University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effects of Social Networking Sites on Traditional Media Among College and University Students in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This survey sought to find out the effects of social networking sites on traditional media. The study targeted college and university students in Nairobi. The government, non-governmental organisations, and private companies ... -
The Effect Of Chloroquine On The Smooth Cardiac And Skeletal Muscles: A Re-Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The effect of chloroquine on the responses of smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscles to various drugs have been investigated using small laboratory animal3 such as guinea pigs, rats and rabbits. In all cases, isolated tissues ... -
An investigation into electronic waste management a case study of Nairobi’s cbd and Dandora dumping site
(University of Nairobi, 2008)E-waste is a popular informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. E-waste is considered dangerous as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous depending ... -
The Role of Microfinance in Poverty Reduction Among Slum Women. A Case Study of Korogocho Slum
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A Survey of the Extent to Which Floricultural Firms in Kenya Practice Green Marketing
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The firms in the floriculture industry in Kenya have been facing myriad of challenges emanating from environmental concerns. The recent challenges came from the overseas markets when the Kenyan flowers were said to be the ... -
Vitamin A Deficiency And Its Dietary Associations: The Case Of Pre-School Children In Arssi Region, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia is a well identified public health problem among pre-school children in the southern part of rural Ethiopia, Arssi region. This has been associated with the low frequency of consumption ... -
Human Resource Practices, Organizational Outcomes, Employee Outcomes and Firm Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This article explores the linkage that may exist in an organization between human resource management practices, employee outcomes, organization outcomes and the performance of organizations. Literature regarding these ... -
Determinants of Poverty in Lesotho: a Household Level Analysis
(2008-08)This paper uses level data from the 2002/2003 Household Budget Survey to provide a detailed analysis of poverty in Lesotho. Poverty lines are calculated using the Cost-of- Basic-Needs approach and are used to identify the ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Internal Controls and Financial Performance of Alexander Forbes Financial Services of (Ea) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The study being descriptive in nature used primary and secondary data from the following sources that is questionnaire and published financial statements of the company. Prior to secondary data analysis, primary data was ... -
An investigation of broadband technology adoption in Kenya: the Case of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This project investigates the determinants, views and impacts of Broadband Technology adoption by examining the perceptions of decision makers in the banking sector in Kenya. The research uses theoretical frameworks that ... -
Socio-Economic Background Of Children Admitted To Kenyatta National Hospital With Kwashiorkor
(University Of Nairobi, 1984)In this study the socio-economic backgrounds of children admitted to paediatric observation ward of Kenyatta National Hospital between October 1982 and March 1983 were studied and compared with those of matched normal ... -
Strategic Responses by the Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited to Changes in the Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2008-10)This study sought to determine the strategic responses that Barclays Bank has adapted to the changes in the environment and to identify factors that influence strategic responses in addressing the changes. In order to ... -
Factors influencing student enrolment in the bachelor of education science degree by distance mode at the university of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Distance Education is not a new concept. In the late 1800s, at the University of Chicago, the first major correspondence program in the United States was established in which the teacher and learner were at different ... -
An analysis of the factors that influence successful management of the constituency development fund (cdf). The case of gatanga constituency, kenya
(2009-11)Kenya’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act has been hailed as one of the most critical legislations and indeed one of the few landmark achievements of the ninth parliament and indeed of the NARC Government. Increasingly, ... -
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among pregnant women in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in Kenya. Cervical cytology screening programs have been shown to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity associated with ... -
Factors That Determine Brand Loyalty: the Case of Toothpaste Users in Westlands Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)I hi* slrnh was conducted with the objective of finding out the factors that determine hrand loyalty while buying tooth paste, and to find out the most important of these Inciors I he siuily was undertaken in the Westlands ... -
Extent Of Adoption of 360-Decree Employee Performance Appraisal Process In Private Secondary Schools In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)A well carried out 360-degree performance appraisal looks closely at an employees work and has the capacity to improve not only his work but die organisation's output without compromising the employees self esteem I he ...
