University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessing the Role of Non-military Approaches in Counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With a focus on evaluating the role of non-military approaches in counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa, the study specifically sought to examine the role of non-military approaches in counterterrorism in Kenya, to examine ... -
Influence of Selected Factors on Performance of Business Studies Learners in Secondary Schools Within Mukaa Sub-county, Makueni County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the years, education has cheeped in and played a significant role in letting people acquire skills deemed necessary for a successful life. In ensuring that success is achieved, it is critically observed that academic ... -
Perceptions of pre-service bachelor of education (arts) students on environmental factors that influence high school students’ academic performance
(AJBUMA, 2023-02-17)The study used Ex post facto research design to find out Pre-Service Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree teachers’ perceptions on the Internal and External Education Environmental Factors that influence high school students’ ... -
Assessment of Copper, Manganese, Potassium and Zinc Levels in Tea Leaves and Their Infusions
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Macrominerals and microminerals serve as electrolytes, metabolic regulators and also have a structural function in the human body. Deficiency of essential elements may lead to a list of healthy complications which includes ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing the Potential Effectiveness of a Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Program Among Women in Kilifi and Siaya, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant cause of severe pneumonia among infants under 6 months of age worldwide and maternal immunization is being considered as a realistic strategy for prevention. Several ... -
Effect of Financing Decisions on Performance of Deposit-taking Saccos in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Financing decisions and performance are significant concepts among firms. Acknowledging this, several interventions have been undertaken by firm managers to address weaknesses in financing decisions. Despite the efforts ... -
Print Media Coverage of the First Female Chief Justice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study sought to examine print media coverage of the first female Chief Justice in Kenya. It analyzed two of the major dailies in Kenya; Daily Nation and The Standard newspaper. The study aimed at establishing the ... -
Influence of Locus of Control on Employee Job Satisfaction at Kapa Oil Refineries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Locus of control shows how individuals ascribe their reinforcements, the outcomes of their activities or compensations, their successes or failures. However, it is not clear whether it is also predictor of employee job ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability of the Manufacturing Firms Listed at The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective for carrying out this research was to establish the effect of working capital management on the profitability of the manufacturing firms that are listed at the Nairobi securities Exchange. The objectives ... -
The Influence of Board of Management in the Academic Performance of Learners in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu Sub-county.
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Strategic Responses and Crime Management. A Case Study of SGA (K) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Private security firms have been fighting with increased crime with minimal success. This research therefore seeks to investigate on the strategic responses used by SGA to manage crime in Kenya. The research used a case ... -
Determinants of Access to Treatment Services for Anal Genital Warts Among Sex Workers Attending Kitengela Sub County Hospital, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is transmitted through skin-to- skin contact, with genital and anal sex being the most common transmission routes. Anal-genital warts (AGWs) are benign proliferative skin ... -
Risk Management and Financial Performance of General Insurers in Kenya
(2022)A significant contributor to financial turmoil and collapse in insurers was already identified as poor risk management. The insurance industry is required to follow a risk management framework set by Insurance Regulatory ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Youth Owned Small Businesses Initiatives: Case of Mathare Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing performance of youth owned businesses initiatives. More specifically, the study focused on how individual factors and business socio-ecological factors ... -
Digital Marketing Strategies and Performance of Nestle Kenya Limited
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The Impact of Tax Incentives on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The motivation behind this project was to demonstrate the substantial impact of tax incentives on FDI inflows in Kenya. Specifically, the paper sought to lay out the impact of tax inducements (incentives) as the predictor ... -
The Impact of Adopting IFRS 16 on Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was conducted to determine the impact of adopting IFRS 16 on key selected financial performance ratios of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange for four successive years’ period 2017-2022. The period ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatry and Other Substance Use Disorders Among Heroin Users on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (Mmt) at Ngara Clinic, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Individuals attending Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) frequently present with coexisting psychiatric ailments. Heroin is considered one of the most commonly used drugs which is also dangerous to the health ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Independence Without Liberation: the Relevance of Franz Fanon's Diagnosis of the Post-colonial African State to Contemporary Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Almost sixty years after Kenya obtained independence from the British, the perception that the fruits of liberation have yet to manifest, despite decades of self-internal rule has spurred debate in regards to the crisis ...