University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategic Responses Adopted by Kenol Kobil Limited to Changes in the Business Environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Organizations are environment serving and have to align themselves well to cope with the ever changing business environment. Every organization depends on the environment for its survival and prosperity. Today’s business ... -
Implementation of One Stop Border Post Strategy at the Busia Border, Kenya
(University of NairobiBusiness Administration,, 2013)The world has become one big village separated by common borders and exchange of goods and services is rampant. Organizations engaging in cross border trade and international trade must be able to develop and implement ... -
Micro Financing as a Strategic Approach to New Venture Support and Growth in Micro Finance Institutions in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Microfinance ensures the provision of financial services to the low income households, micro and small enterprises, and in turn provides an enormous potential to support the economic activities of the poor and thus ... -
E-diplomacy in East Africa: Case Study of Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies,, 2013-09)In recent years social media has been increasingly used in many parts of the world. In 2009, it was the essential tool in Iran for the opposition protests to appeal to the support of the world public opinion by helping ... -
Assessing the Role of Traditional Justice Systems in Resolution of Environmental Conflicts in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013-11)The thesis details the traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions among various traditional African communities and their relevance in Kenya today. It argues that these conflict resolution structures and ... -
Firm Level Factors and International Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The determinants of international success have always been an issue of importance in international business research. Firm level analysis enhances the understanding of how firms compete in the international market place ... -
Strategic Response by Kcb to Environmental Challenges
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)In the recent past, the banking industry has faced increased competition and tremendous challenges globalization, privatization of government owned banks, adverse changes in economic and political patterns and narrowing ... -
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ... -
A survey of anaesthesiologists’ practicing in Kenya on knowledge attitude and practice towards the use of peripheral nerve blocks
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are an alternative to general anaesthesia and neural axial blocks. Despite their benefits as compared to other forms of anaesthesia, they are infrequently used. This study’s aim was ... -
Adherence to newborn resuscitation guidelines in Garissa Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Appropriate resuscitation techniques are crucial to the survival of the newborn. It is estimated that approximately 10% of newborns require assistance with breathing at birth. The W.H.O guidelines for neonatal ... -
Treatment Response to Imatinib Among Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients as Seen in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2010)Background: Imatinib (Glivec/Gleevec) therapy has improved outcomes in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in the last 10 years. It is an expensive drug. In Kenya, over 250 patients with CML access the medication via GIPAP ... -
Influence of National and Organizational Culture on Management of Oil Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)National cultural differences can be a source of confusion, hostility and distrust for the foreign firms (Krug & Nigh, 2001). Organizational culture is an important resource for enhancing organizational competitiveness. ... -
Desquamative gingivitis amongst patients with autoimmune bullous dermatoses at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a clinical presentation on the gingiva that has been associated with various systemic diseases. An erythematous, ulcerative or a combination of clinical features is noted. This ... -
'Peace on paper?’: assessing the impact of peace agreements on armed conflict: the case of the democratic republic of Congo (DRC) – 1999- to 2012
(University of NairobiDepartment Of History and Archaeology, 2013-12)This study was about the failure of peace agreements to solve the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The experience of peace agreements from many countries emerging from conflict, the DRC included has been ... -
Perception of the Effectiveness of Employee Relationship Management Practices in Large Civil Society Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Organizations have found it necessary to engage in strategic management practices that enhance relationships in their business environments, to enable them achieve their business goals. The objective of the study is to ... -
Clinical outcomes of children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition admitted to Mbagathi District Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-04)BACKGROUND: The W.H.O estimates that moderate and severe acute malnutrition contribute to about 3.5 million and 1.5 million preventable childhood deaths every year, respectively. Systematic use of the W.H.O case management ... -
Role of women in the 2007 post election violence in Kenya: The Impact Of UNSC Resolution 1325
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013-11)The majority of the conflicts that the United Nations intervenes today are of such a complex nature that the joint efforts from both men and women are required to handle conflict and to make such operations as effective ... -
Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems as a Strategic Approach by the Equity Bank Limited in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Equity Bank Limited is one of the institutions in Kenya currently implementing enterprise resource planning system as a strategic approach. This study sought to establish the factors that influence the implementation of ... -
The Influence of celebrity endorsement on consumer behavior amongst the middle class residents of Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Celebrity endorsements appear to be a very popular advertising tool in the modern day marketing. They help in making a product visible or any new brand a visible brand by affecting consumer’s pre purchase attitude. The ... -
Distribution Of Salmonella Typhi Antibodies In The Sera Of Healthy Blood Donors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background A survey of literature revealed that among infectious diseases, typhoid fever is widespread in Kenya. Widal test is still widely used in the diagnosis of this disease. Interpretation of Widal test depends on ...
