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Role of Shared Resource Management in Enhancing Inter-state Cooperation in the Horn of Africa: a Case of Ilemi Triangle (2011-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The management of shared natural resources by the Horn of Africa states (HOA), exerts both positive and negative effects on inter-state relations in the region. On one hand, inability to collaboratively manage these resources ... -
Effect of Peri-operative Intravenous Fluids on Recovery of Intestinal Function After Caesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anaesthesia At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Ileus refers to the delay of regular bowel movement following intra-abdominal surgery and lasts 2 to 3 days. It is a major problem after operation that delays recovery. Several studies on adults have investigated ... -
Assessment of Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Postgraduate Students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use and access of information resources is rapidly shifting due to technology advancement and changing information needs of postgraduate students and inadequate information resource tools. The purpose of the study ... -
Effect of Financial Technology on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Financial institutions like banks have embraced use of financial technology in their operations. The study endeavored to find the relationship between financial technology and financial performance of the 43 banks in Kenya. ... -
The Role of Politicized Ethnicity on Conflict in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya, 1992-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Efforts to promote inclusive governance in Africa and Kenya in particular remain a mirage despite more than two decades of restructuring. This is partly due to the failure by political leaders to de-ethnicize politics, a ... -
The Impact of Public Participation on Makueni County’s Development Programs - a Case Study of Ivingoni/nzambani Ward, Kibwezi East Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study examined the impact of public participation on the development programs of Makueni County government. The general objective of this study was to assess the impact of public participation on the development ... -
Fertility in Kenya; Patterns and Determinants, 1989-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite significant fertility reduction in the 1980s and 1990s, fertility decline in Kenya has since slowed down. Between 1998 and 2014 fertility only declined by 17% moving from 4.7 children per woman in 1998 to 3.9 in ... -
Social Health Insurance Contribution Payment Options Among Informal Sector Workers in Eastlands Area of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Health insurance payment options are platforms that facilitate voluntary contributions to health Insurance. However, there are few, if any, studies on accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of these platforms among ... -
Effect of Electronic Banking on Efficiency of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Electronic banking is important to MFIs as it increases the efficiency of these institutions. Presently, innovation is a continuous process geared toward providing a wider range of financial products and financial ... -
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Pelvic Gynaecological Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Goals of postoperative pain management are to relieve suffering, achieve early mobilization, prevent postoperative complications, reduce length of hospital stay, achieve patient satisfaction and prevent chronic ... -
The Role of Devolution in the Resolution of Intercommunal Conflicts in Kenya: the Case of Meruborana Conflict in Isiolo County 2012-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study focused on the role of devolution in resolution of intercommunal conflicts between the Meru and Borana communities within Isiolo county. This conflict has been blamed on political competition, fight for ... -
Factors Affecting Farm-level Efficiency in Irrigation Schemes: a Case of Turkana South Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Irrigation is one of the long-term strategies towards enhancing productivity in agriculture. It offers an opportunity towards the achievement of the food security and poverty reduction. However, the potential of these ... -
Challenges In The Implementation Of The Responsibility To Protect: A Case Study Of The African Union
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Responsibility to Protect doctrine adoption and application was due to mass atrocities against various populations. This study, therefore, evaluated the challenges that the African Union faces in human rights protection ... -
Developmental Diplomacy and Regional Integration in Africa; a Case Study of the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study examines the role of developmental diplomacy in the East African integration process. The main objective is to examine and developmental diplomacy in East Africa in the last two decades, looking at the gains and ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mandera Town
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study examined the strategies in place among SMEs in Mandera town that help them to be competitive and how this influences their level of performance. The researcher applied a descriptive study design. In total, 162 ... -
Effects of East Africa Community Intergration Initiatives on Trade Volumes in the Region
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Regional integration is a strategy geared towards achieving collaboration among the region member states to realize a number of objectives. The East African Community through regional integration has put in place a number ... -
Role Of Political Parties In Regional Integration: Case Study Of East African Community (Eac).
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the role of political parties in regional integration. The study focused the case of East African Community. The success or failure of any regional integration as a matter of fact, ... -
The Role of “mice” Tourism in Promoting Sustainable Development in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to assess the role of ―MICE‖ tourism in promoting sustainable development in Africa. Specifically the study seeks to establish the role of MICE tourism on the sustainable development in Africa, the ... -
Integrated Management Information Systems Application and Operational Performance in Kenya Power
(university of nairobi, 2018)Integrated Management Information Systems is a goal-achiever information system through well-designed systems of and a better capability to transform one functional system into another. IMIS enables an organization to ... -
Influence of Women Participation on the Performance of County Infrastructural Projects: a Case of Moiben Sub County, Uasin Gishu County; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The influence of women participation on infrastructural projects has not been adequately studied. This study’s objectives was seeking to explore the influence of women participation in project implementation, maintenance, ...
