University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of audit committee characteristics on financial performance of companies listed at the nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The composition and character of the audit committee play significant role in influencing quality of an organization performance. However, very few studies have addressed or even shown how audit committee composition and ... -
Factors influencing the performance of public servants in Kenya: a case of Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated the factors influencing the performance of public servants, in Machakos County. The legitimacy of any public service draws its breath from the capacity of responding to the needs of citizens in a ... -
Longitudinal study of change in cd4+ cell counts on hiv-positive patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy at the comprehensive care centre in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The measurement of CD4+ T-cell (CD4) counts is a strong predictor of progression to AIDS and a means of monitoring antiviral therapy (ART). Understanding the wayCD4+ cell counts change over time would provide ... -
Change management practices and performance Of Kenya revenue authority
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Organizations nowadays are under intense pressure to fundamentally change how they operate and do business if they are to ensure their survival and competitiveness. As organizations go through this motion it is important ... -
In silico prediction of b-cell and t-cell epitopes in plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion proteins (eba175, rh5 and ripr)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)emisinin-based combination therapy and insecticide-treated bed nets are not effective in the long term and there is a need to develop an effective malaria vaccine that will fully combat and control malaria infections. ... -
Investigation of surgical dressings used in the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)This project was carried out to investigate the surgical dressings used in Kenyatta National Hospital do comply with the British Pharmacopoiea specifications of sterilization, storage, packaging, labeling and quality. ... -
Prospects and pitfalls of the proposed East African political federation
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Regional integration is a concept that has received considerable interest from scholars particularly after the end of the Second World War. This attention has focused on regional integration as a process, as an outcome ... -
Identification of the risk factors and management of asthma among children in naivasha, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: In Kenya, asthma affects 10% of the population. Major factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality are environmental exposures to risk factors, under diagnosis and under treatment. Most asthma ... -
The relationship between budget deficit financing and economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This was a descriptive study undertatken with the aim of assessing the relationship between budget deficit financing and economic growth in Kenya. It was guided by three research objectives; to evaluate the influence of ... -
Solution to Economic Load Dispatch using Particle Swarm Optimization
(Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2014)-This paper proposes to determine the feasible optimal solution of the economic load dispatch power systems problem using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) considering various generator constraints. The objective of the ... -
Competitive strategy, organizational competencies coalignment, macro environment and performance of private middle level colleges in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between competitive strategy and organization competencies co-alignment, macro environment and firm performance of private middle level colleges in Nairobi County ... -
Influence of headteachers’ instructional supervision practices on pupils’ performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in Loitokitok sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ instructional supervision practices on the performance of pupils’ in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Loitokitok Sub-County. The ... -
Institutional factors influencing implementation of adult basic education curriculum in Isiolo central division, Isiolo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Education is a basic need to all citizens as proclaimed by the universal charter of Human Rights of 1948. Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a major component of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) sub-sector of Education. ... -
The effect of leverage on financial performance of microfinance institutions in Nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was an attempt to determine the effect of financial leverage on financial performance of microfinance institutions in Nakuru County. The sample data was extracted from financial statements of seven ... -
Environmental diversity, market segmentation and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diversity management is a strategic approach to human resource management, supported by some programs, activities and tools, directed towards integration and development of diversity, both physical and job-related, and ... -
Sub-regional organizations in conflict management:a case of Igad in south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Sudanese conflict started in1956 immediately after attaining independence. Several efforts made by successive Sudanese governments and other actors to resolve the conflict failed. The failure led the Government of ... -
Dental caries experience and associated risk factors among 12year-old primary school children in Njiru district, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite great achievements in oral health of populations globally, problems still remain in many communities all over the world particularly among under-privileged groups in developed and developing countries. Dental ... -
Sustainable competitive advantage at the national oil corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective was to establish the competitive strategies used by NOCK in order to operate and remain competitive in the oil industry. Every business organization strives for competitive advantage by providing ... -
The effect of lending technologies on the financial performance of micro finance institutions in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Microfinance has been regarded as one of the most promising means to alleviate poverty around the world. As the Kenyan economy grows, the need of credit for individuals and small business expansion grows like wise. ... -
A comparative study of the in vitro dissolution profiles of commercially available clarithromycin oral dosage forms in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Clarithromycin (6-O-methylerythromycin A) is a semi-synthetic macrolide derived from erythromycin A. It has improved acid stability, higher oral bioavailability and less gastrointestinal side effects than the naturally ...
