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Factors influencing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination irregularities in Rachuonyo South district, Homa-bay county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The study focused on Factors Influencing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations Irregularities in Rachuonyo South District, Homa Bay County, Kenya. In Rachuonyo South District, cases of examination ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Skilled Delivery Care Services in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to investigate the factors associated with the utilization of skilled delivery care services among women in rural Kenya. The main objective of this study was to establish factors that influence the ... -
Responses of Soras Insurance Company Limited to Changes in the External Environment in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)In the last ten years there has been an increase in rapidity and volatility of the environment in Africa in general and Rwanda in particular. Unfortunately, there is no known research that has been undertaken on this ... -
Challenges of Implementing Expansion Strategy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Strategy implementation is an important process in strategic management. This process is faced with complexity and challenges as many organizations create great plan for their future, but fail to fully implement the ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Financial Perfomance of Private Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study looked into the effect of working capital management on the profitability of private hospitals in Kenya. The data analysis was carried on 10 private hospitals for a period of 10 years between 2003 and 2012. The ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
Factors influencing the resettlement of internally displaced people in Kenya: a case of Mawingu camp in Naivasha
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The problem of internal displacement has been a prevalent debate in the Kenyan society, much so in the last two decades. Until the violence that ensued after the hotly contested 2007 General Elections, internal displacement ... -
Effect of Institutional Credit to Agricultural Output in Irrigated Areas :a Case Study of Bura Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Kenya's economy has for a long time relied on rain-fed agriculture which is however possible on arable land which constitutes only 20% of land cover, the remaining 80% being semi-arid in nature. There are several rivers ... -
Commercial Sex Work as a Health Hazard Among Female Commercial Sex Workers; a Case Study of Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper focuses on female Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Nairobi. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of lCT in commercial sex work, and the health risks that the commercial sex workers face during ... -
Factors influencing implementation of Malaria intervention strategies in Gwassi division,Homabay County
(University of Nairobi., 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious parasitic diseases causing up to 90% of deaths annually in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized that much of the morbidity and mortality associated with malaria could be reduced provided ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on Banks Performance: a Case Study of Listed Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Over the financial sector globally has seen tremendous revolution of how things are done. This have been derived by the need of satisfying the customers in a very competitive environment. Completion have been both local ... -
Socializing Women Into Marital Responsibilities: the Emerging Phenomena of Bachelorrette Parties Among Educated Young Women in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines socialization of women into marital responsibilities with focus on bachelorette parties/ bridal showers in Nairobi County. In particular, this study sought to establish why the idea of bridal shower ... -
Strategic Planning and Performance of the State Corporations of the Government of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Strategic planning is a vital step in the process of decision making in an organization. It is useful in the identification of the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats facing an organization.it enabled the ... -
Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Shareholders Wealth of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-07)The purpose of this study is to establish effect of mergers and acquisitions on shareholders wealth of commercial banks in Kenya. The population comprised of 43 commercial banks. The sample comprised of six firms that ... -
Farmer Perceptions, Use And Profitability Of Biofix® On Soybean (glycine Max) Production In Western Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Research on the use of Rhizobia inoculants to enhance BNF has been conducted in Africa since 1950's. It has demonstrated the benefit of the use of inoculation on legumes in relation to the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. ... -
Business Models for Revenue Generation and Enhancement Adopted by County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)As part of reforms, many countries are devolving responsibilities to local governments which face the challenges of mobilizing appropriate levels of revenue to enable effective service provision and address poverty and ... -
Effect Of Subconjunctival Dexamethasone Injection On Post-operative Inflammation After Cataract Surgery (sics); A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Inflammation after cataract surgery remains an undesirable consequence despite many advances in surgical techniques. It can be rather persistent as well. Although corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... -
The Role of Communication in Environmental Management and Conservation in Kenya: a Case Study of Nyanturago Water Catchment Area in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to find out the role of communication in environmental management and conservation at Nyanturago Water Catchment in Kisii County. This was because, out of 22 water springs at the wetland, ... -
The Prevalance Of Depressive Symptoms And Suicidality And Their Role On Scholastic Achievement Among Students In Nairobi Public Day High Schools
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Contemporary studies on the relationship between depression and school performance reports mixed findings. Unfortunately, Studies on this subject in Kenya are not available. Around the time of the study, several cases ... -
Unicef Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans' and Vulnerable Children: a Case Study of Its Effectiveness in Kilifi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study was conducted to establish and analyze the effectiveness of the Unicef Cash Transfer Programme for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kilifi County, Kenya. The study was motivated by the fact that the County ...
