Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Role of the Mainstream Media in Mitigating Security Threats in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With key focus on assessing the role of the mainstream media in mitigating security threats in Africa: a case of Kenya and Somalia, the study sought to assess the effectiveness of the mainstream media in contributing to ... -
Elements of Performance in Toddobobax Ceremony of Somali People of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study investigates the elements of performance present in the Toddobobax ceremony. The ceremony is a post-wedding ritual and is the last stage of the Somali wedding process. Toddobobax which takes place on the seventh ... -
The Role of Governance in Countering Terrorism in Horn of Africa- a Case Study of Kenya and Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With key focus on assessing the role of governance in countering terrorism in HoA: A case study of Kenya and Somalia the study sought to examine existing measures and methodologies used by states in countering terrorism ... -
Effects of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Decisions regarding the appropriate mix of equity and debt or the financing options to investments and operations result to a given firm’s capital structure. Subpotimal financial choices may lead to business collapse if ... -
Strategic Responses to External Environmental Dynamism of Branding of Vision Media Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study had sought to establish the strategic responses adopted by Vision Media Limited, concerning the dynamic external environment in Kenya. The research was under pinned by resource based view theory, open systems ... -
Towards Achieving Political Federation in East Africa Community- Challenges , Successes and Opportunities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assesses the challenges, successes and opportunities in the realization of a political federation in the East African Community (EAC) as the ultimate object of the treaty. It argues that although the Summit has ... -
Perspectives on Aid Politics in the Horn of Africa- an Analysis of the Impact of Turkey’s Intervention in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the dynamics of aid politics in Horn of Africa. A specific focus was Turkey’s humanitarian aid intervention in Somalia in 2011 when parts of the country were hit by famine that triggered huge populations ... -
Effect of Financial Performance on Share Returns of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial banks in Kenya have reported a rise in their financial performance considerably. In the past ten years, the financial performance of banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) have been on the rise. ... -
Towards a Collaborative Security Approach in Africa- the Implications of Arming Private Security Guards in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Private security guards in Kenya are at frontlines whenever there is a security breach. This is because they have become the go to whenever persons and properties need protection. High crime levels and inadequate police ... -
Influence of Geopolitics on Kenya's National Security
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Social Media Incorporation Into Modern Public Relations Practice in Kenya- Perspectives of Active Public Relat
(2021)The general objective of the study was to explore the perceptions of public relations professionals in Nairobi on the incorporation of social media in the modern public relations practice in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Effect of Electronic Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study intended to investigate the link between electronic banking and the financial performance of commercial banks. The data came from annual reports from the 41 commercial banks that were accessible. This was ... -
Effects of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on County Own Source Revenue Generation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Intergovernmental fiscal transfers, both conditional and unconditional constitute the principal source of revenue for sub-national governments in many transitioning nations. These transfers which come in form of equitable ... -
Effects of External Financing on the Performance of Agribusiness Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Adequate finances keep businesses afloat hence ensuring that they remain in operation for long. Crucial as they may, funding is never adequate to support the various activities and investments of a business. As a result ... -
Effect of Mobile Lending on the Level of Nonperforming Loans in the Kenyan Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the Kenyan banking sector, mobile lending has been embraced by to reduce operational expenses and to enhance the volume of loans. At the same time, the number of nonperforming loans (NPLs) held by commercial banks has ... -
Effect of Trade Credit on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the fields of marketing as well as financial management, business firms are increasingly relying on trade credit. Trade credit is useful in business because it can be used instead of bank credit. Firms may use trade ... -
Foreign Aid Impact on Economic Growth- a Case Study of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has been receiving foreign assistance and inflows to support government spending especially development expenditure. Foreign aid and national government expenditures in Kenya, however, have raised concern as to whether ... -
Motivation in Sharing Economy-based Service Triads: Case of Uber Operations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the continuous rise of the sharing economy and its sub-components such as the ‘gig’ economy and Sharing Economy-based Service Triads, offering indirect services to the customers through a third party has become the ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock prices and other market values can be affected significantly by announcements, whether positive or negative, especially if the news is unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rare occurrence; no other incident of ... -
Jinsiangu–my Gender- a Documentary on Transgender Persons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This film Documentary was born out of a desire to learn more about transgender, the interest triggered by a Television footage on what appeared to be a very daring gay person openly giving testimony about their gender ...
