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Paternal Education Migrant and Its Effect on Left Behind Child Education
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Migration for education and economic empowerment is increasingly becoming an important global agenda in the 21st century. The number of migrating fathers for education is on the rise. Often these fathers leave behind their ... -
Effect of Leagile Supply Chain Management on Operational Performance of Hotels in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Leagile supply chain management (LASCM) that incorporates both leanness and agility to ensure efficiency while maintaining responsiveness. Lean and agile approaches rely on zero waste and stocks safety respectively in an ... -
Christian Krachts Abenteuerroman IMPERIUM: Ein Buch zwischen postkolonialer Komik und rechtslastigem Gedankengut? Eine Untersuchung aus afrikanischer Perspektive
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Among several novels of modern German-language literature from the last 20 years that deal with German colonialism the novel IMPERIUM by Christian Kracht stands out and has led to a broad debate all over the German-speaking ... -
Influence of Employee Redundancy on Perceived Job Security Among Outsourced Employees of Essential Management Consultancy Services Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Contracted employees have a perceived job security, which is heightened at the start of the employment contract and becomes diminished towards the end of the employment contract. The diminishing job security is occasioned ... -
Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Associated Risk Factors in Kisumu County Hospitals.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight below 2500g. LBW is associated with poor neonatal outcomes (like respiratory distress syndrome and necrotizing enterocolitis) ... -
The Role of Media in Conflict in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the role of media in horn of Africa, looking at how the press – mainly radio – is used in conflict management while at the same time assessing the positive and negative impacts the media has on the ... -
Evaluation of Serum Electrolyte Abnormalities in Patients With Severe Head Injury at The kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)(p=0,024). At the same time, increased pulse rate (p=0.007) and traumatic SAH (p=0.045) were observed in patients with hyperkalemia. Mortality risk associated with hypokalemia was significantly increased OR 4.12 (95% CI: ... -
Contribution of Livestock to the Livelihoods of Urban and Peri- Urban Households in Embakasi Constituency, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urban Livestock keeping contributes to food security, income generation, employment creation, insurance and improved social status. Despite the above benefits, rapid urbanization and high population in developing cities ... -
Impact of Involuntary Resettlement on Livestock Production and Performance Among the Maasai Pastoralists of Rapland Village, Olkaria Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)After securing funding to expand geothermal energy generation at Olkaria area, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) relocated 155 Maasai pastoral households into a new area-RAPland village after impact assessment ... -
Detection of plant pathogens associated with African nightshade seed and methods of seed processing to reduce infection
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Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)According to the agency theory, managers have selfish interest and will only work towards maximizing shareholder’s returns if there exist efficient corporate governance structures that are likely to monitor and punish wrong ... -
A Comparison of the Glasgow Coma Scale With Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Scale in Prediction of Patient Outcomes in the Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Neurological assessment is essential in determining the condition, prognosis, and management of critically ill patients. An appropriate scale is essential in the early stage of patient assessment for proper ... -
The Role of Media in Maintaining Peace and Security in Africa: Case Study of Kenya 2007-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research was aimed analyzing the role of media in maintaining peace and security in Africa, a case study of Kenya 2007-2017. The main tasks were investigating the extent to which the media has been able to maintain ... -
Determining The Bio-psychosocial Outcomes Of Sexual Assault Among Survivors Seeking Care At Gender-based Violence Clinic Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sexual assault (SV) is a common form of criminal violence worldwide that affects all levels in society. Globally, more than 15 million girls have faced forced sex at some point in their lives, with 2018 alone ... -
Logistics Outsourcing Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The general objective of the study was to establish the effect of logistics outsourcing practices on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: ... -
The Role of Media in Maintaining Peace and Security in Africa: Case Study of Kenya 2007-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research was aimed analyzing the role of media in maintaining peace and security in Africa, a case study of Kenya 2007-2017. The main tasks were investigating the extent to which the media has been able to maintain ... -
Relationship Between the Level of Non-performing Loans and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the main source of income for commercial banks is interest charged when they issue loans, the main risk which the commercial banks encounter is increase in the level of NPLs. The bank’s profitability is highly impacted ... -
The Influence of Climate Change Perception and Gender on Adaptation Actions in Kajiado and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Climate change, as a slow and gradual modification of average climate conditions, is difficult to be perceived accurately by local communities that rely on personal experience. Perceptions of climate change play a key role ... -
Determinants Of Market Participation By Smallholder Soybean Farmers In Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The importance of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) emanates from its multiple uses both as a food and an industrial crop. Despite soybean‟s numerous uses and its‟ ability to thrive well in the vast maize system in the ...
