Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general aim of the study was to investigate the impact of supply chain integration on manufacturing firms’ performance in Kenya. The specific objectives guiding the study were to establish the supply chain integration ... -
Youth Entrepreneurs in a Digital Environment: Adoption and Utilization of Instagram by Informal Sector Entrepreneurs in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Web-based media popularly known as social media is a peculiarity that has revolutionized the business atmosphere. Since its inception and subsequent adoption by entrepreneurs, businesses havebeen able to get access to ... -
Evaluation of Health Insurance Client Satisfaction With Service Delivery and Quality in Kenya- the Case Study of Langata Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Customer satisfaction is often considered the most important factor in thriving in today’s highly competitive insurance business and in quality service delivery among firms globally. The importance of satisfying and keeping ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Micro-finance Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The escalating rate of credit risks owing to the soaring rate of none performing loans incurred by the MFIs. This nature of a drift weakens the financial steadiness, financial feasibility, and sustainability of the MFIs. ... -
The Impact of Accounts Receivables Management on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Company profitability is a good measure of the internal operations that take place in an organization. This means studies to determine what can influence profitability are crucial to all firm stakeholders. This research ... -
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 ...
