Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Leverage on Earnings Management for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)An important item in a firm’s financial statement is the level of earnings generated. This is because of the value-added benefits associated with the level of earnings generated and as a result the company management ... -
Trends in Major Causes of Mortality Among Children Aged 5-14 Living in Selected Urban Informal Settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the trends in major causes of mortality among children aged 5-14 living in the urban informal settlements of Korogocho and Viwandani. Although the risk of dying for this age group is one-fifth ... -
Legacy Systems Cost Management Practices and Performance at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although technology is critical for many companies and institutions, determining if updates or full replacement is the best option can be complicated. Transitioning to a modern system without having a detrimental effect ... -
The Impact of Budgetary Controls on the Financial Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluated the impacts of budgetary controls on the financial performance of parastatals in Kenya. The study explored whether control, planning and monitoring had an impact on the financial performance of the ... -
Determining Factors That Influence the Distance Travelled by Patients Seeking for Outpatient Health Care in Keny
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to uncompromised health care is a basic human right championed by both the UN and enshrined in the Kenyan constitution 2010. Every citizen is supposed to have ease of access to a health facility and get proper medical ... -
Response Strategies to Environmental Challenges Faced by Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Assessment of Corporate Strategies and Sustainability Agenda of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study was intended to review the corporate strategies and sustainability agenda of insurance companies in Kenya. This study was necessary due to the close connection between corporate strategies in enhancing sustainability ... -
The Effect of Covid•19 Announcement on Stock Returns of Listed Companies at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Every investor's objective is to get value from the investment vehicle they have selected. Stock returns are the profits an investor derives from a portfolio invested in the stock exchange market for a certain period. ... -
Green Suppy Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at ascertaining the effect of green supply chain management on sustainable performance of the county governments in Kenya. The 3 objectives which steered the research are; to establish the level that ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Financial Performance of Financial Institutions Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
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Testing for Market Overreaction at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research tests validity of the theory of market performance based on current literature findings dealing with stock returns. Market efficiency theorem notes that using past trading evidence; it is not possible to beat ... -
The Impact of Violent Extremism and Radicalization on the Political Economy of the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Somalia and Eritrea.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Extremism and radicalization in the Horn of Africa have put human development at risk, and socioeconomic activities have been impeded. There has been no positive change in people's lives as a result. Additionally, people ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Credit Risk Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Numerous challenges involving corporate governance have been recognized in Kenya. The problems range from fraud to errors and mistakes. The issues are brought about by an array of variables relating to board size, board ... -
An Assessment of Strategic National Interest on African Continental Free Trade Area: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research assesses Kenya’s Strategic National Interest and preparedness in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area in line with the country development agenda in the context of the existing policy framework. The ... -
Revenue Transfer, Absorption Rate and Performance of Devolved Units in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)From the year 2013, the National Government began transferring a minimum 15% of nationally collected revenue which has been most recently audited by the auditor general to the 47 Counties for use in their various programmes ... -
Lean Six Sigma and Baggage Handling Efficiency at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study is the establishment of the relationship between Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and baggage handling efficiency at Kenya Airways. There are various techniques that are used in the Lean Six Sigma implementation. ... -
The Challenges of Implementation of National Security Policies in the 21st Century Globalization: a Comparative Study of Kenya and Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assesses the challenges confronting implementation of national security policies in both Kenya and Mozambique in the 21st century. The challenges in Kenya are as a result of gaps in the national security ... -
The Policy Context and Its Effects on Foreign Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Generally, this study sought to analyse the effects of government policies on foreign insurance companies using Kenya as a case study. The study therefore, examined the links between government policy and investment on ... -
Logistics Management Practices and Operational Performance of Online Retail Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Logistics management practices have emerged as relatively new concept in the field of supply chain around the world. Sound logistic management practices have been associated with reduction in costs, improved quality, ... -
The Influence of Brand Equity on Sales Performance of Retail Pharmacies in Kisumu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of brand equity and its effect on various business parameters has elicited much interest among scholars in the recent past. The purpose of this study was to determine whether brand equity has an influence on ...
