University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Enterprise Risk Management and Firm Performance Amongst Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the recent past, there has been an approach to risk management where risk is consolidated and managed for the entire organization at once unlike previously where risk were managed per departments or per projects. ... -
Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Obesity is a global pandemic and a significant public health problem that is associated with premature morbidity and mortality............. -
An Assessment of the Legal Framework in Kenya for Combating Money Laundering
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Early postoperative complications of bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Bipolar TURP is the gold standard for surgical management of BPH because it uses a physiologic irrigating solution with better hemostasis. Its plasmakinetic tissue management system makes it applicable for ... -
Performance of Non- Governmental Organizations’ Development Programs in Kericho County- a Case Study of Sere Africa International (Sai)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)NGOs contribute significantly to poverty reduction and the provision for economic empowerment. The NGO sector provides employment for over 200,000 people in Kenya thus raising their living standards. NGOs have operated in ... -
Challenges in Implementing the Victim Protection Act, 2014
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Language preferences and attitudes towards local languages: a case study of Makongeni Estate in Thika Town
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research work was aimed at establishing language preferences and attitudes towards local languages in a multilingual setting with particular reference to Makongeni Estate in Thika Town. The objectives of the study ... -
Influence of International Donor Funding Strategy on Poverty Alleviation: a Case of Technoserve Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was to examine influence of international donor funding strategy on poverty alleviation: a case of Technoserve Kenya. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study targeted ... -
Influence of Economic Variables on Non-performing Loans in Banks in Kenya: a Case of Selected Bank Funded Projects in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Issuance of loan is fundamental for economic growth and development of any economy. The loan portfolio both domestic and foreign plays a major role in funding the nation and its citizenry towards achieving a stable economy. ... -
Translation and Validation of a Swahili Version of the Sinonasal Outcome Test (Snot-22)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects millions worldwide. Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) is the most suitable outcome measure in evaluating CRS patients. It was developed in English. Administering it in ... -
The role of radio in peace building: the case of the pokot- turkana conflict
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Radio plays an important role of peace building which is often ignored by policy makers, stakeholders, and even security personnel. The radio stations in Pokot and Turkana are working towards ensuring peaceful coexistence ... -
Determinants of delirium among patients in critical care units at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Delirium is common in patients admitted to critical care units. It is associated with morbidity and mortality, and high hospital costs. The prevalence has been found to range from 20-83% among critically ill ... -
Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with Ruminal Slaughterhouse Waste under Mesophilic Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic weed with large biomass poses serious socio-economic and environmental challenges in fresh water bodies such as Lake Victoria in East Africa. Efforts towards its ... -
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a nomadic lifestyle and ... -
Export Intensity and Manufacturing Firm Characteristics in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study of examines the influence that specific firm level characteristics have on export intensity of Kenyan manufacturing firms. Three waves of panel data (2007, 2013 and 2018) from the World Bank Enterprise Survey ... -
An examination of Mary Lou Williams’ creative resilience against racism and patriarchy
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This dissertation set out to find out why African American jazz genius, pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) and her music are unknown, forgotten, or obscured despite her celebrity during her lifetime ... -
An Assessment of Effect of Input Subsidies on Economic Efficiency of Sorghum Producers in Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sorghum remains an important component in Batswana’s diet and has the ability to adapt to semi-arid areas of Botswana. In order to increase its productivity, the Government of Botswana has put in place an input subsidy ... -
Violent Non-State Actors And National Security In The Horn Of Africa: The Kenyan Experience, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Violent non-state actors have been in existence for millennia. Even during the peak of its power, the Roman empire had to deal with roaming criminal bands that preyed on her citizens as well as with maritime pirates. ...
