University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Impact Of Information Technology On Output Growth Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Manufacturing firms strive to improve their output growth by using modern technology. It is evidenced that investments in modern technology have a positive link with firm performance and output growth. Since investments ... -
Influence Of Strategic Leadership On The Performance Of Managed Equipment Services (Mes) Projects In Level 4 & 5 Hospitals In Nairobi Metropolitan Area In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of managed equipment services (MES) projects in level 4 & 5 hospitals in Nairobi metropolitan area in Kenya. The study ... -
The contribution of Women Leaders in the fight against corruption in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was an exploratory study on the contribution of women leaders in the fight against corruption in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the roles played and the challenges faced by women leaders in fighting corruption. ... -
Effect Of Selected Corporate Governance Characteristics On Financial Performance Of Listed Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Corporate governance structures are very critical for efficient firm performance in various sectors. The study sought to establish the effect of CG on the financial performance of listed firms in Kenya. The study will ... -
Modeling the Key Determinant of Child Labour in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Child labour is an e ect of many factors that are addressed in the MDGs, SDGs and verious policy documents. In the listen years , programmes and policies have not been established out to address the issues of child labour ... -
Mapping radioactive minerals using remote sensing: a case study of Mrima Hill Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mrima hill is an elliptical carbonatite plug area of approximately 2 km across, a gazetted forest reserve in Kwale county, bounded by 4° 29'l0"S; 39° 15 '10'’ E coordinates, 750 feet above the sea level. The hill is ... -
Potential of predicting rainfall onset and cessation dates in Kenya using tropospheric moisture accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rainfall portrays high variability in space and time in Kenya. The severity of rainfall variability demonstrated as excessively heavy precipitation (floods) or excessively light rainfall (droughts) affects the economy of ... -
Determinants of Sugar Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the factors affecting the aggregate demand for sugar in Kenya using time series data dating from 1981 to 2018. The specific objectives of this study are: firstly, analyze the factors influencing the ... -
Digital marketing strategies and consumer purchase decision of online stores within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Currently, a big population use internet and computer devices as part of their essential daily need which also include emails and smart phones as well as accessing social media sites such as LinkedIn, Face book or twitter. ... -
Usasa Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia: Uchanganuzi Wa Maudhui Na Mtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Themes and style are two inseparable aspects in a literary work. This research mainly focuses on modernity of themes as enabled by the unique style in Kithaka wa Mberia’s poetry. The objectives of this study are: to ... -
Project factors influencing completion of Rural Roads projects in Kenya: a case of Rumuruti-Maralal Road project in Laikipia and Samburu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Road transport infrastructural projects are considered successful when delivered within the traditional iron triangle constraints. Nevertheless, the aspect of delay in the completion of roads infrastructure projects has ... -
Influence of Public Private Partnership on Health Care Service Delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Health sector projects within Kiambu County are faced with financial, Technical and human resource challenges resulting from increased cost of goods, staffing, and budget. However, in spite of the government financial and ... -
Determinants of met and unmet needs of family members with critically ill patients in the critical care unit – Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: When a patient is admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU), it is always looked at as a time of intense difficulty by the family members since most patients have life threatening conditions. Within this period ... -
Ownership Structure and Earnings Management:evidence From the Listed Non-financial Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The quality of financial reporting is an important matter to both regulators and investors. The purpose of preparing general purpose financial statements is to enhance objective decision making. Empirical evidence shows ... -
Modern Contraceptives Conversations Among Sexually Active Youth in Kianda Ward, Kibra Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to investigate how sexually active youth in Kibera’s, Kianda Ward communicate among themselves regarding adoption and use of modern contraceptives. The objectives of the study were to analyze modern ... -
The Inheritance Rights of Muslim Women in Kenya: Reality or Rhetoric?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This thesis sought to establish whether Muslim women in Kenya actually enjoy their inheritance rights as decreed in the Qur’aan and protected by the 2010 Constitution and the Law of Succession Act. The study’s findings ... -
Perceived Influence of Backward Integration Strategy on Organizational Efficiency in the Cement Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The steady, timely and adequate supply of quality raw materials in the right quantity required for the production process is key to achieving organizational efficiency. Manufacturing organization’s overall performance ... -
A Morpho-semantic Study of Anthroponymy- Turkana Personal Names
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at analyzing the morphology, the semantic and pragmatics of selected personal names in the Turkana language. After exploring the morphology, semantic and pragmatics of these names, it is evident that ... -
Strategies for coping with stress related to intradialytic events utilized by patients on hemodialysis at the renal unit, Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)BACKGROUND: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevalence has increased immensely, estimated at 8-16% globally, consequently resulting in large numbers of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement ... -
School Infrastructure Policy Implementation, Community Participation, Project Management Practices, and the Performance of Construction Projects in Primary Schools in Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Adequate school infrastructure facilities are vital for schools to function, dispense education services to the community, and realize the performance targets expected. The study was set in the post-conflict state of ...
