University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An assessment of unicef kenya country officee monitoring and evaluation system
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The overall objective of the study was to assess the UNICEF KCO M&E system and more specifically the assessment was aimed at establishing whether the UNICEF KCO M&E system meets the established standards for an M&E system. ... -
A Diagnostic Pattern Discovery And Prediction Model Using A Hybrid Of C4.5 And Association Rule Algorithm In A Standardized Electronic Medical Records Implementation
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Data mining technologies have been used extensively in the commercial retail sectors to extract data from their “big data” warehouses. In healthcare, data mining has been used as well in various aspects which we explored. ... -
Logistics Outsourcing and Performance of Horticultural Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-01)The study sought to establish the key logistics practices being outsourced among the horticultural firms in Nairobi County; the relationship between logistics outsourcing and firm operational performance; the enablers of ... -
Demystifying the Use of Honey in Diabetes Management: a Case of Type Ii Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Martha N. Chege
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where insulin is either not sufficiently produced or properly utilised. Type II diabetes is more common, with the prevalence rate among adults in Kenya being 3.6%. This is of increasing ... -
The Influence of Loyalty Programs on Brand Performance of Five Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This paper examines the influence of loyalty programs on brand performance among five star hotels in Nairobi. The results indicate that loyalty programs are not popular among lower various sectors in the hotel industry in ... -
Strategic Responses Used by Co-operative Bank of Kenya to Compete in the Kenyan Banking Industry
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Adoption of Business Intelligence Solutions: a Case of Kenyan Insurance Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The insurance sector in Kenya is riddled by many challenges among them low penetration levels, low persistency ratios and poor claims payment history. These problems have been persistent for a long time and they are mainly ... -
Response Strategies Adopted By Co-Operative Insurance Company (Cic) Group Limited To Changes In The External Environment
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The environment in which businesses operate is constantly changing with different factors affecting firms operation. The insurance industry has had its fair share of volatile, unpredictable and competitive environment and ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of modern agricultural technologies by small scale farmers: the case of thika east sub-county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Agricultural productivity in Kenya can only be enhanced through the adoption of modern agricultural technologies by the farmers the aim of the study was to find out the factors influencing the adoption of modern agricultural ... -
Strengthening the Management of Devolved Funds in Kenya: Bridging the Gap Between Law and Practice at the Counties
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Effects of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The subject of Corporate Governance has expected basic noteworthiness in the present business world. Corporate Governance is connected with a lower cost of capital, higher profits for value, more noteworthy proficiency, ... -
Regional Economic Integration in Africa: a Review of Problems and Prospects With a Case Study of East African Community, 2001-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study looks at the usefulness of the regional economic integration to the East African Community in relation to the milestones the economic bloc towards growth and development of the member states and the problems the ... -
The Effects Of Outsourcing On The Cost And Performance Of Non-Core Organizational Functions: A Case Study Of Cleaning Services At The University Of Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to find out the effects of outsourcing on the performance of non-core organizational functions. An empirical study was conducted at the University of Nairobi with an aim of establishing whether outsourcing ... -
Determinants of Effective Utilization of Health Management Information for Decision Making Among Health Program Managers: a Case of Malindi Sub County, Kilifi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Kenya’s Ministry of Health established the District Health Management Information Systems (DHMISs) in 1978 to strengthen the routine health information so that information can be available for the purpose of being ... -
Factors Influencing Policy Researchersbehavioral Intention to Use Open Data Technologies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)With the growing open government movement, governments have put effort to open their data, and provide it through open data technology. One important determinant of the success of open data initiatives is the extent to ... -
Correlation between receptor status and the presence of axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in Kenyan women. Breast cancer survival is linked to early detection, timely and appropriate treatment. Furthermore, survival is dependent on stage and ... -
Influence Of Headteachers’ Competence In Resources Management On Pupils’ Academic Achievement In Marigat And Koibatek Sub-Counties, Baringo County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The highest level of school management is highly concerned with learners‟ welfare and their academic achievement. Head teachers in high achieving schools use various means such as interpersonal relations, administrative ... -
Turn of the calendar effect on stock returns of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In today’s economy, studying and analysis the market is one of the most important resources in management of the organization. In the efficient market hypothesis, stock prices show all the market information in the form ... -
Factors Influencing Alcohol Abuse Among Secondary School Students In Narok South Subcounty, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing alcohol abuse among secondary school students in Narok South sub County, Kenya. The following research objectives guided the study; To establish ... -
Effect of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Export Earnings of Kenya Tea Development Agency Factories
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The performance of firms involved in international trade is significantly affected by exposure to changes in exchange rates. In addition, these fluctuations influence the ability of local firms to compete with those of ...
