University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessment of post traumatic stress reactions among family members of Critical Care Unit patients
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The CCU can be a challenging and traumatizing place for patients’ family members, and they are prone to develop PTSR and at risk for PTSD.Anxiety and depression was present in 72.7% of family members and 84% ... -
Strategies employed by Airtel Africa in enhancing performance
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategies are adopted by organizations in order to achieve a more favorable position. The current high level of competition amongst businesses necessitates organizations to implement sound strategies to remain competitive. ... -
Artificial intelligent system for diagnosis and management of maize pest in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Agriculture contributes 24.5percent of the Kenyan Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This makes it one of the economic pillars of the country‘s Economy (Government of Kenya, Agricultural Sector & Strategy, 2010). Maize is the ... -
Effect of microfinance services on the growth of women owned small and medium enterprises in Ruiru Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Women in developing economies are the highest contributors towards economic growth through the economic activities they engage in. The failure of most of these women entrepreneurs especially I in the rural and semi- urban ... -
Efficacy of the Muguga cocktail east coast fever vaccine at a cattle-buffalo interface in Laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Muguga Cocktail East Coast Fever (ECF) vaccine at a cattle-buffalo interface in some ranches in Laikipia County. It is not known with certainty how the current vaccine for ... -
Assessment of determinants of umbilical cord infection among newborns at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: The umbilical vessels remain patent for a few days following birth which provides direct access to the bloodstream. The cord stump can therefore be an excellent medium for bacteria. Infections are the single ... -
Resistance Pattern of Isolates From Bacterial Vaginosis in Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a lower genital tract infection characterized by the presence of thin, white, homogeneous, fishy-smelling vaginal discharge. This discharge is present in the absence of signs of ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Insurance brokers in Kenya to enhance competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of the study was to establish the competitive strategies adopted by insurance brokers in Kenya to enhance competitive advantage. The study had specific objectives that included; to establish the competitive ... -
The Effect of Mortgage Interest Rates on the Growth of Mortgage Financing Amongst Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Mortgage financing plays an important role in the development of an economy and ultimately poverty alleviation when individuals get to be home owners instead of tenants. The Kenyan mortgage market has been experiencing ... -
Strategies adopted by real estate firms in Kenya to gain competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategy of an organization is the roadmap towards attainment of its long term goals and objectives. Competitive strategies consist of all those moves and approaches that a firm has and is taking to attract buyers, ... -
Framework for evaluating ICT adoption and usage in higher institutions of learning in Somalia: a case of Mogadishu university management system (MUMS)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The lack of inquiry and detailed knowledge regarding the existing structures within which the application of new information and communication technologies mostly in the management system is of concern more especially ... -
The Effect of Divided Policy on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)As a company earns profits it can it can pay it back to its investors as dividends or it can retain it within the business for reinvesting. It may however decide to apportion the surplus to both. In taking any of the ... -
Influence of peace clubs on peaceful coexistence among students in public universities:A case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Peace clubs are a student initiative whose aim is to create a responsible and young generation through a culture of dialogue. Peace clubs are student based organizations. The clubs aim at creating a peaceful and harmonious ... -
Effect of Knowledge Management Practices on Performance of Mobile Telephone Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Knowledge management is a concept that comprises a set of strategies and practices in order to capture, create, store and spread knowledge and experience within the organization. One of the major challenges of knowledge ... -
Free Newspaper and Reading Culture: a Case Study of the People Daily
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study seeks to develop and understating of the influence of free newspapers on reading culture. The study is motivated by recent pioneering introduction of a free daily newspaper, a business model different from the ... -
Knowledge management strategy development, implementation and impact at the united nations environment programme (UNEP)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)To main purpose of the study is to identify the knowledge management strategy, development and implementation process at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This study covers knowledge management strategy, ... -
Application of Business Process Re-engineering as a Strategic Planning Tool by the Kenya Judiciary
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Every organization needs to have a strategy of how it operates in the ever changing environment so as to ensure it survives in the same environment. To be able to implement this strategy it is important in all types of ... -
Vice-chancellor hosts a luncheon for staff members
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Evaluating Management of Strategic Change at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)There has been an acceleration of the magnitude and pace of change across the globe in the last decade. These changes, whether political, economic, social and technological are necessary for companies to remain competitive. ... -
Evaluation of the Application of Balanced Scorecard in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)With an increasingly enlightened and empowered citizenry, the demand on Public Service Organizations to deliver quality services in a cost effective way has never been more pronounced in Kenya than now. Despite most ...
