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Assessment of Radiation Dose in X-ray Fluoroscopically Guided Interventional Procedures in Kenyan Hispitals
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Radiation dose measurements were done in four hospitals III Kenya that perform interventional procedures on a total of 52 procedures. Dose-Area Product (DAP) and Maximum Skin Dose (MSD) were measured for the patients using ... -
An assessment of recovery strategies of the 1998 Nairobi bomb disaster victims: A case study of the teachers service commission
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2002)A disaster has been defined as overwhelming events and circumstances that test the adaptation of responses of a community or individuals beyond their capability and lead, at least temporarily, to massive disruption of ... -
Assessment of Refugee Protection Project Strategies on the Socio~economic Development of Host Communities: a Case of Urban Refugees in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite various initiatives both from state and non-state actors to empower urban refugees and provide them with protection systems upholding their rights and privileges, there still exist significant gaps in their ability ... -
An assessment of residual and social networks of active aged: a case study of Werugha location in Taita Taveta County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The purpose of this study was to assess the residual and social networks of active aged in Kenya. The target population included all the active elderly people in two sub locations (Mlondo sub location ~d Marumange sub ... -
Assessment of Results Based Management Practices in the Public Sector: Case Study of National Malaria Control Program in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Results based management has evolved over time as a management strategy into the public sector due to donor demand and pressure from taxpayers throughout the world. Application of the strategy in the private and public ... -
The Assessment of Risk - Return Trade Off Among Private Equity Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The purpose of this study was to assess the risk and return trade off among private equity firms in Kenya. The study sought information from the AVCA data bank and various sources like publications journals , business ... -
The Assessment of Risk in the Four Segments of the Nse
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This research provides evidence that there is improvement of market efficiency ^ NSE and that the risk on the four segments of the NSE are not necessarily tltf *ame‘ They could be significantly different at times despite ... -
The assessment of risks as a component of corporate strategy in selected life insurance firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Risk is a concept that denotes a potential negative impact to an asset or some characteristic of value that may arise from some present process or future event. Risk to strategy can be intentional and an essential part of ... -
Assessment of River Nzoia Basin Morphometric Characteristics and Flooding Risks in Budalang’i Area, Busia County
(university of nairobi, 2019)Flooding continues to be a common environmental hazard in both developed and developing countries. River Nzoia experiences perennial flooding in its lower reaches especially in Budalangi area of Busia county. The mean ... -
Assessment Of Road Safety Messages By The Ministry Of Transport And Infrastructure
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, the transport industry is dominated by matatus. They are the main means of transport for people and luggage. With the large number of matatus on Kenyan roads, the risks of accidents have gone high. The recent ... -
Assessment of rural financial institutions as tools for alleviation of rural Poverty: a case of karia catholic church self-help group in kiambu district
(2008)The main objective of this research was to assess the extent to which rural financial institutions (RFIs) are effective as tools of rural poverty alleviation. This objective was to be achieved through determining the ... -
An assessment of service branding strategies adopted by Airtel Kenya Limited
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Assessment of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Reporting Procedures Among Refugees in Camps in Dadaab, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is universal phenomenon that has emotional impact on individuals, societies and nations. Prevalence in many refugee Camps is a case in point as incidence of SGBV are reportedly high ... -
An assessment of social economic status of women and men relating to their different gender roles, activities and responsibilities; a case of compassion assisted projects in Kaloleni district
(Institute of anthropology, gender and African studies, 2008)A number of development programs with a broad goal of empowering the community hardly take into considerations gender dynamics in their development programs. This trend is observed in policies, strategies, and plans ... -
Assessment of Soil Erosion Dynamics Using Geospatial Technology Case Study of Lake Baringo Catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Land degradation in form of soil erosion is a significant problem in arid and semi-arid region of Lake Baringo catchment. Soil erosion by water is one of the major contributors of reducing soil fertility, eutrophication ... -
Assessment of Soil Erosion Factors in Areas Drained by River Kibisi in Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study assesses soil erosion factors in parts of Bungoma and Mount Elgon districts forming Bungoma County drained by River Kibisi in Kenya. The overall purpose of the present study is to improve land management and ... -
Assessment of source rock maturity in the Lamu Basin based on well distribution, hydrocarbon shows, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) levels, Kerogen type and Vitrinite reflectance
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In this research project an assessment of source rock maturity in the Lamu Basin based on well distribution, hydrocarbon shows, total organic carbon (T.O.C) levels, kerogen type using hydrogen-oxygen indices and Vitrinite ... -
Assessment of spatial and temporal characteristics of the December-February seasonal rains over Uganda
(2015)Uganda’s social economic activities are closely influenced by the seasonal rains since the Country is heavily rainfall dependant. Therefore, the performance of the rains is key to the Country’s success or failure of the ... -
Assessment of stakeholder's participation in projects formulation: a case of NGOs supporting secondary education projects in Garissa District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)In recent years, stakeholder's participation has gained importance in community projects. Kenya's successive development plans since independence in 1963 to present, emphasis the centrality of popular participation in the ... -
Assessment of Stakeholders' Influence on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools: a Case of Akithii Division of Tigania West District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study particularly assessed the influence of school committees, teachers, parents and pupils on academic performance in public primary schools in Akithii Division of Tigania West District. The success or failure of ...