University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Impact of Mobile Phone Use on Interpersonal (Face to Face) Communication Amongst the Students of the University of Nairobi Main Campus
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile phone use has gained popularity in the past recent years and its pervasive use has had definite impact on the traditional modes of communication. This study sought to investigate the impact of the use of mobile ... -
Examining Mechanisms for Conflict Management in Africa: a Comparative Study of Burundi and Central Africa Republic
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Africa has remained the center of protracted violent conflicts and underdevelopment. Most of these conflicts have been intra-state in nature. Such devastating conflicts have claimed millions of lives and property destroyed. ... -
The Impact of Terrorism in the Horn of Africa: the Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study set out to assess the impacts of terrorism in the Horn of Africa using Kenya as the case study. Kenya is one of the countries within the horn of Africa that has over the years has been considered as one of the ... -
Determinants of maternal health care services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal mortality are limiting Africa‟s development. This study explored three main indicators for maternal health status that is the antenatal care, skilled attendance at birth and postnatal care. This study has been ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Exposure on Financial Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Corporates whose business involves dealing with foreign currency are inevitably exposed to foreign exchange risk, Foreign exchange exposure affect operating cash flows and firm value through translation, transaction, and ... -
Challenges of implementation of strategic alliances at the Kenya power ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2015)State corporations have come under close scrutiny on their efficiency in performance and service delivery. Restructuring of the state corporation has therefore been undertaken to create a sense of urgency in their performance. ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Perfomance of Large Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The strategic change management practices adopted by organization may be a source of competitive advantage, which may help the organization in attaining and exceeding its desired performance. This study set to determine ... -
Factors influencing students’ attitudes towards mathematics and its affects on performance of mathematics among secondary school level students in Kenya a case study in Mukaa sub-county in Makueni county-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the current 21st century, individuals have to deal with overwhelming information generated from computers and calculators to that of mental estimations of daily purchases and it is imperative that students become ... -
Influence of diversification on the competitiveness of Safaricom (k) ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The operating environment for business has become very volatile and dynamic following increased innovation and globalization. This has meant that organizations have to constantly be ready to develop and implement new ... -
Formulation development of ibuprofen using different gel bases
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: This study was done to formulate and evaluate the topical drug release variation of Ibuprofen 5% w/w gel using different gel bases. Dermatological biopharmaceutics aims at designing active drugs and ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
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Trade Policy Development in East African Community, the Case of the Northern Corridor, 2000 – 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study is to make a critical analysis of trade policy development in east African community; the case study of the northern corridor, the specific objectives is to evaluate whether the northern corridor ... -
An Assessment of Effluent Management Facilities in Motor Vehicle Garages in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study assessed effluent management facilities in selected motor vehicle garages in Nairobi. A sample size of 32 garages (10 corporate and 22 independent) were selected using simple random sampling method. Data was ... -
Challenges facing adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes is a silent killer disease because many people live the disease without their knowledge, and for those who know about it, they have challenges managing its complications. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a complex ... -
Influence of mining related factors on the livelihoods of resettled communities in Kenya: the case of titanium mining in Mswambweni division, Kwale county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of mining activities on livelihoods of resettled communities. The focus was on mining projects in Msambweni division in Kwale County. Substantial research has not ... -
Placing the Kenyan law on benefit-sharing within its proper social, economic and political context: the case study of Turkana oil resources
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Strategy Implementation And Organizational Performance: A Case Study Of Kenya Medical Training College
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Proper implementation of strategy is key to realization of set key result areas through the achievement of strategic objectives in an organization’s strategic plan. Strategy implementation is a vital component of strategic ... -
Age Migration Schedules in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Since their introduction, migration model schedules have become firmly established as an important part of the toolbox of methods for the analysis of migration age patterns. Empirical regularities in age pattern characterize ... -
Strategy implementation in technology business incubation: a case study of I -hub Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)In any organizational environment, strategy implementation is critical in creating and sustaining competitive advantage. In today’s unpredictable and competitive environment, there is an increasing recognition of the need ...
