Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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National Response Mechanisms in the Mitigation of the Corona Virus Pandemic in the East African Region: a Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak has revealed both systemic fractures in East Africa and the potential to solve them through better regional coordination. By contrasting Kenya and Tanzania, the study evaluated the ... -
A Systematic Evaluation of Regulations for Radiopharmacy Practice in Kenya in Comparison to International Guidelines
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Radiopharmacy is a branch of nuclear medicine that involves the preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research applications. It combines the skills involved in ... -
Assessing the Enablers and Challenges on Performance of Community Health Volunteers During the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Mixed-methods Study of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, imposed a strain on healthcare systems around the world posing significant obstacles for healthcare providers everywhere in the world. Weaker health systems ... -
Effect of Service Provider Costs on Financial Performance of Defined Contribution Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Service provider costs are those costs associated with the provision of retirement benefits. Some of these costs include administration fees, investment fees, and custodian fees. There is little to no research on the ... -
Palaeo Environmental Reconstruction of Holocene Vegetation in East Turkana, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study demonstrates the importance of phytolith proxy in reconstructing vegetation history and understanding human and climate impact on vegetation changes. Phytoliths are plant silica that preserves for a long period ... -
An Assessment of Stakeholders’ Participation in Smile Community Centre Programs Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Stakeholder participation in programs implementation is key to accountability, sustainability and ownership of community projects. This study assessed stakeholders’ participation in Smile community centre programs in Kayole, ... -
The Effect of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study looked at how government spending affected Kenya's economic expansion. Government spending served as the study's independent variable, while economic growth served as the study's dependent variable. Exchange rates ... -
Literatur, Frauen Und Umwelt. Ökokritische Und Ökofeministische Analysen Der Deutschen Literatur Am Beispiel Des Romans ,,falsche Himmel“ Von Liane Dirks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In a context of excessive transformation, industrialization and modernization, humanity is tending more and more towards an ecological crisis that could lead to irreparable catastrophes. There is only one liveable planet ... -
An Assessment of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems of Federal Government of Somalia. A Case of the Ministry of Planning
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective of the assessment was to assess the status of the M&E system in the Ministry of Planning in the Federal Government of Somalia. Specifically, the study wanted to establish: the extent to which the M&E ... -
Effect of Non-performing Loans on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This paper sought to determine the effect of non-performing loans on financial performance0of deposit taking microfinance institutions0in Kenya. It was based on the moral hazard, bad management, loanable fund and asymmetry ... -
Mobile Phone Use Among Women in Urban Slums-a Case Study Kariua Slum Nairobi County
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Effect of Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Risk is a major factor among financial institutions. Financial institutions should make sure that their exposure to risks is lowered because they influence their main goal which is to lend credit and enable clients to save ... -
Livelihoods Expansion Impacts on Carbon Sequestration: a Case Study of Mau Forest Complex
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Forest ecosystems provide direct-tangible benefits such as fodder and tree parts for animals, whole trees for timber, firewood and charcoal provides livelihoods for the local communities, whilst the indirect-intangible ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Role of Early Warning Systems in Preventing Conflict in Africa: Case Study of the Ilemi Triangle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Discussions on peace and war have dominated African discourse amid protracted violent conflicts and the impact such have had on the continent’s stability and ability to attain its developmental objectives. Persisting civil ... -
Trends and Dynamics in the Utilization of Insulin in Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The estimation of the demand for health commodities is an important aspect in the prevention of stock outs in health facilities. More so, given the numerous challenges that public health facilities in developing countries ... -
The Role of Securitisation in Addressing Emerging Health Security Threats in the 21st Century: a Case Study of Kenya and South Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The end of the twenty-first Century brought in both opportunities and challenges in the world of health and security. For instance, the Cold War wound-up with the need to expand security from what it was traditionally ... -
A Comparative Tariff Assessment between Grid Electricity and Own Consumer Generation: A Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Consumers, particularly big companies and commercial enterprises, are increasingly moving away from the traditional national grid to own generated electricity. Arguably, with low sales, the utilities are forced to pass ... -
Factory Level Determinants of Sugar Production Among Selected Sugar Processing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sugar consumption has always surpassed sugar production for many years in Kenya. It is therefore imperative to improve local production so as to increase growth and efficiency in the sugar industry while at the same time ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Earnings Management for Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Effect of Loan Default on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The loan portfolio is the principal operating and income factor for most banks entities. However, loans at times are idle or in default, thus negatively affecting the profitability of banks. Default is acknowledged as a ...