Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Institutional Determinants of Ease of Doing Business in the Marine Fisheries Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Even though Kenya has a sizable portion of the Indian Ocean and other bodies of water, the marine fishing industry in Kenya is still mostly untapped. If and when off-shore marine fishing is efficiently exploited, the marine ... -
Analysis of Kenya’s Legal and Institutional Framework on Environmental Management in Production of Fossil Fuels.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fossil fuels have for millions of years been used as sources of energy. Fossil fuels like coal, oil are the most commonly used forms of energy. The main problem is that they can easily be depleted. Fossil fuels like coal ... -
Revisiting the Doctrine of Judicial Non-interference in Commercial Arbitration: is It a Love and Hate Affair Between the Courts and the Arbitral Process?
(University of Nairobi, 2023)ABSTRACT The Kenyan Constitution provides for alternative dispute resolution which can be undertaken to adjudicate disputes outside the courts of law and arbitration has been recognised as one of them. For quite some ... -
Death With Dignity: Towards the Legalization of Euthanasia in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the study is to find out where euthanasia fits into Kenya's legal system because in as much as euthanasia has been legalized in various jurisdictions, it remains illegal in Kenya for reasons that are ... -
Effect of Macro-economic Variables on National Saving in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Low-savings countries tend to grow economically more slowly than high-savings countries. Accumulating capital enables a nation to raise its production and productivity, which in turn creates more opportunities for exports ... -
Exploring Opportunities for Transforming Laini Saba Ward in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Housing is an essential requirement for every individual, as recognized by the Constitution of Kenya 2010 in article 43 (1) (b), which stipulates that every Kenyan has the right to access adequate housing with a reasonable ... -
Effects of Strategic Partnership on Performance of Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the influence of strategic partnerships on the performance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in Nairobi, Kenya. The research employed a cross-sectional descriptive research ... -
Blockchain Technology Application and Operational Performance in Financial Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the modern world, change is a constant feature, and financial institutions are no exception, with information technology (IT) being the major driver of these transformations. The unprecedented development in information ... -
Effects of Street Vending on Designated Commercial Spaces Along River Road in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Street vending is a major employer in the informal sector and has potential for employment if well-planned. Most governments see street vending as a nuisance to public order and to general aesthetics and this is an elitist ... -
An Assessment of the Application of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Approach in Government-funded Projects: a Case Study of the Women Enterprise Fund in Mathioya Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research explored the use of participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) approach, in the Constituency Women Enterprise Scheme (C-WES) of the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) in Mathioya Sub County. The primary goal ... -
Strategic Agility and Performance at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In today’s changing and unpredictable business environment, Organizations face increasing pressure to adapt quickly to the dynamics. How organizations anticipate, respond to, and capitalize on the emerging opportunities ... -
The Effect of Cost of Capital on the Profitability of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The execution of financial decisions in business is becoming intricate due to the rapidly changing business environment. Firms need to develop sustainable and immensely proficient financing structures in order to achieve ... -
Effect of Digital Technology on Strategy Formulation by Real Estate Agency Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of digital technology on strategy formulation by real estate agency companies in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was supported by diffusion of innovation theory and ... -
Data Mining Application and Competitive Advantage Among Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of the study was threefold; to establish the extent of data mining applications use, establish challenges experienced in data mining, and to determine the relationship between data mining applications and ... -
Effect of Mobile Money on Economic Growth within Select East African Community Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This paper analyzes how economic growth within select countries in the East African Community (EAC) is affected by mobile money. The analysis leverages on annual panel data from Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya from 2009 to ... -
Satire and Political Participation Amongst the Elite Youth in Nairobi: Analysis of the Xyz Show
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study focuses on the impact of satire on Kenyan political thought and discourse regarding good governance among the elite youth in Nairobi. It’s focus is on how satire affects the audience’s knowledge, political ... -
An Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (Oecd) Guidelines in Ensuring Human Rights Compliance by Multinational Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The global expansion of multinational enterprises (MNEs) has resulted in a proliferation of instances involving the infringement of human rights globally, including inside Kenya.1 These violations can be attributed to the ... -
Digitalization and Operational Excellence in Water and Sewerage Utility Management at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The debate about the fourth industrial revolution has become immense globally. In the first three revolutions, steam engine, adoption of mass production and electrification as well as use of computer were evidenced, however, ... -
A Morpho-phonological Analysis of Luwanga Nouns and Verbs
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study explains the hierarchical nature of the Luwanga lexicon using the Lexical Phonology theory. The study also explains the relationship between morphology and phonology, in the structure of the Luwanga lexicon. The ... -
Effect of Ownership Concentration on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial performance of insurance firms is of paramount importance, not only to industry stakeholders but also to regulators and policymakers. Ownership concentration, firm characteristics, and their interplay are key ...
