Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A Portrayal of Utopian Ideals in Afte/Rland by Lauren Beukes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Many a time, literary scholars have studied dystopian and utopian literature as two distinct fields of study. Indeed, few have been able to highlight their interconnectedness and overlapping boundaries. The utopian societies ... -
The Effects of Financial Metrics on Stock Price Volatility of Listed Stocks at Nairobi Securities Exchange Market
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globalization has driven transformation across every sector, fundamentally altering how businesses operate and interact within the global economy. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are navigating ... -
Resource Mobilization and Sustainability of School Feeding Program in Public Pre-primary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research investigates the sustainability of school feeding programs in public pre-primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya, focusing on the critical role of resource mobilization. Given the importance of providing ... -
Data Driven Strategic Decision Making and Performance of Agritech Start Ups in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The leveraging of technology and data by organizations in today’s business environment has become increasingly critical in driving performance and building competitiveness. This is powered by advancements in technology and ... -
Relationship Between Psychological Wellbeing and Relationship Quality Among Young Dating Adults (23-30 Years) at St. Jude Catholic Church Donholm Parish, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The goal of this study is to determine whether there is a correlation between the psychological wellbeing and relationship quality of young adults who attend St. Jude Catholic Church in Donholm Parish, Outering Deanery, ... -
Investigating the Day of the Week Market Anomaly at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The efficient market hypothesis states that stock prices are a reflection of all available market knowledge, including historical, openly available, and proprietary data. Investors ought to anticipate making just typical ... -
Decentralization of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Access to the Criminal Justice System in Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Decentralization has globally transformed governance and public services. In Kenya, the ODPP plays a vital role in ensuring just and efficient legal processes. However, prompted by the 2010 Constitution, decentralization ... -
The Impact of Terrorism on Economic Governance in Africa: Case of Boko Haram in Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research examines the impact of terrorism on economic governance. Many studies have been conducted on the implication of poor governance on terrorism. However, little effort has been made to study how terrorism ... -
Financial and Contract Management Practices , Project Environment, Organizational Capacity and Construction Cost Overruns in Real Estate Projects; Nairobi and Kisumu Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cost overruns have provided a significant challenge in the construction industries of both developed and developing countries. Financial and Contract management practices incorporate designs and approaches which take a ... -
Situated Learning Approaches for Industry-ready Kenyan Clothing Textile and Apparel Graduates
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Mobile Banking Services, Risk Management, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)An intensified number of Kenya banks are initiating new mobile banking related architecture, heightening rivalry in the banking segment. Each bank strives to maintain its competitive edge and attract more clientele by ... -
Top Management Team Diversity and Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Strategy scholars have demonstrated that senior executives in firms affect enterprise outcomes. The characteristics of executives affect strategies that catapult firms to greater heights, making strategies pivotal ... -
Gender Differences in Household Poverty and in the Impact of Cash Transfers on Human Capital Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Addressing gender inequality and poverty in households will enhance people’s choices to achieve equal rights and opportunities, and the capacity to make independnent decisions and contribute to social and economic development ... -
Diplomacy and the Attainment of Statehood in Africa: a Comparative Study of South Sudan and Eritrea
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Achieving statehood and being recognised by newly independent states in the context of Africa has been hampered by numerous difficulties. In Cairo in 1964, the utipossidetis principle was adopted, which strengthened the ... -
Corporate Governance, Capital Structure, Ownership Structure and Value of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Firm value (FV) of quoted non-financial companies was examined, with the goal of determining the impact of corporate governance (CG) on their valuations. Numerous studies have investigated the correlation between CG and ... -
The Role of Foreign Development Assistance on Industrialization in Africa: Experiences From Kenya and Mauritius
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The lack of industrial growth in African countries has been a longstanding concern in the continent. Industrialization is crucial for economic development, as it can foster sustained growth, reduce poverty, and create ... -
Entrepreneurial Training, Networking, Technology Adoption and Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the economic development of every country because they maximize the use of the production factors for the benefit of society, generate jobs, encourage innovation, enhance living standards, ... -
Beef Hygiene and the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistant Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia Coli in Kajiado Slaughterhouses, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Local slaughterhouses in Kenya have the responsibility of availing to the public wholesome beef and meat of other animal species. These slaughter facilities have great variability in human, technical and infrastructural ... -
Influence of Learning Environment on Distance Learners’ Academic Progression in Selected Public Universities; the Case of University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)As preference for online-modelled learning increasingly gains momentum, research, however, shows that the distance learners across universities continue to experience comparatively low levels of desired progression towards ...
