University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Experience With Arteriovenous Fistulae in Long Term Haemodialysis Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are associated with fewer long-term events such as thrombosis, loss of primary patency and interventions, and should therefore be considered the vascular access of choice for HD ... -
Youth and Organized Criminality in Informal Settlements: the Case of Huruma-mathare Informal Settlements, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The persistent increase in the number of organized criminal groups (OCGs) worldwide poses a significant threat to societal cohesion and is therefore a national, regional, and transnational problem that has caught the ... -
Characterization of Distressing Symptoms and Coping Strategies Among Breast Cancer Patients Under Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cancer is ranked as the second cause of death globally, in 2020 it accounted for about10 million deaths mostly among women. Patients with breast cancer may experience various physical and emotional distressing ... -
Settlement Patterns of the Hominids During the Pleistocene Period: a Case Study of Lower Okote Member Sites; East of Lake Turkana; Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The common denominator for early Pleistocene sites is hominid tool manufacture. The majority of excavated sites contain dozens of hundreds of stone artifacts. Although not all stone artifacts found at sites were manufactured ... -
The Effect of Financial Repression on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study focused on evaluation of the influence of financial repression on financial performance of Kenyan commercial banks. The study used interest rate cap, government debt and cash reserve requirements as the independent ... -
Effect of Portfolio Framework on the Financial Performance of General Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, general insurance companies face the risk of ultimate closure or acquisition if they fail to generate an adequate rate of return to their shareholders, hence a need for strategy ... -
Effect of Non-performing Loans on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The commercial banks in Kenya have shown a reduction in the profitability levels with some sinking into losses to the extent of closing their doors......................................................................... ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Techniques on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)working capital management techniques is one critical area that influences liquidity of the firm while at the same time have other underlying effects on financial performance depending on the policy adopted by one firm ... -
Stakeholder Participation and Implementation of Road Construction Projects in Kenya. A Case of Class C Road Githurai-kimbo Road Project in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)When a road transportation infrastructure project is successfully completed within the parameters of the conventional iron triangle, it is regarded as a success. Problems with functionality might have been caused by a ... -
Brand Essence and Customer Loyalty in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between brand essence and customer loyalty in commercial banks in Kenya. The study was anchored on the theory of planned behaviour which holds that people ... -
Effect of Short-term Debt Financing on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Bomet County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The pillar of economic prosperity and economic transformation is associated with growth and performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The massive growth among the firm translates to economic development. SMEs are ... -
The Relationship Between Political Risk and Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Investments are determined by many factors. Many risks come into the mind of investors at the time of making investments. The bottom line of any investment is usually whether returns will be satisfactory or not. To earn ... -
Effect of Selected Macroeconomic Volatility on Financial Performance of the Real Estate Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Kenyan real estate sector has experienced accelerated growth since the turn of the millennium. However, in the last 5 years (2017 to 2021), the performance of the real estate sector in Kenya has slowed down. This can ... -
Fundamental Properties of N-power Operators and Their Characterization
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The project will study class of n-power operators and their properties. The study will focus n-power normal operators, n-power hyponormal operators,npower posinormal operators,n-power quasi-normal operators and n-power ... -
Influence of Mergers and Acquisitions on Competitive Advantage in the Insurance Industry in Kenya: a Case of Uap-old Mutual Group
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Mergers and acquisitions continue to shape local and international business due to changes in the operating environment. The objective of the study was to determine the influence of mergers and acquisition on competitive ... -
Influence of Decentralization of Teachers Service Commission Functions on Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Tigania West Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of the study was to investigate influence of decentralization of Teachers Service Commission functions on service delivery among public secondary school teachers in Tigania West Sub-County, Kenya. The study ... -
Dietary aflatoxin exposure of lactating mothers of children 0–6 months in Makueni County, Kenya
(John Wiley & Sons, 2023-02-22)The southeastern region of Kenya is prone to aflatoxin outbreaks, yet maternal and infant aflatoxin intake levels remain unclear. We determined dietary aflatoxin exposure of 170 lactating mothers breastfeeding children ... -
Project Management Practices and Quality of Housing Projects in Parklands, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The world over has in the recent past experienced a tremendous change and shift in all aspects be it technology, commerce, economy and even the construction industry. The shift has been more on customer focus and customer ... -
Strategies for Organizational Resilience During Pandemics in Small and Medium Enterprises in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)It is worth noting that availability of a strategy alone is not enough but effective implementation of resilience strategies is paramount. Establishment of strategies is not enough but proper implementation according to ... -
The Impact of Crime on Household Well-being in Diani, Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Crime is a consequential global plight restraining economic growth and social advancement. In Kenya, particularly in the coastal region, crime and additional cases coupled with general security are a barrier to the ...