University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A comparative study of the influence of the companies act and the sectional properties act on development control in Kenya: A case study of Nairobi city planning zones 3,4 and 5.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The increase in urbanization has seen the demand for land continue to rise. This has resulted in a shift from the previous system of property ownership defined by area (2D cadastre) to encompass the vertical aspect (3D ... -
Factors influencing anti-social behaviour among school going students in Kiambaa constituency of Kiambu county: the role of Parental guidance
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study focused on factors influencing anti-social behavior among school going students in Kiambaa constituency of Kiambu County. The study was guided bythe following objectives: To establish how the presence of both ... -
Lending to small and medium enterprises on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The banking industry in Kenya is now characterized by increasing competition and innovation. This phenomenon has led to most banks adopting cutting edge technology and creating more tailor made products in different ... -
The determinants of inflation in Kenya (1970 – 2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)his paper sought to establish the main determinants of inflation in Kenya for the period 1970-2013 by using both theoretical and empirical literature reviewed to explain the process of inflation causation in Kenya. The ... -
The effects of hedging strategies on financial performance of total PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Reducing corporate risks through hedging strategies has gained prominence with firms in the contemporary globalized market making more imperative the identification and administration of the corporate exposure to sources ... -
Morphometry of the Myopectineal Orifice: Relevance in Prosthesis Hernia Repair.
(2014)Background: All groin hernias occur through a weakness at the lower extremity of the abdomen: the myopectineal orifice (MPO). Open preperitoneal and laparoscopic techniques involve dissection and placement of the prosthetic ... -
Knowledge, attitude and use of pain relief in labour among women attending ante-natal clinic at shalom community hospital, Athi river
(KMA, 2014)Objective: To find out the knowledge, attitude and practice of pain relief methods during labour among mothers attending antenatal clinics at Shalom Community Hospital, Athi River, Kenya. Design: Cross Sectional study Setting: ... -
Relationship between interest rate and credit risk in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Over the last 14 years, the Kenyan banking sector has been the subject of national interest due to high interest rates charged on loans and high rates of loan defaults. Responding to the situation, the Central Bank of ... -
Gross presentation and histomorphological changes of placentae in patients presenting with intrauterine foetal death at Kenyatta national hospital
(KMA, 2014)Background: There are 3.2 million annual stillbirths, at least 98% occur in low-/middle income countries, and on average, as many as two-thirds of these stillbirths are thought to occur antenatally, prior to labour. The ... -
Strategic management practices adopted by the directorate of veterinary services, ministry of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The Government of Kenya has made strategic planning mandatory for all government organizations. Strategic planning is a new concept in public organizations. Strategic planning without effective strategic management is ... -
Effects of patterns of adoption of dairy farming technologies among small-scale farmers in Githunguri division, Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)The adoption of dairy farming technologies has contributed immensely to increased milk production, and can help to alleviate poverty and hunger, reduce the threat of diseases and ensure environmental sustainability in ... -
Caregivers’ Knowledge and Home Management of Fever in Children
(KMA, 2014)Background: Fever is one of the most common complaints presented to the Paediatric Emergency Unit (PEU). It is a sign that there is an underlying pathologic process, the most common being infection. Many childhood illnesses ... -
Mortality After Clinical Management of Aids-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis in Kenya
(KMA, 2014)Background: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an increasingly prevalent infection among HIV/AIDS patients and is becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. The short-term prognosis and management of ... -
Comparison of Losartan And Enalapril Effects on Renal Function in Hypertensive Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease at a Kenyan Referral Hospital
(KMA, 2014)Objective: The objective of this study was to compare renal function in diabetic hypertensive chronic kidney disease patients receiving enalapril or losartan. Design: This was a retrospective analytic cohort study. Setting: ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence to ARVs among Patients Attending Comprehensive Care Clinic within Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kiambu County, Kenya
(KMA, 2014)Background: The efficacy of anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) depends on adherence to the prescribed regimen. However, lack of adherence leads to treatment failure and drug resistance among other negative outcomes. Objective: ... -
When is the last time you looked for Diffuse Infiltrative Lymphocytosis Syndrome (DILS) in HIV patient?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome (DILS) is characterised by a persistent CD8+ lymphocytosis and lymphocytic infiltration of various organs. The exact prevalence isn’t known but some studies have ... -
The effect of bancassurance on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Financial Institutions for a long time have been grappling with the decrease in their interest margins as a result of the rise in competition, changes in technology and the deregulation of the Financial Sector as well ... -
Randomised Double Blind Study to Compare Effectiveness of Honey, Salbutamol and Placebo in Treatment of Cough in Children with Common Cold
(KMA, 2014)Background: Acute upper respiratory infection is the most common childhood illness and presents with cough, coryza and fever. Available evidence suggests that cough medicines may be no more effective than honey-based cough ... -
Adherence to Pneumonia Guidelines for Children 2 – 59 Months at Garrisa Provincial General Hospital
(KMA, 2014)Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for childhood illnesses including pneumonia in Kenya are contained in the Ministry of Health Basic Paediatric Protocols. In the presence of a cough and/ or difficulty in breathing ... -
Prevalence of hyperglycemia and associated risk factors in neonates with sepsis at Kisii level five hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background The highest proportion of under five mortality occurs in the neonatal period with a global estimation of 4 million infants dying annually in the first four weeks of life .The main causes of death are prematurity- ...
