University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Caregivers’ Perception of the Influence of Interpersonal Communication on Stereotyping Content Surrounding the Sickle Cell Disease
(University of nairobi, 2022)It is estimated that 14,000 children are born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) every year in Kenya. The absence of mass awareness and institutionalized newborn screening and management of SCD is a major concern leading to ... -
Characteristics of Cinder Gravel as Road Pavement Construction Material in Meru County, Kenya Science in Civil Engineering
(University of nairobi, 2022)The availability of suitable road construction materials that meet the specification requirements are becoming scarce and therefore the use of marginal materials presents challenges during construction and performance when ... -
Investigation of Portable Water Quality and Provision in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)Water quality is one of the indicators that can provide consumer confidence in drinking water distributed in the City of Nairobi. A safe water supply is crucial to public health hence the quality of portable water may have ... -
Judicial Activism Vs. Judicial Restraint Debate: a Case for a Balanced Approach in the Exercise of Judicial Review in Kenya.
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Foreign Market Entry Strategy and Performance in International Supermarkets in Kenya
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Corporate Governance and Valuation of Venture-funded Technology Startups in Africa
(University of nairobi, 2022)The number of venture-funded technology startups in Africa and the amount of venture capital investment have been on a steady rise in the recent past. We are now at a point in the evolution of the various startup ecosystems ... -
Effect of Financial Risk on Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)Micro finance institutions in Kenya play a role in financial intermediation which has included 2.9% Kenyans. Despite this, the financial risk for most MFIs has increased but focus has mostly been on the banks. The MFIs ... -
Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Health Facilities in Homabay County
(University of nairobi, 2022)Working Capital facilitates daily operation of firms. The study established influence of Working Capital Management Practices on Financial Performance of Private Health Facilities in Homabay County. Correlation research ... -
Determinants of Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetes Outpatient Clinic Master in Public Health, University of Nairobi
(University of nairobi, 2022)Background of the study: Type II Diabetes Mellitus is globally with roughly 80% of those affected being found in developing countries. Glycemic control is the main forecaster of diabetes-related complications, morbidity ... -
Influence of the Quality of Structural Engineering Design on Cost Certainty of High-rise Building Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)Clients are increasingly demanding a high degree of cost certainty from their project design teams to ensure that their building projects are completed within the budgeted resources. However this objective has been negated ... -
Determinants of Agricultural Productivity Growth: Evidence From Somalia
(University of nairobi, 2022)This research examined the empirical relationship between agricultural productivity and variables affecting the scale of agricultural productivity growth in Somalia, in a period of time from 1991 to 2020, a multivariate ... -
Role of Regional Organizations in Environmental Migration Governance: a Comparative Study of Au and Eu
(University of nairobi, 2022)The study sought to examine the trends and patterns of environmental migration, explore the role of AU and EU in development of environmental migration governance, and examine the challenges experienced by AU and EU on ... -
Relationship Between Talent Management and Staff Retaining in Airline Operations Departments in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to determine how talent management at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport affects employee retention. The study's main objective was to ascertain how talent development, growth, and change ... -
Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Underage Girls in Sex Work in Kenya.
(University of nairobi, 2020)This research seeks to address access to sexual and reproductive health and rights of underage girls in sex work in Kenya. The study evaluates the status of girl’s involvement in sex work and the extent to which they ... -
Effect of Trading Volume on Volatility of Stock Returns of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of nairobi, 2022)Stock Return Volatility postulates the direction and the likelihood of the performance. The greater volatility means the greater risk premiums resulting from the investment. The research objective is to assess the effect ... -
Comparing Accelerated Failure Time and Cox Ph Models:a Case Study on Employee Attrition
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of this project, is to compare the AFT model and Cox PH model using the employee attrition data set. Survival analysis examines the desired outcome until the occurrence of the event. Although Cox PH together ... -
The relationship between firm size and profitability of microfinance institutions in kenya
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Essays on Public Spending and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Government spending and its consequence to the economic growth have pre-occupied policymakers in many countries because high level of government expenditure hinders economic growth. Nevertheless, the debate has not been ... -
Factors Affecting Population, Nesting Habits, and Conservation of Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica Reguloram, Bennett 1834) in Lake Ol’ Bolossat Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Birds are significant drivers of ecosystem processes and are therefore sensitive to natural and human-induced changes. Cranes are a highly threatened bird family and Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is listed as ... -
Shared Compound Frailty Model With Application in Joint Life Annuity Insurance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Observable risk factors (e.g., health condition) can explain heterogeneity in mortality among assureds; but modeling the risk profile of a heterogeneous life from unobservable risk factors, such as genetics is complex. ...
