University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The effect of the Islamic financing modes on the profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2014)The Islamic banking system has gained momentum worldwide. Islamic banking refers to financial services that meet the requirements of the Shari’ah or Islamic law. Also called Islamic finance or Islamic financial services, ... -
An assessment of the impact of international organizations in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The debate about international organizations rages on. In many fronts scholars and students of international disciplines hold diverse views on the precise functions of these organizations. Particularly, opinion is divided ... -
Childhood mortality in Kenya: Effects of environmental risk factors
(2014)Despite Kenya having experienced reduced childhood mortality rates over the years, this decline in mortality has not been sufficient enough to enable the attainment of Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4). About 47% of ... -
Secretor status, fucosyltransferase 2 (fut2) gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to HIV infections among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Blood group antigens are expressed on red blood cells however; these antigens can also be expressed on some other cells particularly on the surface of epithelial cells and may be found in mucosal secretions. The gene ... -
Strategy implementation at Strathmore university
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The success of an organization does not come without a plan. However, the plan has to be appropriately implemented. Strategy implementation is crucial because it links strategy formulation and its success. Organizations ... -
The determinants of retained earnings in companies listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The firms are always faced with a problem of making the financing decision that will maximize the firm’s value. The decision about allocation of net income between dividends and retained earnings can have a critical influence ... -
Strategy implementation at national bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)With the changing business environment, globalization, competition, influence of technology and consumer changing needs and wants, commercial banks have to implement strategies formulated to remain competitive. The drive ... -
Influence of parity on uterine structure in pregnant rabbits: a light microscopy and immunohistochemical Study
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Background: The uterus undergoes intense remodeling in pregnancy and subsequent involution in the postpartum period. Previous studies have demonstrated that a rise in parity affects obstetric outcomes; probably by affecting ... -
Relationship between human resource information systems and staff development among international non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)International Non-Governmental Organizations are considerably increasing in number in gathering, storing and analyzing information regarding their human resources through the use of Human Resource Information Systems ... -
Wound Healing and Resumption of Heterosexual intercourse Following Voluntary Medical Circumcision of Adult Males in Kisumu City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although male circumcision reduces men’s risk of acquiring HIV heterosexually, the procedure may increase HIV transmission if sex is resumed before the wound is fully healed. World Health Organization therefore recommends ... -
Relationship between capital structure and financial performance of top 100 small and medium enterprises in Nairobi county
(2014)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) use different sources of financing. Some of them emerging to be a challenge to the performance of the SME since most SME owners’ lack necessary knowledge on which sources of finance ... -
Demand for maternal health services: analysis of antenatal care services in the rift valley region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study investigates the factors that determine the demand of maternal health care services in the Rift Valley region with a specific focus on antenatal care services (ANC). The 2008-09 Kenya Demographic and Health ... -
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus attending rheumatology clinic in Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-08)BACKGROUND Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects all organs of the body. It is becoming increasingly clear that SLE is not as rare in Kenya as was previously thought. Due to its chronicity ... -
Anaesthesiology practice in the prevention of perioperative transmission of infection at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Narobi, 2014)Background: Anaesthesiologists play apivotal role in the prevention of nosocomial infections. In anaesthetic practice, physiologic barriers are routinely breached, leading to patient contamination with microorganisms and ... -
Monitoring and evaluation of development projects and economic policy development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was conducted generally to find out the factors influencing the implementation of monitoring and evaluation of developments projects in Kenya. The review of literature looked at a range of international ... -
The application of business process reengineering at Kenya airways
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Every organization needs to have a strategy of how it operates in the ever changing environment so as to ensure it survives in the same environment. To be able to implement this strategy it is important in all types of ... -
Structure and process of periodic safety update reporting system of medicines in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)A Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) is a mechanism by which a company may summarise and evaluate medicinal products safety data for a particular interval time in a standardised manner for submission to medicines regulatory ... -
Regressive tax reforms and economic welfare in Kenya
(2014)This study discussed some recent critical literature on value-added tax (VAT) in Kenya relating to its contributions to economic growth rate. The study employed the tools of quantitative empirical analysis technique to ... -
Factors affecting procurement lead-time and operational performance in state owned financial institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The objective of the study was to establish the factors affecting procurement lead-time and operational performance in state owned financial institutions in Kenya. The research adopted a descriptive research design where ... -
The effect of mobile money on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In an attempt to achieve high levels of performance, Commercial Banks have undergone a number of challenges. Financial innovation in banking has been a relevant topic since mid ‘70s. Nowadays, also due to the present ...
