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High-yield HIV testing, facilitated linkage to care, and prevention for female youth in Kenya (Girls study): implementation science protocol for a priority population.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest HIV burden. Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in the age range of 15 to 24 years are twice as likely as their male peers to be infected, making females ... -
Effects of Credit Policy on the Financial Performance of Development Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Development Finance Institutions have been in existence in Kenya since the 1950’s. The performance of the institutions and achievement of the main objectives of the institutions has been seen to be on a decline with ... -
National burden of hospitalized and non-hospitalized influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness in Kenya, 2012-2014.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND: Influenza-associated respiratory illness was substantial during the emergence of the 2009 influenza pandemic. Estimates of influenza burden in the post-pandemic period are unavailable to guide Kenyan vaccine ... -
Ecotoxicological Assessment And waterbird Distribution In Selected Alkaline Rift Valley Lakes, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Ecotoxicology is the study of toxic chemical effects on living organisms at ecosystem, community or population levels. Heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr) are examples of common ... -
Media Representation Of Kenyan Somalis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines media representation of Kenyan Somalis. It looks at the impact of media framing on the identity construction of Kenyan Somalis. It also examines the role of media in promoting (or not) xenophobia against ... -
Effect of Inflation and Interest Rates on Foreign Exchange Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Exchange rates, inflation rates and rates of interest are indispensable variables of macroeconomic, which can change the growth pattern and direction of economic stability and development in a country. Over the years, the ... -
Apache Spark Based Big Data Analytics for Social Network Cybercrime Forensics
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The anonymity of social networks makes its attractive for cyber criminals to mask their criminal activities online posing a challenge to law enforcers in tracking and uncovering the perpetrators as most evidence is hidden ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Infrastructure Development Projects in the Renewable Energy Sector in Kenya: a Case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The energy sector is most important for economic and social activities therefore calling for a radical shift in the production of energy from fossil fuel to renewable energy. The environmental threats posed by fossil fuel ... -
Influence of Non-governmental Organization Management Practices on Implementation of Service Delivery Projects in Kenya: a Case of Children and Youth Empoweremnt Network in Korogosho Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of Non-Governmental Organization management practices on implementation of service delivery projects with regards to Children and Youth Empowerment Network. This ... -
Forested Landchanges and Resource Based Conflicts in Kenya: a Casestudy of Kerichocounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Resource conflicts are common both regionally and nationally. Land and its uses have been identified as major sources of conflicts globally. In Kenya, expanding tea farming in Kericho, County in Kenya is regarded as a ... -
Degradation and Adsorption of Lambda-cyhalothrin on Athi River and Coastal Soils and Sediments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Lambda-Cyhalothrin is extensively used in agriculture, horticulture and public health management in Kenya. The pesticide is effective against many vegetable pests, rice and other related disease vectors. This study ... -
Risk factors of antepartum haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital: a case control study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is one of the major causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. It occurs in 3-5% of pregnancies and is one of the major causes of preterm births. It also contributes ... -
The Effect of Dividend Policy on the Share Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The effects of dividend policy on share returns has remained an unsolved puzzle with different theories put forward giving compelling yet conflicting arguments. The research set out to determine the effect dividend policy ... -
The Effect of Enterprise Risk Management on Capital Allocation Among Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of ERM on capital allocation among insurance firms in Kenya. Insurance companies offer protection to policyholders in return for a premium payment. They are required ... -
Assessing the Eac Common Market Protocol: an Analysis of Kenya’s Implementation of Free Movement of Labour
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined Kenya’s implementation of free labour movement. The main objective of this study was to assess Kenya’s implementation of the EA Community Common Market Protocol (EAC CMP). The specific objectives were ... -
The Turn of the Month Effects at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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The Role of Women in Post Conflict Peace Building in the Republic of South Sudan: a Case of Jubek State
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project examines the role of women in post conflict peace building in the Republic of South Sudan. There is common belief that state-building in conflict-torn countries such as South Sudan may offer important ... -
Traffic Police Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Concerning Motor Vehicle Air Pollution at Key Nairobi Road Junctions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vehicular air pollution is a growing problem in Kenyan cities due to high growth rates of motorized transport that contribute significantly to the increase in atmospheric particulate matter. Fuel and vehicle engine type ... -
Food Safety Knowledge and Hygiene Practices Among Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (Ofsp) Puree Handlers: Microbial Contamination in Puree Processing Company in Kenya and Impact of Training
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree is an important functional food ingredient currently being utilized in bakery applications by one of the largest retail outlet in Kenya. There is, however, limited information on the ... -
Household Characteristics, Farm Use Practices and Effect on Household Food Security in Kathonzweni Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Official reports indicate that majority of the population in Makueni County depends on household subsistence farming to cater for their foods. Yet, household food productivity has in the recent past declined by 70-90% due ...
