University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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International Norm “responsibility to Protect” in Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Responsibility to Protect seeks to bridge two ambivalent concepts of state sovereignty and adherence to human rights and morality in the sphere of international relations. This study examines the evolution of the principle ... -
The Efficiency Of Nairobi’S Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kariobangi Sewerage Treatment Plant in Nairobi City County is a conventional mechanical wastewater treatment plant with an installed capacity of 32,000 m3/day and has an in built methenation unit. It is the only available ... -
Social Media and the Evolution of Corporate Communication in the Kenyan Judiciary
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Companies around the globe are embracing and adopting social media with various intentions.... -
An Assessment of Pastoralist Management of Drought as a Strategy of Disaster Risk Reduction: a Case of Mandera County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Despite the numerous studies documented on the disaster risk management, the political, economic and social marginalization of most pastoralists, decades of adverse national policies which have restricted their access to ... -
Effectiveness of Microorganisms in Breaking Down of Hydrocarbons Found in Effluent Discharges From Petroleum Stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed at establishing the potential of using aerobic microbial degradation to treat and reduce volume of hydrocarbon in effluent discharges from petrol stations wastes. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons (HC) ... -
The Effect Of The Value Added Tax Act Amendment 2013 On Tax Revenue In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has been faced with the need to generate more tax revenue to support its expenditure on public services for both the national and county governments. With the ever increasing budget deficit and increased borrowing ... -
Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Kenya Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry in Kenya. There were three specific objectives: to determine customer perceived ... -
Relationship Between Diversity Management Practices and Employee Commitment in the Commercial Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Over the years, it has been demonstrated that workplace diversity is important to organizations. However, research on workplace diversity practices has been relatively narrow in scope and frequently failed to link diversity ... -
Adequacy Of Acute Pain Management In Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital ... -
Challenges of digital broadcasting and competitive strategies adopted by television stations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The media industry has undergone major changes after analogue to digital migration. Digital broadcasting has reduced the entry barrier which has for years been a source of competitive advantage. It has fragmented the ... -
Efficacy and Tolerability of Granisetron Versus Ondansetron in the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ABSTRACT Background Nausea and vomiting experienced by patients receiving cytotoxic therapy is distressing and occasionally debilitating. Differences and similarities in the effectiveness among serotonin-receptor antagonists ... -
A Methodology To Test The Richness Of Forensic Evidence Of Database Storage Engine: Analysis Of MySQL Update Operation In InnoDB And MyISAM Storage Engines
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Digital forensic investigation requires forensic evidence data to prove a claimed crime. Forensic evidence can either be volatile or persistent wherein persistent evidence is of great importance while investigating a case ... -
The incidence of episiotomy and associated morbidity among primigravid women at Mbagathi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Episiotomy is the commonest obstetric surgical procedure after cord ligation that was introduced in practice in the 18th century without strong scientific evidence of its benefits, which included non reassuring ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Spread on the Performance of Mortgage Financing in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of interest rate spread on the Performance of mortgage financing in commercial banks in Kenya. The study was a descriptive study which utilized secondary data on ... -
Management of Multi Drug-resistant Tuberculosis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Literature has indicated existence of unprecedented spread of MDR/XDR TB associated with failure to complete TB treatment. Based on this, the study identified factors behind the outcomes of management of multi drug- ... -
Dentofacial trauma in selected contact sports among high school students in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Physical activities such as sports which are competitive at all levels are increasingly becoming popular worldwide. In light of this, Kenyan youth are participating more in competitive sports. Unfortunately ... -
The Influence of Positioning Strategies on Competitive Advantage of the Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the 21st Century economy, firms deal with uncertain and dynamic environments. In order to be successful, Firms are required to position themselves strategically in order to handle and take advantage of the ever changing ... -
The Effect of Board of Trustees Diversity on the Financial Performance of Segregated Pension Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Empirical research has been carried out on the relationship between board diversity and firm’s performance but the researchers findings have revealed mixed results, either positive, negative or no relationship at all ... -
Brief notes on Kariobangi
(University of Nairobi, 1989-01-25)Kariobangi is situated to the North-est of Nairobi city at a distance of about 10 km from the City centre and industrial area. It is located within the low-income residential area. Kari obangi was the first site and service ... -
National Security and Legal Protection of Refugees in Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya`s Dadaab Refugee Camp
(university of Nairobi, 2016)
