University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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DETERMINANTS OF FOREIGN POLICY FORMULATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; A CASE OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Many African countries have been unable to build up any firm tradition or established pattern of interests behind their foreign policy. African states’ foreign policies are influenced mainly by the global political economy. ... -
Critical Analysis of the Persistence of Human Rights Violations in South Sudan (1989-2005)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)Sudan is the largest African country neighboring nine countries. Its expanse implies that any conflict within the Sudan is likely to have contagion effect on its nine neighboring countries. The Sudan is a multiracial, ... -
COUNTERING TERRORISM THROUGH ICT USAGE; A CASE OF KENYA, 1998 - 2013
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Terrorism has long been associated with unprecedented, sustained and continued violent attacks, loss of lives and destruction of property. The actions and activities of terrorists’ impact on safety and security of the ... -
COUNTERING INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM THROUGH NATIONAL POLICING; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The study examined countering international terrorism through national policing using the case study of Kenya. The study sought to find out whether national policing has reduced and eliminated terrorist activities in Kenya, ... -
COUNTER TERRORISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS NEXUS; THE CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This study explores the counter terrorism and human rights nexus. It analyses the counter terrorism strategies in Kenya and their impacts on human rights. The case study of Kenya, a country in the East African region which ... -
CONSTITUTION-MAKING IN SOMALIA; A CRITICAL ANALYSIS, 1960-2013
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2014)As Okoth Ogendo pointed out a constitution is: A power map upon which the framers may delineate a whole set of concerns ranging all the way from an application of the Hobbesian concept of ‘the covenant,’ to an authoritative ... -
Implementation of Urban Development Plans in Kenya: Gaps and Needs of Implementing the Nairobi Integrated Urban Master Plan (Niuplan)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Although urbanization can be a huge catalyst of urban development, it is oftentimes associated with various challenges such as informal settlements, inadequate services, unemployment, congestion and environmental ... -
Micturition Related Quality of Life in Substitutional Urethroplasties and Its Determinants as Seen in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Urethral strictures are a common occurrence in Kenya. Substitution urethroplasty is considered for patients with long strictures. Long term outcomes of patients treated for urethral stricture with substitution ... -
Contribution of Land Tenure to Provision of Urban Service Facilities: a Case of Nyeri Town Residential Neighbourhoods
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The world is urbanizing. Although urbanization is perceived to bring opportunity and a better, more prosperous life, today, this is no longer true for many urban dwellers in the global south. This situation is explicated ... -
Demographic Factors and Clinical Determinants of Stage of Presentation of Prostate Cancer in Patients Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study background: Low-and-middle income countries with poor socioeconomic factors and poor healthcare structures, report lower incidence rates of prostate cancer but high morbidity at late diagnostic stage than when compared ... -
The Impact of Cattle Rustling on Economic Development: an Analysis of Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study is aimed at understanding cattle rustling and the impact it has had on the human condition of the people of Baringo and economic development as whole. It takes the asset-based approach and defines human security ... -
Investigating the Pricing on Individual Health Insurance Schemes Based on National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Using Credibility Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study used credibility theory to investigate the pricing of individual health insurance schemes based on the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The specific objectives were to analyze NHIF data using credibility ... -
The Role of the African Union (AU) in Refugee Humanitarian Assistance: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Refugees are among the most vulnerable persons in our society as they face a lot of uncertainty following displacement from their home countries. In this regard, they should be prioritized in protection and assistance ... -
An Assessment of Hydroponics Farming Technology in Urban and Peri-urban Areas of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although conventional crop farming has been the dominant urban and peri-urban agricultural practice in most sub-Saharan African cities, it faces several challenges hindering its potential to generate both economic and ... -
Effect of Circular Business Modeling on Competitive Positioning of Hospitality Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research is on exploring the effect of circular business modeling on competitive positioning of hospitality firms in Kenya. The study had two key objectives: To ascertain the key drivers of circular business modeling ... -
Effect of Organizational Structure on Firm Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The organizational structure of a firm is a fundamental factor influencing its performance. A well-designed structure supports effective communication, aligns with strategic objectives, facilitates decision-making processes, ... -
Effects of Social Media Marketing on the Consumer Purchasing Behavior of Millennials in Nairobi City County
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Influence of Project Management Practices on Road Maintenance Projects’ Performance in Kenya: the Case of Rongai/kajiado Road
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the influence of project management practices on performance of road maintenance projects in Kenya. Particular goals were to determine the impact of project resource mobilization, teamwork, project ... -
Effect of Strategic Change on the Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of strategic change on the performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya, with the goal of addressing two research objectives: to determine the strategic ... -
Critical Analysis of Academic Integrity in Higher Learning Institutions During the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Education in Kenya and globally is designed to foster principles and ethics considering they instill a character that develops to a behavior. Education develops capacity and productivity by allowing learners to be ...