University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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South Nyanza Historical Texts Volume
(University of Nairobi, 1978)South Nyanza Historical Texts consists of the material collected during 1976-1978 field research. The research was conducted among the people of Kanyamwa, Kabuoch, Karungu, Kadera, Kwa- bwai, Kanyadoto, Kanyikela, Kanyada, ... -
Perioperative Management of Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Case Report and Literature Review
(2015)Background: This paper aims to explore the assessment of patients with psoriatic arthritis before undergoing orthopaedic surgery. Perioperative assessment starts with early diagnosis of the patient’s medical condition, ... -
A Christian Approach to the Refugee Problem in the Urban Areas: a Case Study of Jesuit Refugee Service With Emphasis on the Mikono Project
(University of Nairobi, 2003)This is a study on the plight of the refugees and how JRS is assisting them especially in the urban areas. The focus is on the JRS as a case study and more so on the Mikono project. The objectives of the study are, analysing ... -
Glycaemic Control in the Critically Ill Patients at the Critical Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Objective-To study the patterns of glycaemic control in the critically ill patients admitted at the critical care unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, (CCU-KNH). Design-A prospective cross-sectional study. Setting-Critical ... -
Clinical and socio-demographic profile of patients on treatment for osteoporosis in Nairobi, Kenya
(2015)Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive disease of multifactorial aetiology and one of the most common metabolic bone diseases worldwide. There is a paucity of data on osteoporosis in Africa as it’s generally ... -
The effects of outsourcing strategy on employees at the ministry of education
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Competitive pressure due to changes within the environment has made outsourcing to be seen as one of the strategies used by most organizations. The derivative impact of outsourcing on the human side of the organization, ... -
Enhancing Corporate Performance Through the Adoption of Porter's Competitive Model in Equity Bank Branches in Kenya
(2010-11)The banking industry in Kenya has undergone a lot of changes since the early 1990s from a high level of regulation to a more liberalized environment with less government interference. Consequently, there have been changes ... -
The Development of Teachers Centres: Some Comparisons of the English and Kenyan Situations
(University of Nairobi, 1974)No initial teacher training can impart the complete knowledge that a teacher will require in the field. The development of Teachers* Centres is often considered to be one of the outstanding innovations in the post-training ... -
Corporate real estate management: a study of the viability of a combined property management style.(a case study of nssf and pck commercial properties)
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Corporate property management is the management of an organization or a corporation’s properties. In Kenya, considerable number of state corporations, institutions, private and public company own properties. The properties ... -
Regional differences in the mural structure of the human coronary sinus
(2016)Regional differences in the mural structure of the coronary sinus are important in understanding its physico-mechanical properties and the basis for extent of atrial fibrillation and ablation. These features are only ... -
Anatomical features of renal artery in a black Kenyan population: Correlation with markers of atherosclerosis
(2016)Knowledge of anatomical features of the renal artery is important in prediction, management and control of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. These features show population variations but data from black African ... -
Constraints Affecting Implementation of Free Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi Province
(University of Nairobi, 2004)This research aimed at investigating the constraints affecting the implementation of Free Primary Education in Nairobi province in Kenya It focused on five constraints namely, ability of headteachers to manage the Free ... -
Role of Internal Audit in Promoting Accountability and Good Management in Constituency Develoment Fund in Nairobi Province Constituencies
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The objective of the study was to establish the role of internal audit in promoting accountability and good management in constituency Development Fund in Nairobi Province. To satisfy the research objectives, the study ... -
The role of the church in alleviating rural poverty: a study of activities of the Roman Catholic church and the church of the province of Kenya in Kisumu and Siaya districts
(University of Nairobi, 1983)Interest to examine the role of the church in alleviation of rural poverty was sparked off by a course offered in the Religious studies Department entitled, Church Bnd Society. Cur primary objective in conducting this ... -
Enterprise Risk Management Strategies and Practices as Determinants of Performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)As far as enterprise risk management strategies and practices are concerned, there appears to be little done especially in Kenya. This creates a gap in literature that the present study sought to bridge. This study differs ... -
Strategic Response to Competitive Environment in Kenya by Kenya Post Office Saving Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2011)In order to survive and remain profitable in the competitive environment, it becomes necessary for companies to be aggressive in their search and development of strategies that provide competitive advantage as they step ... -
Production and Utilization 0f Teachers 0r Secondary Schools in Kenya: an Economic Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 1985)Human resource problems are many* But the common ones can broadly be categorized into two* First, those rocusing on the underdevelopment of human skills, knowledge and talents: and second problems, that arise from ... -
Economic Consequences of Rent Control in Kenyai a Case Study of Eastleigh, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The thesis begins by stating the obvious: that- rent control has to be seen in the context of a severe housing shortage in Kenya, and spells out specific a priori hypotheses to be tested. It then reviews the theoretical ... -
The Reliability of Valuation Methods Used by Investment Banks in Emerging Markets Relative to the Market Trading Prices; a Case of the Kenyan Market
(University of Nairobi, 2011)With the increasing interest in investment in the emerging/developing markets, valuation is gaining greater importance. It ensures that both buyers (acquirers) and sellers achieve value for their investment. Valuation is ...
