University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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State Fragility as Drivers of Forced Migration and Displacement in South and Central Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the most significant objectives of international community in 21st century is overcoming of state fragility. Most of unstable countries have become failed nations having millions of citizens caught in hopeless ... -
The Effects of Women Empowerment on Infant Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study set out to explore the effect of women empowerment on infant mortality in Kenya; using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey of 2014. A composite variable defined as women empowerment index was ... -
Biological and Economic Performance of Rabbits in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rabbit rearing has in the past received minimal attention, but due to reduction in individual land holdings and increasing awareness of the advantages of the rabbit as a food animal, interest in its farming for income ... -
Effect of Earnings Quality on Market Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to determine the effect of earnings quality on market value of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A descriptive research design was used. The population of the study comprised of the ... -
The Efficiency of County Governments’ Expenditure in Kenya
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Challenges And Prospects Of Prevention And Management Of Conflicts In Africa: The Role Of Igad Early Warning Mechanism
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continent has experience conflicts over time with most of them reoccurring or having new dynamics over time. Governments and Sub regional Organizations have faced various challenges in trying to manage conflicts in the ... -
Quality of Postnatal Care Among Mothers Within 24-48 Hours of Delivery in Postnatal Wards at Machakos County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In Africa, substandard postnatal care is associated with the deaths of 34% of women during the first 24 hours. Additionally, at least 38% of infants die due to infections, low birth weight or prematurity; aspects ... -
Adoption Of “bring Your Own Device” At The Work Place By Non-governmental Organizations In Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the recent past consumer technology has evolved faster than corporate technology. This has led to employees having gadgets with latest innovations and trends in the market. This trend commonly called, Consumerization ... -
Determinants of Adoption of Cloud Practice Accounting in Insurance Firms in North Rift Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Administrations in the insurance firms need to take advantage of cloud expertise to appreciate augmented efficiency and improved efficiency in organizational operations. However, insurance firms in North Rift Region of ... -
Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver or serum in the absence of detectable HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a risk for the development of cirrhosis ... -
Vocational and Technical Training of School Leavers: Its Effects on Their Livelihoods in Vihiga County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Youth are the future of any nation. To be certain that they have the required knowledge and skills, vocational and technical institutions have been used to impart the necessary training and skills. This study was conducted ... -
An Analysis of State Response to Political Protests and Its Impact on Conflict Management- the Case of Kenya’s 2017 Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the response of states towards political protests and its implications to conflict management; case of Kenya in 2017 general elections. It examines the major causes of political protests in Kenya and ... -
Supply Chain Resilience And Performance Of Supermarkets In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to study the effect of supply chain resilience practices on the performance of small and medium supermarkets in Nairobi city, Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; ... -
The Impact of Financial Technology on the Operational Efficiency of Licensed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)FinTech businesses exhibit high welfare-enhancing capabilities to individuals and the business establishments but disruptive to the banking sector whereby regulation should appropriately adapt so the outcomes of the new ... -
Tackling an emerging epidemic: the burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is at a crossroad. Over the last decade, successes in the scale up of HIV care and treatment programs has led to a burgeoning number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in care. At the same time, an ... -
Livestock management and environmental security in eastern Africa: a case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is generally accepted that the general production and consumption gap for the major food commodities has widened across many continent in the world. It is worth noting that the livestock as a sector is responsible for ... -
Assessment of international laws on female genital mutilation and its implications on the east African region: a case study of Namanga, Kenya-Tanzania border.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study has assessed the impact of international laws on Female Genital Mutilation in the fight against the Cross-Border FGM in the study area, which is Namanga Township and the surrounding villages on both sides of ... -
Challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s blue economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 - 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this research study was to establish the challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s Blue Economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 – 2018. This study therefore ... -
Role of religious organizations in conflict and peacebuilding in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of the catholic church and the Islamic religion.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Wars, armed violence and insecurity continue to blight Africa, contributing to human suffering and obstructing human development across much of the continent. Preventing and reducing violent conflict has become a key ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in Osteoarthritis patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background:Chronic Kidney disease(CKD)is a global health problem with increasingprevalence especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has a high morbidity and mortality. CKD and Osteoarthritis (OA)are related as they ...
