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Measurementand evaluation of interventions by public relations agencies in Kenya:a case study of Gina din corporate communications
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Public Relations (PR) practitioners the world over have with time acknowledged that measuring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of PR work is an important part of PR practice. This notwithstanding, the PR ... -
Insecurity in Nairobi: a case of street children in Nairobi central business district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The situation of street children in Nairobi in particular is of great concern to the government of Kenya mainly due to the socio-economic impact it has on the residents, businesses, property owners and individuals in the ... -
An assesment of the impact of improved water, sanitation and hygiene facilities on girls education in primary schools in Embakasi division, Nairobi city county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper discusses the impact water, sanitation and hygiene has on the education of girls in primary schools and it explores support mechanisms available both in school and in homes. It builds on objective that explores ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at laborex pharmaceuticals limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Strategy is the direction and scope of an organization over the long term, which achieves advantage in a changing environment through its configuration of resources and competences with the aim of fulfilling stakeholder ... -
Devolved governments in Kenya: a case study of their establishment in Machakos county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Devolution transfers responsibilities for services to local governments that elect their own officials, raise their own revenue and have independent authority to make investment decisions. African countries have increasingly ... -
An assessment of non-motorized and public transport challenges for people with disabilities in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Improving access to Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) facilities and Public Transport (PT) for people with disabilities is a necessary element of attaining urban sustainable accessibility among the Persons with Disabilities ... -
Quality of life in children with diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Health related quality of life of an individual includes domains related to physical, mental, social and emotional functioning with regard to their health status. Diabetes mellitus is the commonest paediatric ... -
Media education and training in East Africa
(2010)The subject of communication and media training in Africa has engaged scholars, trainers, and practitioners in the last two decades, most notably under the auspices of UNESCO. In 2002, UNESCO produced a Model Curricula ... -
Humanitarian intervention, the right to protect: a case study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Somalia is known for its anarchy and dysfunction. With the absence of government, security and rule of law, it has been left to its own devices and has been consumed by violence and civil unrest. Somalia’s failing state ... -
Nutrition care practices and risk factors for malnutrition among patients in Embu level five hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Nutrition care is an important determinant in patients’ nutrition, health outcome and adequate nutrition is required for patients to improve and maintain their health. Health care providers have a role in ensuring patient ... -
Adherence to the principles of rational use of medicines in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Medicines are vital in pharmacotherapy but their desired therapeutic outcome is dependent on appropriate use. Studies have revealed that medicines have been used inappropriately. Some of the consequences of ... -
Putting heads together stakeholders views on the situation on the ground
(2010)This chapter discusses the outcomes from a stakeholders' workshop organised by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, with a view to discussing not only the various challenges faced ... -
Factors influencing strategy implementation at Kenya commercial bank limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategy has its historical roots in military activities from the early times of Chinese general and strategist Sun Tzu, through to the Italian philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli. Organizations initiate strategies to survive ... -
Media Practice in East Africa
(2010)The modern media in East Africa, as it is emerging today was a creation of European missionaries, immigrants and the colonial administration. These were responsible for the introduction of the printing press, radio ... -
Perceived influence of corporate social responsibility on employee retention at the geothermal development company (GDC) Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In today‟s competitive business environment, organizations are increasingly becoming interested in internal marketing tactics in order to ensure a lower turnover rate, employee engagement and satisfaction. CSR is one ... -
Contract farming in smallholder poultry enterprises in Thika district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is concerned with assessing the influence of contract farming on the smallholder poultry enterprises in Thika District. In order to achieve this overall objective, 60 households which practised poultry farming ... -
Conclusion and building a case for the centre
(2010)From the ongoing debate, a significant challenge for the media is how to bridge the gap between communication training and practice, on one hand, and the advancement of African societies and communities, on the other. ... -
The effect of central bank of Kenya prudential guidelines and regulations on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to evaluate the effect of CBK prudential guidelines and regulations on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. After secondary data gathered from Bank supervision reports of CBK and ... -
The challenges and opportunities of decentralized political systems:lessons for Kenya from India and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Decentralization has been increasingly seen and adopted worldwide as a guarantee against discretionary use of power by central elites as well as a way to enhance the efficiency of social services provision by allowing a ... -
Factors influencing integration of refugees into the local community in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)For refugees and internally displaced persons forced to flee their homes, there are only three durable solutions: voluntary return, resettlement and local integration. Ideally, local integration affords refugees and IDPs ...
