University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Molecular characterization of the apical membrane antigen 1 polymorphisms in plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Of the five Plasmodium species that cause human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum is the leading cause of morbidity and death with about 300 million medical cases every year. Erythrocyte invasion is an essential process in ... -
Strategic Response by Property Agency Firms on the Re-introduction of Capital Gains Tax in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The research project defines capital gains tax and how it relates to the real estate market in Kenya. The project‟s objective is to determine the strategic response of estate agency firms due to the re-introduction of the ... -
An evaluation of non-conventional housing finance for the urban poor in developing countries: A case study of four selected micro finance institutions in Nairobi and its environs, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya has a well-regulated financial system for its level of development. However, the mortgage finance sector which is competitive and innovative, serves only those households at the top of the income pyramid. This ... -
Assessment of beef carcass contamination with escherichia coli 0157:h7 post slaughter in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A cross sectional study was carried out on meat sourced from three slaughterhouses: Dagoretti in Nairobi, Limuru in Limuru and Eldoret Township in Eldoret. The objectives of the study were to assess the probability of ... -
Prevalence and clinico-pathological manifestations of avian leucosis in Chicken in Nairobi And Surrounding Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Avian leucosis (AL) is an important disease causing high morbidity, mortality and reduction in chicken production. There is scanty information in Kenya on the status of the disease in chicken to enable its prevention and ... -
Impact of Tungiasis on school age children in Muranga county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Tungiasis is a parasitic tropical disease caused by female Tunga penetrans which causes different health disabilities. The objective of this study was to estimate the burden of disease and find out the impact ... -
Comparative study of gabapentin and chlorpheniramine in the management of post-burn pruritus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Pruritus is a common complication of burns and it affects the healing of burn wounds due to tissue damage caused by the scratching. It also affects the patient’s sleep and daily activities hence interfering ... -
Code-switching as a Communication Strategy in Secondary Schools: a Case Study of St.francis Girls’ High School, Mang’u
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study investigated the effectiveness of code switching as a communication strategy, whether code switching facilitates interpersonal communication, how it is used it is used to overcome communication difficulties and ... -
Relationship Between Diversity and Organisational Performance of State Corporations in the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Instructional strategies/techniques, approaches, and methods, when used appropriately, are likely to significantly influence academic achievement at all levels of education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ... -
The effect of Capital structure on agency costs of the firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The manager – shareholder agency conflicts and the resulting agency costs have received much attention in corporate finance by both industry and academic researchers. Corporate financial researchers posit that managers of ... -
Long run performance of initial public offerings at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was aimed to investigate the long-run performance of initial public offerings of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange so as to address methodological gap which resulted to inconsistent results ... -
Self-efficacy, Delinquency and Aspiration as Reciprocal Determinants of Academic Achievement of Children in Rehabilitation Schools: Case Study of Kabete Rehabilitation School
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There is evidence that most children in rehabilitation school register poor academic achievement levels (Foley, 2001; McMillen, Auslaunder, Elze, White and Thompson, 2003; Estes, 2009). The children in correctional ... -
Strategic Alliance and Performance of Cooperative Insurance Company Ltd and Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic alliances have become the most important tool of choice for most organizations seeking to revolutionize their performance. Strategic alliances have enable previously small firms engage with industry giants to ... -
Factors Affecting The Enrollment Of Primary School Pupils In The Era Of Free Primary Education System: A Case Of Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research set to study why most children in Kilifi County are not enrolled in school and the education is free, by looking at the factors that affect and influence enrolment, attendance and retention. The study sought ... -
Customer Quality Focus and Operational Performance of Kenyan Government Owned Entities
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Government Owned Entities in Kenya are constantly in the battle for improving their operational performance in order to improve wholly the organizational performance of the GOE. Aaker stated that an organization becomes ... -
The Effect of Competition on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Over the last five years, the country has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of the Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions. The objective of this study was to find out whether there exists a relationship between ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investments on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The general benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI) for emerging economies are well documented. Given the appropriate host-country policies and a basic level of development, various studies show that FDI results in ... -
Globalization of Energy Production in Kenya: a Case Study of Selected State Agencies and Ministry of Energy & Petroleum
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya has a serious shortage of power with only less than 25% of the population having access to the electricity. As the commercial and political hub of East Africa, Kenya is also intending to exponentially grow its economy ... -
The Relationship Between Government Investment in Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Energy Infrastructure investment is one of the main preconditions for enabling developing countries to accelerate or sustain the pace of their development and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Although nature has ... -
Impact of psychosocial support on Hiv/aids orphans in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this research project was to determine the impact of psychosocial support on orphaned and vulnerable children that had suffered an HIV/AIDs death in in Kawangware ward in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi ...
