University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategic Human Resource Management and Performance: a Case of the County Government of Kisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed to determine the impact of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) on the performance of the County Government of Kisumu, Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to establish the ... -
Effect of Cash Management on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cash management is significant to both businesses and individuals because it entails the process of tracking income and expenses in ensuring enough cash is available in covering business needs. Study aimed at determining ... -
Risk Factors for Postshunt Seizures in Shunttreated Kenyan Children With Hydrocephalus
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Hydrocephalus is one of the most common conditions managed by any neurosurgical service. Shunt-treated hydrocephalus is a condition that affects many children in Africa and Kenya and is associated with a high ... -
E-service Technologies and Operational Performance of Insurance Companies Operating in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The role of e-service technologies in improving operational performance (OP) is gaining prominence in the insurance industry, particularly in Nairobi City County, Kenya. This study examines the impact of technologies such ... -
Stormwater Harvesting for Sustainable Rural Water Supply – a Case of the Mua Hills Settlement, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Water is vital to all life forms on Earth (Hossain, 2015). This study on stormwater harvesting for sustainable rural water supply – a case of the Mua Hills settlement, Machakos county, Kenya aimed to investigate the ... -
Evaluation of Effects of Feeds and Feeding Practices on Calf Growth and Survival in Wenje, Tana -river County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Livestock production plays a key role in the Kenyan economy. Beef, which is majorly produced in the ASALs (80%), has drastically dwindled over the years following the recurrent droughts among other climate variabilities. ... -
Code-mixing English Into Mandarinː a Case of the Speech of Chinese People Living in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study examined code-mixing English into Mandarin with a particular focus on the speech of the Chinese people living in Nairobi, Kenya. It was guided by three objectives, namely to establish the dominant language in ... -
Seroepidemiology of Dengue Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Rural South Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Dengue fever is an acute viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Approximately 50 to 100 million dengue cases occur annually across the world, with an important burden to the socio-economic lives of ... -
Determinants of Non-interest Income in Kenya Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Non-interest income has become an gradually imperative source of revenue for commercial banks, driven by the need to diversify income streams beyond traditional interest-based activities. This study was motivated by the ... -
Outcomes of Phakic Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Surgery Done at Eagle Eye Laser Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction Phakic PCIOLs are a novel therapeutic method of correcting refractive errors. Their most important advantage is that they are reversible. Eagle Eye Laser centre is the first institution in East Africa to offer ... -
Adoption of Technology and Performance on Humanitarian Development Projects Funded by Save the Children Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Technology adoption is a crucial factor in shaping the overall trajectory of a project. Based on the continual advances in technology, organizations within the humanitarian development sector are required to adapt faster. ... -
Strategic Technological Innovations for Sustainability at Northern Rangeland Trust, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)effective functioning of an organization in a globalised environment is increasingly being influenced by the intensification of technological innovation, with a significant link between the economic and the environmental ... -
A Quality Control Survey of Antimicrobial Drug Products Hawked in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The quality of antimicrobial drugs is vital for patient safety. Under different climatic conditions, antimicrobial drugs stability may be compromised, which might lower their potency. This study aimed to determine the ... -
Caregivers’ Lay Perceptions and Social Management Practices Relating to the Mentally Illness Persons at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Mental illness is a top illness in the world today and its incidence and prevalence are on the rise. Despite this, Kenya still faces a great challenge of providing adequate care for persons with mental illnesses because ... -
Comparative Distribution of Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriage in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Kenyan Populations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Diabetic patients are considered immunosuppressed due to their hyperglycemic state, inducing immune function dysregulation through several mechanisms. This patient cohort provides a niche for Staphylococcus ... -
The Potential of Agroforestry Systems in Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation for Livelihood Improvement in Tana River Sub-county, Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Tana River County, located in the savanna region of Kenya, is an arid and semi-arid land prone to degradation and climate change impacts. With limited income opportunities and few livelihood alternatives, the coping ... -
An Investigation Into the Potential of Incorporation of Mediation in the University of Nairobi Students’ Disciplinary Procedures and Processes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study sought to examine the viability of incorporation of Mediation into the University of Nairobi’s Student Disciplinary Procedures and Processes. The study was underpinned by Conflict theory which relied on the ... -
Influence of Strategy Implementation on Service Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The study explores the influence of strategy implementation on service delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya's largest public healthcare institution. Effective strategy implementation is crucial for aligning ... -
Effect of Regret Aversion on Investment Decisions of Real Estate Investors in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The study sought to examine the effects of regret aversion on real estate investors' investment decisions in Mombasa County, Kenya. It utilized a descriptive correlational survey methodology. The intended demographic for ... -
An Assessment of the Intraoperative Anaesthesia Drug Utilization Inefficiency at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Drug use inefficiency in operating rooms has in recent years become an area of concern due to its detrimental financial and ecological effects that subsequently affect patient outcomes. Anaesthesia makes a ...
