University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Dilated cardiomyopathy leading to heart failure is a common worldwide problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is responsible for 10,000 deaths and 46,000 hospitalizations annually in the Unites ... -
The short term success of direct vision internal urethrotomy (dviu) in the management of anterior male urethral strictures
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The male urethral stricture disease is a common urethral tract disease that occurs in all age groups. Direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) is a common intervention procedure for anterior male urethral ... -
Factors associated with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in the first 2weeks of life in ola during children’s hospital in freetown, sierra leone
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Jaundice which result from increased levels of bilirubin is a common and important condition that require medical attention in the newborn period. In most infants, unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia reflects a ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Returns of Miraa Farmers in Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Meru County has very high poverty levels and approximately 75% of the households live below the poverty line. The high poverty levels in the county raises questions on the financial literacy levels of the farmers apply and ... -
Ngong Forest Dependence and Household Welfare
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Rural households depend on freely-provided forest goods and services for their welfare. Household budget surveys do not incorporate forest income and as a result their impact to household income, consumption and general ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Competitiveness in the National Government of Kenya: a Case Study of Ruiru Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The overall objective of this study was to evaluate supply chain management practices as a source of competitiveness in the national Government of Kenya in Ruiru subcounty. The specific objectives of this study were to ... -
Factors Influencing Access to Primary Education in Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to analyze key factors that influence access to primary education in northern Kenya. The study applied a descriptive survey design. The target population was 6 Education officials, 4 ... -
Supplier Base Rationalization Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project examines the relationship between supplier base rationalization practices and supply chain performance of large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The research sought to establish the supply base rationalization ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of donor funded ICT Projects in public secondary schools in Nyeri County, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Donor participation in the development of ICT in Kenya has been a strategic practice to facilitate schools with ICT to advance education goals and create an ICT literate society to meet the demands of the 21sr Century. ... -
Miguna Miguna and the Autobiography
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)In this project I have critically examined Miguna Miguna and the autobiography. I have interrogated how Miguna Miguna employed the autobiographical form in his personal narratives. I sought to examine the truth-value of ... -
Effect of Multiphase Queuing Systems on Service Quality at Radiant Group of Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Manufacturing and service organizations which directly interact with customers must confront a common phenomenon of queues or waiting lines. The basic characteristics of healthcare services means that queues cannot be ... -
Vision among bodaboda motorcycle riders in Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Title: Vision among bodaboda motorcycle riders in Kisumu Objectives To determine the proportion of bodaboda motorcycle drivers with inadequate vision for riding and its association with road traffic accidents in ... -
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Firms in Automotive Industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is about the relationship between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and firm performance among firms in the automotive industry. The study had two objectives: To establish the extent of Green Supply Chain ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Financial Performamnce of State Owned Commercial Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The environment in which the state owned commercial enterprises operate is not static; it is made up of radically changing internal and external behavior patterns. The aim of this study was to establish whether there is ... -
Prevalence of hypocalcemia in infants aged 1 month to 6 months and its association to maternal serum calcium at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND Hypocalcemia occurs as a manifestation of nutritional deficiency of calcium and vitamin D. Deficiency of calcium in the diet has been identified as a leading cause of nutritional rickets in studies from Bangladesh, ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Services on Financial Performance of Small Medium and Enterprises in Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of the study sought to investigate the effect of microfinance services on financial performances of SMEs in Narok County. The study was guided by specific objectives as follows: to determine the significance ... -
Influence of implementation of the revised traffic rules on road accidents in the transport sector in Nairobi County, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Road traffic accidents have continued to be one of the greatest challenges not only in Kenya but globally. The World Health Organization accident statistics indicate that globally, an estimated 1.2 million people are ... -
The Effects of Unsecured Lending on Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Commercial Banks have changed their approach and now the target is small savers who have been induced with unsecured personal loans which were the domain of Savings and credit cooperative societies. Currently, individuals ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is generally defined as capital flows resulting from the behavior of multinational companies while Economic Growth is defined as an increase in the production and consumption of goods and ... -
Use of Military Power: a Comparative Study of Democratic and Autocratic States
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The successful application of national power lies in determining and utilizing the most appropriate mix of the instruments of national power to achieve a desired outcome or end state. And the principal instruments of ...
