University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Socio-economic and socio-cultural factors Influencing gender based violence incidences in Khwisero district
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Gender Based Violence has remained a major challenge for the governments around the world. Kenya in particular has suffered for long over gender based violence both in urban and rural areas. Despite the effort by the ... -
Adoption and Use of Information and Communication Technology by Persons With Visual Impairments in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study set out to gather information on the adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology by Persons with visual impairments (PWVI) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study incorporated various data collection ... -
Play materials and pre-school children's performance in science activity in Gaturi division, Murang'a county
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The study sought to find out how play materials effect pre-school children's performance in science activities in Gaturi Division, Murang'a County. The study employed the quasi experimental design. Data was collected by ... -
Public Relations and the Public's: a Critical Assessment of Employee Perceptions on Public Relations at the Commission for University Education
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Most contemporary corporate organizations are largely concerned with maintaining their public image through effective communication with their public's. This is achieved through establishing and maintaining mutually ... -
Strategic Planning at the Port of Mombasa
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)In the recent past, the port of Mombasa has experienced persistent congestion that have negative impact to the port of Mombasa users. The operations at port of Mombasa are held back by inefficient cargo clearing process ... -
Strategy Implementation at National Bank of Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Strategy implementation remains critical yet the most difficult phase in the strategic rnai agerrtettt process. Successful strategy implementation focuses Oil creating Iils between the strategy and culture, leadership, ... -
Phytochemical, Anthelmintic And Antimicrobial Investigation Of Hagenia Abyssinica (bruce) Gmelin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) Gmelin is a flowering plant that is widespread in the afromontane regions of Central and Eastern Africa. It is an important medicinal plant that societies relied on for generations for combating ... -
Utilization of herbal medicines among diabetic patients attending KenyattaNational Hospital outpatient clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2013)World Health Organization has estimated that 70-90 % of Africa's population still relies on herbal remedies in order to meet their healthcare needs. Although the role of herbal medicines in the management of diabetes is ... -
The Role of Leadership in Management of Strategic Change at Nairobi Bottlers Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The aim of the study was to establish the role of leadership in management of strategic change at Nairobi bottlers limited. The research adopted a case study research design. The case study involved a careful and complete ... -
Assessment of Pricing Strategies Pursued by Shipping Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The shipping industry plays a very crucial role in the Kenyan economy. As the world business environment changes it is vital that businesses including the shipping firms adapt to these changes in order to survive and ... -
Literary and Untranslational Complications in the Translation of the Government Inspector From English to Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The main purpose of this study was to examine the literary and untranslational complications in the translation of the Government Inspector from English to Kiswahili. The study was guided by the following research ... -
Management Perception of Bank-assurance as Risk Mitigation Strategy at Equity Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The business world and specifically financial industry has become challenging and of uncertain business environment in terms of new technology, political dynamics, government policies and advanced human resources. This ... -
Uptake of cervical cancer screening among women aged 21-65 years seeking health services in Uasin-Gishu District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Cervical cancer poses a great challenge in the world and especially in developing countries. Global cancer statistics ranked the disease seventh of all the cancers (Globocan, 2008). It is the leading cause ... -
Strategies Adopted by Sarova Hotels Group Ltd in Kenya to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Organisations are environment serving and thus have to align themselves well so as to cope with the ever changing business environment. The increasing competitive environment has forced organization to critically think ... -
Challenges in the pharmacological management of non Hodgkin's lymphoma in children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: In Kenyatta National Hospital, Non Hodgkin's lymphoma represents one of the major childhood cancers with Burkitt's lymphoma being the most common type at 90%. Burkitt's lymphoma is a very chemosensitive tumor ... -
The Role of Social Media as a Political Campaign Tool: the Case of 2013 Kenya General Elections
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)This study explored the role of social media in the Kenya 2013 general elections. The overall objective was to find out the function of social media as a political campaign tool. The study had three specific objectives ... -
Women's Participation in Devolved Funds: a Case Study of Kanduyi Constituency Development Fund, Bungoma County in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Leadership has for long been characterized by male-dominance, gender biasness in distribution and control of resources as women in the modern economic conditions have had to assume more responsibility in agriculture and ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on the Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)This main objective of this research paper was to investigate the effects of corporate governance practices on the fmancial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. Specifically, this study examined board size, board ... -
The Influence of Global Marketing Strategies on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)In order to keep up with the competition and changing consumer needs and wants in the competitive business environment, pharmaceutical companies need to use effective global marketing strategies in managing customer needs ... -
Strategies Adopted by the Postal Corporation of Kenya to Achieve Competitive Advantage.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)PCK needs strategies in order to ensure that resources are allocated in the most effective way. The firm is operating in a highly turbulent and competitive business environment and achieving superior performance relative ...
