University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Genetic analysis of respiratory human adenoviruses among pediatric patients attending new nyanza provincial general hospital in the period june 2010 to june 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common pathogens associated with diseases affecting the respiratory tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as various organs like the liver, kidney and the brain. Currently there are 60 ... -
The Effect of Cash-flow on Investments in Fixed Assets for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)The focus of the study was to determine the effect of cash flows on investments in fixed assets for companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This was achieved by performing a regression analysis of the various ... -
Determinants of Women Nutritional Status in Kenya
(2014)Poor woman’s nutrition has negative consequences on her health and that of the entire family. However, despite the central role that a woman plays in the health and well-being of members of her household, little attention ... -
Eine kontrastive analyse der wortbildungsprozesse im deutschen und in kiswahili am beispiel der bildung von nominalkomposita und ableitungen.
(2014-12-01)This work set out to study the processes of word formation both in German and in Kiswahili with a case study of nominal compounds and derivation in order to find out the similarities and differences in the formation of ... -
Influence of government’s farm subsidies related factors on food security in East Karachuonyo division, Homa Bay county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The agricultural sector is a significant element of the economies of many countries and which contributes to the realization of major development milestones. According to a report by United Nations’ World Summit on ... -
Role of participatory communication in poverty reduction among small scale farmers in Kenya: A case study of Irish potato farmers in Kuresoi North sub-county
(2014)This study sought to find out the role of participatory communication in poverty reduction among small scale Irish potato farmers in Kuresoi North Sub-County in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish knowledge ... -
Fani Katika Nyimbo Teule Za Anastacia Mukabwa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Utafiti huu ulishughulikia fani katika nyimbo za Anastacia Mukabwa kwenye albamu yake kiatu kivue. Utafiti huu uliongozwa na msingi wa nadharia ya uhakiki wa kimtindo. Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa kuchunguza matumizi ... -
Strategic Planning Prcatices in the Kenyan Judiciary
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategic planning is viewed as a way to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization by improving its operations both now and in the future. Strategic planning forms a framework for management to formulate ... -
The effect of interest rates on profitability of deposit taking micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Microfinance is high on the public policy agenda. It has achieved tremendous success in improving the households of the poor, through the provision of financial services. Such initiatives are largely sponsored by a variety ... -
Challenges in the Implementation of Strategic Plan at the APA Insurance Company Ltd in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)With the accelerating dynamics of competition, the key to competitiveness no longer lies in employing strategies, which have been successful in the past or in emulating strategies of successful competitors. Real ... -
Employees Perceptions of the Effect of Business Process Re-engineering on Employee Performance at National Bank of Kenya
(2014)As organizations strive to enhance their competitive positions in an increasingly turbulent marketplace, they are discovering that they can cut costs, maintain quality and improve their employee performance by undertaking ... -
An assessment of environmental impacts of plant invasive species on Mulanje mountain forest reserve (MMFR) in southern Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)n environmental impact assessment of woody plant invasive species was conducted on Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in Malawi where plant invasive species are regarded as the second largest threat to conservation of ... -
The Effect of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework on the Budgetary Process in Kenya
(2014)Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) is intended to facilitate a number of important outcomes in the budgetary process including; improved inter- and intra – sectoral resource allocation, greater budgetary predictability ... -
Effect of Financial Innovation on Profitability of Deposittaking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of financial innovation on profitability of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. Data was collected from 9 Deposit taking microfinance’s in Kenya. The ... -
Effects of Financial Globalization on Commercial Banks in Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Financial globalization refers to the integration of a country’s local financial system with international financial markets and institutions. National Bank of Kenya Limited as a Government of Kenya owned financial ... -
Matumizi Ya Lugha Katika Kanisa Katoliki: Uchanganuzi Wa Ubadilishaji Msimbo Katika Mahubiri
(2014)Lengo kuu la utafiti huu lilikuwa kuangalia matumizi ya lugha katika Kanisa Katoliki kwa kuchanganua ubadilishaji msimbo katika mahubiri. Utafiti ulitumia data iliyokusanywa kwa kurekodiwa katika makanisa teule matatu ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices by the Kenya Prisons Service
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study set out to establish strategic change management practices by the Kenya Prisons Service and also to investigate the challenges affecting strategic change management by the Kenya Prisons Service. The study was ... -
Media Publicity and the Performance of International Tourism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The main purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between media publicity and the performance of international tourism in Kenya. The research adopted a descriptive survey of the tourism sector in Kenya. The ... -
The Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Performance in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)Recent public interest in the management of resources in the public sector has reignited the need for risk based auditing. A risk based audit approach is designed to be used throughout the audit to efficiently and ... -
Psychosocial risk factors on harmful alcohol use among people living in informal settlement in Nairobi
(2014)Background: The growth of the informal settlements has resulted in many, and complex socio-economic and environmental consequences. Informal settlements are characterized by congestion, high levels of unemployment, ...
