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A study of the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of companies listed on the Nairobi stock exchange
(2006)
Corporate governance is the system through which corporations are directed and controlled.
On the other hand, the main goal of companies is to maximise the wealth of shareholders.
With the recent problems across the world ...
The perceived role of the external auditor in Corporate governance.
(2006)
There has been growing recognition in recent years of the importance of corporate governance
in ensuring sound financial reporting and deterring fraud. The audit serves as a monitoring
device and is thus part of the ...
Infant feeding counseling in programmes to prevent mother to child transmission of hiv (PMTCT) in Nairobi, Kenya
(2006)
Background: Infant feeding in the context of HlV poses complex challenges to PMTCT
programsin Sub-Saharan Africa. A 2003 report of the evaluation of UNICEF supported pilot sites
singledout infant feeding counseling as ...
The Factors that result in poor performance of science related subjects in secondary schools: : a case study of Kwale district schools
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2006)
The research project consists of five chapters : chapter one which starts with the general description of the original meaning of the word science and its roots and the importance of science in life. This is followed by ...
Assessment of natural radiation levels in Olkaria Geothermal area
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)
Natural radiation levels in Olkaria geothermal area have been assessed ad reported. The assessment focused on soil radioactivity and radon levels in water and indoor environments. Soil samples were drawn at random from ...
Governing telecommunications sector in Kenya: an essay on jurisprudence of antitrust and regulation in a changing technological environment
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)
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Histologic spectrum of meningiomas seen in KNH : a retrospective and prospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Background: Meningiomas are the second most common central nervous system tumors,
accounting for 15- 46% of primary brain neoplasms. Although often considered benign, about 20% of meningiomas display aggressive histological ...
The effect of decamethonium bromide induced postsynaptic membrane blockade on the development of the musculoskeletal system in the embryo of the domestic fowl (gallus gallus domesticus).
(2006)
The effects of post-synaptic membrane blockade in the neuromuscular
junctions have been investigated in the developing chick embryo. Decamethonium
bromide (DeB), a non competitive blocker of acetylcholine that binds ...
Feeding practices and nutritional status of Children 6-36 months in muslim and christian Households: a human rights perspective (a case study of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The right to adequate food and nutrition is a powerful tool to combat malnutrition and hunger
worldwide. Current thinking views integration of human rights into nutrition programming as an
essential component in which ...
Characterization and assessment of erosion susceptibility of the soils of Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The study was conducted in the Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem to determine the soil types, erosion susceptibility and to recommend appropriate soil conservation measures. The observation sites were selected ...