University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with hospital length of stay in patients admitted with suspected malaria in Kenya: secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Objectives: To investigate factors associated with hospital length of stay (LOS) in patients admitted with suspected malaria using a competing risk approach. Setting: County government referrals and major faith-based ... -
Gender Norms and Family Planning Amongst Pastoralists in Kenya: a Qualitative Study in Wajir and Mandera
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is growing recognition among global health practitioners of the importance of rights-based family planning (FP) programming that addresses inequities. Despite Kenya achieving its national FP target, inequities in ... -
Missed nursing care in acute care hospital settings in low-middle income countries: a systematic review protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Missed nursing care (care left undone or task incompletion) is viewed as an important early predictor of adverse patient care outcomes and is a useful indicator to determine the quality of patient care. Available ... -
Factors associated with use of long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptives among married women in rural Kenya: A community-based cross-sectional study in Kisii and Kilifi counties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPM) are effective and economical methods for delaying or limiting pregnancies, however they are not widely used. The Kenya government is promoting the use of modern methods ... -
Irrigation-induced Environmental Changes Sustain Malaria Transmission and Compromise Intervention Effectiveness
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Irrigated agriculture enhances food security, but it potentially promotes mosquito-borne disease transmission and affects vector intervention effectiveness. This study was conducted in the irrigated and ... -
The African Development Corridors Database: a New Tool to Assess the Impacts of Infrastructure Investments
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objectives of this study were to (1)explore the quality of clinical data generated from hospitals providing in-patient neonatal care participating in a clinical information network (CIN) and whether data improved over ... -
The African Development Corridors Database: a new tool to assess the impacts of infrastructure investments
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The large-scale expansion of built infrastructure is profoundly reshaping the geographies of Africa, generating lock-in patterns of development for future generations. Understanding the impact of these massive investments ... -
Mathematical Competitions in Africa: Their Prevalence and Relevance to Students and Teachers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mathematical competitions feature in most developed countries as a part of the secondary school experience, but to a lesser extent in developing countries. In this paper we investigate how widespread these competitions are ... -
Universal Service in Telecommunication in a Liberalising Environment With Reference to Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Telecommunication policy is always a balance between economic growth and social justice. Universal service is generally concerned with the latter, which underlines the ability to pay and equity in its objectives of ... -
Employment of Persons With Disabilities: a Critical Analysis of the Persons With Disabilities Act 2003
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A Critique of the Regulatory Framework for Estsate Agents Business in Kenya
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A Critique of Section 6 of the Arbitration Act
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2015)In any legal relationship, domestic or international, disputes are bound to occur. When such disputes occur in trade they should be settled as expeditiously, flexibly and confidentially as possible so that the economy ... -
Efficacy of Anti-counterfeit Laws in Kenya
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Taxation of Smes in Kenya as a Tax Base Broadening Measure is It a Mere Tax Collection Exercise
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The history of the growth and taxation of SMEs is long and dates as far back as 1950s. Initially, the informal sector was regarded as marginal and peripheral. But with time, the sector expanded and became a source of ... -
The Implications of Territorial Jurisdiction for International (Income) Taxation: the Kenyan Case Study
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The Link Between Corporate Governance Failure and the Collapse of Major Private Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigates the link between corporate governance failure and the collapse of major private companies. The study argues that, although the government has held trainings and several campaigns aimed at having ... -
Strengthening Corporate Governance to Curb Corruption in Banks in Kenya: a Case Study of Dubai Bank and Imperial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Corruption menace is not only local but also global. It is a major threat to global financial stability and international economic security. Corruption is no respecter of the size or types of business organizations ... -
The Concept of International E-commerce in Kenya; an Appraisal of the Existing Policy, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
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Legal Regulation of Prices of Petroleum Products
(University of Nairobi, 2012)