Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Marketing Strategies, Consumer- Based Brand Equity, Organizational Characteristics and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The broad purpose of the study was to establish the influence of marketing strategies on performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study also sought to establish the moderating effect of organizational characteristics ... -
Examining Spatial Dynamics of an Urban Fringe A Case Study of Nairobi-kiambu Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2005-08)Planning at the urban fringe has posed long standing challenges, including: the loss of agricultural land, inadequate public facilities, development pressures, lack of up to date data on land use changes, and institutional ... -
Malaria Transmission Dynamics in Sentinel Sites and Mixed Crop Irrigation Scheme in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Knowledge of the effects of environmental changes on malaria vector bionomics and surveillance of malaria transmission is important in understanding malaria epidemiology. This study aimed to provide information on the ... -
Sales Territory Design, Firm Characteristics, Training and Salesforce Performance in the Detergent Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The broad objective of the study was to determine the effect of sales territory design on salesforce performance in the detergent manufacturing companies in Kenya. The study further adopted firm characteristics and salesforce ... -
Role of Kenyan Parliament on Regional Integration Process of East Africa Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Many countries have come together to establish a regional integration for the benefit of the member countries. The regional integration process is a complex one that needs reforms in a comprehensive manner and inevitably ... -
Statistical Methods for Correlated Data: Application to Severe Malaria Case Management Evaluation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Correlated data arise when clusters of observations are similar to each other. This is common in public health research where measurements on the same subject are repeatedly tracked over time and space. Health facility ... -
The Impact of Demographic Factors on Adverse Drug Reactions and Survival Rates Among Hiv Patients in Nairobi County From 2015 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Antiretroviral therapy (ART) plays a pivotal role, substantially elevating the quality of life and life expectancy. However, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant ... -
Genetic Polymorphism in the Ccr5-delta32 Allele and the Role of Mobile Technology in Evaluating Hiv Drug Resistance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)More than 37 million individuals are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and numerous people die from HIV-related illnesses annually. Although HIV prevalence and patterns vary by nation, the occurrences ... -
Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Efficacy of Multi-spectral Kernel Sorting and Irradiation Techniques in Management of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize, the main staple food in Kenya is largely affected by mycotoxin contamination mainly aflatoxin and fumonisins due to attack by toxigenic Aspergillus and Fusarium species, resulting in health and economic burdens. The ... -
Top Management Team Characteristics and Performance of Ugandan State Agencies
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Conceptually, there is no consensus on the definition and measurement of TMT characteristics and performance of Ugandan state agencies (USA) and how they are related to each other, strategy implementation, and the external ... -
Economic Valuation of Rangeland Management Practices in the Pastoral System of Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Economic valuation of rangelands has been recognized as an important tool that can help decision-makers evaluate the tradeoffs between the social welfare losses of inaction and the net welfare gains of alternative actions ... -
The Autobiography as a Political and Ideological Rhetoric: an Evaluation of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o’s Memoirs
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study evaluates the rhetorical strategies Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s has employed in his five memoirs: Dreams in a Time of War, In the House of the Interpreter, Birth of a Dream Weaver, Detained and Wrestling with the Devil. ... -
Anaerobic Decomposition and Voltage Produced by Selected Pesticides Using Microbial Fuel Cell Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In this study, combined anaerobic and aerobic conditions were employed inside an air cathode double-chamber MFC, in an attempt to bio-remediate lambda-cyhalothrin, chlorpyrifos, and malathion in loam soil, tomato and cabbage ... -
Configuration of Human Resource Management Practices, Organizational Characteristics, Social Capital and Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The human resource function may play a significant role in helping organisations and individual employees acquire the core qualities that drive high performance. Over time however, institutions including Nairobi Securities ... -
Mathematical Model of Snakebite Dynamics in Turkana County and Outcome Based on Hospital Seeking Behavior
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a public health concern of the poor tropical populations that results when venomous snakes introduce lethal toxins to victims either through a bite or spit in the eyes. Similar to other neglected ... -
Spatial Analysis of Modern Contraceptive Use Amongst Women of Child-bearing Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Modern contraception is the use of a medical device or medical procedure to prevent pregnancy. In order to achieve the set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is need to control population growth. This ... -
Determinants of Hiv Self-testing Utilization Among Health Sciences Undergraduate Students; a Binary Logistic Regression Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background. In 2016, the WHO issued guidance on HIV self-testing as a measure to improve the access and uptake of HIV diagnosis towards curbing the increasingly growing HIV incidences and progression to AIDS. The Kenya ... -
Maternal Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pregnant Women Attending Sos Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most women do not consume or lack, thereof, adequate micronutrients during their reproductive years and pregnancy. Health facilities (a potential source of nutrition ... -
Evaluation of Fit of a Single Crown and Three - Unit Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated From Conventional and Digital Impressions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: There’s hardly much evidence regarding the marginal fit of fixed partial denture restorations fabricated with digital impressions and computer-aided manufacturing and design technology as compared to conventional ... -
Direct Screening of Micronutrients on Maize Plant Leaves Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (HHXRF)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foliar nutrient analysis is an indication of soil’s elemental compositions. However, its use has been limited by the short window available for plant sampling and analysis since different plant species utilize nutrients ...