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Barriers to Men’s Involvement in Antenatal and Postnatal Care in Butula Sub-county, Western Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study sought to explore the barriers to men‟s involvement in antenatal and postnatal care in Butula sub county, western Kenya. It was guided by the health belief model to ascertain male involvement in ANC and PNC and ... -
Natural Resources Based Conflict, a Case Study of Tana River County, Kenya
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Pneumatological Role in Addressing Challenges Facing University Students: a Case of University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)University education is an important social and individual investment from which a nation’s economic, social, political and cultural development can be measured. Graduates are trained with an expectation that they will ... -
Assessing The Impact Of Information Technology On The Gathering Of Crime Intelligence By DCI Investigators
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The 21st century is fraught with innumerable challenges to policing emanating from emergent and mutating forms of criminal acts ranging from terrorism to organized crime and entrepreneurial crime. While traditionally, ... -
The Effects of Pico Solar Energy on the Socio-economic Welfare of Rural Households in Bonchari Sub-county,kisii County,kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was done in Boncahri sub-county of Kisii County. The general objective of the study was to explore the social-economic effects of pico solar energy on the households in that sub county. The specific objectives ... -
Students’ Perception on the Influence of Drug and Substance Abuse on Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Mombasa Island, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Indiscipline among students in public secondary schools is a problem that has persisted over the years throughout the world and is worsening each day. A number of studies have associated this problem to drug and substance ... -
An Audit Of The Management Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)BACKGROUND DKA is the most serious hyperglycemic emergency in patients with both Type 1 & 2 DM. The mortality rate is still high in developing countries. Standard DKA management guidelines ensure optimal management. ... -
Association Of, Perceived Stress And Substance Use Disorders, Among Students At The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Various studies have separately reported a high prevalence of perceived stress and a high prevalence of alcohol and drug use among university students in Kenya. The study investigated the association between perceived ... -
Effect of Debt Financing on Dividend Payout Ratio in Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Dividend payment is a contentious issue in finance. Dividend payment is such an important issue in every organization that management has to take it into consideration in order to satisfy their shareholders. Various theories ... -
Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network:the Kenyan Case
(university of nairobi, 2018)Fuzzy logic is one of the intelligent systems that can be used to develop algorithms for handover. For success in handing over, the decision-making process is crucial and thus should be highly considered. The performance ... -
Comparison Between Lee-Carter Model And Negative Binomial Regression Model In Forecasting Male Mortality Data Of Usa(1980-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)People living in America today are living longer compared to yester years; this is due to reduced mortality rates and increase in life expectancy. According to (Dye & Williams, 2010) generally mortality rates have ... -
Strategic Asset Allocation of Pension Funds; An Application of Markowitz Portfolio Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The management of pension funds is a very sensitive and important aspect that has a bearing on the quality of life given by retirees when they come to the end of their useful work life. Therefore their risk management is ... -
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There are number of reasons to believe that foreign exchange rate volatility should be a contributing factor in determining the stock market returns. Significant value of a nation’s capital is tied up in the stock market ... -
Pricing Currency Options Using Parabolic Pde
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The amount spent on option contract is the main problem in option pricing. The problem further gets complicated when there is need to project the future possible price of the option. This is achievable if one can be able ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)In this study the socio-cultural factors influence on transition of students and retention was assessed in schools in Kwale County, specifically in Msambweni sub-county, and why the secondary school enrolments do not match ... -
Factors Infuencing Place of Delivery in Kenya: A Multilevel Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background:Maternal mortality in Kenya increased from 380/100000 live births to 530/100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. Skilled assistance during childbirth is central to reducing maternal mortality yet the proportion ... -
Assessment Of Occupational Safety Compliance In Small-Scale Gold Mines In Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Small-Scale Mines (SSM) employ millions of people worldwide. However, they have been categorized as one of the most hazardous workplaces. In Kenya, like many developing countries, occupational safety-focused interventions ... -
Rainwater Harvesting: as an Adaptation Strategy for Enhanced Water Source in Machakos Town
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was conducted out in Machakos town the capital of Machakos County. The overall objective of the study was to find out whether rooftop rainwater harvesting is an adaptive strategy to enhance water supply in Machakos ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Financial Institutions Offering Mobile Money Transactions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to establish the strategies employed by the financial institutions offering mobile money transactions in Kenya and its influence on the organizational performance. The Target population was 15 ... -
Analysing the Efficiency of Forensic Science Units Within Kenya Police Service in Solving Crimes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of the study was to analyse the efficiency of forensic science units within Kenya police service in solving crimes. The objective was to examine the nature of training in forensic science and how it create harmony ...
