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Factors Affecting Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to examine the factors that affect Kenyan's commercial banks' profitability. Its objectives were to determine whether market share, non-performing loans, capital adequacy and corporate ... -
Drought, Vulnerability and Adaptation: Risk of Food and Livelihoods Insecurity for Pastoralists and Agro-pastoralists in Borana Zone, Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ethiopia. a country in the Horn of Africa, is observing an increase in natural disasters, especially droughts. The impact of natural disasters and the ensuing economic harm they have caused have grown dramatically over the ... -
Preventing Acute Malnutrition in Women and Children Through Livestock Interventions in Northern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, undernutrition remains a significant challenge to the health of women and children and accounted for nearly half (>45%) of deaths in children <5 years in 2020. In 2022, stunting and wasting affected 22% and ... -
Development of Prognostic Models in the Presence of Competing Risks and Model Uncertainties: an Application to Peadiatric in-hospital Mortality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This report delves into the practical applications of advanced modeling in the realm of prognostic modeling for pediatric in-hospital mortality. This research commenced with a comprehensive systematic review aimed at ... -
Effects of Trade Liberalization on Household Welfare in Kenya: a Case of the East African Community Common External Tariff
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines how the Common External Tariff (CET) of the East African Community (EAC) affects household welfare in Kenya. The inception of the CET saw a significant reduction in import tariffs, henceforth defined ... -
Strategic Alliances, Organizational Characteristics, Competitive Advantage and Performance of Selected Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Researchers and practitioners in strategic management are increasingly trying to figure out why some businesses perform better than others even when they are in the same or similar business conditions. With the ever ... -
Authentic Leadership, Organizational, Social Learning and Ethical Behavior of Employees in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study tested the effect of authentic leadership on ethical behavior of employees mediated and moderated by organizational identification and social learning respectively. Researchers have confirmed the effect of ... -
Impact of Cybercrime on the Finance Sector: a Case of Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya (2008 - 2022)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the impact of cybercrime on Kenya’s banking sector. The expansion of the internet and generalization of its use in all domains of activity, has come with challenges especially internet assisted crime ... -
The Practice of Advance Care Planning Among Ambulatory Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Stakeholder Involvement and Project Implementation of Aircraft Deliveries: a Case of Delivery of 737-8 Freighter Aircraft to Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Stakeholder analysis is essential to managing social capital and human resources in a project. Kenya Airways has been experiencing challenges in the previous years because various stakeholders were not engaged in project ... -
Relationship Between Compliance Auditing and Financial Reporting Quality Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)CA and FRQ were explored in this inquiry borrowing evidence from Kenya’s commercial banks. Correlational design was used targeting 39 commercial banks in Kenya. Census aided the inquiry. The period 2018-2022 guided the ... -
Prevalence and Severity of Post Thrombotics Syndrome and Effect on Quality of Life at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Postoperative Feeding Practices in Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Exploring the Beliefs and Perceptions on Mental Illness And the Practice of Ruqya (Quran Healing and Psychotherapy) Among Somali Muslims in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Mental health related illnesses have tremendously increased among members of different religions and cultures depending on where they are located either working, travelling or refugees especially where their ... -
Effect of Tied Ridges on Yield and Yield Components of Maize, Sorghum and Dry Bean Under Different Agronomic Management Practices in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The principle factors causing low productivity of food crops under rain-fed agriculture are low soil fertility, unpredictable and poorly distributed rainfall that cause low soil moisture, poor crop management practices and ... -
Assessing the Functionality of Open -air Markets: a Case of Gikomba Market, Nairobi County
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Causes of Delayed Presentation Among Patients With Advanced Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia Presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a spectrum of disease involving abnormal growth of squamous epithelial cells on the surface of the eye. In Africa and in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) specifically, ...