Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Role of Managerial Practices in Strategic Change Implementation in Private Hospitals in Uasin Gishu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)It is imperative that organizations adapt to the ever-shifting landscape of public and private institutions alike. Hospitals have seen an increase in demand for high-quality treatments in recent years. Implementing ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure is imperative in defining the soundness of an establishment's balance sheet and should be evaluated before making an investment decision. The study aimed to see how capital structure affects the financial ... -
The Role of Culture as a Soft Power Strategy in the Promotion of National Interests Among African States: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the pursuit of their national interests, African states have employed different strategies including culture diplomacy. However, it is important of find out how culture is perceived in the international system as ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation: a Study of International Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The success of a strategy is defined as much by the soundness of the strategy itself as by the implementation of the strategy. Even though INGOs benefit from abundant resources and capabilities coming from firm traits and ... -
Electronic Reverse Auctions and Procurement Performance in Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed to establish the influence of electronic reverse auctions on procurement performance in multinational pharmaceutical corporations in Kenya. The study had three objectives namely, to establish the level of ... -
Plea Bargaining in Corruption Cases in Kenya: Towards a Restraint Approach
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The International Wildlife Conservation Agreements and Protection of Community Rights: a Case Study Conservation in Isiolo, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The rights of indigenous peoples and local communities have been largely overlooked in global biodiversity conservation despite established international legal standards to protect them in environmental management and ... -
Macro-economic Variables and Loan Default Rate: Evidence From the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In most of the global economies, one of the key sectors in boosting the economic growth is the banking industry. It facilitates the allocation of capital from surplus to deficit units. In essence, the sector determines ... -
The Prospect of Monetary and Financial Co-operation: a Legal Evaluation of Kenya’s Regional Economic Integration Endeavour in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The thesis interrogates the legal elements and impediments to regional economic integration in the Kenyan-EAC setting. An examination of regional economic integration has to take into account legal factors. The problem ... -
Influence of E-commerce Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Equity Holding Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Businesses that are expanding into international markets need to have strong e-commerce strategies plans in place to succeed. The role of e-commerce in connection with the competitive advantage is often not acknowledged. ... -
Securitisation of Ip Assets: an Examination of the Legal Regime on the Use of Intellectual Property as Collateral in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study interrogates the low uptake in the use of IP assets as collateral by small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to obtain capital to fund their businesses. It examines the current legal framework for securitisation ... -
Financial Leverage and Value of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Investors both as a firm and households are keen to create more wealth and value from their investments. However the financing decision debate on whether gearing amplifies the value of the firm has never yielded desirable ... -
The Impact of Political Patronage on Implementation of Public Procurement Law; Slaying the Dragon of Mega Corruption in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Overtime, Kenya’s government has made changes to the country’s public procurement system. Two pieces of legislation govern public procurement: The Public Procurement Regulations of 2001 and the public procurement and ... -
Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Performance of Real Estate Investment Trusts in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Various macroeconomic variables have been found to determine the performance of REITs as investment platforms. The key variables have been indicated as macroeconomic factors based on the kind of REITs and level of ... -
Eefects of Microfinance Services on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Elgeyo Marakwet
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SMEs play a crucial role in the social, economic development across the globe. However, the growth of these enterprises is constrained by various challenges such as insufficient resources, poor financial and managerial ... -
Challenges of Implementing Intellectual Property Protection for Entrepreneurial Innovations Among Selected Agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The world economy is in turmoil with great disruptions from the norm. This requires a drastic change in promoting rule of law reforms that foster entrepreneurship and business development for sustainable social-economic ... -
Community Involvement and Performance of Health Care Projects: the Case of Nutrition Projects in Kamukunji Sub County, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of the research is to determine the effect of community involvement on the performance of healthcare projects, namely the nutrition project in Nairobi's Kamukunji sub-county. In relation to the performance of ... -
Determinants of Youth Unemployment in Kenya:an Economic Analysis
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Determinants of Immunization Uptake in Under Five Children in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Vaccination is efficient and effective communal strategy because it is a long-term effort by humans to combat diseases that damage our health. Vaccination coverage is still a key determinant of child health ... -
Effect of Financal Literacy on Financial Decisions Among Women in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study focused on the effect of financial literacy on financial decisions among women in Mombasa County, Kenya. Financial literacy plays a vital role in sound financial decision-making and affects the individual’s ...
