University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The effect of firm size on information asymetries surrounding earnings disclosure of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Information asymmetry is a situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another. That is, information is held by one, but not all of the parties to a transaction. This could ... -
People’s participation in community development trust fund projects in Kiambu county, Kenya
(2014-12-18)The study sets out to investigate people’s participation in Community Development Trust fund Projects in Kiambu County. The county is densely populated except for the semi arid areas of Ndeiya division, Karai and Kikuyu ... -
The effect of Financial innovation techniques on risk management by Non-financial institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The recent global financial crisis has led to the development of derivatives markets in most of developed economies. Derivatives are the major icon among risk management practices. Firms usually use derivatives to hedge ... -
The effect of cross listing on the Accounting quality of firms cross listed in East African Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cross listing has been identified as a determinant of accounting quality. Prior empirical studies have differed on the effect of cross listing on accounting quality in different jurisdictions. The study of accounting ... -
Flemingins G–O, Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Constituents of the Leaves of Flemingia grahamiana
(2014)The known flemingins A–C (1–3) and nine new chalcones, named flemingins G–O (4–12), along with deoxyhomoflemingin (13) and emodin (14) were isolated from a leaf extract of Flemingia grahamiana. The isolated chalcones were ... -
The effect of credit risk management on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to investigate the effect of credit risk management of financial performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions (DTMI) licensed by the Central Bank. The research design used in this study was ... -
Occurrence of subclinical mastitis, brucellosis and factors responsible for camel milk contamination in Garissa and Wajir districts of north-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Camel milk is one of major food components for the pastoralists in North-Eastern Province, Kenya. This milk is widely marketed in the Garissa and Wajir districts and is currently being sold in distant markets in Nairobi ... -
The effect of credit information sharing on the cost of credit of commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of credit ratings and credit information sharing is to attempt to reduce information asymmetry, reduce non-performing loans, build information capital and generally enhance access to affordable credit in the ... -
System dynamics model of cervical cancer vaccination and screening interventions in Kenya
(2014)Objectives This paper presents a simulation model for evaluating the possible effects of a screening and vaccination campaign against Human Papillomavirus [HPV] in Kenya. Method A System Dynamics model was developed ... -
Influence of school environmental factors on teaching-learning process in public primary schools in lower Nyokal division, Homa-bay district, Kenya
(2014)The main purpose of this study was to determine the influence of school environmental factors on the teaching-learning process in public primary schools in Lower Nyokal division Homabay district, Kenya. School environmental ... -
Constituents of the Roots and Leaves of Ekebergia capensis and Their Potential Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities
(2014)A new triterpenoid, 3-oxo-12β-hydroxy-oleanan-28,13β-olide (1), and six known triterpenoids 2–7 were isolated from the root bark of Ekebergia capensis, an African medicinal plant. A limonoid 8 and two glycoflavonoids 9–10 ... -
Antioxidant Activity, Cellular Bioavailability, and Iron and Calcium Management of Neuroprotective and Nonneuroprotective Flavones
(2014)Few studies have been undertaken on the relationship of the structure of flavones and neuroprotection. Previously, we described the structural determinants of the neuroprotective activity of some natural flavones in ... -
Tracking the mutual shaping of the technical and social dimensions of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems (SMoTS) for malaria control on Rusinga Island, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background There has been increasing effort in recent years to incorporate user needs in technology design and re-design. This project employed a bottom-up approach that engaged end users from the outset. Bottom-up ... -
Occurrence of rift valley fever in cattle in Ijara district, Kenya
(2014)Ijara district in Kenya was one of the hotspots of rift valley fever (RVF) during the 2006/2007 outbreak which led to human and animal deaths causing huge economic and public health losses. The main constraint in the control ... -
Follicle size of origin affects glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity and developmental competence of oocytes from Buran cows-
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2014)In vitro embryo production (IVEP) has been used to improve of cattle genotypes in many parts of the world. However rVEP is not without some challenges. Oocyte developmental competence is a key area affecting IVEP and it ... -
Prevalence, severity and initial management of pain among children admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital general paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Acute pain is one of the most common adverse stimuli experienced by children, occurring as a result of injury, illness, and necessary medical procedures. Pain is associated with increased anxiety, avoidance, somatic ... -
Exploring the High-altitude Nuclear Detonation and Magnetic Storms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The High-altitude Nuclear Detonation (HND) experiments were carried between 1958/62 by both the United States of America (USA) and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR); the Starfish HND resulted in many ... -
Poverty and health care demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background There is a wide range of actions an individual could take when sick or injured such as self–care, consulting a traditional healer, or seeking treatment from a private or public health care facility. The ... -
Challenges in provision of universal health care by the National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is precedent for moving Kenya towards Universal Health Care. The Kenyan Constitution states that every Kenyan has a right to quality and affordable health care, and recognizes the role of the government in removing ...
