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Involvement, opportunities and challenges facing disaster response organizations in Kenya a case study of the Kenya Red Cross Society
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Disasters are extreme events which result in widespread social disruption, trauma, extensive property damage and loss of life and social economic loss. Over the years Kenya has experienced several kinds of disaster including, ... -
Inward Foreign Direct Investments and Transfer of Technology by Information Technology Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of inward foreign direct investments by information technology multinational corporations in Kenya & investigate on the transfer of technology by these corporations. The ... -
Irf6 gene variant and environmental risk factors in non-syndromic clefts of the lip and/or palate in a Kenyan population
(Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral Pathology and oral medicine, school of dental sciences, College of health sciences, university of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate are common craniofacial congenital disorders. Their aetiology is largely unknown but genetic and environmental factors have been implicated. In this regard, various genes ... -
Iron And Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women: A Community-Based Approach In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Iron and folic acid are micronutrients whose deficiency is common during pregnancy resulting in anaemia. Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS), an essential intervention strategy for prevention of anaemia ... -
Iron and nutritional status of children 12-59 months in Migwani division, Mwingi district, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-05)Poor nutritional status, anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia among children in many parts of Kenya continues to be public health issues especially in arid and semi-arid lands which are generally food ... -
Iron Status in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Congestive heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is common among the elderly and tends to co-exist with other co-morbid conditions; anaemia, diabetes and hypertension among others. It is ... -
Iron status in patients with end stage Renal disease on haemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background Iron deficiency is an established association to the anaemia of chronic kidney disease. In chronic kidney disease, causes of anaemia are diverse; the main causes being the reduced production of erythropoietin ... -
Irony in selected Kenyan political utterances: a relevance theoretic approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study looked at the interpretation of irony in selected Kenyan political utterances of 2012/2013 during the campaign period for the General Elections. The interpretation of irony was tested using the echoic interpretive ... -
Irrational Influence on Initial Public Offering Investment; a Survey of Siaya Institute of Technology Teachers (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)Societies are organized around the assumption that human beings are perfectly rational in their decision making process. The context in which people make decisions has a significant influence just as the choice itself. ... -
Is child labour a viable escape route from chronic poverty? the case of households in Tabaka Sub-Location, Gucha District.
(Arts-Development studies, 2010)This is a study about the characteristics of chronically poor households and children engagement in child labour in Tabaka Sub-Location, Gucha District. Specifically, the study investigates: the characteristics of ... -
Is Kenya’s Regulatory Framework Ready for Disruptions Brought About by 5g?
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Communications value chain has grown tremendously. Commercialized mobile networks have shifted from 1G to 2G, to 3G, to 4G and currently to 5G. 5G technology has been lauded as being disruptive and revolutionary by many ... -
Is Power Sharing a Feasible Alternative to the Pursuit of Peace in Contested Elections: a Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Power-sharing governments are common ingredients of peace making and peace building efforts. Power-sharing guarantees the participation of representatives of significant groups in political decision making especially in ... -
Is the Common Law Method a Threat to Democracy and the Rule of Law? A Case for an Administrative Law Statute in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Abstract The Greek word nomos translates to Convection, laws of great importance and longstanding.'. The Constitution of Kenya ably fits within the understanding of nomos for its importance and intended long lastingness. ... -
Islam and western culture among the contemporary Swahili of Mombasa island: the interplay between two conflicting cultures
(University of Nairobi, 2014)From the timeless era to the present day, the relationship between the West and Islam has been one of conflict and misunderstanding which have aroused animosities between the two incompatible cultures. This is due to ... -
Islamic banking and investment financing: a case of Islamic banking in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study is to establish the effect of Islamic banking on investment financing in Islamic banks in Kenya. This study employed descriptive survey design. The population of this research consisted of 8 ... -
Islamic Banking Strategy and Struture of Islamic Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The banking industry in the last few years has experienced changes both in the strategy formulation and structure framework. These coupled with the highly competitive environment has forced most banks to formulate strategies ... -
Islamic dwelling architecture: the case of Makina in Kibera settlement city of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis looked at effective methods to regenerate dwelling and public spaces in Kibera slum. Since nowadays many physical and social problems appear in large housing estates, it is urgent to seek efficient and effective ... -
Islamic Education in Kenya a Case Study of Islamic Integrated Schools in Garissa County
(University of Nairobi,Department of Philosophy and Religious, 2013-07)This thesis explores the challenges facing Islamic education in Kenya with specific reference to Islamic Integrated schools that combines the national secular public school curriculum and Islamic education curriculum as ... -
Islamic leadership in Kenya: a case study of the supreme council of Kenya muslims (Supkem)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an assessment of Islamic leadership in Kenya. It evaluates SUPKEM‘S contribution in addressing various needs of Muslims in Kenya. The problem is that Muslim community in Kenya has been around for more than ... -
Islamic Microfinance Products and the Welfare of Muslim Community in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)This study focuses on the influence of Islamic microfinance products on the welfare of Muslim community in Kisumu Municipality. It sought to assess the Islamic microfinance products available and their perceived influence ...
