University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Dividend Policy on Market Capitalization for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)Dividends are payments to stockholders from firms' earnings.Dividends policy is the determination of which portion of cash earnings should be retained in the firm for investment........................................... ... -
The Effect of Islamic Banking Products on Financial Performance of Islamic Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Establishing the effect of Islamic banking products on financial performance of Islamic banks in Kenya was the objective of the study. This study used a case study and adopted a descriptive research design. The study ... -
The Practice Of Interventional Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The gastrointestinal system contributes a large proportion of diseases encountered in daily clinical practice. Interventional endoscopy allows diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases with added ... -
The Pattern Of Imatinib Dose Change And Its Implications In Chronic Myeloid Leukemia In A Cohort Of Patients Attending The Glivec Internationalpatient Assistance Program (Gipap) In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Imatinib has been used clinically to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia since 2002. The standard starting dose for all patients was determined in early studies and set at four hundred milligrams orally once a ... -
Impact of Implementation of Feeder Based Business Unit as an Operations Strategy on Performance in Kenya Power and Lighting Company, Kisumu County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Operations strategy is implemented in order to improve the performance of the operations. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of implementation of Feeder Based Business Unit as an Operations strategy ... -
Factors Affecting the Perfomance of Micro Finance Institutions in the Eradication of Poverty in Migwani Sub-county of Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of this study was to identify and understand factors that affect the performance of micro finance institutions in eradication of poverty in Migwani Sub-county of Kitui County. The objectives of the ... -
The Effect Of Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa) Tincture On Memory And Learning In Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this work, the effect of orally administered tincture of wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) on learning and memory in mice at different ages (young mature, middle aged and elderly) has been studied. To the best of the ... -
Pattern And Outcome Of Pediatric Cataract Surgery At Kwale Eye Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Objective To assess the outcome of childhood cataract surgery in Kwale Eye Centre of surgeries performed between 1st January 2013 and 30th June 2016; to assess various factors such as pre-and post-operative visual ... -
The Effect of Financial Technology on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Numerous changes that have taken place in the Kenya banking sector necessitates each commercial bank to act diligently to increase its financial performance. One of the areas where commercial banks should capitalize is ... -
HIV Infection As A Risk Factor For Venous Thrombosis A Case-Control Study At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The association between HIV infection and venous thrombosis has long been postulated. It is estimated that HIV infected patients have a 2 to 10 fold increased risk of developing venous thrombosis. However the ... -
Service Outsourcing and Supply Chain Performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)It has become challenging to conduct business in the contemporary world, given the dynamic global environment. Based on numerous indicators of increased uncertainties in the future, organizations are becoming weary of the ... -
Autopsy Findings Of The Thymus In Cases Of Fatal Paediatric Severe Acute Respiratory Conditions At The Kenyatta National Hospital Farewell Home.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The thymus, together with the bone marrow plays a major role in primary lymphopoiesis. It is retrosternal organ that weighs up to 15 grams in the paediatric population. Physiologically the thymus is responsible ... -
Effect Of Free Maternity Services On Maternal Nearmiss Morbidity Among Women Delivering At Embu County Referral Hospital – A Quasi Experimental Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Healthcare cost is a major barrier to access of essential maternal services in the developing world. On 1st June 2013, Kenya introduced Free Maternity Services (FMS) in an effort to promote access and improve ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Major Maize Seed Companies in Addressing National Food Security Challenges in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)In changing market environment, business firms are exposed to various external factors that jeopardize the very existence of the company. These changes come from government regulatory moves, changing environmental conditions, ... -
Outcome Of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Surgery In Two Teaching Hospitals In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is among the most common childhood infections. CSOM is the main cause of hearing loss among children in developing countries including Kenya. Operation Ear drop (OED) ... -
Correlation Of Symptoms And Computed Tomography Scan Findings In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis At The Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rhinosinusitis is a significant health problem resulting in a large financial burden on society. Despite the high prevalence, worldwide diagnosis of rhinosinusitis still poses a challenge. Combination of nasal ... -
Quality Management Practices and Firm Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the effect of quality management practices on performance of oil marketing companies in Kenya. This study adopted a census survey research design. The population of the study was the oil ... -
Prognostic Role Of Procalcitonin In Children With Sepsis At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The management of the early stages of sepsis plays a crucial role in the outcome of each patient. Part of this involves the use of appropriate antibiotic ... -
The Effect Of Intraoperative Co-Administration Of Ringers Lactate Combined With 0.9% Normal Saline On Serum Electrolytes And Lactate In Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Intravenous fluids are used in virtually all surgical specialties for fluid maintenance. The most common fluids used are 0.9% Normal Saline and Ringers Lactate. In the neurosurgical patients, the osmotic force ... -
The Effect of Selected Macro-economic Variables on the Stock Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The Nairobi Securities Exchange provides a massive platform for corporate and individual investors alike. This paper investigated the effect of interest rates, the inflation rate, the foreign exchange rate and the World ...
