University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of capital structure choice on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A firm‘s capital structure consists of both debt (bonds) and equity (stock) and has been an issue of great interest in the corporate finance literature. This is due to the fact that the mix of funds (leverage ratio) ... -
Problems of internationalization of operations by Kenyan Insurance firms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There is a notable absence of empirical studies locally conducted to determine the problems of internationalization of operations by Kenyan insurance firms. Globally some scholars have also lamented on the paucity of ... -
Gender relations in public road transport in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)SAMUEL M. MWANGI The entrepreneurial participation of women in the motorized transport sector in many African countries is limited. Determining the causal factors for the low participation of women in the sector has ... -
The effect of financial liberalization on the stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The major negative implications of global crisis on the financial systems and real economies of the countries of the world have brought into focus of the decision makers and researchers the problem of evaluating and ... -
Factors contributing to post discharge stay at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(2014-12-16)Discharge planning is embedded in the clinical pathway of patient’s treatment in hospitals during overnight admissions. Actual discharge from a hospital allows patients to leave the facility and convalescence at their ... -
Strategy evaluation and control practices at Kenya Bureau of Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The growing need to continuously improve efficacy in Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is driven by the fact that customers expect the organization to provide quality preparation of standards relating to conformity ... -
Coeducation and student’s academic performance in secondary schools in Kenya
(2014)The study on coeducation and student’s academic performance in secondary schools in Kenya sought to determine the extent to which coeducation schools affect male and female students’ academic performance and to establish ... -
Factors influencing implementation of cost sharing program in public health facilities in Machakos county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Provision of affordable and quality health care remains an issue of concern in Kenya just like in any other third world countries. Implementation of cost sharing program in Kenya then aimed at providing equitable and ... -
Canning Quality of New Drought-Tolerant Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Lines
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Prevalence of cytotoxin-associated gene a (CagA) positive helicobacter pylori among seropositive asymptomatic children attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Helicobacter pylori is a curved, microaerophilic, gram negative bacterium that was isolated in 1983 from gastric biopsy specimens of patients with chronic gastritis. The bacterium colonizes the gastric mucosa ... -
Efficacy of anti-counterfeit laws in Kenya
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Effect of soil characteristics on potato tuber minerals composition of selected Kenyan varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11-15)The current study was set up to evaluate the effect of soil characteristics on selected potato tuber minerals composition. Eight sites located in Nyandarua County in Kenya were selected for this study. The study was carried ... -
Correlation between apolipoprotein B and lipid profile as markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity which are far worse in the developing countries than elsewhere. Vascular diseases in DM account for the majority of deaths in ... -
Multiple intelligence among secondary school learners in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sort to explore IQ among secondary school students as a result of new approaches that require learners to do critical thinking. problem solving and to be innovative. It was also in regards to IQ and its ... -
The effect of interest rates spread and management efficiency on the growth of lending among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite the liberalization of the financial sector, high interest rate spreads is still an issue of concern in a number of African countries, including Kenya. Commercial banks set interest rate levels for deposits and ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Geophagy among Adolescent Girls in Likuyani District of Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Geophagy is the regular and deliberate eating of soil by humans. Geophagy is a widespread practice in western Kenya. Geophagy significantly increases the risk of infestation with Ascaris , im ... -
Impact of parents' involvement on students' academic success in secondary schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish whether there exists a relationship between parental involvement and academic performance among form three students in secondary schools in Kenya. The objectives were to find out the level ... -
Technology in enhancing 21st century learning skills in public secondary schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibilities of technology in transforming 21stcentury learning skills in schools. The study sought to fulfil the following objectives: determine whether education system ... -
EATIRI, East Africa Targeted Investment for Research Impact (Ethiopia and Kenya) who attended LCC CRSP All Scientists Research Meeting in East Africa, in Addis …
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)The aim of the meeting was to bring all scientists with research projects in East Africa funded by Livestock Climate Change Collaborative Research systems programme (LCC CRSP) (now renamed Innovation Lab for Livestock ... -
Utilization of information communication technology facilities for research output amongst postgraduate students: The case of university of Nairobi Library systems
(2014)The study focused on utilization of information communication technology facilities for research output amongst postgraduate students at the University of Nairobi library systems. Objectives of the study were to assess the ...
