Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Impact of Strategic Responses on Performance of Reliance Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations have utilized strategic responses towards quality improvements, productivity increment, cut costs, and reorganize and establish culture. These are acts aimed at dealing with the firm's environment's difficulties. ... -
Project Manager Competencies and Implementation of Counter-extremism Programs: a Case of Somali Youth Livelihoods Program in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Terrorism is perceived as the backyard of violent extremism and radicalization, especially of young men and women. Various initiatives and projects have been created and implemented to identify the fundamental causes of ... -
Project Management Practices and Sustainability of Donor-funded Health Projects: a Case of Somali Health and Nutrition Programme, Abudwak District, Galmudug State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Projects that are backed by donors have a crucial significance in the advancement of Somalia, which is recognised as one of the most underprivileged nations in the African continent. For several decades, they have unwaveringly ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Competitive Advantage at Tosha Petroleum Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The petroleum industry is highly competitive, and understanding the factors that can improve a company's competitiveness provides a significant advantage. Petroleum companies operate in a complex and rapidly changing ... -
Strategy Implementation at the Export Processing Zones Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy implementation is relevant to the realization of the organization’s mission and vision. Strategy implementation can ensure that the Export Processing Zones Authority identifies the strategy implementation practices ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with the occurrence of Campylobacter sp. in children aged 6-24 months in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Campylobacter bacteria is a major cause of foodborne-related bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. It is known to cause diarrhea in young children which has been shown to directly affect their weight ... -
The Distribution of Fluoride Ions in the Groundwatersofthe Baringo Bogoria Lake Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The ground waters of the area extending from the southern shores of Lake Bogoria to the northern shores of Lake Baringo, within the floor of the Rift Valley Kenya have been examined in relation to fluoride concentrations. ... -
Model Reduction for Partial Differential Equations
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research project considersModel Order Reduction (MOR) techniques known as Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) method and Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method (DEIM) for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). ... -
Concentration Levels and Patterns of Fluoride in Groundwater Resources From Kendu Bay Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Water samples from twenty eight boreholes and twenty six wells were sampled in Kendu Bay area which lies between longitudes 34° 35' and 34° 40' E and latitudes 0° 21' and 0° 27' S. The sampling was done in two seasons: ... -
Intersectoral Linkages in Smallholder Farming Systems: the Case of Contract Sugarcane Farming in the Mumias Sugarcane Growing Zone, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1999)This thesis is on the inter -sectoral linkages between the cash crop sector and other farm and non-farm activities. It tfiesi.s examines and synthesises evidence on how a relatively successful and veritable cash crop ... -
The Impact of Cross Border Conflicts on Peacebuilding in Kenya (1992-2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study investigates cross border conflicts and their impact on peacebuilding in Kenya from 1992 to 2010. Cross border conflicts are a threat to peace, human development and security in Kenya. These conflicts increased ... -
Individual and Household Level Associates of Modern Contraceptive Usage Among Married Women in Wajir and Garissa Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya's birthrate is 3.4 children per woman, compared to 2.4 globally given the increasing expenditure in family planning programs and education among married women. High fertility rates can cause maternal mortality, anemia, ... -
The Use of Propaganda in University Politics in Kenya: the Case of University of Nairobi Students’ Association Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study sought to investigate the use of propaganda in politics and how it is being applied at University of Nairobi students ‘Association. Research objectives were to find out the role of propaganda during students’ ... -
Influence of School Based Factors on Implementation of Grade One to Four Mathematics in Rachuonyo East Sub-county, Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study set out to look at the impact by school based factors towards the implementation of grade 1 to 4 mathematics in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homabay County. Among the determined objectives leading the study are; ... -
Caregivers Food-water Handling Practices, Knowledge and Prevalence of Food-water Borne Diseases in Chidren (1-5 Years) of Yatta, Kenya: a Case of Sand Dams
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The building of sand dams is the elected course of action to remedy the dry conditions. Sand dam creation in Yatta is depends on local expertise in harvesting, sieving, storage of water. This study aimed at assessing ... -
Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth in Somalia: 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The fundamental aim of aid is to create a platform for socio-economic growth. However, foreign aid has been criticized for only creating a cycle of economic dependency among recipient countries with no meaningful economic ... -
The Effect Of Foreign Portfolio Investments On Stock Market Performance At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)While the role of foreign investments in the development of a country’s securities market is often touted in policy, there is inconclusive evidence on the effect of foreign portfolio investment on stock exchange performance ... -
Urban Sprawl and Its Impact on the Morphology of Homa Bay Town
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Rapid urbanization is experienced across the developing world with the fastest growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of better education, jobs, and higher living standards ... -
Earnings Management and Financial Performance of Companies Listed With Nse in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Earnings management activities have become a technique utilized by many institutions in today’s business operations. Despite the concept being applied wrongly by some companies which has led to the collapse of major firms ... -
Effect of Trade Openness on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya launched its 2030 vision in 2008 with the goal, among other things, of attaining global competition for FDI and economic growth. Inconsistent FDI inflows have occurred in Kenya since the 1970-1980s. In response to ...