University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)CSR is an expense to the firm, where the firm is not under any obligation to incur the expense. However, there is an implied expectations from the public that firms should not only undertake their mission to achieve their ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Clinicians From Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Towards Management of Intentional Self-harm
(Uon, 2021)Background With the current suicide rate of 3.2 per 100.000 population in Kenya, intentional self-harm (ISH) represents a considerable burden. In ICD-10, it is included under external causes of mortality and morbidity, ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organisations (Ngos) in Preventing and Managing Gender-based Violence (Gbv) in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to assess the role of the NGOs in preventing and managing GBV in Africa, Kenya being the case study. The central question which this study sought to answer was; what is the role of NGOs in preventing and ... -
County Assemblies and Local Development in Kenya: the Role of Legislation in Selected County Assemblies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Whereas numerous studies have been conducted on European constitutional institutions like legislatures, literature on African legislatures remain scarce. This study makes a contribution by examining the factors that influence ... -
Diabetic Foot Disease: the Association of Foot Deformities, Sensory Testing and Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: The 21st century has seen a rapid surge of diabetes in low and middle income countries. Sub-optimally controlled DM has been associated with a myriad of complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) affects ... -
Assessment of the Functionality of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Functionality of a monitoring and evaluation system being one of the most important facets of a programme to deliver on its objectives, the study thus sought to assess the functionality of KICD’s monitoring and evaluation ... -
A Proposed Framework for Digital Librarianship in Academic Libraries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The service delivery in academic libraries in Kenya has been regressing due to the failure of Digital Librarians (DLns) to perform optimally. This study aimed at developing a proposed framework for digital librarianship ... -
Influence of Financial Leverage on Financial Performance of Firms Listed Under Construction and Allied Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The incorporation of borrowed funds in a firm’s capital mix has been observed to have a substantial consequence on the firm which can either be a success or failure. An optimal capital structure consisting of equity and ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Possible Severe Bacterial Infections Implementation Research Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study set out to do an assessment of the PSBI implementation research project. The assessment aimed at determining how well the PSBI M&E system meets established standards of a functional M&E system, identify strengths, ... -
Modelling Determinants of Contraception Use in Women in Rural Households in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In recent times, there has been an exponential growth of the human population currently standing at 7.6 billion. There has been an increase in contraception which entails pregnancy prevention by inhibiting the normal ... -
The Impact of Migration Governance on National Security in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study investigates the impact of migration governance on national security in Africa with specific reference to Kenya. The problem is that migration governance in Africa generally and Kenya in particular, has been an ... -
Perceived Effects of Total Quality Management on Competitive Advantage of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Total Quality Management is associated with continuous improvement and adoption of quality standards in organization operation with the aim of promoting competitive advantage. The primary purpose of this study was to ... -
Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Exercises on the Performance of Water Development Programs in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya, governments and non-governmental groups have implemented a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance of water projects. Despite this effort, there has been a gap in the performance of water projects, ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Human Rights Dimension of a Pandemic: Evaluation of the Effect of Covid 19 on the Right to Education in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Covid-18 pandemic has had many political, social, economic, and cultural impacts on people's lives. The pandemic has altered regular human interactions. The education sector was among the worst-hit sectors by the ... -
Influence of Community Based Structures on Sustainability of Water Projects: a Case of Borehole Projects in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For sustainability of water projects in both rural and urban areas in Kenya, community involvement is paramount. Rural populations are the most disadvantaged when it comes to coverage of water and sanitation services. This ... -
Children’s Right to Participation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The right to participate by children is a global issue that has received attention and this is witnessed regionally and specifically in Kenya. This was the inspiration to carry out the current study examining the various ... -
Insurance Fraud Risk Management and Financial Performance of General Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)General insurance firms in Kenya have continued to display declining performance in the recent years. In the recent years, majority of the fraud cases in the insurance industry occur in the general insurance category. The ... -
Human Resource Management Challenges in Star Rated Hotels, Nakuru County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This istudy isought ito idetermine ithe ihuman iresource imanagement ichallenges iin star rated hotels in Nakuru County. iThe iobjective iwas to determine the human resource management challenges faced by star rated hotels ... -
Towards Good Governance: an Appraisal of the Role of Article 10 of the Constitution in Implementation of Public Procurement Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The promulgation of the 2010 Constitution was a major milestone towards realizing good governance in Kenya. Article 10 of the Constitution outlines national values and principles of governance that ought to permeate public ...
