Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Non Governmental Organizations’ Interventions Influencing Performance of Agricultural Projects in Kenya : a Case of Webuye West Sub-county, Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of NGO intervention approaches on the performance of agricultural projects in Bungoma county. The specific objectives of the study was to establish the influence of ... -
Strategic Responses and the Dynamic External Business Environment at Kenya Ports Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The environment in which organizations operate in is constantly changing with different factors influencing the organizations. This dynamism has forced firms to redefine their strategies. Strategic response is essential ... -
Fani Katika Kazi Teule Za Mohammed Said Abdulla
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Utafiti huu ulichunguza msuko, usimulizi na matumizi ya lugha katika kazi teule za M. S. Abdulla: Kisima cha Giningi (1968) na Kosa la Bwana Msa (2007). Malengo ya utafiti huu yalikuwa yafuatayo: kudhihirisha aina za misuko ... -
The Contribution of Election Observer Missions to the Realization of Democratic Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to examine the contribution of election observer missions to the realization of democratic elections in Kenya. The study adopted the signalling theory, and using qualitative approaches, applied the ... -
Influence of Electronic Banking Practices on Performance of Banks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)inquiry was based on the view of evaluating how electronic banking practices influence the success and value of banks within Nairobi Securities Exchange. Information was gained from a number of firms and data was based on ... -
Assessing Recurrent Neural Networks as a Prediction Tool for Quoted Stock Prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relevance and success of financial time-series modelling is predicated upon the inefficiencies of the securities markets. Each forecasting attempt first denies that prices of securities mimic a random-walk process and ... -
Impact of Strategic Responses on Performance of Reliance Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations have utilized strategic responses towards quality improvements, productivity increment, cut costs, and reorganize and establish culture. These are acts aimed at dealing with the firm's environment's difficulties. ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Competitive Advantage at Tosha Petroleum Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The petroleum industry is highly competitive, and understanding the factors that can improve a company's competitiveness provides a significant advantage. Petroleum companies operate in a complex and rapidly changing ... -
Strategy Implementation at the Export Processing Zones Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy implementation is relevant to the realization of the organization’s mission and vision. Strategy implementation can ensure that the Export Processing Zones Authority identifies the strategy implementation practices ... -
The Distribution of Fluoride Ions in the Groundwatersofthe Baringo Bogoria Lake Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The ground waters of the area extending from the southern shores of Lake Bogoria to the northern shores of Lake Baringo, within the floor of the Rift Valley Kenya have been examined in relation to fluoride concentrations. ... -
Intersectoral Linkages in Smallholder Farming Systems: the Case of Contract Sugarcane Farming in the Mumias Sugarcane Growing Zone, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1999)This thesis is on the inter -sectoral linkages between the cash crop sector and other farm and non-farm activities. It tfiesi.s examines and synthesises evidence on how a relatively successful and veritable cash crop ... -
The Impact of Cross Border Conflicts on Peacebuilding in Kenya (1992-2010)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study investigates cross border conflicts and their impact on peacebuilding in Kenya from 1992 to 2010. Cross border conflicts are a threat to peace, human development and security in Kenya. These conflicts increased ... -
Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth in Somalia: 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The fundamental aim of aid is to create a platform for socio-economic growth. However, foreign aid has been criticized for only creating a cycle of economic dependency among recipient countries with no meaningful economic ... -
The Effect Of Foreign Portfolio Investments On Stock Market Performance At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)While the role of foreign investments in the development of a country’s securities market is often touted in policy, there is inconclusive evidence on the effect of foreign portfolio investment on stock exchange performance ... -
Earnings Management and Financial Performance of Companies Listed With Nse in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Earnings management activities have become a technique utilized by many institutions in today’s business operations. Despite the concept being applied wrongly by some companies which has led to the collapse of major firms ... -
Effect of Trade Openness on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya launched its 2030 vision in 2008 with the goal, among other things, of attaining global competition for FDI and economic growth. Inconsistent FDI inflows have occurred in Kenya since the 1970-1980s. In response to ... -
Effects of Board Structure and Market Segment on Capital Structure of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study’s objective was to determine the effect of board structure and market segment on the capital structure of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Capital structure is the mix of debt to equity firms use ... -
Agricultural Value Chain Factors Determining Coffee Prices at the Farm Level in East Africa. A Comparative Study Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study sought to make a comparative analysis on the Agricultural value chain factors determining coffee prices at the farm level in East Africa between Kenya and Uganda. The study set out the following objectives. To ... -
The Effect of Public Debt on Kenya’s National Security Budget
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The relationship between Public Debt and National Security budget is premised on a country’s economic situation. Generally, economics is the driving force behind any country’s pursuance of National Security interests. ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on the Relationship Between Stock Market Liquidity and Perfomance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Covid19 pandemic brought a lot of uncertainties and fear not only in the health sector but also among the investors and to the economy at large. This has informed the need to investigate the impact of covid19 on the ...
