Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Affecting the Building of Political Institutions in Post Conflict Societies: the Case of Somalia (2000 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study assessed the factors affecting the building of political institutions in Somalia. It covered the period between 2000 and 2017. The study had the following objectives: to determine the influence of insecurity to ... -
The Effect of Islamic Microfinance Products on Performance of Islamic Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)By bringing previously unreached groups into the realm of formal financial activity, Islamic microfinance is well positioned to boost the total market share of Islamic banking and finance. Due to the various political, ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Agricultural Output in Somalia: an Application of Ardl Model
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study investigated the effect of foreign direct investment on agricultural output in Somalia. The study utilized time-series secondary data sourced from the World Bank Indicators and the United Nations Data website, ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Firms are incorporating several metrics to enhance the performance in the fast-paced business environment. Working capital management (WCM) is pivotal in the firm stability and its general performance. Subsequently, ... -
Effects of the First 72 Hours of Positive Fluid Balance on the Development of Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock. (a Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Septic shock is defined as severe sepsis with evidence of cardiovascular system dysfunction. A state of shock causes inadequate tissue perfusion that leads into inadequate oxygen delivery to meet cellular ... -
Assessment of Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The overall objective for this study was to assess EWASCO M&E system. The eight components of focus in this study were capacity building and resources, keeping of documents, collection of information, quality structures, ... -
Exploring Intrinsic Factors Motivating Community Health Volunteers to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening, Isiolo Subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) provide healthcare services such as basic curative, promoting and preventive healthcare services at the community level. While CHVs role is outlined at policy level, their ... -
Effect of Selected Macroeconomic Factors on Growth of the Real Estate Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Macro-economic variables in Kenya have been fluctuating overtime due to government policies and the law of demand and supply. Some of the macroeconomic issues that the nation has faced include rising prices, fluctuating ... -
Digital Marketing Practices and Quality Management Within the Ministry of Energy, Kenya
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Adherence to Anti-epileptic Drugs and Seizure Control Among Patients Attending Kawe Clinics in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease affecting the brain. Adherence to drugs is a major issue in chronic diseases, with non-adherence being the largest predictor of poorly epilepsy control. There ... -
Electronic Newspaper (E-newspaper) Consumption Among Kenyans – a Case Study of the Daily Nation
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Newspapers have played an important role in many societies keeping people informed and up to date with the latest news and developments. For long, newspapers have often been in the print format. Today, however, there is a ... -
An Analysis of ‘problematic Contents’ Expressed in Gengetone Songs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Miranda (2012) argues that listening to music has always played an important role in learning, expression, and communication. The youth use music to address specific developmental themes important to them such as love, ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Non-financial Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The decision-making process relating to financing structure of a company have a significant importance in corporate governance and accordingly to future success and development. However, despite the various theoretical ... -
Determinants of Uptake of Intermittent Prevention Treatment of Malaria Among Pregnant Women in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Pregnant women and their unborn children face significant risks from malaria infection during pregnancy simply Malaria in pregnancy (MIP), which is recognized as a serious public health issue. According to the extent of ... -
Evaluating Management and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Admitted With Covid-19 Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome at the Aga Khan University Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background: The Covid 19- pandemic has seen a surge of patients with ARDS across many intensive care units globally. While most people with Covid 19 infections develop only mild or uncomplicated disease, the World ... -
Stakeholders’ Participation and Sustainability of Food Security Programme: a Case of Somalia Drought and Livelihood Response Programme in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food security is a major issue, especially among less developed countries like Somalia that are recovering from past decades of civil wars. About half of the entire population of Somalia (6.7 million) people is acutely ... -
Effect of Flexible Work Schedules on Employee Perfomance at Safaricom Plc
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The issue of flexible work practices has received considerable attention since the early 1980s with policies such as labor market deregulation to remove constraints on the form of employment contracts which employers can ... -
Effects of Remote Working on Employee Productivity at Absa Bank Plc
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Remote working can hamper or improve employees’ productivity in an organization. In response to Covid-19 pandemic as well as related government regulations, Absa Bank Plc had to develop remote work policies and procedures ... -
The Impact of Barriers and Benefits on Adoption Readiness of Robotic Process Automation in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Players in the banking industry are facing significant internal and external challenges in the present business and technology environment. There is pressure on the players to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, ... -
Effects of Cashflow on Stock Market Prices of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cash is usually at the beginning and end of the company operating cycle. Cash reserves are important for both passive hedging purposes and proactive investment purposes. It is therefore an aspect of company financials that ...