Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinant of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Rural Women in Kenya
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The Effect of Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)As a result of the rising volatility of money markets, financial inventions, and the expanding importance of financial instruments associated with financial intermediation, risk management is becoming an essential subject ... -
The Role of Civil Aviation in Promoting International Trade in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to determine the perceived influence of African civil aviation in promoting international trade. We argue that liberalization of African air transport will enhance connectivity, service quality, choice, ... -
The Effect of Corruption on the Productivity of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to determine the effect of corruption on productivity of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the extent to which the productivity of firms in the manufacturing ... -
The Political Economy of Oil and Its Role in Enhancing Development in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the political economy of oil and its role in enhancing development in Africa, using case studies of Nigeria and Angola. The study attempted to apply the World Systems Theory developed ... -
Do Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Firm Value? Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank and National Bank of Kenya Acquisition
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current study sought to establish whether M&As enhance or destroy value in Kenyan firms. Through the theoretical lenses of the synergy theory, the differential efficiency theory, the free cash flow theory and the ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Incorporation of the Best Interests of the Child Principle in Kenya’s Climate Change Regime: an Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The existing child protection legal framework, under both international and domestic regimes in Kenya is robust. Children are no longer defined from the perspective of being objects of care, attention and welfare, but from ... -
The Impact of Corporate Restructuring on the Financial Performance of Airlines in Kenya
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Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
Influence of Professional Development on Career Growth of Senior Non-teaching Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of professional development on career growth of senior non-teaching staff in public universities in Kenya: A case of the University of Nairobi. The study sought to ... -
The Role of Sports in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Among Muslim Youth of Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Radicalization and violent extremism have been a worrying trend in a number of countries in the world, including the African region. Kenya continues to face the problem of radicalization of youth where incidences of ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Inter-state Relation in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya- Somalia Relations
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Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, Community Participation and Performance of Public Funded Health Facilities Construction Projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)After enacting the new Kenya Constitution in 2010, the implementation of all public funded health facilities construction project was devolved to the counties, and hence county governments were to plan and execute development ... -
Firm Technology and Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019) -
Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Banana Plant Residues for Methane Production Determinants of Sexual Debut Among in-school Adolescents in Nyamira County,south-western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sexual intercourse is commonly initiated during adolescence. When an adolescent begins to have sex, the path taken and the outcome depend on factors that can influence their behavior at each stage, that is, economic, ... -
Corporate Governance, Social Investment, Information Technology Investment and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporate governance has been an agenda for code of governance for many years. Emerging trend in business risks are environmental representing a significant shift from 2010 when nearly all top risks were either social or ... -
Gully Erosion and Stabilization in Semi-arid Environment of Wanjoga River Catchment of Tana Basin, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-07)Gullies are prone to occur in semi-arid regions characterized by rainfall variability and increased overland flow, thus affecting thresholds of geomorphic processes and ecological fragility and affecting any landscape ...
