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Knowledge and Perception of Beneficiary Communities on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects: an Analysis of Projects by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to analyse knowledge and perception by beneficiary communities regarding CSR projects by KENGEN. Specifically, it sought to: i) determine knowledge and awareness levels of beneficiary communities on KENGEN ... -
Communication Gap Between Scientists and the Public on the Climate Change Discourse; a Case of Kasarani Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the popular dialogue among the scientists on climate change, the general public’s level of understanding and their engagement in climate change discourse remains a concern as the public remains uninformed and ... -
Staff Technical Capacity, Budgetary Allocation, Stakeholders’ and Management Participation and Performance of Innovative Projects for the Elderly in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation practices is essential in measuring the achievement of a project. Most organisations, such as NGOs, private business firms, and government institutions, have adopted Monitoring and Evaluation ... -
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Risk on Financial Performance of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fluctuations in exchange rates can affect various aspects of the company's financial performance, leading to implications for profitability, cash flows and overall financial stability. One key area where foreign exchange ... -
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices and Operational Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Becoming more responsible and accountable towards the environment and society is a major problem that businesses of all sizes and industries face. It is widely acknowledged that businesses need to take sustainability into ... -
Conflict Over Urban Business Space: a Case of Kenyans and Somali Refugee Entrepreneurs in Nairobi’s Central Business Districts, 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This project paper seeks to investigate the conflict over urban space in Nairobi‟s CBD between local entrepreneurs and Somali refugee entrepreneurs. The paper focuses on the circumstances that contribute to the conflict, ... -
Management Strategies and Sustainability of Green Energy Harnessing Projects in Kenya: a Case of Olkaria One Unit Six, Nakuru Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of this ever-changing external pressure, businesses are rapidly adopting new management strategies in order to maintain their economic viability. The primary purpose of this research was to analyze how the ... -
The Impact of the Violation of the Right to Land on the Enjoyment of the Right to Housing: a Case Study of the Nubian Community in Kibera, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research project aimed to examine the impact of the violation of the right to land ownership on the right to adequate housing among the Nubian community in Kibera, Nairobi County. Its specific objectives were: to ... -
Experiences of Critical Care Nurses in End-of-life Care to Adult Patients in the Critical Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Critical care nurses’ (CCNs) role in the critical care unit (CCU) changes from life-sustaining to promoting comfort in end-of-life care (EOLC) resulting in different experiences. End-of-life care is inevitable ... -
Response of Selected Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) Varieties to Varying Moisture Regimes and Adaptation to No-tillage With Residue Retention
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) is a hard pulse well adapted to marginal areas. Moisture stress is considered the most limiting factor in green gram production resulting to low yields experienced by farmers. With climate ... -
Knowledge, Handling Practices of Consumers, and Microbiological Safety of Processed Milk Products Sold in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Milk products are considered a main source of dietary nutritional requirements for all people of all age groups in Kenya, especially the infants, pregnant women, the sick and the immune compromised individuals, with an aim ... -
Women’s Agency in Agroforestry and Its Contribution to Household Fuelwood Security in Kimilili Sub-county in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite aspirations to transition away from fuelwood reliance, the persisting reality is that billions worldwide, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, continue to depend on it as their primary cooking energy source. Being ... -
Missed Opportunities for Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Major Congenital Anomalies in Infants Presenting Postnataly With Major Congenital Anomalies at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Congenital anomalies also known as birth defects are functional or structural abnormalities that occur during foetal development and are present at birth. They occur in approximately 3% of all pregnancies and ... -
Evaluate Critical Care Nurses' Compliance to the External Ventricular Drain Care Bundle for Critically Ill Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The External Ventricular Drain (EVD) care bundle, which entails insertion, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring for issues related to EVD, is mostly the responsibility of nurses. Better results for EVD patients ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors and Neonatal Outcomes of Unexpected Term Newborn Admissions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Whilst admission to neonatal units (NBU) is usually thought of in terms of congenital anomalies and prematurity, admission of term neonates, though unexpected, is not rare. The proportion of term newborns ... -
Perceptions, Attitudes, Experience and Key Challenges to Research by Postgraduate Medical Residents in Kenya - a Single Center Study Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Study background: Scientific research experience among doctors during medical education plays a fundamental role in instilling high-quality diagnostic and analytical skills to enhance efficient evidence-based clinical ... -
Evaluation of Vermicompost-inorganic Fertilizer Combination on Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Yield and quality of strawberry is constrained by sub-optimal management of the crop’s nutrient. Strawberry require large quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and other nutrients for vigorous growth, ... -
Culture Change and Continuity: the Case of Abaidakho Initiation Rites of Passage, 1918 - 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the history of the Abaidakho initiation rites of passage from 1918 to 2010. The year 1918 is a historical year that marked the end of World War I, which had far-reaching repercussions in Africa. After ... -
Devolution and Health Service Delivery: a Case Study of Kiambu County, Kenya
(2023)Devolution is the process by which central governments delegate power to subnational entities. It is a type of administrative decentralization whereby there is the delegation of responsibility to the sub-national level for ... -
Primary Molar Crown Dimensions in a Sample of Kenyan Children of African Descent and Their Comparison to 3m ESPE Stainless Steel Crowns
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tooth measurement is important in clinical dentistry. Tooth size is one of the factors that affect the development of occlusion. The relationship between the size of the dental arches and the size of teeth also directly ...