University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Contribution of Election Observer Missions to the Realization of Democratic Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to examine the contribution of election observer missions to the realization of democratic elections in Kenya. The study adopted the signalling theory, and using qualitative approaches, applied the ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Business Incubation on Women’s Enterprises for Upscaling
(UoN, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub, 2023-09)The University of Nairobi, Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (UoN-WEE Hub)’s Women’s Business Incubation (WBI) project is a three-year evaluation program on how women-focused incubation models contribute to the growth of ... -
A Framework for Implementation of Cloud-based ERP Systems in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to provide a framework for successfully deploying cloud-based ERP systems in public universities in Kenya. Previous studies indicated that locally hosted or on-premises ERP systems have had challenges ... -
Organizational Factors Influencing Performance of M&e System, a Case of Green Zones Development Support Project of Kenya Forest Service
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Program actors undoubtedly value an efficient M&E framework for measuring project performance. M&E systems benefis organizations in enhancing productivity and accountability. Green Zones Development Support Project (GZDSP) ... -
Relationship Between Source of Sex Education and Attitudes Towards Persons Living With Hiv/aids: a Case of Teenagers Between the Ages of 15-19 Dagoretti North Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the source of sex education on attitudes towards persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case of teenagers between the ages of 15-19. The specific objectives were to determine ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Innovation of Acoustic Interior Design to Improve Audio Quality for Home-based Telecommuters in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Working from home became more widespread in Nairobi during the year 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full effect. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government had issued a shelter-in-place directive. Although restrictive ... -
Resource Mobilization for Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture in Public Libraries: Case of the Partnership Between Kenya National Library Service and National Farmers Information Service
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study aimed at evaluating extent of resource mobilization for promotion of sustainable agriculture in public libraries in Kenya with a special focus on the partnership between Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and ... -
Influence of Electronic Banking Practices on Performance of Banks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)inquiry was based on the view of evaluating how electronic banking practices influence the success and value of banks within Nairobi Securities Exchange. Information was gained from a number of firms and data was based on ... -
Assessing Recurrent Neural Networks as a Prediction Tool for Quoted Stock Prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relevance and success of financial time-series modelling is predicated upon the inefficiencies of the securities markets. Each forecasting attempt first denies that prices of securities mimic a random-walk process and ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 on the Non-life Insurance Industry Activities: a Kenyan Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to economies and societies worldwide, including the insurance industry. While various studies have been conducted on the impact of the pandemic on the insurance ... -
Impact of Strategic Responses on Performance of Reliance Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations have utilized strategic responses towards quality improvements, productivity increment, cut costs, and reorganize and establish culture. These are acts aimed at dealing with the firm's environment's difficulties. ... -
Project Manager Competencies and Implementation of Counter-extremism Programs: a Case of Somali Youth Livelihoods Program in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Terrorism is perceived as the backyard of violent extremism and radicalization, especially of young men and women. Various initiatives and projects have been created and implemented to identify the fundamental causes of ... -
Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Donor-funded Health Projects: a Case of Somali Health and Nutrition Programme, Abudwak District, Galmudug State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Projects that are backed by donors have a crucial significance in the advancement of Somalia, which is recognised as one of the most underprivileged nations in the African continent. For several decades, they have unwaveringly ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Competitive Advantage at Tosha Petroleum Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The petroleum industry is highly competitive, and understanding the factors that can improve a company's competitiveness provides a significant advantage. Petroleum companies operate in a complex and rapidly changing ... -
Strategy Implementation at the Export Processing Zones Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy implementation is relevant to the realization of the organization’s mission and vision. Strategy implementation can ensure that the Export Processing Zones Authority identifies the strategy implementation practices ... -
Assessment of consumers' preference for orange-fleshed sweet potato puree chapati: a case of rural and urban consumers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A precursors through breeding and is thus ideal for combating vitamin A deficiency (VAD). One of the potential mechanisms to promote the consumption ... -
Spatio-temporal epidemiology of livestock diseases in the variable semi-arid rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diseases affecting livestock can have significant impacts on the animal, humans and the economy. Participatory epidemiology and spatial analysis were conducted to assess livestock disease problems in Samburu County, northern ... -
A Retrospective Study on the Adoption of Lipid Management Guidelines in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Lipid management after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the important aspects of secondary prevention in the high cardiovascular (CV) risk group, and targeted reduction of low-density lipoprotein ... -
Successful management of peripartum cardiomyopathy in a Kenyan setting: a case series
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare life-threatening condition occurring in previously healthy women with symptoms mimicking those of normal pregnancy and is associated with a high mortality rate. A high index of suspicion ...