Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Firm Characteristics on Financial Distress of Selected Retail Supermarket Chains in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Company under financial distress plunges into a strained cash situation and is unable to pay debts as they become due, this state of affairs can compel an organization into liquidation or bankruptcy. A company’s ability ... -
Operations Responsiveness and Competitive Advantage of Fast-moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study set to find how operations responsiveness and competitive advantage interacts among fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in industrial area, Nairobi, Kenya. Dynamic capability, resource dependence and open ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Equity Risk Premium of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Where the capital structure has a higher composition of equity, a firm experiences low market risk which leads to a lower equity risk premium. Commercial banks in Kenya have experienced high fluctuations in their capital ... -
Digital Banking and Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital banking and financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed both cross sectional and longitudinal research designs. The ... -
Assessment of the Effect of International Partnerships on Infrastructural Development a Case Study of Kenya/china Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Development is inevitable in the world today, and countries are striving to achieve their various developmental goals in order to provide and ensure better livelihoods for their people. This study aims to explore the ... -
Utilization of Geographic Information System Technology on Implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of any road construction project relies heavily on effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction progress. Studies have indicated the integration of GIS technology with the ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Large Supermarket Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Though retailing has transformed in the recent past to one sector that has grown in prominence as a major economic driver especially in developing economies, it still remains erratic with increasingly fickle shopper loyalties ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Contraceptive use is an important determinant of fertility. This study focused on factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated ... -
Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Reporting Quality of Oil Marketing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With an evolving financial landscape and increasing demands for transparency and accountability, it becomes imperative to understand the impact of risk-based auditing on the quality of financial reporting, especially in ... -
Influence of Strategy on Organizational Structure of Protestant Confession Churches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relationship between strategy and organization structure is a key component to the success of any organization. Strategy thrives in an organization with the right structure, management is therefore required to align ... -
Effect of Asset Allocation Decisions on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial landscape of Kenya, like many emerging economies, is characterized by a diverse array of investment instruments, with unit trusts becoming increasingly significant. Understanding how asset allocation decisions ... -
Quantifying the Relationship Between Air Transportation and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air transportation remains a core factor in the world’s economic growth. Thus, in the context of Kenya, this study looked at the connection that between air transportation and the economy. To conduct the study, the research ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Spread and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks have a crucial role in the allocation and distribution of economic resources on a global scale. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of commercial banks and are significant ... -
Challenges of Implementing Performance Contracting Strategy at Impact Research and Development Organisation, Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance contracting is a strategy designed to manage performance and also a distinct element of organizational reforms. Despite the importance of performance contracting strategy, challenges such as a culture of ... -
Mobile Technology and Globalization of Financial Inclusion by NCBA Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Global financial inclusion is considered essential for promoting sustainable economic development and reducing poverty, as it enables individuals and businesses to access financial services that help them manage their ... -
Logistics Management and Operational Performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study objective was to establish logistics Management Practices (LMP) and their impact on operational performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in Nairobi County. The specific objectives were to establish LMP in ... -
Capacity Building and Sustainability of Build Operate Transfer Projects: a Case of Nairobi Expressway, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There exists a number of Public Private Partnership(PPP) models. Among them is the popular Build-operate-transfer(BOT), that is used to finance public sector infrastructure development and service delivery. PPPs in the ... -
An Empirical Investigation of the Effect of Cash Transfers on Child Labour and Schooling in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The widespread occurrence of child labor, frequently influenced by economic vulnerabilities and poverty, presents a substantial obstacle to educational access. Children involved in diverse labor activities, including ... -
Impact of Health Insurance on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health remain areas of significant disparities globally, primarily driven by limited access to high-quality care. This study examined how health insurance influences antenatal care (ANC) ... -
Variety Reduction Practices and Materials Control in Level 4-6 Hosptals in North Rift Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are focused on satisfying their customers, suppliers, and units by providing them with a variety of products to choose from, thus ignoring the aspect of variety reduction. Consequently, due to a lack of variety ...
