University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Influence of Strategy Implementation on Performance of Law Firms in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Once a strategy has been formulated, it’s imperative that it should be properly implemented for the outcomes of such a strategy to be replicated to the entire organization. Strategy implementation relationship should be ... -
Modelling the cure rates of Female Sex Workers with STIs using a Mover-Stayer Markov chain Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally human beings undergo di erent types of diseases. One such are sexually transmitted infections(STIs)which are either chronic or curable. In this study, a Markov model, speci cally a Mover-Stayer Markov Chain ... -
Relationship Between Sustainability Reporting and Competitive Advantage of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sustainability reporting is a method of interrogating an organization’socommitment to sustainable development inoaoway that can be demonstratedoto stakeholders by reporting both financialoand non-financial data. Inotoday’s ... -
The effect of working capital policy on systematic risks of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The intention of this study was to assess the effect of WCP on systematic risk of manufacturing firms registered at the NSE. Explicitly the objectives were; To look at the effect of AWCP on systematic risk of manufacturing ... -
Effect of Inventory Management on Financial Performance of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Inventory management is crucial in organizations since a simple misstatement can have an impact on the profits reported: “A misstatement of the balances in inventory directly impacts the profits reported since an inadequacy ... -
The Role of Markets in Rural Development-a Case of Funyula Market in Funyula Town, Funyula Sub-county, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rural markets have had a strong potential that could initiate an increasing growth course, which culminates in continuous and sustainable development. However, instances of poor market integration due to poor polices; and ... -
Predictors of extubation failure in Neuro-critically ill patients in KNH ICUs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Extubation decisions in brain-injured patients are often challenging to the critical care practitioner. Neuro-critically ill patients often undergo prolonged mechanical ventilation and intubation, are at high ... -
Characterization of groundwater aquifers in a structurally complex region: - a case study of West of Lake Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change, groundwater abstraction, horticulture and geothermal activities have influenced the volcanic aquifers within and around Lake Naivasha area. In the previous studies, the effects of faults on varying groundwater ... -
Relationship between type of Assessment Procedure of Agriculture Project and the Reliability of Student scores in Agriculture in Matungu Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A number of study findings have indicated teacher biases in performance based assessment. This causes inconsistencies in the scores assigned by teachers in such assessments posing serious reliability concerns. The current ... -
Patterns of Perioperative Antibiotic Surgical Prophylaxis Among Surgical Patients Undergoing Surgery in K.n.h Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the main principles in reducing postoperative surgical site infection. Choice of antibiotic prophylaxis is best tailored to the type of surgical wound and risk of ... -
Determinants of students career choice in Tertiary Institutions in Kakamega County, Kenya: a case of the Sigalagala National Polytechnic
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Career choice involved selecting a line, which one can contribute to greatest use of his wellbeing, and capable of influencing achievement of organizational objectives. Despite the challenges associated with career choice ... -
Delayed Health-seeking Among Women With Advanced Breast Cancer at the Cancer Treatment Centre at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Eighty percent of women with breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed at an advanced stage (stage III and IV) of the disease. The stage at diagnosis is critical in determining survival rates with ... -
Nexus Between Capital Markets and Economic Growth in Frontier Economies Evidence From Sub-saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study was meant to establish the nexus between capital markets and economic growth. A panel of five countries was used for the analysis and the sample period was from 2005 to 2017. In order to determine the most suitable ... -
Factors Influencing Students’ Performance in Mathematics in National Centralized Examinations in Secondary Schools in Banadir Region, Somalia
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing students’ performance in mathematics in national centralized examination in secondary schools in Banadir region, Somalia. Four research objectives were developed ... -
Promoting Enterprise Sustainability Through Green Marketing Models: a Case Study of Tissue Manufacturing at Chandaria Industries Limited Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Enterprise sustainability in manufacturing firms has become one of the pressing issues that the world wants to achieve in the 21st Century. This study aimed at establishing how green marketing can promote enterprise ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Surface Water Resources in the Rift Valley Region: a Case Study of Narok County
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past century, notable changes in precipitation and temperature have been observed, which has been greatly attributed to a change in climate. These changes have altered the climate system and considerably induce ... -
Influence of Farmer Field Days in Communicating Agricultural Research Information at the Mwea Irrigation Agricultural Development (Miad) Centre: a Case of Topshot Herbicide
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was to examine the influence of farmer field days (FFDs) in communicating agricultural research information at the Mwea Irrigation Agricultural Development (MIAD) Centre, in a case study of Topshot ... -
The Economic Burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) on Household Welfare in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main non-communicable diseases include: cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic pulmonary diseases and mental health. The main objective of this study is to investigate the economic burden of non-communicable ... -
Effects of Soil Characteristics and Disturbance on Floodplain Vegetation in Upper Tana River, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Floodplains of rivers in semi-arid areas of Africa are important areas for agriculture, livestock grazing and wildlife conservation. However, floods and anthropogenic disturbances affect soil properties, which subsequently ... -
The Effects of Social Support on Self-efficacy and Self-management of Children Living With Epilepsy in Nairobi County
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Different types of studies have been conducted to explain epilepsy as a medical condition. However very few of them have concentrated on the psychological and social effects on people living with epilepsy (PWE). The study ...
