University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Aseptic Technique Among Nurses in Management of Burns Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Nurses are at greater risk of acquiring and transmitting Health Care Acquired Infections (HCAI) in the course of delivering nursing care; measures to prevent the transmissions are therefore a significant core ... -
The Role of Language in Maintaining Peace and Security in Africa-lessons Learnt From Kenya and Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Peace initiatives within states have evolved to counter the ever increasing intra and inter-state conflict situations. Scholars and researcher have lobbied for the positioning of language in upcoming policies to boost state ... -
Addressing Past And Historical Land Injustice In Kenya: Article 67(2)(E) Of The Constitution And Section 5(1)(E) Of The National Land Commission Act
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Land is in no doubt the most important asset in the lives of Kenyans. It is a factor of production which is core to the economic activities of this country. The advent of settlers and colonialism in East Africa placed land ... -
Effects Of Threshing Methods, Moisture Content And Endosperm Types On Threshability And Selected Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Seed Quality Parameters
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is among the most important cereal crop in the world. Sorghum is a food security crop in most African and Asian countries especially in arid and semi-arid areas where drought is ... -
Influence of Community Based Organizations’ Activities on Sustainable Livelihoods in “selected” Urban Poor Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project was to investigate the influence of Community Based Organizations‟ activities on sustainable livelihoods in “selected” urban poor settlements in Nairobi County. It explores the livelihood theories and ... -
An Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Study Of Medicinal Plants Used In Kakamega County, Western Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background For years, medicinal plants have been used worldwide for the treatment of various diseases. Generally, they are considered safer, easily available and more cost effective compared to conventional medicine. ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Industry Type and Capital Structure of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse) Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One of the most complex areas in financial management is long term financial since it is related to other financial decision variables. This study aimed at exploring the existence (or not) of a relationship between the ... -
Towards a Legal Framework on Sovereign Debt Restructuring: a Developing Countries’ Perspective
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Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Private Universities in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The success of organizations in the current market place are largely determined by how efficiently a firm manages its supply chain, and the supply chain management practices that an organization is engaged in. Supply chain ... -
Utilization of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Bundle Among Critical Care Nurses - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Majority if not all patients admitted in the Critical Care Units (CCU) have indwelling urinary catheters. These catheters stay for the entire period that these patients are admitted, hence the risk of developing ... -
Influence of Community Participation on Project Sustainability the Case of Mau Mara Serengeti Sustainable Water Initiative in Mara Basin - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Lack of community participation has been cited by scholars as one of the key reasons as to the failure of major community projects receiving donor support. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of community ... -
Effects Of Dividend Policy On Financial Performance Of Listed Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research was to establish the impact of dividend policy on the financial performance of the 10 listed commercial banks in Kenya. The research used secondary data obtained from banks audited financial ... -
Influence of Commercial Bank Credit Facilities on Performance of Women’s Projects in Bungoma County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The banking industry plays a vital role in todays‘ society in promoting economic development by giving support to businesses through credit facilities creation and encouraging a culture of savings amongst individuals, ... -
Retail Bakery Design and Operational Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Bakeries play a significant role in employment and wealth creation but most important it makes bread and other delicacies that we take in daily, Although we take bread daily we rarely think about its production system and ... -
Maintenance Scheduling Practices And Performance Of Firms In Kenya Energy Sector
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of the research project was to establish maintenance scheduling practices in energy sector in Kenya and to evaluate their relationship with the firms’ operations performances in terms of plant availabilities and ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Entrepreneurial orientation has been conceptualized as the process and decision making activities used by entrepreneurs that leads to entry and support of business activities. Entrepreneurial orientation is often tested ... -
Benefits of Forest Biodiversity: Communities’ Perspectives in Witu Mpeketoni and Awer
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Globally, biodiversity is under threat due to an increasing population over the years leading to an increased demand on goods such as fuel, timber and medicine. Involvement of people living in the vicinity of such ecosystems ... -
School Factors Influencing Motivation Among Secondary School Teachers’ On Job Perfomance In Nyatike Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of school factors on teacher motivation on job performance in public secondary schools in Nyatike sub-county, Migori County. Four objectives were formulated to guide ... -
A Comparative Study On Media Priming And Local Opinion Leaders On Sabaot Land Conflict In Mt. Elgon
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study explored how media reported the conflict in Mt. Elgon and whether it represented the beliefs of Mt. Elgon residents. Media and conflict have been linked together and the media’s reporting has an impact on ... -
Financial Services Accessibility and Financial Literacy by Enterprenuers in the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The interest in the Kenya‟s SME sectors has increased in the recent years. In the recent past, a lot of resources have been dedicated to the sector by the financial services and other sectors of the economy. The important ...
