Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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COUNTER TERRORISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS NEXUS; THE CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This study explores the counter terrorism and human rights nexus. It analyses the counter terrorism strategies in Kenya and their impacts on human rights. The case study of Kenya, a country in the East African region which ... -
CONSTITUTION-MAKING IN SOMALIA; A CRITICAL ANALYSIS, 1960-2013
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2014)As Okoth Ogendo pointed out a constitution is: A power map upon which the framers may delineate a whole set of concerns ranging all the way from an application of the Hobbesian concept of ‘the covenant,’ to an authoritative ... -
The Impact of Cattle Rustling on Economic Development: an Analysis of Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study is aimed at understanding cattle rustling and the impact it has had on the human condition of the people of Baringo and economic development as whole. It takes the asset-based approach and defines human security ... -
The Role of the African Union (AU) in Refugee Humanitarian Assistance: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Refugees are among the most vulnerable persons in our society as they face a lot of uncertainty following displacement from their home countries. In this regard, they should be prioritized in protection and assistance ... -
An Assessment of Hydroponics Farming Technology in Urban and Peri-urban Areas of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Although conventional crop farming has been the dominant urban and peri-urban agricultural practice in most sub-Saharan African cities, it faces several challenges hindering its potential to generate both economic and ... -
Effect of Circular Business Modeling on Competitive Positioning of Hospitality Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research is on exploring the effect of circular business modeling on competitive positioning of hospitality firms in Kenya. The study had two key objectives: To ascertain the key drivers of circular business modeling ... -
Effect of Organizational Structure on Firm Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The organizational structure of a firm is a fundamental factor influencing its performance. A well-designed structure supports effective communication, aligns with strategic objectives, facilitates decision-making processes, ... -
Effects of Social Media Marketing on the Consumer Purchasing Behavior of Millennials in Nairobi City County
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Influence of Project Management Practices on Road Maintenance Projects’ Performance in Kenya: the Case of Rongai/kajiado Road
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the influence of project management practices on performance of road maintenance projects in Kenya. Particular goals were to determine the impact of project resource mobilization, teamwork, project ... -
Effect of Strategic Change on the Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of strategic change on the performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya, with the goal of addressing two research objectives: to determine the strategic ... -
Effect of Foreign Portfolio Flows on the Growth of Capital Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This comprehensive study investigates the intricate relationship between foreign portfolio flows and the growth of Kenya's capital market. Employing a robust descriptive research design, the investigation methodically ... -
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum Strategy in Public Primary Schools in Uasin-gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The implementation of the Competence - Based Curriculum (CBC) strategy aims at ensuring that teaching and learning is more interactive and effective by incorporating new technologies within the curriculum. Studies on the ... -
Effect of Financial Technology on Financial Performance of Deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The adoption of fintech among Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya is still in its early phases. “Some DT SACCOs have implemented fundamental fintech technologies, such as automated loan processing and ... -
Covid 19 Induced Supply Chain Disruptions and Business Resilience of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic caused huge disruptions in global and domestic businesses as countries and borders were closed to contain the spread of the virus. This means companies’ supply chain resilience was tested. Hence, this ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Zoonotic Diseases and Control Among Actors in Livestock Trade in Busia County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Zoonotic diseases pose a direct health threat to the communities in which they occur, and they concurrently undermine livestock keepers' livelihoods. A combination of anthropogenic, animal, and ecosystem activities drives ... -
Tourism Destination Competitiveness Across Eastern and Southern Africa: an Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The growing competition among tourism destinations reflects the increasing global demand for travel experiences and the necessity for destinations to differentiate themselves to attract more visitors. Despite the steady ... -
Influence of Internal Control Procedures on the Financial Management of County Government of Homabay
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research studied internal control and financial management of Homabay County. The independent variables for the study included financial monitoring, internal audit, automation and budgetary controls. The main theory ... -
Effect of Information Asymmetry on Stock Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The fundamental objective underlying stock market investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on investment, a goal that proves to be exceedingly challenging in the absence of substantial information for predicting ... -
Effect of Inflation Rate on Stock Market Volatility in Frontier Capital Markets: a Case for Kenya Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Policymakers and investors have been closely monitoring the volatility of stock prices in the capital market, which has significant policy and practice implications to portfolio risk management, pricing of derivative ... -
Organizational Core Strategies and Performance of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Companies have progressively embraced novel approaches to enhance their operation. Organizational strategies act as the lubricants towards achieving holistic realization of long-term objectives. The theories underpinning ...
