Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ...
