University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Assesment of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Strategy on Change Communication
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess the strategies deployed by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority in the communication of change programmes. The specific study objectives were: to investigate levels of awareness about the programmes, ... -
Manufacturing Strategies and Operational Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objectives of the study was to establish the manufacturing strategies commonly used by cement manufacturing firms in Kenya and to determine the relationship between the manufacturing strategies and operational performance ... -
The Clinicopathological Profile of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: High grade Lymphoma such as diffuse large cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. DLBCL is increasingly understood to be a heterogeneous disease with genetic, ... -
Assessment of Results Based Management Practices in the Public Sector: Case Study of National Malaria Control Program in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Results based management has evolved over time as a management strategy into the public sector due to donor demand and pressure from taxpayers throughout the world. Application of the strategy in the private and public ... -
Factors Affecting Performance of Women in Small Scale Agribusiness: a Case of Lilongwe, Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Small scale agribusinesses are key driving factors for achieving economic growth in Malawi, as they contribute to both household income generation and job creation. The studies indicate that over 75 percent of small scale ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Capital Structure of Non-financial Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)Adoption of appropriate corporate governance by a firm will give guidance to the managers on the different levels of debt and equity financing that they will employ and what sequence to follow in raising the capital. The ... -
Determinants Of Fertility Among The Poor Women In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective was to determine the differentials and determinants of fertility among poor. Very few studies have focused on studying fertility among poor women in Kenya. The study used descriptive statistics to establish ... -
Impact of Financial Distress on Financial Performance in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenyan insurance industry is the fastest developing sector in Africa. This has been spurred by significant growth in foreign and local stakeholders seeking to put up businesses or setting up subsidiaries. In addition the ... -
Factors Influencing Nurses’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Assessment of Delirium Among Intensive Care Unit Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Delirium is an acute loss of consciousness and cognitive ability which poses an impact on the patient, family and the hospital. It is associated with increased mortality rates, prolonged hours in mechanical ... -
Competitive Marketing Strategies Adopted by Animal Feeds Manufacturing Firms in Kiambu County, Kenya, to Improve Operational Performance
(university of nairobi, 2018)The primary objective of marketing is to manage profitable relationships between a firm and its customers. A firm gains a competitive advantage through adoption of competitive strategies which enable it improve its operational ... -
Factors Influencing the Differences in Actual and Desired Family Sizes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in 1994 gave couples a chance to make informed choices on how many children they wanted; making reproductive health a right and allowing them to ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning Process on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategic planning process determines the long-term objectives of an organization by developing and implementing decisions is critical for the survival of most institutions. Financial performance of insurance companies in ... -
Identification of Tree Species Using Airborne Hyperspectral Data a Case Study of Ngangao Forest in Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The impacts of climate change in the African continent have far reaching effects because it is a region of high vulnerability to climate shocks; it threatens food security, livelihoods and biodiversity. African forest ... -
Procurement Best Practices and Procurement Performance of Smes in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was set out to establish Procurement best practices and Procurement performance of SMEs in Nairobi County. To accomplish this, the study set out two specific objectives which included: (i) To establish the ... -
Solid Waste Management and Health Effects in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Solid waste management is important to Nairobi County because it ensures a healthy working environment for Nairobi residents thus increase productivity of the county hence the need of this study which was titled solid waste ... -
An Examination of Human Rights Awareness and Knowledge Among Barmaids in Mathare Sub County in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the level of human rights awareness among barmaids in Mathare Sub-County, Nairobi County. The study was guided by four objectives which focused on; level of awareness of the human ... -
Determinants of Infant and Child Mortality in Malakal in Upper Nile State, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the determinants of infant and child mortality in Malakal. The study used primary data collected from a random sample of 1317 women in the reproductive age (15-49 years) in Malakal. Descriptive ... -
Assessment of Performance Management System in Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The performance management at Standard Charted Bank Kenya involves the employees setting their objectives, performance appraisal done twice in a year, providing feedback to the employees and rewards by management. The study ... -
Assessing The Solar Energy Resource Potential In Trans-Nzoia County For Decentralized Domestic Power Generation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main economic activity in Trans-Nzoia County is maize farming. The cost of farming has been rising annually while the yield and maize price keep fluctuating thus making life hard for the people there. Considering that ... -
Outsourcing and Its Effects on Competitive Advantage in Kenya Commercial Banks
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study investigate on outsourcing and its effects on competitive advantage in Kenya Commercial Banks. Outsourcing is a vital apparatus utilized by organizations to enhance their capacity to focus on the center ...
