University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Environmental and health problems associated with artisanal mining in kenya: a case study of macalder mines in Migori.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In order to understand the risk of heavy metal contamination in soil and water and their association with health problems among communities practicing artisanal gold mining, a cross-sectional study was carried out in the ... -
The Influence Of Projects In Empowering Grandmothers To Cope With The Effects Of Hiv/aids; The Case Of Grannie Project In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Grannies projects have for a long time existed in developed and developing countries since the discovery of deadly diseases and have been the only ways in which most of the services and care was channeled to the affected ... -
Understanding the Drivers of Efficiency and Inefficiency in the Public Healthcare Sector; a Qualitative Investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction The Government of Kenya developed Vision 2030, a long-term development plan which aims to have a country that is prosperous, globally competitive and has a high quality of life of its citizens by the year ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Institutions Services on the Financial Performance of the Small and Micro Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Kenyan SME sector has seen a paradigm shift in the last couple of years with intensified competition and entry of new well established players. However, financing small businesses in Kenya still remains one of the ... -
E-procurement and Performance of Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Kenya government through the National treasury launched electronic procurement (e-procurement) in government ministries with the aim of achieving transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. However ... -
The Effect Of Asset Quality On Profitability Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Asset quality is an aspect of bank management that involves examination of the assets of a bank so as to so establish the level and size of credit risk associate with its operation. This study aimed at determining the ... -
Inventory Management Practices and Service Delivery of Health Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Inventory management is a prerequisite for globally competitive organizations. The study aimed at investigating the inventory management practices and service delivery of health humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The ... -
Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Land Cover Change and Associated Drivers in Eastern Mau Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Land cover changes in any ecosystem vary in space and time in terms of effects on ecosystem services. The spatial-temporal analysis of land cover changes in Eastern Mau Forest of Kenya was carried out to address the problems ... -
A Critique On The Use Of Force As A Legal Response To Terrorism
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The pertinent question in this study is to what responses to terrorism taken by different states are in conformity with international law? It outlines these responses and the effectiveness of each but pays special attention ... -
Relationship between strategic change and the organizational performance of shipping firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The ensuing relationship between organizational performance and strategic change was the study objective.38 registered shipping companies in Kenya formed the population of the study. A cross sectional survey research ... -
Assessing the Use of Social Media in Internal Communication in Higher Education Agencies: the Case of Commission for University Education and Higher Education Loans Board
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to explore the use of social media in higher education agencies, focusing on the Commission for University Education (CUE) and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). The study made use of a case study ... -
Small firm effect on stock market returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to investigate the existence of small firm effect at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The secondary data for analysis was gathered from the firms listed at the NSE. The listed stocks were divided into 4 ... -
Dental caries, gingivitis and oral hygiene status among 3-18-year-old children with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), once considered a disease of the West and the affluent, is now rising at an alarming rate in all populations irrespective of the age. The reduced salivary secretions in children diagnosed ... -
Factors Influencing the Role of Women in Devolved Funded Projects: a Case of Nairobi Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Women constitute a very important part and parcel of the population of any particular country. Therefore their contribution towards various development projects in terms of identification, initiation and propagation of ... -
Ecology, Livelihoods and Rift Valley Fever Disease in Ijara Division, Garissa County, North Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Although scholars have advocated for a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of human and animal health, available evidence suggests that such studies are still limited. This thesis attempts to bridge this gap by focusing ... -
Effectiveness of Competitive Strategies Adopted by Islamic Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Competitive advantage exists when the firm is able to deliver the exact benefits as the competitors but at lower cost. The study area will add to a pool of knowledge the area under research on competitive strategies adopted ... -
E-procurement and Sustainability of State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The primary objective was to determine the e-procurement practices employed by state corporations in Kenya. The objectives of the were to determine how electronic procurement is related to sustainable procurement in ... -
School-Based Factors Influencing Pupils’ Performance In English At Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education In Public Primary Schools In Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate school-based factors influencing pupils‟ performance in English at KCPE in public primary schools in Gilgil sub-county. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Women Group Enterprises In Londiani Sub-County, Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Women economic empowerment continues to be of major concern all over the world. This is because women and girls constitute 52 per cent of the world’s population. The role of women in the world economy has been growing ... -
Strategies Used by Dawa Limited to Compete in the Kenyan Pharmaceutical Industry
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The topic entails various strategies aligned by Dawa pharmaceuticals limited in order to be competitive in the pharmaceutical industry. The strategies are linked together as they must go hand in hand in order to meet the ...
