Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Communities Towards Consumptive Wildlife Utilization in Shompole Group Ranch
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The controversial practice of consumptive wildlife use involves hunting wild animals to acquire a trophy, often a part of the animal's body to showcase the accomplishment. Proponents argue that trophy hunting can benefit ... -
An Evaluation of Liberia’s Drug Abuse Law, Protecting and Upholding Human Rights: the Case of Center Street, Monrovia Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The issue of drug abuse presents a complex human rights challenge with far-reaching implications for societal stability and well-being. The prevalence of illicit drugs, particularly cocaine and opium, not only fuels ... -
Information System Audit Strategies and Data Security Measures Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The evolution of new technologies in commercial banks has fostered a heavy reliance on technology for their operational processes, expanding the array of options for service delivery with technological integrations has ... -
Influence of Ict Skills on Teachers’ Capacity to Implement the Digital Literacy Programme in Primary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In most countries around the world, there has been growing recognition and concerted efforts towards integrating the benefits availed by information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning. Teacher ICT ... -
Influence of Industry Regulation on Strategy Formulation and Implementation Among Private Security Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of security is a cardinal role of the government hence the delegation of this service to the private security companies is accompanied by stringent regulations. Private security firms play an important part in ... -
Effect of Firm Characteristics on Non-performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The banking sector is crucial to the economic stability and growth of a country. In recent years, the rise of non-performing loans in commercial banks has become a significant concern in Kenya, posing threats to the financial ... -
Impact of Internal Controls on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The transformation within the business landscape results from the convergence of multiple complex factors. Market conditions, competitive dynamics, strategic choices, and external economic forces intricately intertwine, ... -
Supply Chain Risk Management and Organizational Performance of Logistics Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study aimed at investigating the impact of Supply Chain risk management and organizational performance of logistics firms in Kenya. The objectives were to find out the adoption extents of supply chain risk management ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Commercial Building Projects in Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Several challenges in construction projects across Africa emphasize factors such as inadequate planning, skills shortages, and insufficient coordination and this negatively project performance for construction projects. ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Asset Quality of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)M&A are competitive advantage strategies used by firms to raise capital, capture strategic markets and resources and to enter markets. In the recent past there has been an increase in the number of M&As transactions in ... -
The Effects of Tax Incentives on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to limited private investment and financial resources in developing nations, governments resort to the use of fiscal policies such as tax incentives to boost economic growth. Despite the implementation of tax incentive ... -
Organisational Capacity and Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning System Projects in the Security Industry in Kenya; a Case of Kenya Kazi Services (Kk) Security
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Successful ERP system adoption in organisations is very critical due to its benefits in automating organisational processes, reducing manpower, integrating departments and easier reporting. A lot of resources, finances, ... -
The Influence of Employer Branding on Employee Retention Among Private Hospitals in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated the intricate relationship between employer branding and employee retention within private hospitals in Nairobi County. The Hierarchy of Needs theory and ERG Motivation theories guided the study. ... -
Financial Innovation and Financial Sustainability of Self-help Groups in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Self-help groups have grown from welfare groups to investment groups, while some transition to Savings and credit cooperative societies and banks. Despite being instrumental, self-help groups in Kisumu County continue ... -
The Influence of Micro Finance Credit on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Providing financial services, such as credit and saving facilities, is essential in developing any economy. Despite the efforts of microfinance institutions in facilitating microfinance services to financially marginalised ... -
Household Food Security on Sustainable Livelihoods. A Case Study of World Vision Kenya Livelihood and Resilience Project in Lower Nyakach Division, Nyakach Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of household food security on the sustainability of livelihoods in the Lower Nyakach Division of the Nyakach sub-county in Kisumu County. The study focused on ... -
Examining Social Media Use in Youthꞌs Political Participation in Homa Bay Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research aimed at examining how the youth in Homa Bay Sub County used social media to participate in politics. The study was done in Homa Bay Sub- County, which is part of Homa Bay County, and involved a sample of 385 ... -
The Representation of Minorities in the Media: a Case Study of Nubians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study examined the media representation of Nubians. It looked at how three leading newspapers created frames through their reporting. The study examined how media biases in information reporting on marginalized groups ... -
Analysis of Deviation in Adichie’s Novel Notes on Grief
(2023)The best way to deal with pain caused by the demise of a loved one is through writing. However, in that state of grief there is the likelihood of the writer's state of mind affecting his or her logic and chronology of the ... -
Solid Waste Management Practices and Sustainability of Environmental Conservation Projects in Kisumu Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With the extraordinary increase in population worldwide, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable environmental initiatives have emerged as vital components for promoting good health, good environment and aesthetics ...
