University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Communication Barriers Between Health Care Providers and Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disease in the world and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Assessment of gaps in caregiver-provider communication is a crucial step in ... -
An Assessment of Inooro Fm’s Mugambo Wa Murimi Programme on the Uptake of Information on Soil Fertility Management Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in Kandara Sub-county, Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Declining soil fertility in many parts of the Central Highlands of Kenya undermines food production and rural livelihoods. The challenge is compounded by reducing extension coverage and access to information among smallholder ... -
Meiofauna And Nematode Community Assemblage As An Indicator Of Sediment Disturbance
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Meiofauna is a group of the benthic fauna mostly found in the upper centimeters (cm) of the sediments. They included: copepoda, polychaeta, nematoda among other taxa playing an important role to the environment despite ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Plain and Medicated Soaps on Sale in Nairobi on Selected Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Soaps are made of fats and oils as the main ingredients and other components such as soda ash, salts and detergents. The main function of soap is cleaning, killing and removing microorganisms. Some soap ... -
Evaluation Of Lambda-Cyhalothrin (Icon®) Incorporated Into 1, 4-Dichlorobenzene (Pcb®) For The Control Of Leishmaniases And Malaria Vectors
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Leishmaniases and human malaria, transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) and anopheline mosquitoes (Diptera: Anophelinae) respectively, are diseases of public health importance in Kenya. Control of ... -
Systems Approach Framework For Integrated Arthropod Pest Management In Smallholder Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Production In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Arthropod pests have emerged as a major constraint in smallholder tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) production in Kenya. For their management, the focus of crop protection research has been the curative control of the pests. ... -
The Role Of Indigenous Knowledge In Agro-Pastrol Systems; Use, Species Diversity And Conservation Of Ewaso Narok Wetland, Laikipia Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The Indigenous Knowledge has allowed communities to live in harmony with their environment for a long time. However, the oral nature of this knowledge has made it invisible and hence is often ignored or dismissed during ... -
Leagile Manufacturing Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Leagile manufacturing focuses on minimizing the inventories to a lower level as possible and improve supply chain performance through quick response to variations of the client’s demand and successful ways of reducing cost. ... -
Assessment of Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Markers, Clinical Presentation and Imaging Characteristics in Patients Under Management of Glial Neoplasms at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tumors of the central nervous system are caused by mutations in genes that regulate cell growth. Improved molecular techniques have enabled scientist to investigate this mutation in detail and even correlate them with ... -
Effect of Foreign Exchange Fluctuation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Participation in foreign currencies has not only been effective but has brought various financial risks to the commercial banks including continued fluctuation of forex. Over the years, Kenyan currency has continued to ... -
An Analysis Of Men And Women’s Participation In The Potato Value Chain
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)This study analyzed men’s and women’s participation along the potato value chain in Kinangop Sub County, Nyandarua County, Kenya. Gender issues along the value chain were assessed. The study sought to analyze roles and ... -
Civilian Oversight of Police in Africa. The Kenyan and South African Experiences
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In recent years, the significance of police oversight and discussions about police misconduct have become major socio-political topics. Security and policing impact the lives of citizens on a daily basis. The police oversight ... -
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Study title: Outcomes of corneal collagen crosslinking in keratoconus at Eagle Eye Laser Centre Study objective: To determine the outcomes of cross-linking in keratoconus patients at Eagle Eye Laser Centre, Nairobi from ... -
Influence of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Container Freight Stations in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Corporate governance has logically turned out to be critical for enterprises in developing and developed nations around the globe. Compelling corporate governance has been distinguished to be basic to fiscal exchanges ... -
The Role of Maternal Fetal Movement Assessment on Antepartum Fetal Testing and Perinatal Outcomes Among Selected High-risk Pregnancies at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 2014-2018 (a Five-year Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A high-risk pregnancy is that in which the life of the gravid woman or her fetus is threatened. Factorsassociated with high-risk pregnancy include; pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy-related complications and ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Quality of Financial Reporting of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research intended to outlay the effect of corporate governance on quality of financial reporting of listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Corporate governance indicators used were board size, board meetings, ... -
Operations Strategies and Performance of National Transport and Safety Authority Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of study was to investigate the effects of operation strategies on the performance of NTSA, Motor vehicle inspection centers in Kenya. The study adopted cross-sectional descriptive survey design. The target ... -
Prevalence of Preterm Birth and Associated Risk Factors in Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Preterm birth is a global problem and its prevalence has been on the increase worldwide. The Global Action Report for the year 2012 reported prematurity and its complications as the leading cause of mortality ... -
Innovation Strategies and Competitive Advantage at Cytonn Real Estate Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Innovation strategies are significant components of a firm’s competitive approach and strategy. For companies, one way to gain competitive advantage is to develop an innovative strategy that is consistent with business ...
