University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Agile Marketing on Brand Equity at Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project aimed at determining the influence of agile marketing on brand equity at Safaricom Limited. Brand Equity is an important intangible asset for a company. Therefore, it is imperative for companies to explore on ... -
Determinants of External Public Debt Servicing in Kenya (1980-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)For the last one decade, Kenya has been facing an upsurge in the public debt which has seen the country plunge into debt crisis. As at the first week of April 2020, Kenya’s debt to GDP ratio had reached 70 percent, the ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Conflict and Its Management in Africa: a Case of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cultural practices are likely to play a significant part in causation and resolution of conflict. The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence of cultural practices on conflict and its management in ... -
The Relationship Between Firm-specific Factors and Dividend Payout for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations have different dividend payout policies unique to certain factors or conditions within and without the organization. Various studies have shown that certain factors such as firm size, profitability, liquidity ... -
Patterns and determinants of dyslipidemias among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Dyslipidemia is markedly common in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and one of the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is responsible for the increased burden of disease and mortality ... -
Legal Frameworks, Normative Action, Political Environment And Performance Of Biosocial Projects In Informal Settlements In Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated relationship between Legal frameworks, Normative action, Political environment and Performance of biosocial projects in informal settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya. The inquiry investigated mediating ... -
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Attending Renal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is frequent but still underdiagnosed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Kenya. Moreover, the inconsistent usage of validated assessment (diagnostic) tools makes it problematic ... -
Predictors of Adherence to Treatment Regimen Among Hemodialysis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Adherence in hemodialysis has been a significant factor that helps in modifying the quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Adherence to hemodialysis treatment regimen encompasses four-components, ... -
Quality of patient-centered cancer care in the gynecological wards at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Patient-centered cancer care (PCCC) is a health care practice that treats cancer patients with high regard by listening and educating them, and considering the patient and their significant others in all ... -
Neurocognitive deficits in children aged between 7-12years: a comparative study between institutionalized and family raised children.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is estimated that over 200 million children fail to meet their developmental potential because of poverty, poor health and non-stimulating environments. Many abandoned and orphaned children spend their early life in ... -
Effect Of Leadership Style On Job Satisfaction And Employee Job Performance In The Banking Sector In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Family Bank Of Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated the effect of leadership styles on job satisfaction and employee performance in the banking sector in Kenya. The study examined the effect of transformational, transactional and laissez-faire ... -
Looking Beyond Oil Profits: an Appraisal of the Laws Governing Natural Resource Management by Multinational Corporations in Kenya, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the wake of industrialization and expansion of activities by Multinational Corporations in the oil and gas industry, it becomes imperative that the effect of their activities to the environment are effectively monitored ... -
Impact of Choice and Integration of Tsetse Fly and Trypanosomiasis Control Methods on Household Income in Lamu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The farm households in Lamu County had participated in the control of tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis using insecticide treated livestock, insecticide treated targets and trypanocidal drugs. However, the methods that ... -
Social Entrepreneurship Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Tour Firms in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Entrepreneurship is well-thought-out to be a vital force of economic growth, as it generates growth and serves as an engine for innovation and revolution. The social entrepreneurship strategies are a major determinant for ... -
Enhancing Women Empowerment
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Microenterprises are a meaningful source of livelihood for rural and urban dwellers across the African landscape. In Kenya, majority of microenterprises are women-owned, demonstrating their importance in facilitating ... -
Development and Quality Evaluation of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified With Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Micronutrient malnutrition continues to be a problem in developing countries. Food to food fortification which includes composite flour formulation is one of the methods used to reduce the problem. However, the effectiveness ... -
The Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Stock Performance for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to determine the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on stock performances. In determining the effect, the research considered other variables. The control variables are exchange rates, stock trade volumes and ... -
Institutional factors influencing the implementation of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program in Nairobi, Kenya: the case of Ministry of Health
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program came into force as an affirmative action with the aim of addressing the challenges faced by youths, women and persons of disabilities. Since its inception ... -
Repeat Breeding In Bos Taurus In Makueni, Kakamega And Nandi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The optimum dairy cattle production aims at getting a calf per cow per year. This is, however, limited by bovine repeat breeding syndrome (RBS) caused by fertilization failure or early embryonic death among others. ... -
Predicting Bank Failure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Predicting default or probability of failure is a concept that has brought out a lot of interest since 1960’s, the banking sector has not been left out as models have been developed to predict bank failure. In this study, ...
