University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A Lexical Pragmatic Approach to the Study of Metaphorical Expressions Used in Selected Kikamba Gospel Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study reveals the results of a research carried out on a lexical pragmatic approach on metaphorical expressions used in selected Kikamba gospel songs. The study aimed at analysing the types of metaphors used in the ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Artificial Insemination by Smallholder Livestock Farmers in Dryland Production Systems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Increasing human population in recent decades has mounted pressure on food supply including livestock products. Livestock is the main source of livelihood to the poor households in the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ... -
Determination of Variation in Morphology and Leaf Bitterness in Spider Plant (Gynandropsis Gynandra (L.) Briq. Across Six Agroecological Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq. also referred to as spider plant (English), is an important leafy vegetable in the diets of rural and urban communities in Kenya. Young leaves, stems and or flowers are consumed as vegetable ... -
Assessing the Need for Donated Breast Milk Use and Human Milk Banking in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In the rare instances when mothers are unable to establish breastfeeding or supply mothers’ own milk (MOM), breastmilk substitutes are recommended and currently the preferred option should be donor breast milk ... -
Factors Influencing Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance Programme: the Case of Food and Agriculture Organization in South Sudan Bor County Jonglei State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Despite significant efforts to address food security and nutrition issues globally, food shortages, climate shocks, a deepening economic crisis, insecurity and insufficient agricultural production at household level have ... -
Disaster Preparedness in Academic Libraries in Kenya: Case of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library, University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate disaster preparedness in academic libraries in Kenya using case study of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library University of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to: find out the ... -
Determinants of Conflicts in Workplace : a Case of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Khwisero Sub - County Kakamega County -kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish Determinants of conflicts in the workplace-a case of teachers in public secondary schools in Khwisero sub-County, Kakamega county- Kenya. In public secondary schools conflict ... -
Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of K1, K15p and Orf75 Genes of Hhv-8 Associated With Hiv/aids Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma is a lifelong persistant infection in human once exposed. Immunosupression due to HIV sets foundation for Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus infection. Kaposi’s sarcoma overcomes cellular intrinsic ... -
Carotid Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with increased cardiovascular disease. The purpose of my study was to determine the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis and selected ... -
Cost-effectiveness of Emergency Obstetric Care in Bomet County: Comparing Ambulance Transfer and Self-referral
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Obstetric complications are difficult to predict and may require referral, expedited by ambulance use. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis among women admitted with obstetric emergencies through comparing ... -
Determinants of Weaning Failure Among Adult Patients on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Kenyatta National Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Weaning failure from mechanical ventilation has become a major challenge in management of patients in intensive care unit (ICU). Approximately 20% of patients on invasive mechanical ventilation fail to wean ... -
The Influence of Ethnicity on Presidential Election Competition in Kenya: the Case of 2013 and 2017 General Elections.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study was on the influence of ethnicity on presidential election competition: The Case of 2013 and 2017 general election. The study had three specific objectives which included: To assess how Kenyan political parties, ... -
Effects of Limestone Source on Egg Production and Egg Shell Quality in Laying Chickens
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Laying hens require adequate calcium for bone and eggshell formation as well as other physiological functions. Limestone, dicalcium phosphate, oyster shell, bone meal, meat and bone meal are important calcium sources used ... -
The moderating effect of operating environment on corporate governance and firm performance: a case of corporate entities listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)Firm decisions are majorly affected by the operating environment in which they exist. Environmental context represents an exterior ecosystem. Effect of external environment context on strategic management ... -
How do food processing firms in Kenya learn? Empirical insights from potato processing in Nairobi
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)How food processing firms learn in their quest to build their capabilities is central for their success. This question is paramount because while research has shown the importance of learning to capability ... -
Organizational ambidexterity and performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)The research objective was to establish the influence of organizational ambidexterity on the Kenyan large manufacturing firms’ performance. The studies linking ambidexterity to organizational performance are ... -
Business incubation practices adopted by the youth enterprise development fund and the financial performance of Youth-owned Enterprises in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11-25)n Kenya, Youth-Owned Enterprises (YOEs) create employment for youths and contributes to poverty reduction. Despite this, more than a third of start-up YOEs often fails before the third year of operation, resulting far-reaching ... -
Effect of environmental dynamism on organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-03)The study sought to examine the effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms (LMFs) in Kenya. The studies ... -
The joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)The main objective of this study was to determine the joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises ... -
Moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance of food manufacturing companies in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)The main objective of the study was to evaluate the moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance ...
