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Genetic Polymorphisms of N-acetyl Transferase 2 and the Risk of Hepatotoxicity in Patients on Isoniazid Preventive Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) is an important intervention to prevent activation of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. Genetic variations associated with N-acetyl transferase (NAT2) are closely associated ... -
Bayesian Inference of the Weibull-pareto Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There are a wide range of industries that make use of theWeibull distribution, including industrial engineering, general insurance, survival analysis, electrical engineering, and reliability engineering, to name just a ... -
Determinants of Earnings Management of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Earnings management has become the subject for discussion due to its significance in the operation and management of the companies. The objective of the research was to examine the determinants of earning management. The ... -
The Effects of Tax Policy on Economic Growth in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tax policy has significant impact on economic growth. Good tax policy influence both positive economic growth and rapid growing competition in investments. This study sought to establish the effect of tax policy instituted ... -
Assessing National Security Strategies in Combating Terrorism in Africa: Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Combating terrorism in Africa has been collective task involving the effort of the government through regional and international cooperation. Kenya has battled the emergence of terrorism since the 1975 Nairobi bombing, ... -
Effect of Domestic Public Debt on Financial Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The effect of domestic public borrowing on the development level of financial sector has not been extensively investigated in finance literature. Two views, safe asset view and lazy bank view, have been suggested for the ... -
The Relationship Between Alcohol Use Disorders and Depression in Men. A Case Study of the Men in Kirigiti Area, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Alcohol has been a known contributor for disease. According to the World Health Organization, over three million deaths are associated with alcohol annually. Excessive consumption of alcohol continues being a public health ... -
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ... -
Assessment of the Outcomes of Women Economic Empowerment Program: a Case of Hand-in-hand Eastern Africa Project in Kitui
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Hand-In-Hand Eastern Africa’s (HIHEA’s) intervention on increasing women’s monthly enterprise earnings. Data for the assessment was collected from the direct ... -
Design and Validation of a GSM Enabled Electricity Prepaid Meter
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This report details the working of a conventional Customer Interface Unit (CIU) for Kenya Power pre-paid meters. We study the functionality of the meters and pay particular attention to the recharge system that involves ... -
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 ... -
Pozzolanic Potentials of Fresh Cow Dung and Cow Dung Ash for Gravel Roads Construction
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Among third-world countries, gravel and earth roads form an excessively large portion of the road network when compared to paved roads. In Kenya, earth roads comprise about 47% of the road network, gravel roads 38% and ... -
Determinants of Financial Performance of General Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This paper strived to observe impact of various determinants on financial performance of general insurers operating in Kenya. Return on asset ratio of different companies represented financial performance. Populace was 37 ... -
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Its Effect on the Quality of Financial Reporting: the Case of Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of IFRS for SMEs is to simplify financial reporting on SMEs by generating high-quality financial statements that can help capital providers and other participants make sound economic decisions. This study examined ... -
Relationship Between School Preparedness and Effective Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum: a Study of Teacher’s Knowledge in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Competency-based curriculum was put in place at the same time that Kenya was working hard to reach its Vision 2030 goals, which require a skilled workforce. The goal of the study was to figure out how school readiness ... -
Influence of Principals’ Selected Management Practices on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Discipline is a pivotal element in the smooth operation of organizations whether public or private. In light of the foregoing the purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principal’s selected management ... -
Athari Za Sheng’ Kwa Kiswahili Miongoni Mwa Watachoni Waishio Lwandeti.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia utafiti kuhusu athari za lugha kipindi ya Sheng’ miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa Kiswahili ambao ni wazaliwa Watachoni na wanaotoka katika lokesheni ya Lwandeti. Tumetalii vyanzo vya utumizi wa lugha ... -
Project Management Practices and Implementation of Road Infrastructure Projects in Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The implementation of infrastructure development is significantly impacted by project management practices, which increase the risk of delays, cost overruns, contractual disputes, arbitration, and quality deviations. ... -
Influence of Corporate Governance Practices on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microfinance banks play a vital function in the economy by ensuring there are credit facilities to the less-privileged and banking services to people. The annual reports by the CBK reveals that MFBs in Kenya have been ... -
Public Private Partnership Strategy and Performance of Public Sector Firms in the Electricity Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are contractual agreements between a public agency or public- sector authority and a private-sector entity that allow for greater private sector participation in the delivery of public ...