Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Serotyping, Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling and Assessment of Non-typhoidal Salmonella Risk Factors in Children Aged 5 Years and Below in Selected Study Sites in Mukuru Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Non-Typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) presents a pressing global health challenge, notably in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, NTS contributes to a substantial proportion of bacteremia cases in both children and adults, ... -
Risk Factors Affecting Survival Following Oncologic Esophagectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, oesophageal cancer (EC) is the 6th most common cause of death and ranks 8th in the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Esophagectomy is the gold standard treatment for patients with only locally advanced ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Diaphragmatic Paralysis After Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Block at Kenyatta National Hospital Operating Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: For upper limb procedures, peripheral nerve blocks can be used instead of, or in addition to, general anesthesia. The supraclavicular block gives a quick onset, dense block that is surgically acceptable, ... -
Waste Management Practices, Behaviour and Perceived Stakeholders’ Environmental Impacts During Football Kenya Federation Premier League Games
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports fulfils important functions in promotion of good health and peace. However, sports activities can also have detrimental effects to the environment particularly through generation of solid waste. Despite Kenya having ... -
Linkage Between the Frequency of Tropical Cyclones in the Southwestern Indian Ocean to the Rainfall in Kenya During the March to May Season
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The economic activities in Kenya are heavily reliant on rainfall, particularly during the primary rainy season which occurs from March to May. This study investigates the relationship between the extended rainy season ... -
Impact of Beliefs and Social Determinants of Health on Treatment Outcomes in Hiv Infected Adults at Kenyatta National Hospital Outpatient Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BACKGROUND HIV remains a global epidemic affecting an estimated 37.7 million with 460,000 mortalities attributable to HIV-associated causes in 2020. Kenya has the third largest burden with 1.6 million persons living with ... -
Tourism Destination Competitiveness Across Eastern and Southern Africa: an Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The growing competition among tourism destinations reflects the increasing global demand for travel experiences and the necessity for destinations to differentiate themselves to attract more visitors. Despite the steady ... -
Influence of Internal Control Procedures on the Financial Management of County Government of Homabay
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research studied internal control and financial management of Homabay County. The independent variables for the study included financial monitoring, internal audit, automation and budgetary controls. The main theory ... -
Effect of Information Asymmetry on Stock Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The fundamental objective underlying stock market investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on investment, a goal that proves to be exceedingly challenging in the absence of substantial information for predicting ... -
Effect of Inflation Rate on Stock Market Volatility in Frontier Capital Markets: a Case for Kenya Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Policymakers and investors have been closely monitoring the volatility of stock prices in the capital market, which has significant policy and practice implications to portfolio risk management, pricing of derivative ... -
Organizational Core Strategies and Performance of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Companies have progressively embraced novel approaches to enhance their operation. Organizational strategies act as the lubricants towards achieving holistic realization of long-term objectives. The theories underpinning ... -
Prevalence of Medication Non-adherence and Its Associated Factors in Ambulatory Patients With Systematic Lupus Erythematosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The attainment of prolonged remission in the management of SLE has been hindered by medication non-adherence. Various factors have been shown to influence non-adherence. There is a dearth of data on SLE medication ... -
The Effect of Financial Technology Adoption on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The microfinance industry in Kenya is regarded as one of the most dynamic in all of Sub- Saharan Africa. It provides assistance to those who are economically disadvantaged via a wide branch network as well as a variety of ... -
An Assessment of Strategic Management Practice in the Leasing of Commercial Properties in Nairobi CBD, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Long term wealth is the main motivating factor in commercial real estate investment. Leasing plays a major role in commercial properties long term planning in achieving targeted cashflows and the subsequent returns. ... -
A Critique of Fundamental Policies Guiding Secondary School Education in Kenya in the Light of Pragmatism
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Exploring Audience Perception of Ramogi Fm’s Duond Mine Programme in the Fight Against Defilement in Homa Bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Communication is a vital tool that people use to share knowledge and solve problems. Mass media are a key tool for aiding communication between an individual or a group of people and audience who are scattered in various ... -
Community Participation and Completion of National Government Constituency Development Funded Projects in Marakwet West Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The introduction of national government constituency development funded projects in every constituency in Kenya was aimed at spreading development to all areas of the country. The community being the recipients of these ... -
Influence of Communication on Organizational Culture Change Management: a Case of Corporation for Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research studied the intricate dynamics of organizational change management in the Kenyan car sector, with a specific focus on the case study of Corporation For Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Kenya Limited. The ... -
Effect of Trade Facilitation on Kenya’s Trade Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The widening gap between exports and imports has been a subject of discussion for some time in Kenya. The problem with Kenyan exports is that it has been growing but not at the desired rate. The absolute value of exports ... -
An Assessment of the Implementation of Results Based Management Approach in the Public Sector: a Case Study of the National Treasury, Department of Government Investment and Public Enterprises (GIPE)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Results based management (RBM) approach has evolved over time as a management strategy into the public sector due to donor demand and pressure from taxpayers throughout the world. Use of the strategy in public and private ...