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Bacterial infections in children in sickle cell crisis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, 1989)This is a prospective study of forty children in sickle cell crisis with suspected bacterial infections seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Eighteen of these children were found bacteriologically positive ... -
Bacterial Infections In Neonates In The Kenyatta National Hospital Nursery, May-July 1981, A Prospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The pattern of neonatal bacterial infections in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH nursery was analysed over a three month period with a view of finding out the causative organisms and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern. ... -
Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Neonates With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Newborn Unit
(UON, 2021)Background Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates more so in low- and middle-income countries. There is variability of causative pathogens in neonatal sepsis between as well as within ... -
Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates causing urinary tract infections in intensive care unit patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of nosocomial infections encountered in the inpatient settings including intensive care unit (ICU). Amongst patients ix admitted to ICU, studies have revealed ... -
Bacterial vaginosis: prevalence and value of different diagnostic tests among prenatal women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is defined as an imbalance in the normal vaginal flora with a reduced level of the usual predominant lactobacilli and the proliferation of various anaerobic bacteria. 79 BV is associated with ... -
Bacteriological Contamination of Farm and Market Kale in Nairobi and Its Environs; Pathogenicity and Antibiotic Sensitivity of Isolated Salmonellae
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study aimed at determining the microbiological safety of kale (Brassica oleracea Acephala), a green leafy vegetable produced and sold in Nairobi. The assessment was carried out on kale and water (used for irrigation ... -
Bacteriological Evaluation and Quality Assessment of Drinking Water From Water Refill Stations in Selected Estates in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Safe, adequate and accessible water is crucial in human and animal lives. If the quality of drinking-water is not checked, there could be a major burden on the health of people as a result of contamination. ... -
Bacteriological Quality Of Drinking Water Supplies: A Comparative Study Of Eldoret And Kitale Municipalities .
(University of NairobiMedical Microbiology,, 2008-03)Introduction: Access to safe drinking water is an important basic need. A large proportion of people in developing countries lack access to safe drinking water. This has resulted in high morbidity and mortality due to ... -
Bacteriology of neonatal septicaemia and bacteraemia at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Bacterial growth was obtained from 114 neonates from all the paediatric units of the Kenyatta National Hospital (K. N. H. ) where neonates are admitted and managed during the period January to December, 1980. The ... -
Bacteriology of unheated expressed breast milk stored at room temperature
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1986-04)Thirty samples of unheated expressed breast milk (EBM) from 30 lactating mothers, and twelve samples of unboiled Kenya Co-operatives Creameries (KCC) milk, both stored at room temperature (RT) and in the refrigerator ... -
Bad debts restructuring techniques and non-performing loans of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2003-06)The 1990s passed as a decade in which commercial banks in Kenya experienced highs and lows in terms of profitability and asset quality. While other sectors suffered major losses due to the economic recession, the banks ... -
Balance between cash crop and food production in Kenya: A case study of small-holder farms in Kericho district
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Balance score card as a strategic management tool in the plastics manufacturing industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The Balanced Scorecard (BSe) approach to performance measurement has increased in popularity due its strategic use of key non-financial measures along with the more traditional financial metrics. The purpose of this study ... -
The balance scorecard as a strategy implementation tool at Sarova hotels limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The environment within which the hospitality industry operates in Kenya has become very competitive as attributed to the many mushrooming hotels from five star hotels to three star hotels. The growth and competition is ... -
Balanced Score Card and Performance of Non Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(2015)The balanced scorecard has enabled many organizations to overcome the deficiencies traditional performance measures that largely focused on financial performance of an organization. This system provides feedback on internal ... -
Balanced Score Card Application and Strategy Implementation at the Icea Lion Group - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A strategy is a plan of action that shows how any organization will develop a sustainable competitive advantage with an intention of taking the organization to the next level of success. The organizational strategy is by ... -
Balanced score card as a performance measurement tool in the Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The concept of the Balance Scorecard is premised on the need for lagging and leading indicators that enable a holistic measurement of performance of the organization. The Insurance Industry is currently experiencing ... -
Balanced Score Card as a Strategic Management Tool in the Kenyan Commercial State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) came to the fore following drawbacks from using financial measures only to measure company performance. Managers are using BSC to communicate their strategy, for planning and controlling, for ... -
Balanced Score Card as a Tool of Strategy Implementation and Performance of Tier One Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was founded on the need to establish the application of the balanced score card as a tool of strategy implementation and performance of Tier One Commercial Banks in Kenya. To achieve this objective, the study ... -
Balanced scorecard and performance of consolidated bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Performance management of commercial banks is an important aspect of banking business management. One of the tools for measuring performance is the Balanced Scorecard. The balanced scorecard enables organizations to ...