Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Capital Structure on Stock Returns of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For the purpose of this study, a descriptive research approach was utilized, and the sample population consisted of 47 non-financial firms that were listed on the Nairobi Security Exchange between January 1, 2015 and ... -
Predicting Credit Default Among Microfinance Customers at Eclof Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) carry out a crucial role in the financial sector for economic development of many countries. The MFIs advance credit to the active poor who mostly lack formal collaterals to secure the ... -
Imagining a Kenyan Cosmopolitanism in Dance of the Jakaranda by Peter Kimani
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cosmopolitanism is a broad term that carries a wide range of definitions, ranging from sociopolitical, geography, anthropology, philosophy, and literature. It is a highly contested term that has sparked scholarly debates ... -
Covid-19 Induced Supply Chain Disruption and Resilience of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The research‟s objective was to examine the degree to which COVID-19 induced supply chain disruption affected the resilience of pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. Premised on the predictions of Disruptive Innovation Theory, ... -
Effect of Strategic Planning on Organizational Performance of Agricultural Trading Companies in Mombasa Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of the study was to ascertain how strategic planning affected the performance of agricultural trading firms in Kenya's Mombasa County. The McKinsey 7S Model served as the study's foundation, and ideas like strategic ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Risk Taking Behaviour of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary goal of the research was to ascertain how board characteristics affected Kenyan commercial banks' risk-taking behaviour. Three theories—agency theory, stewardship theory, and resource dependency theory—served ... -
Infrastructure, Institutional Quality, and the Intensity of Kenyan Firm Exports
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research explained export intensity in Kenya using infrastructural development and institutional quality, among other factors. The research applied linear panel regression model. The research utilized panel data ... -
Analysis of Child Deprivations and Well-being Inequalities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Unidimensional approaches, especially those based on income or consumption and expenditure, previously dominated evaluation of the status of household or individual well-being. This thesis argues that the use of several ... -
Participatory Project Practices and Performance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Projects: a Case of Polish Humanitarian Action Project in Banaadir Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The influence of participatory project on performance of water, sanitation and hygiene projects: a case of a case of Polish Humanitarian Action project in Banaadir6 region, Somalia was explored in this inquiry. More ... -
Child Health in Kenya: Synergy of Provider and Consumer Quality of Healthcare
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Besides access to health services, quality of healthcare is recognized as a key element in putting an end to preventable childhood illnesses which in turn contributes to improved population health outcomes. Quality of ... -
Formal Beneficiary Feedback Approach and Implementation of Non-motorized Urban Transport Project in Kisumu City, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-motorized travel is a type of performance transportation that relies on human force to move people rather than energy sources. It entails walking, cycling, and alternatives such as using handcarts or scooters. In the ... -
The Effect Of Dividends Announcements On Stock Prices Among Commercial Banks In Kenya Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluates dividend announcement effects on stock prices among commercial banks in Kenya, particularly those listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study demonstrates different theories and analyses ... -
Effects Of Digital Banking On Banking Sector Performance In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the recent past the bank's financial performance has benefited when expenses are kept to a minimum through adoption of different financial innovations. Some of these financial innovations include digital banking which ... -
Effect Of Asset Quality On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Loan portfolio constitutes the largest proportion of banks’ assets and therefore when loans become non-performing, they negatively impact financial performance along with overall financial activity by banks. High levels ... -
Youth Political Participation And Democratic Engagement In Kenya: The Case Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The youth are important stakeholders in the democratic processes of any country. This study sought to examine the relationship between youth political participation and democratic engagement in Kenya with Nairobi County ... -
Potential For Periodic Markets As Nodes Of Food Trade And Territorial Development: A Case Of Machakos-Kitui Road, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sustainable agriculture and healthy food standards, applicable to a changing climate; with the capacity to preserve existing ecosystems; are among the more significant policy contributions that can neither be overlooked ... -
Strategies Adopted By Agrochemical Firms To Achieve Competitive Advantage In Nairobi City County Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Strategies adopted by the firms are the game change in the business competitive environment. The customers’ demands for the products those fitting their tastes and preferences. Strategies are very fundamental in business ... -
Impact Of Kenyan and EAC Legal Regimes On Kenya’S Participation And Investment In Global Value Chains
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The overall objective of this study is to address four legal questions: first, should Kenya should liberalise its laws to encourage investment in Global Value Chains (GVCs) or should it restrict its laws to protect its ... -
The Relationship Between Judicial Efficiency And Credit Market Development Among Financial Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Enforcement of agreement and contracts binding parties to their actions as far as lending is concern can have an impact on credit market performance since it affects the risk and cost of credit transactions which ultimately ... -
Ulumbilugha Na Athari Zake Katika Uandishi Wa Insha Za Shule Za Msingi Ya Cghu Na Moi Avenue; Kifani Cha Sheng Na Kiingereza Kwa Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Utafiti huu ulinuia kuchunguza athari za ulumbilugha kwa Kiswahili. Tasnifu hii imegawanywa kwa sura tano. Katika sura ya kwanza tulishughulikia utangulizi wa kazi hii kwa ujumla kwa kuangazia tatizo la utafiti, maswali ...
