Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Efficacy of Antiseptic Agents Utilized at Kenyatta National Hospital Burns Unit Against Bacteria Isolated From Infected Wounds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Burn injury in the Kenyan population is associated with extended hospitalization, deformity and disabilities, which induces stigma and rejection. In addition, the highly resistant and opportunistic bacteria ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Hafso Mohamed Abdulle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 is highly contagious and healthcare workers are at a higher risk of contracting the disease since they are at the frontline in an effort to control and manage it. Inadequate knowledge on COVID-19 and poor practices ... -
The Role of Civil Aviation in Promoting International Trade in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to determine the perceived influence of African civil aviation in promoting international trade. We argue that liberalization of African air transport will enhance connectivity, service quality, choice, ... -
The Effect of Corruption on the Productivity of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to determine the effect of corruption on productivity of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the extent to which the productivity of firms in the manufacturing ... -
Novel Sources of the Stay Green Trait in Sorghum and Its Introgression Into Farmer Preferred Varieties for Improved Drought Tolerance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Drought is an important abiotic stress in the tropics that highly constrains sorghum production. Sorghum landraces and wild relatives have been known to harbor sources of novel genes but there is hardly any information ... -
The Political Economy of Oil and Its Role in Enhancing Development in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the political economy of oil and its role in enhancing development in Africa, using case studies of Nigeria and Angola. The study attempted to apply the World Systems Theory developed ... -
Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to Understand the Progression of Rift Valley Fever in Bos Taurus.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a fatal disease caused by the Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) that affects both humans and domestic animals. The disease is mainly transmitted by the Aedes and Culex mosquito species. Primarily, ... -
Do Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Firm Value? Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank and National Bank of Kenya Acquisition
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current study sought to establish whether M&As enhance or destroy value in Kenyan firms. Through the theoretical lenses of the synergy theory, the differential efficiency theory, the free cash flow theory and the ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Investigation of Feed Dynamics Using the Radiotracer Residence Time Distribution Method and Metastable Techenetium-99: a Case Study of Clinker Milling at National Cement Company, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, cement is a key ingredient in the built and construction industry and in 2017, its production contributed to 5.8% of GDP. In general, cement production is energy intensive and costly. Currently, National Cement ... -
Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency and Deficiency Among Children With Cerebral Pasly at the Kentyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Deficiency of Vitamin D occurs commonly worldwide. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) due to the comorbidities that occur with CP. These include; feeding ... -
Incorporation of the Best Interests of the Child Principle in Kenya’s Climate Change Regime: an Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The existing child protection legal framework, under both international and domestic regimes in Kenya is robust. Children are no longer defined from the perspective of being objects of care, attention and welfare, but from ... -
The Impact of Corporate Restructuring on the Financial Performance of Airlines in Kenya
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Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
Influence of Professional Development on Career Growth of Senior Non-teaching Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of professional development on career growth of senior non-teaching staff in public universities in Kenya: A case of the University of Nairobi. The study sought to ... -
The Role of Sports in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Among Muslim Youth of Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Radicalization and violent extremism have been a worrying trend in a number of countries in the world, including the African region. Kenya continues to face the problem of radicalization of youth where incidences of ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Inter-state Relation in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya- Somalia Relations
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Smallholder Farmers’ Household Savings and Their Influence on Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies in Nyando Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Adoption of CSA technologies present an opportunity where smallholder farmers can not only be climate change resilient but also increase their agricultural productivity and incomes. Despite their proven benefits, the ...