Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Impact of Interest Rates on Firms’ Performance of Heavy Commercial Vehicle Dealers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective and aim of this study were to establish the effect of interest rates on the financial performance of heavy commercial vehicle dealers. The study used a descriptive research design. The data was collected from ... -
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 ... -
The Role of Social Media in Facilitating Diplomatic Engagements in East Africa. A Comparative Study of Kenya and Rwanda.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Digital diplomacy has been an emerging field having a huge impact on the discipline of International Relations. However not many previous studies have explored digital diplomacy targeting the public as content receivers. ... -
Effect of Capital Adequacy on Financial Performance of General Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Effect of Mobile Lending on Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial banks have increased their digitization, putting mobile lending at the frontline, in order to enhance their network base, reduce personnel costs, compete favorably with their peers, as well as improve their ... -
Utilization of Standard Gauge Railway and Organizational Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
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Climate Change and Violent Conflict: a Case Study of Puntland State of Somalia (2008-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines the relationship between climate change and violent conflict in Puntland State of Somalia. Using qualitative research method, the study grapples with two core questions: What factors explain the nexus ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning System Adoption and Performance Among Third Party Logistic Service Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)ERP systems has been expressed as costly, risky and complicated. However, times have changed and this perception ought to be revised so as to accommodate the recent technological advancement. Numerous researches have been ... -
Effect of Financial Risk on Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial risk can lead to failure of SACCOs in their quest to realize expected level of efficiency. This is due to uncertainties that make it difficult to execute financial plans effectively. Equally the existence of ... -
Influence of Geographic Information Systems Technology on Drug Trafficking Crime Control in Kenya: Case of Nairobi County
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Sustainable Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance of the County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study’s aim was to determine the influence of sustainable procurement practices on organizational performance of the county governments in Kenya. The research had two objectives namely; to establish the level of ... -
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)CSR is an expense to the firm, where the firm is not under any obligation to incur the expense. However, there is an implied expectations from the public that firms should not only undertake their mission to achieve their ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organisations (Ngos) in Preventing and Managing Gender-based Violence (Gbv) in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to assess the role of the NGOs in preventing and managing GBV in Africa, Kenya being the case study. The central question which this study sought to answer was; what is the role of NGOs in preventing and ... -
County Assemblies and Local Development in Kenya: the Role of Legislation in Selected County Assemblies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Whereas numerous studies have been conducted on European constitutional institutions like legislatures, literature on African legislatures remain scarce. This study makes a contribution by examining the factors that influence ... -
Assessment of the Functionality of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Functionality of a monitoring and evaluation system being one of the most important facets of a programme to deliver on its objectives, the study thus sought to assess the functionality of KICD’s monitoring and evaluation ... -
Influence of Financial Leverage on Financial Performance of Firms Listed Under Construction and Allied Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The incorporation of borrowed funds in a firm’s capital mix has been observed to have a substantial consequence on the firm which can either be a success or failure. An optimal capital structure consisting of equity and ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Possible Severe Bacterial Infections Implementation Research Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study set out to do an assessment of the PSBI implementation research project. The assessment aimed at determining how well the PSBI M&E system meets established standards of a functional M&E system, identify strengths, ... -
The Impact of Migration Governance on National Security in Africa: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study investigates the impact of migration governance on national security in Africa with specific reference to Kenya. The problem is that migration governance in Africa generally and Kenya in particular, has been an ... -
Perceived Effects of Total Quality Management on Competitive Advantage of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Total Quality Management is associated with continuous improvement and adoption of quality standards in organization operation with the aim of promoting competitive advantage. The primary purpose of this study was to ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ...
