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Predictors Of Successful Induction Of Labour In Post-term Pregnancies At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: A post-term or prolonged pregnancy according to World Health Organization (WHO) is one that has exceeded 294 days from the last normal menstrual period. A prolonged pregnancy can lead to post-maturity of the ...
Risk factors and socioeconomic effects associated with spread of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Turkana county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for most pastoral households found
in arid and semi arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya which are characterized by prevalence of
diseases, extreme climatic features of drought, ...
The impact of ethnic conflict on economic development: the case of post-election violence in Kenya, 2007-2008.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
Ethnic diversity is one of the greatest pillars of any society world-wide. The
variety and competition that comes with it is good for social-economic growth. However,
ethnic groups’ interests and completion for scarce ...
A seven-day mortality profile of medical inpatients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Assessing the utility of corporate social responsibility as a tool for improving environmental management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be defined as an umbrella term for a variety of
theories and practices all of which recognize that: corporations have a responsibility for their
impact on society and the natural ...
Corruption in state corporations in Kenya: compliance with corporate governance standards as a measure to combat corruption.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study examines the relationship between the compliance with corporate governance and the
level of corruption in state corporations in Kenya. Corruption has manifested itself both as legal and
ethical challenge in ...
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 ...
Community perceptions of environmental indicators for management of wetland important bird areas in Kenya
(2014)
Despite their importance, wetlands are facing a crisis due to anthropogenic factors as well
as natural phenomenas. One of the measures to address the challenges being faced by
wetlands is to develop indicators. Unforunately ...
Perceived extent of adoption of human resource information systems on performance of public universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The objective of this study was to investigate the perceived effects on extent of adoption
of human resource information systems on performance of public universities in Kenya.
With a structured questionnaire targeting ...
Harnessing economic growth in Africa: opportunities and challenges in the 21st century, 2000 – 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
ABSTRACT
The overall objective of the study was to critically evaluate economic growth in Africa in the
21st century, with a focus on opportunities and challenges that exit thereof, from the year 2000 to
2012. More ...