University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Dividend Payout Ratio on Market Capitalization of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The effect of dividend policy on a firm’s value has remained a puzzle in corporate finance for several decades. The various studies have not been able to conclusively determine the relationship between dividend policy and ... -
Disarming belligerent communities in Africa: a case study of disarmament efforts in Samburu and Baringo communities of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The main objective of this study is to analyze disarming initiatives within the belligerent communities in Africa with special emphasis on the disarmament operations within the Samburu and Baringo Counties in Kenya. Chapter ... -
Strategy implementation at gateway insurance company limited (kenya)
(2015-10)Companies need to have effective strategies in order to cope with today’s ever changing environment. Strategic management process is divided into three phases/segments, that is, formulation, implementation and control. ... -
The effects of service quality on customer satisfaction at the Nairobi Huduma Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study sought to evaluate the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction at the Nairobi Huduma Kenya Centre. The objectives of the study were: The objective of the study was to determine the quality factors ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity, toxicity and phytochemical screening of selected medicinal plants of losho, narok county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, microbial infections are a major cause of morbidity. Antibiotic effectiveness is threatened by increasing resistance of pathogenic microbes against most available drugs as new pathogens continue to emerge. ... -
Challenges to Regional Integration in Africa: the case of the revived East Africa Community 2000-2012
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Numerical Simulation of Soil Resistance in Ripping: A case study of a Sandy Clay Soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, a numerical model based on field experiments, laboratory experiments and simulation was developed to predict the soil resistance to ripping in a sandy clay soil. The study identified the soil and operational ... -
Utilization of guidelines for management of severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Busia county referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Malnutrition is responsible for 35% of deaths among children under five years of age globally (Black et al., 2008). It causes 2.8 million deaths in children per year (WHO/FAO, 2014). The prevalence of severe ... -
Influence of Adoption of Strategic Management Practices on Performance by Technology Startup Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic management is a major contributor to the success of any organization. It is not limited to larger companies or organization in specific sectors but to all. Due to the advances in technology and the opportunities ... -
Influence of Traditional Justice System on Effective Conflict Management in Muhoroni Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Across the world, communities have been using different traditional methods in resolving disputes and managing various types of conflicts. In most instances, formal judicial systems are considered by disputants as foreign, ... -
Assessment of spatial and temperal trends of pesticide residues in sediments and water from Nairobi river
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Nairobi River water is laden with pollutants which emanate from industrial and municipal effluents discharged directly into the river. In the catchment area, riparian agricultural activities and large scale farms ... -
Business intelligence and competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The rapidly changing business environment has introduced a number of challenges that organizations have to deal with to remain competitive. It has become increasingly crucial for businesses to make decisions not only ... -
Pharmacological and toxicological effects of selected medicinal plants traditionally used to treat malaria in Msambweni sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Malaria is a major public health problem and continues to kill a million people each year, with more than 90% of these cases found in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, more than half of the population is exposed to malaria ... -
Mortality among children with pneumonia at seven Kenyan hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Studies conducted prior to the introduction of the pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccines show that mortality related to childhood pneumonia may be higher among children from sub-Saharan ... -
Prevalence of postpartum psychological distress among mothers of preterm neonates in Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Preterm birth rates are high both locally and globally.In Kenya 10-15% of all babies born are preterm.Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn death, and many of the babies who survive face a lifetime of ... -
Antimicrobial sensitivity and treatment outcomes of neonatal sepsis at pumwani maternity hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis is one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity among infants in the developing countries. The spectrum and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of bacteria responsible for neonatal ... -
Factors Influencing Strategy Implementation at Progressive Credit Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Kenya has experienced a tremendous growth of microfinance banks which has ignited competition. This has necessitated microfinance banks to adopt response mechanisms to cope with the changes in the external environment in ... -
The Effect of Risk Management on the Performance of Shopping Malls in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Risk management practices can facilitate reduction in earnings volatility. Reduction of Shopping malls exposure to risks will enhance their performance. Improved risk management in shopping malls will certainly require a ... -
Diagnostic criteria and pregnancy outcomes in patients with cervical insufficiency at Kenyatta National Hospital from 2010 to 2013.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Prematurity is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity in Kenya and globally. Cervical insufficiency has been known as among the causes of premature delivery and especially recurrent preterm ... -
The Conflict Sensitive Approach and Sustainable Development: the Case of Kenyans Samburu County (2002 – 2011)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study examined the sustainability of outcomes of conflict-sensitive development interventions. The study used a case study of Samburu County. It sought to respond the question: what is the sustainability of outcomes ...
