University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Community Based Organization Activities on Community Development: a Case of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Extra Mural Studies, 2013-11)Community Based Organizations come under the purview of Non-governmental organizations and provide a variety of activities within the community including education, health, capacity building, and agriculture. Others are ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Financial Sector Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Competitive strategies in essence are designed to exploit an organization’s competitive advantage. A competitive strategy consists of business approaches to attract customers by fulfilling their expectations, withstand ... -
Paradigm Shift in Kenyans Security Intelligence Service :a Case Study of Kenya, 1963-2010
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)This research contributes to the role of Security intelligence service in Kenya as one of the arms of Administration of Justice from 1963 to 2010 anchored on a background of the pre colonial, colonial, and post independence ... -
The Role of the United Nations in Post-cold War International Peace and Security: a Critical Assessment of the Concept of Collective Security
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-11)This study will provide an overview of the role of the United Nations collective security system in post cold war international peace and security. This entails critical assessment of the underlying concept of collective ... -
Factors influencing water service provision in Garissa central division, Kenya
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)The study investigated the factors influencing water service provision in Garissa Central District -Kenya. The purpose of this study was to carefully investigate the underlying factors that influence water service provision ... -
Impact of assistive technology intervention on visually impaired students’ performance in Kiswahili in public primary teachers’ colleges in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Educational Communication and Technology, 2013-11)The right to education is universal to all including those with disabilities. Students with visual impairments can struggle with a wide variety of challenges in a mainstreamed classroom setting. AT intervention by use ... -
Strategic Responses by Mp Shah Hospital to Changes in the External Environment in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Organizations without exception are environment dependent or serving and hence their interaction with environmental factors is essential for survival. For an organization to be able to retain competitive advantage, it ... -
Corporate sustainability strategies by commercial banks in Kenya
(Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)Within the first decade of the 21st century, society begun to demand that firms carry out policies that move toward sustainable development. The sustainability philosophy assumes that firm directors and management should ... -
Effectiveness of PMPCT at Naivasha District Hospital: outcomes of HIV exposed infants
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background and Significance Effective Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS programme can reduce Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV from 30-45% to 2%. Global efforts aim to reduce MTCT ... -
Effect of Financial Risk Management on Financial Performance of Oil Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of financial risk management on financial performance of Oil Companies in Kenya. The study adopted causal research design. The study population consisted of all 85 Oil ... -
Missed diagnosis of malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months attending health care at the Mbagathi District Hospital
(Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT Background Malnutrition remains a challenge worldwide and more so in the developing countries. Malnutrition is associated with more than 60% of childhood mortality in these countries¹. Studies have shown that ... -
Effect of globalization on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Globalization has been defined by the International Monetary Fund as the increasing integration of economies around the world , particularly trade and financial flows.The objective of the study was to examine / establish ... -
Supply Chain Performance in Humanitarian Organisations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Supply chain performance is critical during emergencies, in an effort to prevent loss of lives and property. Despite this, many studies have focused on supply chain performance in manufacturing and commercial organizations ... -
Principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis in gene expression data
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-11)The datasets from microarray experiments enables the measurement of gene ex- pression pro le of in cells. Statistical models maybe used for classify the samples into various physiological categories based on the gene ... -
Strategies Adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya to Manage Service Quality
(University of NairobiBusiness Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)In order to keep up with the competition and changing consumer needs and wants in the competitive business environment, Commercial Banks need to use effective strategies in managing service quality among customers. ... -
Semantic Shift in Lumarama: a Lexical Pragmatics Approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics, 2013-11)This study is meant to analyze the semantic shifts in the Lumarama dialect of Luhya language, based on the lexical pragmatic approach. The study focuses on the types of semantic changes involved in determining the meaning ... -
Challenges facing women legal practitioners in Kenya
(Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African studies, University of Nairobi, 2013)Gender inequality in the legal profession has continued to undermine the delivery of justice. The aim of this study was to investigate the gender related challenges facing women legal practitioners with specific emphasis ... -
Relationship Between Foreign Exchange Rate and Central Bank Rate
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)’s principal objective is formulation and implementation of monetary policy directed at achieving and maintaining stability in the general level of prices which includes the exchange rate. ... -
The Influence of Age and Tenure on Job Satisfaction and Commitment of Nursing Staff at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main objective of the study was to determine the influence of age and tenure on job satisfaction and commitment of nursing staff at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu. The study was guided ... -
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-10-22)The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ...
