University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Capital Structure and Dividend Payout Ratio of Non-financial Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigates the effect of capital structure on dividend payout ratio among non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). In particular, the study sought to determine the effect of leverage, ... -
The Phonological Adaptation Processes Of Rabai Loanwords From English And Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research aimed at analyzing the phonological adaptation processes of Rabai loanwords from English and Kiswahili within the limits of Optimality theory. It was set out to address the following objectives: (i) To establish ... -
Uptake Of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy, Labour And Post Natal Period Following An Initial Negative Result In Pregnancy In Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Young women represent the population with the fastest increase in HIV infection, with more than 60% of all new infections occurring in them with Mother to child transmission (MTCT) responsible for over 90% of ... -
Relationship Between Participation in Adult Education and Self-esteem, Self-efficacy and Awareness of Women's Rights Among Women in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This case study sought to find out the relationship between adult education and women‟s self-esteem, self-efficacy and women‟s rights awareness. These 3 areas are key elements of psychological empowerment and are a ... -
Indications, Promptness Of Insertion And Removal Of Chest Tubes In Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Currently in Kenya there is increased motorization with a rise in road traffic accidents which predispose people to blunt chest injuries or penetrating chest injuries hence an increased likelihood of the need ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Commercial Bank of Africa Ltd and Its Industry Positioning in the Kenya Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was on competitive strategies adopted by Commercial Bank of Africa and its industry positioning in the Kenyan banking sector. The study sought to establish competitive strategies adopted by the Commercial Bank ... -
Relationship Between Family Structure, Attitude Towards School And Academic Performance In Core Subjects Among Public Secondary School Students In Dagoretti South Sub-County In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Not only is the home environment a basic socializing agent but it is also where a student’s interest in school and aspirations for the future are influenced. The family from which a student comes from has a great influence ... -
Influence of Perceived Managerial Power on Employee Organizational Citizenship Behavior at Tuskys Supermarket
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research sought to analyse the impact of perceived managerial power on organizational citizenship while using Tuskys supermarket as the case company. The objective of the study was to determine the influence of ... -
Relationship Between Stress Level Academic Performance And Psychosocial Adjustment Among University Of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2018)University students are young people who experience challenges during their stay in the university (Frank and Karyn (2005).The implications of the challenges have attracted alot of interest from stress researchers because ... -
Information Act Promotes Governance and Integrity in Public Organizations: Case of Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service and Commission on Administrative Justice
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Information is fundamental to all human endeavors, therefore it is necessary that required information is provided to citizen either proactively or when requested as long as it is not the classified information The ... -
Accuracy Of Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy And Macula Edema At Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2018)Background: Low income countries in Asia and Africa have both the highest prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and expected rise in disease burden. Many patients with diabetes are unaware of their diagnosis and may not ... -
Effect of Business Process Reengineering on Performance of Juhudi Kilimo Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Juhudi Kilimo Limited is one of the non-deposit taking microfinance companies operating in Kenya. The company reported consistent decline in performance from 2009 to 2014. It is on this account that the Board in 2015 decided ... -
An Assessment of Human-wildlife Conflicts Within the Kitengela Wildlife Dispersal Area Kajiado County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Conflicts between wildlife and people, and especially those who border with conservation areas are common phenomena. Destruction of natural habitat is associated with human activities by overexploiting the forest cover and ... -
A Lexical and Phonological Variation in Logooli, Lutirichi and Lumundu: a Socialinguistics Variationist Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigated lexical and phonological variation in spoken Logooli, Lutirichi and Lumundu languages spoken in the Western part of Kenya. It also investigated reasons for the Lumundu dialect leaning more towards ... -
Time To Presentation And Diagnosis In Patients With Esophageal Cancer At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Cancer of esophagus (Ca-O) is the eighth most common cancer in the world and is ranked sixth amongst the leading causes of cancer death. Ca-O is a major health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. A high incidence ... -
Effect of Financial Literacy on Behavioral Biases of Individual Stocks Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of this research was to establish the effect of financial literacy on behavioral biases of individual investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Research targeted population was all the individual investors ... -
Effects Of Sand Mining On Shoreline Geomorphology In Ludhi-Wichlum Shoreline Of Lake Victoria From 1995-2016, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)One of the main activities taking place in Bondo, a sub-county in Siaya County, is sand mining which mainly takes place along the shores of Lake Victoria. Sand mining as an economic activity increased due to increasing ... -
Prevalence Of Anthracycline Induced Cardiomyopathy Amongst Cancer Patients Treated At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Cardiovascular complication is a major consequence of cancer treatment.Anthracycline induced cardiomyopathy is a known cause of long term morbidity and mortality among patients withcancer surviving chemotherapy. ... -
Screening maize inbred lines and crosses for resistance to aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Maize forms a primary diet in Africa and the demand exceeds its local production. In Kenya, it is equally a subsistence and commercial crop, grown by small scale (75%) and large scale farmers (25%). Production of this crop ... -
An Evaluation on the Significance of Risk Assessment on Rehabilitation Strategies of Violent Offenders at Kamiti Main Prison, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The criminal justice system as well as other agencies that work closely with offenders for example parole boards, medical facilities at one time or another will require forensic psychologists to provide a probability ...
