University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Assessment of the Level of Adoption of Disruptive Technologies in Academic Libraries in Kenya: a Case Study of the Mahatma Gandhi Graduate Research Library, University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Academic libraries across the globe are vital entities based at the heart of universities to support knowledge production, information resources sharing and dissemination to meet the educational, research and teaching ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on the Financial Performance of Sme's in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study's general objective was to examine the effect of financial literacy on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Embu County. Descriptive research design was adopted to establish the effect of financial ... -
Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury Among Women With Preeclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital: Risk Factors, Progression and Pregnancy Outcomes
(Uon, 2021)Background: Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is a global problem affecting mothers in varying incidences. PrAKI contributes 7-52% of AKI cases. Majority of PrAKI cases are in resource poor countries where ... -
The Effect of Tax Administration on Tax Revenue Collection in Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research investigated the influenced of tax administration on the collection of tax revenue in Kenya. The study specifically aim to establish how tax compliance, tax structure, taxpayer services delivery influenced tax ... -
Caregivers’ Attitudes and Practices Towards Prevention of Diarrheal Diseases in Children Under Five Years in Kibra
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Globally in every nine deaths of children under the age of five years, one death is attributed to Diarrheal diseases, which rank as the second leading cause of death among children under the age of five. For children with ... -
Cytotoxicity and Anti-hiv Activities of Extracts of the Twigs of Croton Dichogamus Pax
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a clinical syndrome resulting from infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes profound immunosuppression. Anti-HIV drugs that are currently ... -
Population Genomics of Escherichia Coli in Livestock-keeping Households Across a Rapidly Developing Urban Landscape
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Quantitative evidence for the risk of zoonoses and the spread of antimicrobial resistance remains lacking. Here, as part of the UrbanZoo project, we sampled Escherichia coli from humans, livestock and peri-domestic wildlife ... -
Landscape of Tobacco Control in Sub-saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2022-03)Yearly, tobacco use kills about 8 million people globally, 80% of whom live in low/middle-income countries. Given sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) rapidly increasing and youthful population, growing incomes and the increased ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Cannabis Use Among Patients Attending a Methadone Treatment Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-02)Background: Cannabis use during methadone treatment may negatively impact treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment ... -
Financing the future of WHO
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Inadequacies in Service Delivery for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginitis and Vaginosis in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-04)Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a common cause of vaginitis, affects 75% of women in their lifetime. In Kenya, vaginitis/VVC is managed using the vaginal discharge syndrome guidelines. We assessed how frequently healthcare ... -
Governance and Food Security in Eastern Africa Region; a Case Study of the Fisheries Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Food security remains a major concern in the global arena more so in the developing countries like those found in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature shows that there have been numerous efforts by governments, international ... -
Management and Survival of Inpatients With Stage Iiib Cervical Cancer With Hydronephrosis Admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, 2012-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: In FIGO stage IIIB cervical cancer, the carcinoma involves the lower third of the vagina with extension to the pelvic wall and/or hydronephrosis or non-functioning kidney. Patients with hydronephrosis have ... -
Factors Influencing Compliance to the Public Procurement Law by County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Over the years, the Kenya citizenry has experienced dissatisfaction with how the public funds are utilized and this has led to growth in terms of its citizen demands for accountability by the government in how it expenses ... -
From a Perpetrator of Conflict to Peacemaker: the Transformation of Salome Matakwei of Mt Elgon (2006-2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Despite the fact that citizens suffer the impact of conflict, women among the population are specifically affected most. In most cases, their bodies become the new theater of war as rape is employed as a tool of war. In ... -
An Analysis of the Internationalization Process of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Increased internationalization of market activities has resulted from the ongoing integration and convergence of world economies. The competitiveness of Kenya's manufacturing sector is a top priority because of its role ... -
Impact of Recruitment Process in Promoting Right Based Overseas Employment: a Case of Kenya Private Recruitment Agencies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With key focus on assessing the impact of recruitment process in promoting right based overseas employment: a case of Kenya private recruitment agencies, the study sought to, examine the existing gaps in the recruitment ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Attributes on Lending Ability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenyan commercial banks have increased their digitization efforts, putting financial innovations at the forefront, to strengthen their network base, decrease staff expenses, operate competitively with staff and enhance ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Among Refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are affected by armed-conflict are at increased ... -
Effect of Rental Income Tax on Financial Performance of Real Estate Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines the effect of rental income on the performance of Real Estate Sector in Kenya over the past decade. In the study, a time series data from the last decade was obtained from Kenya Revenue Authority, ...
