University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessing the Contribution of Participatory Communication in the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Among the Marakwet Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Kenyan government has set 2022 as the timeframe for abolishing female genital mutilation across the country. The findings of this study might be used to improve existing communication approaches, therefore supporting ... -
Tamaa Na Athari Zake Katika Jamii: Ulinganishi Wa Ua La Faraja Na Paradiso
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Katika tasnifu hii, tumeshughulikia tamaa na athari zake katika jamii: ulinganishi wa Ua la Faraja ya W. E. Mkufya (2008) na Paradiso ya J. Habwe (2014). Tumetumia nadharia ya maadili kuhakiki kazi hizi. Tasnifu hii yetu ... -
Multi Factor Based Mobile Voice and Data Traffic Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)As traffic levels in a mobile network increase, it is important for the Mobile Network Operators to adequately forecast future traffic demands. Strategic planning by the service provider, will result in timely rollout the ... -
Evaluating Quality of Health Education Messages Among Postnatal Women in the Postnatal Wards, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Quality health education received by postnatal women is very important in helping them become responsible for their own health status and that of the baby. It also helps women recognize danger signs and thus ... -
Innovation Capabilities and Performance of Fintech Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of innovation capabilities on the performance of fintech firms in nairobi. The specific objectives were to investigate the influence of product innovation, market ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Project Performance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Projects in Kenya: a Case of the Kenya Red Cross Society
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Monitoring and evaluation of WASH practices and activities has always been project driven in the developing world. In the present time, quite a number of organization think of M&E as a donor precondition in lieu of a ... -
Effectiveness of Vertically Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings - a Case Study of Radisson Blu Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce a hotel’s energy demand. Hotels being some of the largest energy consumers in Kenya can incorporate solar to save on energy costs. This research suggests the ... -
Effect of Strategic Planning on Sustainable Development Within the Hotel Industry in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Strategic planning is a critical area that influences sustainable development of a firm by ensuring proper allocation of the available resources in accordance with the achievement of the objective. This effect also depends ... -
Identification of Striga Resistance in Sorghum Landraces From Eritrea Using Molecular and Invitro Methods
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Striga hermonthica is the main biological constriant hampering sorghum output in several regions of sub-Saharan Africa including Eritrea. Striga hermonthica, endemic parasitic weed of sub-Saharan Africa is steadily ... -
Perinatal Depression and Maternal-infant Bonding Disorders in Mothers of Full-term Normal Infants
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The periods during pregnancy and postnatal are known to be vital for the commencement and progression of mother–infant bonding. A mother suffering from depression in the course of any of these stages may have ... -
Cashflow Volatility, Leverage Deviation, Corporate Investments and Value of Nonfinancial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Volatility of corporate cashflows exacerbates reduction in investments, increases external cost of finance and causes a deviation of leverage from the target leading to adverse effects on firm value. There is a dearth of ... -
Markers of Microbial Translocation in Hiv-infected and Hiv-negative Adults in a Kenyan Urban Centre: a Cross-sectional Comparative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The incidence of non-communicable diseases in persons infected with HIV has been on the increase, due to persistent chronic immune activation and inflammation despite effective HAART. Passage of microbes from the ... -
Healthcare-seeking Behaviour for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Among Under 5-years Old Children in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) are the number one cause of death in young children, accounting for more than two-fifths of all deaths in Sub-Saharan African countries. ARIs are still the chief cause of below 5 mortalities ... -
Effect of High Commitment Work Systems on Employee Performance in Tea Warehouses, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)High commitment work system is managerial set of activities and policies directed at enhancing employee’s commitment to the organization and to their work. The system generates performance through bonding organizations ... -
Correlation of High-resolution Ultrasonography and Conventional Radiography in the Evaluation of Heel Pain at Kenyatta National Hospital Principal Investigator
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The recent improvements in ultrasound technology coupled with wide availability, safety, portability, cost-effectiveness, non-ionizing with high spatial resolution renders it the initial choice of imaging for ... -
Preclinical Care, Clinical Management, and Outcomes of Dog Bite Injuries in High Rabies Burden Districts of Wakiso and Kampala, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Uganda is endemic for rabies disease primarily transmitted to humans through dog bites. Although Uganda has established guidelines on appropriate wound care following dog bites, anecdotal reports of patients applying local ... -
Influence of Devolution on Public Service Delivery: a Case of Samburu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of devolution on public service delivery in Samburu County. The study was guided by three research questions namely: what is the influence of devolution on effective ... -
Outsourcing Strategy and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study's goal was to determine how outsourcing strategy affected Kenyan insurance firms' performance. Core competence theory and agency theory served as the study's foundations. A total of 56 respondents were sampled ... -
The Efects of Internal Controls on the Financial Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of the study was to look into the impact of internal control systems on the financial performance of Kenyan state enterprises that fall under the authority of the national treasury. Internal control systems ... -
Effects of Foreign Direct Investments on the Interest Rate Spread Among Listed Kenyan Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Foreign direct investments have been associated with the streamlining the local economy, through provision of new technology, providing increased employment opportunities as well as enhancing that provision of exemplary ...
