Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Stakeholders’ Participation in Project Management and Performance of Donor Funded Projects in Kenya: a Case of Agriculture and Dairy Economic Development Project in Emali
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary factor for a project's failure or success is the commitment to engage stakeholders during the entire project cycle. This study aimed to determine how stakeholders' participation affect the performance of ... -
The Effects of Strategic Leadership Practices on the Financial Performance of East African Breweries Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2023)leadership practices and financial performance are important to businesses because they are key determinants of organizational success. Previous studies have provided positive and negative findings on the effect of strategic ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Firm Performance of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The critical importance of understanding how strategic management processes influence the financial performance of manufacturing pharmaceutical firms in Kenya motivated the study. The highly competitive pharmaceutical ... -
Influence of Service Delivery Strategies on Customer Retention Among Commercial Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to analyze the impact of service delivery techniques on customer retention for commercial banks located in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Two theoretical frameworks were utilized: Hierarchical Service Delivery ... -
Effect of Stock Market Development on Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The capital markets in Kenya play a crucial role in economic growth and especially towards achievement of Vision 2030. However, the stock market development measure, private credit to GDP (%), for Kenya has been below ... -
Burdens and Coping Mechanisms of Caring for a Family Member With Mental Illness
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of mental illnesses is not limited to the person with the disorder but extends to their family members who full-fill caretaker roles. Recently more responsibilities for caring for a person with mental illness ... -
Procurement Practices and Completion of KERRA Road Construction Projects in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Completion of road construction projects is significant from a global perspective as it impacts directly on the social – economic development as well as infrastructural progression and transportation. The broad objective ... -
Sustainability Strategies and Performance for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study examined the the influence of sustainability strategies on the performance of savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of environmental ... -
The Relationship Between Banking Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of the study was to ascertain how technology advancements affected the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The following theories were used in the study: the diffusion of innovation theory, the ... -
Role of Communications in Environmental Policy Implementation in Kenyan Urban Set-ups: a Case Study of Luthuli Avenue Expansion Programme in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Public communication is defined in this study as the duty of the government to enlighten the populace, pay attention to their concerns, and act in their best interests. Political communication, on the other hand, is ... -
The Principle of Territorial Integrity as a Determinant of Kenya’s National Security Policy 2002-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over the years, Kenya has experienced a variety of security issues. In response, this study investigates whether the territorial integrity concept had an impact on Kenya's national security policies during a fourteen-year ... -
Covid-19 Disruptions and Resilience of Pharmaceutical Supply Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study delved into the crucial realm of supply chains, recognizing their pivotal role in facilitating the processes of procurement, transportation, and delivery of essential inputs and outputs for businesses. Specifically, ... -
Effectiveness of Mwongozo Code of Corporate Governance for State Corporations in Streamlining Appointment, Compositions and Size of Boards in Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Mwongozo Code of Governance issued in 2015 was in response to continued failures of State Corporations in Kenya. More than seven years have passed since The Mwongozo Code of Governance was issued, yet the issues from ... -
Rural Roads Development and Marketed Agricultural Production in Kenya: a Time Series Analysis (1973-2021)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The marketed agricultural production had been on the increase despite the decline in the number of kilometres of newly constructed rural roads. Thus, the objective of the study was to investigate the responsiveness of ... -
The Role of Climate Variability on Maize Production. Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The harsh climate effects continue to adversely affect Kenya’s agricultural sector. Motivated by this development, this study examined the role of climate variability on maize production in the country. Secondary time ... -
Factors Influencing the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation Among the Maasai Community: Acase Study of Maili 46 Location, Kajiado West County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The number of girls and women who have had FGM is estimated at 200 million worldwide, but the prevalence of the procedure is rising as the world's population expands. In Kenya, female genital mutilation occurs among several ... -
Influence of Branding Practices on Service Delivery Among Security System Firms in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Worldwide, businesses of all sizes and in a variety of sectors are increasingly turning to branding as a development strategy. More than just a marketing activity, firms in today's fast-paced and unpredictable business ... -
Effectiveness of Web Conferencing in Human Resource Communication in Public Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are increasingly relying on web conferencing systems to enhance communication among their geographically distributed teams in an era of digital transformation and technical breakthroughs. This study assessed ... -
Resource Mobilization Strategies and Implementation of Community Based Organization Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kibra Informal Settlement, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Resources remain an issue for many CBOs in Kenya because their level of funding is insufficient with their current resource mobilization strategies. Many CBOs operating in Kibra fail to acquire enough funds that can allow ...
