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Potential of sweet potato to increase vitamin A Intake by children 25-60 months old in Rumuruti Division, Laikipia district of Kenya
(2010)
Developing countries, more so those in sub-Saharan Africa, are having to grapple with
high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency. Food based approaches are being recommended
as the sustainable interventions. In Kenya, ...
The relationship between leverage and financial performance of companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of University, 2010)
Leverage is a keystone mechanism that can be deployed by management to maximize
shareholder return and boost financial performance. Where cash is not available for investing in projects that create value for the organization, ...
Management of foreign exchange risk:A case study of the horticultural industry in Kenya
(2010)
Many currencies now float freely against each other and as a result, exchange rates
between different currencies can be volatile and thus leading to unpredictability of their
cash flows. As a consequence of the risk ...
Analysis of growth strategies by the Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
(University of University, 2010)
Strategic growth is vital to all organizations in the 21st century, therefore for a company
to survive in today’s competitive world they need to spread their wings and look beyond
their normal way of doing business and ...
The relationship between working capital management policies and profitability for companies quoted at the NSE
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Working capital management (WMC) is of particular importance to listed companies at Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). With limited access to long - term capital markets, these firms tend to rely more heavily on equity financing, ...
Patient Willingness To Undergraduate Medical Student Involvement In Their Care At The Kenyatta National Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study.
(2010)
Research Question: How willing are patients to the participation of medical students in their
care.
Objective: To determine the level of patient willingness to medical student participation in
their care
Design: Cross ...
The Effect of Road Design and Land Use on Gully Erosion: A Case Study of the Rural Access Roads in Embu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The study of soil erosion in Kenya is largely limited to agricultural and pastoral
land. Little attention has been given to the effects of road design on soil erosion,
although they cause more inconvenience than any other ...
Factors Contributing To The Mortality Of Low Birth Weight Infants In The New Born Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010-01)
This is a retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study based on determining factors
contributing to low birth weight infant (LBWI) deaths in Kenya. About 15.5% of all infants born worldwide (20 million) are born with ...
Establishing The Socio Economic Factors That Contribute To Cholera Outbreaks In Turkana South District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by infection of the intestine by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
One gets it by drinking un-boiled water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. It is treated by use ...
Assessment of electrical safety in the operating room As practised by the anesthesia practitioners at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Objective - To assess the practices on electrical safety in the operating room by the anesthesia
practitioners at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) during anesthesia and surgery
Setting - Kenyatta National Hospital ...