwo Ward of Nakuru County Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the Influence of entrepreneurship development programs on youth empowerment at Kaptembwo ward of Nakuru county Kenya.Despite their significance, statistics show that in Kenya, ... -
Influence of Community Participation on Completion of Constituency Development Fund Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kabete Constituency, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Ideally, CDF projects should be geared towards improving the livelihood of the constituents through addressing their social, economic situation. However, this has not always been the case. Despite increased allocations, ... -
Total Salivary Protein and Its Relationship to Periodontal Health in an Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Periodontal disease is highly prevalentand is one of the highest contributors to global oral health burden.Diagnosis of active periodontal disease provides a challenge for clinicians because the traditional ... -
Development of a Prototype for a Restorative Dental Cement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Objective/ Motivation: The aim of this study was to develop a prototype for a restorative dental cement from Portland cement (PC) clinker and related aluminosilicate (AS) materials in Kenya. This was motivated by the need ... -
Influence of Bicycle Education Empowerment Project on Education Performance of Girls in Selected Day Secondary Schools: a Case of Samia Sub County, Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to establish the influence of Bicycle Education Empowerment Project on Education Performance of girls in selected day secondary schools in Samia Sub County, Busia County, Kenya. The study problem was to ... -
Athari Za Uhawilishaji Wa Vitamkwa Vya Kikisa Katika Maana Zijitokezazo Katika Kiswahili Sanifu
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Kazi hii ilihusu uhawilishaji wa fonimu za Kikisa katika lugha ya Kiswahili Sanifu. Kazi hii ilihusisha ubainishaji wa makosa katika insha za wanafunzi na tathmini ya athari za makosa hayo katika uelewekaji wa maana katika ... -
Knowledge Sharing For Research In Academic Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study assessed knowledge sharing for research in academic institutions in Kenya with Strathmore University as the case study. This study incorporated qualitative and quantitative elements. Population consisted of ... -
Effects Of Mobile Based Loans On Operational Performance Of Selected Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The banking sector in Kenya is dynamic characterized by stiff competition through entry of other digital lending platforms like Tala and Branch, the changes in the needs of the customers and advancement in technology. Banks ... -
Effects Of Participation In Planning And Utilization Of Universal Health Care Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of participation in planning on the viability of the Universal Health Care (UHC) in Makueni County. The objectives of the study were to examine the effectiveness of the ... -
Factors Influencing Mergers and Acquisitions on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: Case of Cfc Stanbic Bank, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mergers and acquisition refers to where two or more financial entities combine corporate resources to operate as a unit with an aim of improving their performance. Previous study on this topic give conflicting findings on ... -
The Effect Of Capital Structure On Profitability Of Oil And Gas Marketing Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Capital iStructure iis iargued ito ihave iinfluence iin iprofitability iof ifirms iacross ivarious isectors iof ian ieconomy. iIt iis ihowever ia ivery idaunting itask ifor ifinance imanagers ito istrike ia igood ibalance ... -
Relationship Between Organizational Leadership Styles And Job Satisfaction Among The Practicing Nurses In Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Job satisfaction is developed based on three key main approaches namely; dispositional, work characteristics, as well as social information processing (firm characteristics).The level of job satisfaction among subordinate ... -
Factors Influencing Timely Completion of Energy Projects in Kenya: a Case of Energy Sector Recovery Project by Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Energy sector is one of the key drivers of Kenyan economy due to its ability to create job opportunities and massive consumption of resources. Projects delays are a common and regular phenomenon and energy sector in Kenya ... -
Supply Chain Integration And Responsiveness Of Supermarkets In Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The concept of supply chain integration has not been largely recognized among most of these supermarkets in Mogadishu. By recognizing appreciating supply chain integration in their operations, supermarkets in Mogadishu ... -
Analysis Of Community Contribution Towards Community Policing In Makina Village Of Kibra Sub County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Community Policing (CP) involves joint efforts of both the police and the locals to discuss and implement strategies in preventing and reducing crime established through relevant legislations. However, the contribution ... -
Contractors’ Capacity Evaluation in Tender Award, Process Monitoring and Performance of Road Construction Infrastructural Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya has elaborate procedures for vetting contractors even though there is still questionable performance of most of road projects as seen in the cost overruns, delays in completion and compromised quality. In this regard, ... -
The Influence Of Out Of Home Advertising On Consumer Atitude In Fast Moving Consumer Goods In Westlands Division, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Marketers have been using advertisements not only to create awareness but also achieve different objectives such as shifting consumer attitudes. Consumers are also bombarded with lots of information through multiple media ...
