University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Occurrence of red-complex and aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque among patients with periodontal disease at the university of Nairobi dental hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Periodontal diseases are common worldwide with chronic periodontitis affecting 80% of Kenyans. These diseases carry high morbidity if left untreated. Many microorganisms are involved in periodontal disease ... -
Effect of Agency Banking Services on Customer Satisfaction: a Case of Kenya Commercial Bank Agent System in Ongata Rongai, Kenya
(2015)This study sought to analyze effect of agency banking services on customer satisfaction, with bias to Kenya commercial Bank, Ongata Rongai. Kenya Commercial Bank has been aggressive in fulfilling its financial objectives ... -
Changing Perceptions Towards Multinational Corporations: the East African Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to examine the changing perceptions towards Kenyan multinationals in the East Africa. This study was therefore guided by two objectives, namely: To determine how perceptions towards Kenyan ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation Of Community Development Action Plans: A Case Study Of Plan International In Kombewa Division, Kisumu West Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)On three key areas i.e. planning, project identification and project prioritization. There was significant influence of community participation on implementation of community development action plans at 5% level of ... -
Effects of import substitution trade policies on kenyas industrialisation since independence
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines the effects of Import Substitution trade policies on Kenya’s industrialization since independence. The general objective of the study is to find out the effects that Import Substitution trade policies ... -
The effects of initial public offering on the financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research investigates the change in performance of firms in Kenya as they make the transition from private to public ownership through initial public offerings (IPOs). The study compares the performance of the firms ... -
Influence of the indications and outcomes of previous cesarean section on planned mode of delivery in women with one previous cesarean section
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Primary caesarean sections (CS) are on the increase worldwide. This means increasing number of women with previous cesarean section(s) are seen antenatally for subsequent delivery. There is paucity of data on ... -
Perceived risk factors for rift valley fever in Ijara district of north eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Zoonotic diseases are gaining importance globally and Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is no exception. Outbreaks of RVF have occurred in the North Eastern region of Kenya intermittently and with the potential for spread ... -
Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement and Its Impact, 2005-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study examines the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement (hereafter CPA) and its impact, 2005-2014. The study recognizes the fact that despite the signing of the CPA between the Government of Sudan (hereafter GoS) and ... -
Factors Influencing Non-performing Loans of Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The success of MFIs largely depend on the effectiveness of their credit management systems because these institutions generate most of their income from interest earned on loans extended to small and medium entrepreneurs. ... -
Factors influencing success of non custodial sentence in Kenya: a case of Kilifi district in Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Prison population around the world is increasingly placing enormous financial burdens on governments. There is growing recognition that imprisonment does not achieve some of its most important stated objectives, as well ... -
Strategy implementation at Kenya revenue authority
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Successful strategy implementation depends on doing a good job of working with and through others, building and strengthening competitive capabilities, motivating and rewarding people in a strategy supportive manner and ... -
Factors influencing performance of nongovernmental organizations in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operations in rural development initiatives in Garissa County, Kenya. Three research objectives guided the study. The ... -
Access to Justice for Persons Living in Poverty the Legal and Institutional Framework in Kenya
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Strategic Influence of Customer Relationship Management as a Competitive Strategy in Motor Industry in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Customer relationship management as a competitive strategy is a necessary consideration for a firm to remain ahead in the market place. The motor industry encounters stiff competition as competitive strategy of cost ... -
A test of turn of the month effect at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The turn of the month effect is a stock market anomaly in which the mean stock return is higher during the first half of the month and lower during the latter half of the same month. This is a critical departure from the ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Share Returns of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study investigated the relationship between working capital management and share returns of the 64 companies listed on the Nairobi stock exchange for the period 2010 to 2014. A census methodology was used to select ... -
The Process of Farmer Group Development and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of Collective Action: the Case of Bungoma County (Kenya) and Kapchorwa District (Uganda)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study investigates the influence of structural and functional arrangements on the effectiveness of collective action, even as groups develop overtime. A survey was conducted with 195 farmer groups in Kenya and Uganda, ... -
A Pragmatic Analysis of Dholuo Proverbs on Women
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study set out to examine the pragmatics of Dholuo proverbs on women. It sought to answer three key questions, namely: What is the dominant community perception of women as reflected in the proverb? In what context are ... -
In vivo antimalarial activity, toxicity and phytochemical Composition of securidaca longepedunculata fresen. (polygalaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The search for new, safe and efficacious agents against malaria is of precedence. This is attributed to resistance of current chemotherapeutic agents to the malaria parasites and increased toxicity of currently available ...
