Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Impact of Mobile Money on Firm Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The research project focused on the impact of mobile money on firm performance in Kenya. It also dealt with the factors that influenced firms to adopt mobile money in their business transactions. The research project ... -
The Impact of Apocalyptic Music on Religious, Economic, Socio-political and Cultural Life Experiences in Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigates the impact of apocalyptic music on religious, economic, socio-political, and cultural life experiences in Zimbabwe. The study arises from the realisation that religious, economic, socio-political, ... -
Internationalization and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Many firms are increasing their foreign investment commitment to maximize their returns, as a result attention is growing on internationalization strategies and processes required to enter foreign markets without suffering ... -
Securities Market Development, Bank Industry Performance, Government Regulations and Economic Growth in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa was majorly founded to raise the living standards of citizens of member states by promoting joint development in economic activities to stimulate economic growth. The ... -
Abuse of the Judicial Criminal Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The rule of law and administration of criminal justice is fundamental in any given judicial system that seeks to protect the fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution. The Judiciary in its role as the ... -
Effect of Macro Economic Variables on Foreign Exchange Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign exchange rate is a major economic growth and development pillar of any economy. Foreign exchange market refers to the intercontinental market, where currencies are merchandised virtually around the globe. Increase ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Interstate Relations in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya-somalia Relations
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Bank Performance and Insurance Uptake Nexus: an Empirical Analysis of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banks and insurance companies are part of a country’s financial system; they both provide intermediation services by converting savings into investment funds. By this, they are expected to be linked. However, few papers ... -
The Role of Civil Aviation in Promoting International Trade Inafrica: 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, ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Motivation of Community Health Volunteers in Project Implementation in Kaloleni Sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Institutional factors influence motivation of Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to implement health care projects at a community level. CHVs undertake functions like promotion, prevention, and primary curative healthcare ... -
Land Policy and Gender in Sub-saharan Africa:the Effect of Land Consolidation on the Differential Status of Women and Men in the Siaya District of Kenya )
(university of nairobi, 1999-03)The twentieth century will go down in history as a century when Africa fulfilled the dismal Hobbesian prediction. Africa has become the one continent in the world where human life is hardly worth living because of the ... -
Media and Regional Integration: a Case Study of the East Africa Community
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Effects of Strategic Capabilities on Competitive Strategies of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the global world of today, majority of the firms are operating in an increasingly very dynamic and challenging environment that threatens their survival in the competitive business world. Firms must be able to respond ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Structures on Growth of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Corporate governance is not the ultimate goal of a firm but a way to support financial stability, economic efficiency and sustainable growth. Despite existence of tight regulatory framework within the insurance industry ... -
Corporate Governance and Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
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Security Forces Inter-agency Coordination and Terrorism Prevention in the Cities: a Case Study of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to assess the security forces interagency coordination in terrorism prevention within Cities, a case study of Nairobi City, Kenya. The study was guided by securitization theory and Systems Theory. This ... -
Factors Affecting Small Businesses Recovery Postdisaster: a Case Study of Fires in Gikomba Market
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The informal sector contributes significantly to development in developing countries. However, businesses in the sector continue to face considerable challenges threatening their survival and recovery from shocks. ... -
Firm Specific Determinants of the Capital Structure of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The contribution of the manufacturing sector towards employment and the growth of the economy of Kenya cannot be underestimated. Presently, the Kenyan government is leveraging this manufacturing sector as a pillar of Big-4 ... -
The Effect of Loan Defaults on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial2banks in2Kenya have2been facing performance issues in2the last2five years where the banking2sector showed a decline in2profits by 30% in 2020. The banks have also been experiencing rising levels of loan defaults. ... -
Relationship Between Dividend Payout and Efficiency of Savings and Credits Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the past few years, there has been the collapse of SACCOs, with members losing all their savings. Thus, the study sought to determine the relationship between dividend payout and the performance (efficiency) of SACCOs ...
