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Utilization of new ICTs in communication among University students in Kenya: A case study of University of Nairobi journalism students
(Department of Arts- Journalism, 2009)This study set to investigate the utilization of new Information and Communication Technologies (lCTs) in communication among journalism students at the University of Nairobi. Data was collected using self administered ... -
Utilization of harzadous industrial alumina and iron wastes in the cement manufacturing process
(Department of Arts, 2004)This research was conducted with a major aim of improving cement raw material mineralogical composition; hence produce affordable and better quality cement. Limestone is a major component in the cement manufacturing ... -
The Utilization of a Case Study of Kenya’s Irrigation Potential Kibirigwi Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This study is mainly concerned with evaluating a Small Scale Irrigation Scheme, Kibirigwi,1ocated in Kirinyaga district,, one of Kenya's high agricultural potential areas., The main objective of the study., is to add to ... -
Utilization of antenatal care and delivery services in Kenya
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2007)Kenya as a nation has put its efforts in improving maternal health more so reproductive health. There are free antenatal care services offered to all women though the same cannot be said of delivery care where women pay ... -
Utilization of donor funding and its effects on economic development of the intended beneficiaries
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This research study was carried out to examine the utilization of donor funding by Non-governmental organizations within a contractual period, identify the contributing factors and the effects on economic development of ... -
Utilization of guidelines for management of severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Busia county referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Malnutrition is responsible for 35% of deaths among children under five years of age globally (Black et al., 2008). It causes 2.8 million deaths in children per year (WHO/FAO, 2014). The prevalence of severe ... -
Utilization of Herbal Medicine During Pregnancy, Labour and Post-partum Period Among Women at Embu Provincial General Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, 2013)According to World Health Organization (WHO), a vast majority of people in Africa and Asia rely on herbal medicine for their primary health care needs. The concomitant use of traditional and biomedical systems of care ... -
Utilization of human resource management information systems among small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The utilization of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) promises to enable Human Resource (HR) departments deliver more service with fewer resources, save money, be more efficient, and automate to make ... -
Utilization of information communication technology facilities for research output amongst postgraduate students: The case of university of Nairobi Library systems
(2014)The study focused on utilization of information communication technology facilities for research output amongst postgraduate students at the University of Nairobi library systems. Objectives of the study were to assess the ... -
Utilization of Lighted Candle and Sealing Methods in Metal Silos for Management of the Larger Grain Borer, Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae) in Stored Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Postharvest losses in maize in sub-Saharan Africa are estimated at 20% annually. Effective storage technologies will ensure food and income security for small holder farmers in developing countries. Larger grain borer ... -
Utilization of maternal health care services in Kenya: A Case of Meru North District
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)This study investigates the factors influencing the utilization of maternal health care services in Meru North District, Kenya. In this regard it addresses the following specific research objectives: First, to find out ... -
Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services Offered at the Facility in Nairobi County: a Case Study of Public Health Facilities Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Approximately 585,000 women in their reproductive age encounter death every year due to pregnancy related causes all over the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the 2014 Kenya Demographic ... -
Utilization of maternal health care: the case of married women in Garba Tulla Division, Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Utilization of maternal health care services could save unnecessary severe complications and death among women during pregnancy, delivery and after delivery. Numerous factors such as characteristics of the women and their ... -
Utilization of Maternal Health Services Among the Youth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Information on utilization of maternal health services is very vital to a government that is concerned about the welfare of its citizens. The main objective of this study was to examine utilization of maternal health ... -
Utilization of maternal health services among women from poor and non-poor households in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Improvement in maternal health is one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) with a specific target of reducing by three-quarters between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio. Although there has been an overall ... -
The utilization of modern family planning methods among women of reproductive age in Kisau Division, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The Kenyan government has put in place strategies and policies to reduce fertility, increase contraceptive prevalence rate and reduce the unmet family planning needs (republic of Kenya, 2007b; Ian et al, 2009).Despite these ... -
Utilization of organization's capabilities as an operations strategy in the hotel industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2007)The study attempted to explore the extent of utilization of core capabilities as an operations strategy by hotels in Kenya and establish the challenges they face in pursuit of this strategy. A survey was carried out on ... -
Utilization of promotion mix elements by small business enterprises: The case of Nairobi East lands
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2000-08)This study was conducted with the objective of finding out the level of utilization of the promotion mix elements of advertising, sales promotions, publicity and public relations as well as personal selling among small ... -
Utilization of research by nurses at A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Research utilization is a component of evidence based practice (EBP). This is fundamental in the delivery of nursing care services to the consumers in the 21 st century. EBP is a means through which a profession ... -
The Utilization of Skilled Delivery Attendance From Maternal Shelters in Samburu County, North Rift Valley, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A report by the Kenya’s Ministry of Health (2016) shows that Samburu County is one of the counties in Kenya with a high burden of poor maternal and child health outcomes, low coverage rates and large underserved populations. ...