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The shift from compliance based supervision to risk based supervision of the defined contribution schemes in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Risk-based supervision of pension funds grew out of a project that was jointly conducted by the World Bank and the International Organization of Pension Supervisors (IOPS). The project was initiated in response to the ... -
Shifting international balance of power in Africa: an analysis of Kenya's relations with China and the United States of America, 2003-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)ABSTRACT This study has focused on the shifting balance of power in Africa within the context of its relations with China and the United States of America. This has been due to the perceived competition by both China ... -
Shocks and Household Welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The threat of adverse effects of shocks on the welfare of Kenyan households is still a challenge in socio-economic development in the country. Among the sources of vulnerability to shocks is the livelihoods’ reliance on ... -
Shopping Malls Servicescape and Satisfaction of Customers in Westlands, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There is an increased importance of customer satisfaction in service provision; thus, the study examined the influence of shopping malls servicescape on the satisfaction of shopping mall customers in Westland's, Kenya. The ... -
Short -term forecasttng of crude oil prices in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2006-11)Today the world has become more.complex, more fast-paced and more competitive than ever before. Forecastinghas, therefore, become necessary in order to meet conditions of the future for which we have imperfect knowledge. ... -
Short and long term effects of cross-border-listing announcements on companies listed at the NSE and their post-listing performance
(School of Business, 2007)This paper investigated the Kenyan stock market response to listing abroad. Using a traditional event study methodology of returns, the paper tested two hypotheses, first, the cross listing announcement effect and second, ... -
A short longitudinal survey describing the use of bubble continous positive airway pressure in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome at the AIC Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background; The premature neonate is particularly susceptible to Respiratory distress Syndrome. This is due to the inherent lack of pulmonary surfactant. Mechanical ventilation has been used as the conventional therapy and ... -
Short run performance of initial public offerings: A case of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This study is aimed at building and improving the growing literature on performance of IPO’s at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. It aims at identifying whether the companies relative value is higher than that of its industry ... -
Short Term Clinical And Technical Outcomes Of Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography And Biliary Drainage, For The Management Of Biliary Obstruction In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Obstructive jaundice is a common presentation in patients referred to the Interventional Radiology (IR) unit in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). It is a significant cause of morbidity in patients suffering ... -
Short Term Effects of Integration: a Case Study of Kenya in the Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern Africa
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 1990)Kenya's external trade is significant in its economic and political development. From its exports, Kenya gets the foreign exchange required to import the goods necessary for its development, but which it has not been ... -
Short Term Impact of Interest Rate Capping on Availability of Funds to Small and Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose or this study was to determine the short-term impact of interest rate capping on availability of funds in Nairobi County. This stud was guided by the research question; what is the impact of interest capping ... -
Short term outcome and cost analysis of children admitted with rotavirus gastroenteritis
(2009)Background Rotavirus infection is the single most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children under five years of age. Rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVG) has a high morbidity and mortality in children in Kenya. The ... -
Short term outcome of measles at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1987)Two hundred patients aged from 4 months to 10 years admitted with measles at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) between 15th April 1986 and 15th September 1986 were studied. Their mean age was 23.5 months and there ... -
Short Term Outcomes Among Children From 6 Months to 59 Months of Age Admitted for Severe Acute Malnutrition at Prince Regent Charles Hospital, Bujumbura
(UON, 2021)Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains one of the major global health problems, contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Regardless of the availability of standard protocol for ... -
Short Term Outcomes in Neonates With Acute Kidney Injury on Peritoneal Dialysis in Renal Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is commonly seen in neonates and is associated with other comorbidities. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been the preferred modality of renal replacement therapy because it is easy to use, cheap and ... -
Short Term Outcomes of Children Aged 6 to 59 Months With Severe Acute Malnutrition Managed in Outpatient Therapeutic Program (Otp) in Kwale County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background and Rationale Acute malnutrition, is associated with increased frequency and severity of infections, contributing to delayed recovery from illnesses as well as an increased risk of death. Under-5 mortality ... -
Short term outcomes of term neonates admitted with perinatal asphyxia in Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background:Perinatal asphyxia contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality especially in resource poor countries. In Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) perinatal asphyxia on an average accounts for 20% of ... -
The short term success of direct vision internal urethrotomy (dviu) in the management of anterior male urethral strictures
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The male urethral stricture disease is a common urethral tract disease that occurs in all age groups. Direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) is a common intervention procedure for anterior male urethral ... -
Short-run and long-run ipo financial performance for firms quoted at the nairobi stock exchange
(2011-11)Anecdotal evidence from the Nairobi Stock Exchange reveals that most of the IPOs are usually underpriced more so if the share price value at the end of 1st day of trading is checked against the offer price. The present ... -
The short-run performance of initial public offerings in the Nairobi stock exchange.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business, 2009)This study was aimed at contributing to the growing question surrounding the performance of IPOs on the Nairobi stock exchange. It aimed at testing whether investors can make abnormal returns by buying IPOs at their ...
