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Quality control report of drugs analyzed in the drug analysis and research unit during the period 2016-2020
(ECAJPS, 2023-03-02)During the five-year period covering 2016-2020, the Drug Analysis and Research Unit (DARU) received and processed 326 drug samples. Of these samples, 32.5% were locally manufactured, 65.7% imported and 1.8% of undeclared ... -
Liquidity Risk Management Practices and Performance of Real Estate Construction Projects in Busia County, Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-04-04)Although Real estate Housing Industry Projects continue to gain popularity and awareness in Kenya and abroad, many Real Estate Housing Companies do not have effective financial risk management practice systems established. ... -
Drivers and Potential Distribution of Anthrax Occurrence and Incidence at National and Sub-county Levels Across Kenya From 2006 to 2020 Using Inla
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Anthrax is caused by, Bacillus anthracis, a soil-borne bacterium that infects grazing animals. Kenya reported a sharp increase in livestock anthrax cases from 2005, with only 12% of the sub-counties (decentralised ... -
Bioequivalence of Micronutrient Powders to Corn-soy Blend on Serum Zinc Concentration of Children (6-36 Months) With Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Thika Urban Slums, Kenya: a Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Zinc deficiency is common among children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and contributes to growth failure, increased morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoea and poor dietary practices are the main causes of zinc deficiency. ... -
Molecular Prevalence and Risk Factors of Campylobacter Infection in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
(HINDAWI, 2023-04-08)Campylobacter species are widely distributed pathogens; however, data on its epidemiology in puppies remain scanty, especially in Kenya. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region to determine ... -
Interest rate risk management practices and performance of real estate construction projects in Busia County,Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-04-03)Although Real estate Housing Industry Projects continue to gain popularity and awareness in Kenya and abroad, many Real Estate Housing Companies do not have effective financial risk management practice systems established. ... -
Home Environment and Utilization of English Language in Public Day Secondary Schools in Bunyala Sub County, Busia, Kenya
(JPAHAP, 2023-03-31)Home environment as a context of learning outcome contributes to learner social interaction and self-actualization towards using English in a school setting. School systems expect learners to be competent in the English ... -
Funding and Spending of TVET Curriculum for Sustainable Development: Policy Options Achievements and Constraints
(JPAHAP, 2023-03-31)The study examined the status of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the County Government of Vihiga. The focus on TVET is premised on the fact that TVET education is a devolved function. A ... -
A Systematic Review on the Correlation between using Video Games as Instructional Strategies and Academic Success among Learners in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(JPAHAP, 2023-03-31)Journal of Pedagogy, Andragogy and Heutagogy in Academic Practice (JPAHAP)ISSN: 2708-261X,Vol. 4. No.1. (2023) pp 26-33http://uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/pedagogy-26 -| Journal of Pedagogy, Andragogy and Heutagogy ... -
Determinants and outcomes of urban l comes of urban land use and use succession - case study of Upper Hill, Nairobi
(Digital commons, 2023-03)This paper is based on a PHD research carried out to explore Urban Land Use Succession (ULUS) that is driven by private actors financed by local or global capital, referred to as property-led urban redevelopment. ULUS ... -
Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus and compliance with hepatitis B vaccination schedules among outpatient clinic attendees in Nairobi
(PROS ONE, 2023-02-02)Background Hepatitis B is becoming a growing public health problem in Kenya. To combat the threat, HBV vaccination should be recommended, particularly for individuals who are not covered by the national immunization ... -
Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Water Quality within Ngong River Sub-Catchment, Nairobi, Kenya
(MPDI, 2023-02-08)Anthropogenic activities often compromise the water quality of natural water systems, rendering it unfit for domestic and agricultural use. This paper evaluates the effects of anthropogenic activities on the water quality ... -
Intervening role of Risk Management on the relationship between Mergers and Acquisitions and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(ADFJ, 2023-02-06)The objective of this paper was to examine intervening role of risk management on the relationship among mergers and acquisitions strategies and commercial bank financial performance. A correlational descriptive research ... -
Effect of Liquidity on the relationship between Dividend Policy and Value of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(AFDJ, 2023-02-06)Dividend policy is considered to be a key decision that influences wealth maximization. There are however, conflicting results on how dividend policy affects firm worth and this debate has been raging over decades. The ... -
Optimization of Drilling of Volcanics Section in an Oil/gas Well.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The efficiency of the well drilling procedure is influenced by the drill bit, its characteristics, its hydraulics, and the downhole tools. During the well drilling at AMOSING 2, Block 10BB, the parameters selected in this ... -
Risk Management Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Modern day organizations are exposed to more risk than they were in the past. This is mainly due to emerging trends including technology advancement increasing the firm’s culpability to threats such as cybercrime, identity ... -
The Relationship Between Fintechs and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fintechs are a part of an emerging sector that uses technology to offer financial services to deliver extremely improved financial services. Kenya has witnessed an increase in the utilization of Fintechs from 26.7% in ... -
Effect of Strategic Leadership Practices on the Performance of Tharaka Nithi County Government
(University of Nairobi, 2022)One of the most critical aspects of leadership is strategic leadership. The concept of strategic leadership allow firms to engage in activities that involve sharing with employees a clear vision and set of shared values ... -
Social and Economic Factors Associated With Vaccine Hesitancy Among Parents of Infants in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a spectrum ranging from total acceptance to absolute refusal of vaccines and includes deferring the decision to vaccinate, agreeing to vaccinate but staying doubtful about the safety ... -
Radio Listening Habits and Preferences: a Study of Children Between Ages 10 – 15 in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is need to understand the place of radio in this era of proliferation of new communication technologies and in an age apparently dominated by electronically generated visual information via the internet or television. ...