Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Tick-borne Pathogens as Etiologies of Undifferentiated Acute Febrile Illness in Kenya: Geographical Distribution, Risk Factors and the Tick Bacteriome as a Bio-indicator of Tick - Borne Zoonosis
(University of Nairobi, 2022). Background: Vector-borne pathogens, which include viruses, bacteria and protozoa, are among the most common etiological agents of acute febrile illness (AFI) worldwide and have reportedly caused epidemics of human ... -
Maximum Entropy Modelling of Parthenium Hysterophorus L. Under Current and Projected Climate Change Within the Maasai Mara Ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land managers are increasingly using Species Distribution Models (SDMs) in modeling potential geographical distribution of Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPS). These models show current distribution and also areas prone ... -
Project Team Diversity, Interpersonal Conflict, and Implementation of Building Construction Projects in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Economic growth coupled with urban population rise have necessitated the need for construction of buildings. The process of implementing construction project in the building sector is usually undertaken by individuals ... -
Vision Assessment of Public Service Vehicle Drivers in Gaborone, Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background:. Good vision is a vital element for safe driving and pertinent sensory factor that accounts for approximately 95% of all sensory requirements. Public service drivers (PSV) vision testing is done by a transport ... -
Efficacy of Dietary Intervention and Psychosocial Management for Depression Care Among Perinatal Women in Urban Low-income Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Depression is the most common mental health problem affecting women during pregnancy and after childbirth. Simultaneously, nutritional deficiencies are common in pregnancy, and after child birth. Poor nutrition has been ... -
Quality and Utility of Third-trimester Ultrasounds at Kenyatta National Hospital; A Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objective: Quality ultrasonography is essential in determining obstetric care and outcomes. We evaluated the quality of ultrasounds performed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in 2019. We evaluated the clarity of indications ... -
High Risk Human Papillomavirus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Epstein Barr-virus in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Smoking and alcohol are the traditional well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer (HNC). In the recent past, human papillomavirus (HPV) has been recognized as risk factor for some head and neck squamous ... -
Assessing the Practice of Aesthetic Surgery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The past few years have seen a global explosion of aesthetic surgery development. While aesthetic surgery has historically been associated with more developed countries in the global North and emerging markets ... -
Internationalization and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Many firms are increasing their foreign investment commitment to maximize their returns, as a result attention is growing on internationalization strategies and processes required to enter foreign markets without suffering ... -
Influence of E-consumer Services on Adult and Community Education in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed to investigate the influence of e-consumer services in Adult and Community Education Centres in Nairobi county Kenya. The study focused mainly on e-consumer services and how they influence the programmes ... -
Financial Risk Management Instruments, Communication Strategy, Contract Management and Performance of Hydroelectric Energy Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Renewable energy investment has been under exploited in Africa in spite its ability to increase the estimated average regional Growth Domestic Product from the current 4% to more than 10%and Kenya in specific due to ... -
Securities Market Development, Bank Industry Performance, Government Regulations and Economic Growth in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa was majorly founded to raise the living standards of citizens of member states by promoting joint development in economic activities to stimulate economic growth. The ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Aflatoxin Contamination of Staple Foods in Rural Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Food safety is a major challenge in many Low- and Middle-Income Countries including Kenya. The most common food safety challenge in Kenya is aflatoxin contamination. Long term dietary exposure to low doses of these toxigenic ... -
Fusarium Species and Fumonisin in Atoxigenic Aspergillus Flavus (Aflasafe Ke01) Treated Maize Fields in Lower Eastern Kenya University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Contamination of crops with fumonisin leads to huge losses in cereals and negatively impacts on human health, animal productivity and international trade. Management of fumonisin contamination in maize has been a challenge ... -
The Association Between Substance Use Disorders and Employment Status Among Patients on Treatment and Follow Up in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a chronic problem among substance users and are usually associated with poor outcomes in employment. Persons with substance use disorders commonly experience socioeconomic ... -
Abuse of the Judicial Criminal Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The rule of law and administration of criminal justice is fundamental in any given judicial system that seeks to protect the fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution. The Judiciary in its role as the ... -
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373: Anti-terrorist Financing Regulation for the Financial Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There has been a lot of debate within the academic field as well as among legislators over time regarding the financing of terrorism all around the world. This was especially intensified after the 11 September 2001 terror ... -
Effect of Macro Economic Variables on Foreign Exchange Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign exchange rate is a major economic growth and development pillar of any economy. Foreign exchange market refers to the intercontinental market, where currencies are merchandised virtually around the globe. Increase ... -
Land-use Transformation and Changes in Peri-urban Livelihoods in Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Currently, more than 78% of the global population lives in towns and cities and the trend is likely to continue. Despite the importance of peri-urban areas as food production zone, increase in urban population has subjected ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (NCA) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ...