University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Cytomorphological patterns of breast lesions among women with palpable breast lumps attending select teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: breast lumps account for a greater number of lesions in women attending surgical clinics in the developing world. Breast cancer which mostly presents as a breast lump is the leading cancer in Kenya, with an ... -
Effectiveness of E-development Permit System in the Management of Development Applications and Approvals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digitization and automation have emerged as preferred solutions to challenges affecting city development management and application processes. Nairobi City County Government is a pioneer in automating development application ... -
The Role of Innovative Climate on Employee Creativity at Jubilee Insurance Company Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research endeavoured to determine the role of innovative climate on employee creativity at Jubilee Insurance Company Kenya Limited and was anchored on Social Exchange Theory as well as Organizational Support Theory. ... -
Predictive Analytics for Retention in Care and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Using Supervised Learning: a Case Study of County Health Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa are scaling up ART programmes to reduce HIV transmission for patients infected by the diseases (UNAIDS, 2014). In healthcare organizations, a great problem is faced by healthcare ... -
Exploring the Influence of Female Social Science Students' Characteristics on Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPS) at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) are highly effective post-coital interventions for preventing pregnancy. However, in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya, women's access to ECPs and reliable information ... -
Classroom Assessment Practices by Mathematics Teachers in Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Classroom assessment is an integral part of the teaching learning process. Information generated from this assessment serves formative, diagnostic and summative purposes. Over the years, Technical Vocational Education ... -
Association Between Normative Behavior, Acceptance, and Adherence to Public Health Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In responding to emerging pandemics, it is essential to factor in the normative behavior of community members who are the targeted actors for the government’s adoption of any public health policies. The acceptance describes ... -
Examining Local Malls Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Strategy Against Terror Attacks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was carried out against the backdrop of the Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi and an era of increasing terror attacks on soft targets globally. Notably, additional incidences in Kenya include the Dusitd2 ... -
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
Influence of principals’ management practices on Teachers’ Performance Appraisal Development in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the impact of principals' management methods on the growth of teachers' performance appraisal in public secondary schools within Makueni sub-county. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ... -
Effectiveness of Domestic Data Protection Laws in African Countries-a Case Study of the Data Protection Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of domestic data protection laws in African countries, with a particular concentration on the recently gazetted Data Protection Law in Kenya, typically referred to as the ... -
Technology in the Courts: Administration of Criminal Justice in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There has been a marked increase in technological innovations globally which has played a great role in the justice system. The Kenyan courts have been undergoing a gradual digital transformation in their dispensation ... -
Barriers to Adolescents’ Access and Uptake of HIV-related Services in Kawangware Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although HIV Testing and counseling have been widely accepted and implemented globally, some people still experience poor access and uptake. Adolescents from informal settlements are more vulnerable to HIV infections than ... -
Prosecution of Environmental Crimes Occurring in Armed Conflicts in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Environmental protection has been a contemporary topic in international law in the backdrop of devastating climate change. Efforts on environmental protection and conservation is through environmental justice. International ... -
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline is a passive continental margin that resulted from the breakup of the East and West Gondwanaland supercontinent during the Jurassic-Tertiary age and is consequently expected to have minimal ... -
Economic Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic of Internet Gambling in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Gambling is among ancient activities people take part in either for economic endeavor, leisure or both. In recent years, increased gambling legalization globally has resulted in high internet gambling rates in developing ... -
HIV Oral Self-testing (HiVST) Strategy for Increased HIV Testing Among Female Sex Workers (Fsw) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed at determining the uptake of HIV Self-Test kits for HIV Testing among Female sex workers (FSW) in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County. The specific objectives included ascertaining the accessibility of HIV ... -
Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of End-stage Kidney Disease Adult Patients Treated With Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital During Out-of-pocket Payment and National Health Insurance Reimbursement for Hemodialysis Services
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The demand for hemodialysis has grown briskly especially in low- and middle income countries. Sadly, availability of kidney replacement therapy in developing countries is scarce and may be unavailable in ... -
Information Communication Technology Adoption, External Environment and Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research aimed to explore the impact of Information4Communication4Technology (ICT) adoption on the performance of SMEs in Kiambu County. It assessed the link between ICT adoption and SMEs' performance in Kiambu County ...