Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of total factor productivity in the Rwandan Services Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is perceived worldwide that the service sector is important especially in boosting economic growth and generating employment opportunities. More importantly in most developing countries, Rwanda included, the share of ... -
The Contribution of Saccos in Enhancing Household Livelihoods Among Members in Bungoma County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Despite the opportunities offered by Saccos to individuals to participate in economic development, the researcher is not aware of any study that has documented the extent to which Saccos contribute towards enhancing household ... -
Assessing the uptake of biogas as a source of clean energy for cooking by low income households in Kibera slum, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kibera households use various energy mixes for their cooking and lighting needs. Their energy mix is characterised by environmentally unstable energy sources that include charcoal, wood fuel and kerosene. Biomass sources ... -
Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Decision of the Youth at Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to examine financial literacy effect on financial decisions among Youth at Youth Development Enterprise Fund in Mombasa County. The theoretical framework of the study comprised of the dual ... -
A Lexical Pragmatic Approach to the Study of Metaphorical Expressions Used in Selected Kikamba Gospel Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study reveals the results of a research carried out on a lexical pragmatic approach on metaphorical expressions used in selected Kikamba gospel songs. The study aimed at analysing the types of metaphors used in the ... -
Disaster Preparedness in Academic Libraries in Kenya: Case of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library, University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate disaster preparedness in academic libraries in Kenya using case study of Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library University of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to: find out the ... -
Cost-effectiveness of Emergency Obstetric Care in Bomet County: Comparing Ambulance Transfer and Self-referral
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Obstetric complications are difficult to predict and may require referral, expedited by ambulance use. We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis among women admitted with obstetric emergencies through comparing ... -
The Influence of Ethnicity on Presidential Election Competition in Kenya: the Case of 2013 and 2017 General Elections.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study was on the influence of ethnicity on presidential election competition: The Case of 2013 and 2017 general election. The study had three specific objectives which included: To assess how Kenyan political parties, ... -
Optimization of Electronic Record Management System and Performance in Public Institutions: Case Study of the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Registry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the optimization of electronic records management systems in performance of public institutions with reference to the ministry of lands and physical planning registry.................. -
Effect of Forensic Document Examination Knowledge on Travel Document Fraud Detection – a Case of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Fraud and use of counterfeit documents to cross borders has become common and consequently a big threat to border control and national security. The study focused on the effect of forensic document examination on travel ... -
Promoting Peace and Security in Africa: the Role of Ngos a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Promoting peace and security in conflict states in Africa has attracted many actors and stakeholders in the process. Initially the idea was that states are the only actors in peace and security, however other actors have ... -
Effect of Rail Freight Transportation on Operational Performance of Logistics Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study’s general objective was to establish the relationship between rail freight transportation and operational performance. There is an increasing demand for delivery of smaller units in higher frequency across the ... -
Service Quality and Operational Performance of Registered Auto Garages in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of service quality practices on operational performance of auto-garage in Mombasa, Kenya. The study sought to achieve two objectives: To determine the extent of ... -
The Effect Of Loan Quality On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
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Effectiveness of Probation and Community Service Order Sentencing on Offenders: a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global prison population is increasing and causing enormous financial burdens on governments (UNODC, 2006). There are currently 108 prison facilities in Kenya with over 54, 000 offenders incarcerated (Kenya Prisons ... -
The Impact Of Foreign Aid On Development In Africa: A Comparative Study Of Ghana And Angola.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With key focus on impact of Foreign Aid in Africa, the study focused on comparative analysis of both Ghana and Angola. The study was guided by three objectives namely; to analyse the historical development of foreign aid ... -
Determinants of fertility preferences among young married men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a cross-sectional study with the main objective of investigating the determinants of fertility preferences among married young men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County. The specific objectives of this study were ... -
Influence Of Financial Risk Management On Financial Perfomance Among Small Medium Enterprises In Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to establish the Influence of financial risk management on financial performance of SMEs in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County. The study adopted a descriptive design of research and a target population ... -
Enhancing Governance of Water Resources for Improved Uptake of on-farm Water Storage Technology Among Smallholder Irrigators in Tsavo Sub-catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Innovations are vital to achieving sustainable water futures. However, the extent to which they can be adopted is subject to actions and interactions among institutions and stakeholders across governing levels. This study ... -
The Adequacy of Legal and Policy framework Governing the Right to basic Education by children with learning disabilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disability means a “physical, sensory, mental or other impairment including any visual, hearing, learning or physical incapability which impacts adversely on social, economic or environmental participation”1. Learning ...
