University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges of implementing free day secondary education strategy among public secondary schools in Ugenya sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategy is integral to the success of an organisation since it offers definition to its business direction, performance level and competitive edge. More often, alot of effort is put on strategy design than actual ... -
Outsourcing and supply chain performance of Kenya medical supplies agency
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study aimed at determining the relationship between outsourcing and supply chain performance in the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency. The task specifically included determining the influence of outsourcing on supply ... -
Fiscal decentralization in Kenya: a case study of constituency roads tender committees in Kakamega county.
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Protection and regulation of intellectual property rights in computer software and programs in Kenya
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Determinants of capital adequacy of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study aimed at identifying the most important factors that determine Capital Adequacy of Commercial Banks in Kenya for the period 2009 – 2013 using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis and the Correlation Coefficient ... -
Neuraminidase Inhibitor activities on Influenza B isolates obtained in Kenya, 2011-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Oseltamivir and zanamivir are neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) with important roles as drugs for prophylaxis and treatment of influenza. Whereas there have been reports of in vivo resistance of influenza B ... -
Multiple Endemic Solutions in an Epidemic Hepatitis B Model without Vertical Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper examines the dynamics of Hepatitis B via a Susceptible Exposed Infectious Recovered (SEIR) type epidemic model. Previous studies have shown that Hepatitis B is characterized by multiple endemic solutions, a ... -
Origins, molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of influenza a(H1N1)pdm09 virus in Kenya: a bayesian coalescent analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: An influenza pandemic caused by a swine-origin influenza virus A/H1N1 [A(H1N1)pdm09] spread worldwide in 2009 and is estimated to have caused between 151,700 and 575,400 deaths globally. The spread of influenza ... -
Influenza surveillance in Kenya2006-2013: experiences and lessons learned
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Influenza sentinel surveillance at the KEMRI-National Influenza Centre (NIC) was rolled out in 2006. A team of collaborators from Kenya Medical Research Unit (KEMRI), US Army Medical research unit –Kenya ... -
Demand elasticities of mobile telecommunication services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The mobile telecommunication subsector has experienced exponential growth over the last decade which has been attributed to lower calling rates, subsidized handsets, increasing income among other factors. Lack of consensus ... -
Organizational communication strategies on health and safety awarenes in associated battery manufacturers (East African) limited company
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to research on the organizational communication strategies and their effectiveness on health and safety awareness in Associated Battery Manufacturers (East African) Limited company. The company manufactures ... -
Lactic acid bacteria and yeasts involved in the fermentation ofamabere amaruranu, a Kenyan fermented milk.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Indigenous fermented milk products contain microbiota composed of technologically important species and strains which are gradually getting lost with new technologies. We investigated the microbial diversity inamabere ... -
Trends in drug resistance codons in Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase and dihydropteroate synthase genes in Kenyan parasites from 2008 to 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), an antifolate, was r eplaced by artemether-lumefantrine as the first-line malaria drug treatment in Kenya in 2004 due to the wide s pread of resistance. However, SP still remains ... -
Review of Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-02)Solid waste management (SWM) is a major public health and environmental concern in urban areas of many developing countries. Nairobi’s solid waste situation, which could be taken to generally represent Kenya’s status, ... -
Accessing venture capital: assessing the legal and regulatory framework for the growth of the venture capital industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya have been variously reported to suffer lack of financial resources for growth and sustainability, especially because debt financing is generally expensive. Venture capital has had a ... -
Women’s empowerment through education in Africa: a case study of unesco
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study was carried on women empowerment through education in Africa. This was done with an aim of establishing the matters of concern related to women empowerment through education in Africa either the ... -
Perceived relationship between non –financial rewards and employee motivation at impact marketing (K) limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Job satisfaction and employee retention is derived from employee motivation. Employee motivation is derived from mainly the rewards employee is granted at the workplace in order to motivate them, which can either be ... -
Factors Influencing Demand For Cervical Cancer Screening Services In Health Facilities In Kenya: Acase Of Yatta Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cervical cancer is often the most common cancer among women in developing countries, yet current screening efforts have not been effective in reducing incidence and mortality rates. Over the years, demand for cervical ... -
Characteristics and outcomes of HIV-infected youth and young adolescents enrolled in HIV care in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background:: The number of youth and adolescents (10-24 years) with HIV infection has increased substantially presenting unique challenges to effective health service delivery. Methods:: We examined routinely collected ... -
Welding Quality in Kenya: Application of Radiography
(University of Narobi, 2014)In Kenya, welding services are extensively employed in both the formal and informal sectors. The needs continue to increase with increasing population, infrastructure and vehicle fleet, and economic development. Welding ...
