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Effects Of Trade Openness On Economic Growth And Investment In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main motivation of this paper was to examine whether trade policy reforms initiated by the Kenyan government from 1980s, was successful in improving economic growth and investments in the economy. The paper aimed to ... -
Factors Influencing Labor Productivity In The Kenyan Services Sector.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The service sector is at the heart of Kenya’s economic growth as it accounts for approximately half of Kenya’s GDP at 50.7%. However, statistics from the World Bank and KNBS reveal that with adequate value addition, this ... -
Sight Translation Text Evaluation: an Investigation of the Effect of Text Layout and Typographic Design for Didactic Progression
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sight Translation could probably be labelled as the “Cinderella” of interpretation modes. While the girl in the fairytale works her hands off, her needs are ignored by those who depend on her. In analogy, sight translation ... -
Effects Of Oil Price Shocks On Tax Revenue And Government Expenditure In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)To ensure fiscal sustainability, knowing the public spending and tax revenue nexus is vital. The mismatch between public expenditure and tax revenue has resulted in large and persistent budget shortfalls in Kenya. The main ... -
Choice Of Place Of Birth In The Era Of The Maternity Subsidy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes disproportionately afflict low and middle-income countries, which experience high-unmet need for safe and skilled attendance at birth. This study sought to investigate how choices ... -
The Impact Of Public Sector Investment In Human Capital On Economic Growth: A Case Study Of Healthcare And Education In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to explore the impact of public sector investment in human capital on economic growth in Kenya. In order to establish the impact specific components of investment in human capital on economic growth, human ... -
Acute Kidney Injury And Electrolyte Abnormalities Among Patients Admitted With Cholera In Kenyatta National Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya, In The Year 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Acute Kidney Injury and electrolyte abnormalities among patients admitted with Cholera in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, Kenya in the year 2017 Background: Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal ... -
Assessment Of Care For Ambulant Adult Patients On Maintenance Chronic Haemodialysis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background information The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise locally and globally. The care for patients with CKD is multifaceted and multidisciplinary. The aim of the study was to explore the actual ... -
Oral Health Status And Hygiene Practices Among Visually Impaired Children Attending Thika Primary School For The Blind In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Worldwide studies have reported poor oral health among visually impaired individuals. This has been attributed to several factors which include difficulty in attaining good oral hygiene, difficulty in evaluating ... -
Scaling up use of Mobile Marketing by Small and Medium Size Enterprises Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this era of globalization, the demands and growth of technology has led to an increase in the usage of information technology especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Among these technologies is mobile marketing ... -
Clinico-pathological Pattern Of Odontogenic Neoplasms At Two National Referral Centres In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Odontogenic neoplasms (ONs) are lesions with insidious progress but tend to cause disfigurement and high surgical morbidity. The prevalence in Africa is about 9-69%. Knowledge of their trend and pattern of ... -
The Relationship Between Salivary Interleukin-1β Levels And Periodontal Health Status
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: The periodontium consists of the gingiva, periodontal ligaments, cementum and alveolar bone. Together the four components function as a unit and are the supportive structures of the teeth, maintaining their ... -
Occurrence And Pattern Of Mandibular Fractures Seen At Two Referral Health Facilities In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Mandibular fractures are among the most common maxillofacial injuries in Kenya and all over the world. Aetiological factors vary with geographical, socio-economic and demographic variables. They are largely due ... -
Clinical Profile And Histological Characteristics Of Head And Neck Lymphomas In Patients Seen At Two Referral Centres In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background Head and neck malignancies continue to be a challenge to patients due to the associated morbidity and mortality. The most common malignancies in the head and neck are squamous cell carcinomas, lymphomas and ... -
An adaptive gamification tool for E-learning Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction to programming is a core found ational unit at the heart of computer science that provides students with the basic skills needed for the course. Programming by its very nature is an abstract discipline that ... -
A mobile based system to curb customer exploitation in insurance firms(A case of a local Insurance Company, Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to establish a way in which customers seeking insurance products and services in Kenya can be protected from exploitation through use of a mobile based system. The study first explored the ... -
Metagenomic Analysis of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) RNA Viruses in Gem and Matayos Sub-counties, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Groundnut or peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most valuable legume grown throughout the tropical and subtropical regions in almost 100 countries on six continents. Viruses are the most important pathogens causing ... -
Surface Modified Electrodes Used as Nano-electroanalytical Tool-in the Electrochemical-profiling of Hydrocortisone (Medicated Cream), Top Lemon and Extra Clair (Beauty Creams)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this thesis, surface modified electrodes were used to study hydrocortisone cream (medicated cream), Top lemon and Extra Clair (beauty creams). The results presented show that in the 1.0 M sulphuric acid supporting ... -
Molecular and Morphological Identification of Plants Consumed by Yellow Baboons in Amboseli, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Plant species can be identified based on their morphological characteristics and molecular properties. Molecular identification utilizes specific regions in the plant genome, followed by comparison against reference ... -
Change Management Practices And Competitive Advantage Of Deposit-Taking Savings And Credit Cooperatives In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Deposit taking SACCOS have a wide contribution ti the finance sector of an economy.The deposit taking SACCOS are emerging in large numbers from organizations and economic firms that have varying objectives, but key in the ...
