University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
Influence of principals’ management practices on Teachers’ Performance Appraisal Development in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the impact of principals' management methods on the growth of teachers' performance appraisal in public secondary schools within Makueni sub-county. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ... -
Effectiveness of Domestic Data Protection Laws in African Countries-a Case Study of the Data Protection Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of domestic data protection laws in African countries, with a particular concentration on the recently gazetted Data Protection Law in Kenya, typically referred to as the ... -
Technology in the Courts: Administration of Criminal Justice in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There has been a marked increase in technological innovations globally which has played a great role in the justice system. The Kenyan courts have been undergoing a gradual digital transformation in their dispensation ... -
Barriers to Adolescents’ Access and Uptake of HIV-related Services in Kawangware Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although HIV Testing and counseling have been widely accepted and implemented globally, some people still experience poor access and uptake. Adolescents from informal settlements are more vulnerable to HIV infections than ... -
Prosecution of Environmental Crimes Occurring in Armed Conflicts in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Environmental protection has been a contemporary topic in international law in the backdrop of devastating climate change. Efforts on environmental protection and conservation is through environmental justice. International ... -
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment of Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline is a passive continental margin that resulted from the breakup of the East and West Gondwanaland supercontinent during the Jurassic-Tertiary age and is consequently expected to have minimal ... -
Economic Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic of Internet Gambling in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Gambling is among ancient activities people take part in either for economic endeavor, leisure or both. In recent years, increased gambling legalization globally has resulted in high internet gambling rates in developing ... -
HIV Oral Self-testing (HiVST) Strategy for Increased HIV Testing Among Female Sex Workers (Fsw) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed at determining the uptake of HIV Self-Test kits for HIV Testing among Female sex workers (FSW) in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County. The specific objectives included ascertaining the accessibility of HIV ... -
Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of End-stage Kidney Disease Adult Patients Treated With Hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital During Out-of-pocket Payment and National Health Insurance Reimbursement for Hemodialysis Services
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The demand for hemodialysis has grown briskly especially in low- and middle income countries. Sadly, availability of kidney replacement therapy in developing countries is scarce and may be unavailable in ... -
Information Communication Technology Adoption, External Environment and Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research aimed to explore the impact of Information4Communication4Technology (ICT) adoption on the performance of SMEs in Kiambu County. It assessed the link between ICT adoption and SMEs' performance in Kiambu County ... -
Transboundary Natural Resource Management and Diplomatic Cooperation Among the EAC States: Case of Lake Victoria Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study explores transboundary natural resource management and diplomatic cooperation among the East Africa Community states. The study does so with a primary focus on Lake Victoria, which is a vital transboundary natural ... -
Stakeholder Management Process and Implementation of Central Business District Decongestion Projects: a Case of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Effective and efficient stakeholder participation during project implementation by the project managers is not an if but a must for project success. Through various literature and different authors, it has been noted that ... -
Mapping suitable habitats for globally endangered raptors in Kenya: Integrating climate factors and conservation planning
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Raptors face global threats like electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation. Many species remain understudied, and their distribution patterns are unknown. Understanding their current and future distribution is ... -
Quality of inpatient paediatric and newborn care in district hospitals - Authors' reply
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(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: This study aims to elucidate anatomical variations of the digastric muscle in the Kenyan population. Methods: A total of 41 bilateral neck dissections were performed whereby morphologic observations and ... -
The co-morbidity of DSM-V Gambling with DSM-V mental disorders and substance abuse in a Kenyan context of high risk schizophrenia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: There is evidence that gambling disorder shares similarities with other types of addictive behavior, such as occurs in substance abuse. In addition, co-morbidity of gambling with mental disorders has been ... -
Below-knee Amputation with Minimally Painful Injection of Tumescent Local Anesthesia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)We successfully performed minimally painful injection of tumescent local anesthesia to eliminate the need for the tourniquet and sedation for a below-knee amputation in a frail patient with multiple medical comorbidities ... -
Patterns of orthopedic and trauma admissions to a tertiary teaching and referral health facility in Kenya: Chart review
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tertiary hospitals in resource-limited countries should treat referred patients but in reality, are the first level of care for the vast majority of patients. As a result, the tertiary facility effectively functions as a ...