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Prevalence and factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives in Kiambu Level Five Hospital Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods provide effective contraception. However, little is known about the socio-demographic and reproductive factors associated with postpartum, its ... -
Factors of Access to Healthcare Services Among the Ageing Population: a Case of Hospital Support Organisation at African Inland Church Kijabe Hospital, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Ageing is a process which starts from the time one is born and therefore, there is a need to prepare for old age in human development. The population of the world is ageing. Each nation is experiencing an increase in the ... -
Effect of Innovations on Financial performance of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Success of many firms is dependent on efficient operational processes resulting from additional investments in innovations that promote a firm’s internal efficiency. Thus innovation strategies that firms undertake should ... -
Application of Raman spectroscopy in comparative study on the influence of ibuprofen and asparagus racemosus (herbal extract) on female reproductive hormones in Wistar rats
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hormonal variation is a condition in which the body has less or more of a specific hormone which is a major cause of miscarriages, infertility, dysmenorrhea, breast cancer, among others in females. Measurements and detection ... -
Screening of Microbial Antagonists and Plant Extracts Against Selected Tomato Pathogens and Their Potential in the Management of Bacterial Wilt
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Tomato production is greatly affected by major bacterial and fungal phytopathogens such as Ralstonia solanacearum, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and Alternaria solani. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, ... -
Genetic improvement for grain yield under drought stress, composition and gene action on elite sorghum Genotypes of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)World food security is greatly challenged by climate change effect. Sub Saharan Africa is adversely affected by drought with considerable yield losses. The solution to food insecurity in these areas depends on the breeding ... -
Socio Economic Implication of Corruption in Africa: the Case of Nairobi County in Kenya.
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A Comparative Study Of Infrasound Based And Image Based Wireless Sensor Networks For Human Elephant Conflict Mitigation.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Wireless sensor networks have been widely used in scientific studies to investigate phenomenon and acquire data from otherwise hostile environments that span over large geographical areas. Elephants have been discovered ... -
The challenges of Regional Integration: case study of EAC (2000-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the challenges of regional integration by looking at EAC. The new East African Community was initiated by its three founder member states i.e Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya in 1999 and came into force ... -
The Impact Of Economic Integration On The Sugar Industry In Kenya: A Case Study Of Comesa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to examine the relevance of economic integration in relation to transforming the sugar sector in Kenya. It sought to examine the impact of economic integration on the sugar industry in Kenya. The study ... -
Implications of International Terrorism on the Art of Equipping Anti Terrorism Police Unit in Kenya. A Case of Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)International terrorists groups have planned and executed terrorist’s attacks leading to massive deaths of the civilians, damaging of property, economic decline, state failure and near state collapse in some parts of the ... -
The Influence Of Gender On Organizational Citizenship Behavior At The Cooperative Bank Of Kenya Headquaters
(University of Nairobi, 2020)If an organization wants to remain competitive, it should deploy highly qualified personnel to devote all their resources and effort to confront , maneuver around tough circumstances and attain organizational goals. ... -
The Effects Of United Nations Security Council Veto Power On Stability Of States: A Case Study Of Syria And Its Neighbors
(University Of Nairobi, 2020)This study examined the effects of UNSC veto powers on stability of Syria and its neighbors from 2011 to 2019. The central argument of this study is that the UNSC has failed to execute its mandate and restore stability in ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Public-private Partnership Projects: a Case Study of the Nairobi Southern Bypass in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study investigated factors influencing implementation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects with focus on the Nairobi Southern Bypass (NSB) PPP Project in Nairobi County, Kenya. As PPPs keep on expanding in ... -
Risk Management Effect On Profitability Of Commercial Banks: Evidence From Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study aimed at establishing whether risk management in Kenyan commercial banks affects the profitability of those banks. The study also strived to find out whether management of various risks had the same effect on the ... -
Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Intensive diabetes therapy goal is to avert diabetes related complications, improve quality of life and reduce health cost burden. Local diabetic population have poor glycemic control with at least one diabetes ... -
Rainfall And Temperature Trends, Farming Patterns And Rainwater Harvesting Technologies In Kieni Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study area was in Tigithi Sub-location of Kieni constituency in Nyeri County which is an Arid and Semi-Arid zone with unreliable rainfall and high temperatures. The area experiences a bimodal rainfall pattern. The study ... -
Influence of Commercial Interests in Editorial Independence: a Study of the Kenyan Print Media
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Serving public interest is one of the key tenets of the media. However, over time, this principle is being eroded due to the influence of commercial considerations over editorial freedom and decisions in media organisations ... -
The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Adolescents Antisocial Behaviour in Secondary Schools in Embakasi East, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The proposed study aimed at examining the relationship between parenting styles and adolescent antisocial behavior among students in Secondary Schools in Embakasi East Nairobi County. It was mainly centered on examining ... -
Challenges in Teaching Visually Impaired Students in Kenya- the Case Study of Kitui Secondary School in Kitui Central
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The general objective of the study was to investigate the obstacles encountered by teachers who teach students with visual impairment. The specific objectives were; (a) To understand the level of knowledge of the teachers ...
