Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Leverage on Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Investment firms and other companies listed at the NSE continue to face countless challenges recently that brought debates on financial leverage of these companies. Listed investment firms face challenges in choosing the ... -
The Relationship Between Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Firms with higher cash flows stand a higher chance of attracting investors seeking efficient opportunities to invest resources. Cash flows reveal positive impact on capital expenditure. There is a negative association among ... -
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices and Organizational Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relation between sustainable supply chain practices on the organization performance of pharmaceutical manufacturers. Academic inquiry on sustainable practices has gained prominence with increased ... -
Examining the Prospects of the African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta) in Facilitating Free Trade in Africa- a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Trade amongst the Africa countries has stayed low for a long period. The Africa Continental free trade agreement hence aimed at rectifying this. After being approved by all but one African Union (AU) member state, the ... -
The Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The issue of audit committee characteristics is an area of interest to researchers due to its impact on the firm‟s financial performance. Some companies have experienced different results depending on how they embrace ... -
Perceived Effect of E-government on Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign direct Investment commonly referred to as FDI is the investment by one party in a business in another country. This study’s paramount objective is the perceived effect of E-government in the promotion of foreign ... -
Political Factors Influencing Performance of Road Construction Projects in Laikipia County- a Case of Nanyuki-doldol Road Construction Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the political factors influencing performance of roads construction in Laikipia County; a case of Nanyuki Doldol road. The objectives of the study were to determine how political ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current financial crisis in Kenya's banking sector, notably the collapse of Imperial Bank, followed by the problem of Chase Bank, may be related to the increased competition in the financial sector. Competition from ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND PAYOUT AMONG NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure and dividend payment decisions allow companies to reduce their weighted average capital cost and maintain a particular amount of capital for specific commitments. However, after the major contributions ... -
The Assessment of Nuclear Energy as a Source of Electricity Generation in Kenya: Legal and Institutional Perspectives
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Electricity is vital for economic development. Sessional paper no. 10 of 2012 on Kenya Vision 2030 seeks, inter alia, to accelerate economic growth and increase productivity in all sectors. Consequently, the country will ... -
The Role of International Actors in Enhancing Labour Relations in Africa; a Case Study of International Labour Organization (Ilo) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The African continent has been identified as one of the rapidly developing and growing markets in the world. As such, Africa has recorded the highest economic growth rates than any other region in the world. Developing ... -
Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Private Sector Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For developing economies, structural reforms aimed at improving financial intermediation and private investment were prescribed as necessary preconditions for growth and development. In Kenya, massive reforms to enhance ... -
Determinants of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Services Uptake: the Case of Ahero County Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)HIV/AIDS is considered a global burden and imposes significant strain and burden to the healthcare systems. Majority of new HIV infections annually occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya records significant mortalities and ... -
Opportunity Recognition and the Perfomance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Being the first stage of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition is essential in determining the success or failure of businesses. Despite its importance, many SMEs have failed to conceptualize on future market opportunities ... -
The Socio-economic Impact of Cash Transfer Programme on Livelihood of Kenyans: Case Study of Beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the socio-economic impact of cash transfer programme on the livelihood of beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County. It was steered by the following terms : to examine the types of CTP being ... -
Combating Environmental Crimes in Africa Through Cyberspace Technology; a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The field of security in the last decades has undergone a number of paradigm shift in its key concerns from the conventional security issues to emerging contemporary areas such as cyber security, hybrid threats and ... -
The Effect of Regulations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial performance a key focus by many will continue for an extended time due to its significance in the life of an organization. Consequently, there have been several attempts to comprehend this in terms of factors ... -
Differentiation Strategy and Performance of Taxi Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Sustainability of performance of firms is currently of much importance more than ever in facilitating the survival and growth of businesses. Many organizations have thus diverted their core focus into gaining competitive ... -
Effect of Country Risk on Yield Spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at examining the effect of country risk on yield spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds. The spreads in this case represented a premium paid on the Eurobonds in comparison to yields on similar bonds in the international ...
