University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Strategic Leadership on Performance of Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
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Analysis of Extent and Effects of Mobile Phone Use on Productivity of Climate-smart Horticulture Farmers in Taita-taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticulture farmers continue to experience climate change-related problems despite advancement in technologies such as mobile phones. Currently, mobile phone is the most commonly used tool in communication. Previous studies ... -
Impact of Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Credit risk remains one of the main challenges that face commercial banks in their pursuits of wealth maximization reflected through better financial performance. In terms of interest income, banks make money by ensuring ... -
Project Management Practices and Implementation of Affordable Housing Projects in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was carried out with the tenacity of examining the influence of project management practices on the implementation of Affordable Housing Projects in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study was based on four objectives ... -
Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning on the Brand Image of Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: Case of University of Nairobi, Main Campus
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Covid-19 pandemic resulted to closure of all learning organizations in Kenya pushing universities to offer online learning as a substitute to the conventional way of learning in a classroom setting. However, significant ... -
Masculine Ideology in the Kenyan Digital Landscape: an Analysis of Masculinity Saturday Hashtag on Twitter
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study focused on the portrayal of masculine ideology on the digital landscape, focusing on the case study of the masculinity Saturday hashtag on Twitter. The particular objectives were: to identify and describe the ... -
Neonatal Hypothermia: a Retrospective Study on Association Between Admission Temperature and Mortality and Major Morbidity in Very Low Birth Weight (Vlbw) Neonates at Day Seven of Life in Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study Background Neonatal hypothermia prevalence is high as shown by studies both locally and internationally. Studies showing the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia have been conducted, however, ... -
Overcoming Communication Barriers in Healthcare: a Case for Kiswahili Medical Interpreting in Kibra Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study presents the state of English-Kiswahili medical interpreting in Kenya’s largest informal settlement, Kibra and the need for training among its current practitioners. The study utilized the Communication ... -
The Service Sector-led Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In recent years the service sector has emerged as increasingly playing a huge role in both the developed and developing as evidenced by the rising share of this sector in foreign direct investment (FDI), employment, trade ... -
Association Between Immediate Pre-delivery Ultrasound Estimated Fetal Weight and Labour Outcomes Among Term Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospitalin 2020-202 – (a Prospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Fetal weight, especially macrosomia, is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes including prolonged labor, operative delivery and shoulder dystocia. Studies from high income countries suggest that ... -
Influence of Social Media on the Marital Relationships of Young Middle-class Couples in Kilimani Division, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Social media is a term that refers to internet based platforms that connect people and give them the opportunity to reach out to each other and share information online using smartphones, computers (Cambridge Dictionary); ... -
Entrepreneurial Training, Orientation, Size, and Performance of Selected Government-funded Youth Groups Enterprises in Taita-taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study is about entrepreneurial training, orientation, size and performance of youth group enterprises that are funded by the government in Taita-Taveta, Kenya. The government, in its bid to reduce the soaring levels ... -
Uchambuzi Linganishi Wa Maudhui Katika Nyimbo Za Hodiya Za Wadigo Wa Msambweni Na Waswahili Wa Jomvu Kuu
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Nyimbo ni mojawapo wa vipera vya fasihi simulizi. Nyimbo huweza kutofautiana au kulingana katika jamii moja hadi nyingine kutegemea mazingira ya jamii maalum. Utafiti huu ulishughulikia uchambuzi linganishi wa maudhui ya ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Banks majorly generate their income through giving credits to customers hence credit risk management is crucial to their financial performance. Poor management of the credit risk exposes the bank to huge financial problems. ... -
Effect of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Pneumonia Guideline Training on Health Workers Uptake of Oral Amoxicillin Among Children Aged 2-59 Months at Three Health Facilities in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background In 2014, WHO re-classified childhood pneumonia syndromes. The new classification included; severe pneumonia, pneumonia, and no pneumonia(1). The class of pneumonia (non-severe) involved both age-specific tachypnea ... -
The Relationship Between Involuntary Childlessness and Marital Stability: a Case Study of Waiting Wombs Trust-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between involuntary childlessness and marital stability based on a case study of Waiting Wombs Trust-Kenya. The Target audience in this case was couples in opposite ... -
Analysing Dynamics of Biofuel Production Among Smallholder Farmers in Laikipia East Sub-county, Laikipia, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Biofuels have globally become important in the recent past due to the fact that countries are struggling to deal with the challenges of the increasing prices of fossil fuels and global warming. The demand for energy increases ... -
Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activity in Women With Menorrhagia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Levels and activity of Von Willebrand Factor in Women with Menorrhagia Study Background Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most prevalent inherited bleeding disorder. It is a qualitative or quantitative defect in von ...