University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing adoption of digital banking services by customers in Kenya: a case of commercial banks in Thika sub county- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In the wake of the 21st century, banks have rapidly embraced the use of modern technology in the provision of services to their growing clientele. This is in line with remaining relevant to the dynamics of the economic ... -
Effects of dust on the well being of people in learning institutions and businesses along Wamagana-ihithe road in Nyeri county
(2014)Construction sites are dusty places, especially in dry weather conditions. According to Greater London Authority and London Councils’ best Practice Guidance (The control of dust and emissions from construction and ... -
Environmental Crime Management in Kenya
(2014-10)The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of environmental crime management in Kenya. Specifically, this included determination of factors affecting environmental crime management, causes of environmental ... -
Development of a food product as replacer for geophagy in adolescent girls: a case of two schools in Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Geophagy is the regular and deliberate eating of soil by humans. It is common among pregnant women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Geophagy is often regarded as a response to compulsive physiologic demand including demand ... -
Organizational culture on the relationship between strategy and performance of the top ten insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Every organization understands that a clear and directed strategy is needed to achieve business success, but the role of culture in regard to strategy and performance is often not recognized. Theoretically, it has been ... -
Journalists vs bloggers: competitors or collaborators
(University of Nairobi, 2014)nalyses on different happenings in the society. The practice has turned out to be journalistic, with a good number of bloggers running authoritative and influential blogs, where thousands of people flock for information. In ... -
The effect of credit reference bureau service on financial performance of deposit taking micro finance institutions in Kenya
(2014)The research investigate the effect of credit reference bureau service on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. A credit reference Bureau is a company that collects information from ... -
Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Kengen’s Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was to ascertain the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on KenGen‘s performance. Specifically the study sought to determine the impact of Information and Communications Technology ... -
Challenges facing international agribusiness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)International Agribusiness has contributed massively to wealth and employment, foreign exchange earnings, enriched nutrition, poverty reduction and food security. This leads the investor to look for market before the ... -
The relationship between capital budgeting techniques and financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This study overall objective was to examine the capital budgeting techniques used in investment appraisal among companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. It sought to establish the techniques of capital ... -
Agency Banking as an Expansion Strategy for Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The banking industry has experienced a rapid growth in terms of profits, deposits, revenues from 2002 to date. This trend has triggered a lot of competition in the banking industry. KCB has managed to weather this ... -
Factors influencing performance of constituency development funded dispensary projects in Kenya: a case of Nandi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was a strategy for devolution of resources. It was hoped that the strategy would enhance people‟s participation and power in decisionmaking processes; promote good governance, ... -
Sustainability Strategies Adopted by International Training and Education Centre for Health Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Sustainability is the management and coordination of environment, financial social and economic resources to ensure success and continuity. Social, environmental and economic demands are considered the three pillars of ... -
Peace Building Functions in Peace Keeping Operation: the Case of African Union Mission in Somalia, 2007 - 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)The peace building functions by Africa Union is one of the good efforts towards retaining peace in Somalia. Somalia has experienced turmoil’s for so many decades. The peace buildings by AU are caught up by many challenges. ... -
Factors affecting quality systems implementation by tea handling warehouses in Mombasa county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The tea industry is the leading foreign exchange earner in Kenya. It is therefore important that quality systems are put in place throughout the tea value chain to secure customer confidence. The primary aim of this ... -
The burden of chronic kidney disease in ambulant type 2 diabetes patients at Kenyatta national hospital diabetes outpatient clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background and Purpose-Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects between 20 to 40% of patients with type 2 diabetes. The burden of chronic kidney disease in our ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes here in Kenyatta National ... -
The Effect of Personal Borrowings and Savings on the Economic Empowerment of Households in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The government is not able to provide efficiently for its citizens, therefore there is need to empower households economically as this will create economic growth and stability within the county. This study aimed at ... -
Rhetorical strategies in the novels of Chinua Achebe
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigates the rhetorical strategies utilized by Chinua Achebe in creating his five novels: Things fall Apart, No longer at Ease, Arrow of God, A M an of the People and, Anthills of the Savannah. ... -
Periodontal status of postpartum women in relation to preterm birth and low birth weight at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Periodontal diseases in Kenya are highly prevalent. Gingivitis has been reported to affect up to 90% while chronic periodontitis affects 1-10% of the population. Preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are ... -
A retrospective study on inter-observer variation of pap smear reporting at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Interobserver variation in the cytological diagnosis of cervical lesions poses a problem for public health screening programs. Every screening program should have procedures in place to minimize this. ...
