University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Trial of Labor or Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery: Are Patients Making an Informed Decision at Kenyatta National Hospital?
(2015)Background With a low risk uterine rupture of 0.07% and high success rate of about 80%, trial of labor is a reasonable and safe option for most women after one previous cesarean delivery. As such physicians have both legal ... -
The influence of branding strategy on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of branding strategies on financial performance among commercial banks in Kenya. The study had two specific objectives: To establish branding strategies adopted by ... -
Influence of formative evaluation on learner performance in mathematics in secondary schools in Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Assessment of students’ academic achievement is a basic step in any educational project since it provides information about the success in the attainment of specific teaching objectives. Continuous quality improvement ... -
Assessment Of Energy Potential Of Biogas From Ongata Rongai Slaughter House
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)This study focused on quantifying the amount of waste generated at Ongata Rongai slaughterhouse in order to identify a better way of disposal. Generation of biogas was explored in the study in relation to meeting the cooking ... -
Environmental Conflict and National Security in Kenya: Case Study of Turkana Community
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study is about the environmental conflicts and national security in Kenya and it will focus on people from Turkana community. The study investigate if environmental issues have any impact on national security and it ... -
The Influence of Strategic Decisions on Performance of Secondary Schools in Nakuru Sub County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study examined the influence of strategic decisions on performance of secondary schools in Nakuru Sub County. The study had one objective: To determine the influence of strategic decisions on performance of secondary ... -
Role and status of children in forest related conflicts: a case study of Eastern Mau forests
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Conflicts over natural resources are increasing in number and severity. This problem has been compounded with the increasing population and scarcity of natural resources in developing countries. Forest resource conflicts ... -
Print Media Coverage of the 2006 Standard Group Raid: a Content Analysis of the Standard and Daily Nation
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The media are a very powerful tool in society and should ideally be free of any government control and interference. The Kenyan Constitution upholds press freedom and thus anytime the government interferes with the media, ... -
An Assessment of the Role of Radio Campaign on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Uptake in Kisumu West Sub-county: a Case Study of “miya Ngima” Campaign on Ramogi Fm
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study aimed at assessing the role of radio campaign on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision uptake in Kisumu West Sub-County. The specific objectives were to establish the knowledge level, perceptions and attitudes ... -
Factors Influencing Inter-clan Conflict in Northern Kenya: a Case of Wajir
(2015)Inter-clan conflicts have at best prevented people from developing their bountiful human and natural potential. Communities in Northern Kenya have co-existed peacefully since their migrations and settlement. They have ... -
Challenges and prospects of reconstruction and Peace building: case studies of Haiti, Cambodia and Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Based on the experience of three countries- Haiti, Cambodia and Mozambique; this study set-out to examine how various peace building strategies could be used to formulate a framework for post conflict reconstruction. ... -
Mass balance of plastics: case study for Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis focuses on tracking the movement of plastic materials within the City County of Nairobi (CCN) in order to establish the mass quantities of plastics that enter within, where they flow, how they are transferred ... -
Factors Affecting Supply Chain Collaboration in Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to establish the factors affecting supply chain collaborations in the public sector in Kenya and how the government and its citizen stands to gain if the said factors were dealt with. The objectives of ... -
The Influence of Parent -adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Behavior of Adolescents: Case Study of Kibera Slums
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study investigated the influence of parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive behavior by focusing on households in Kibera slums, Nairobi County. The study had three objectives. The first objective ... -
Social Marketing Strategies Adopted by Population Services International (Kenya) and Market Penetration of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Net (Llin) in Samia Sub County, Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Social marketing has been proven to be effective in different contexts to advance different social goods. The current study sought to establish which social marketing strategies have been applied by PSI Kenya in promoting ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and it’s associated factors among hiv positive pregnant women in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are among the leading causes of infectious disease deaths worldwide. The two viruses are highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women who ... -
International Market Factors Affecting the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya: 2000-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Successive regimes in Kenya have appreciated the significance associated with the SME sector as numerous policy initiatives have been introduced during the past decade to accelerate the growth and survival of SMEs. ... -
The effect of corporate governance practices on stock market liquidity of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to investigate the effect of selected corporate governance variables on stock liquidity for firm’s listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. In particular the study examined the effect of size of the ... -
Regional collective security mechanisms in Eastern Africa: The case of the Eastern Africa standby force from 2004-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The modern state has had limitations as the sole provider of peace and security to its people. This is related to the post-cold war security challenges such as the increased number of intra state conflicts, the effects ... -
Strategies Adopted by Toyota Kenya Ltd to Cope With Socio Cultural Diversity Among Its Employees
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
