Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Treasury bill rates on stock market returns of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange.
(UoN, 2020)A country’s monetary policy dictates the amount of cash available for government expenditure or repayment of external debt. A reduction in money supply would trigger open market operations that enables the government to ... -
Assessing Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves in Reducing Woodfuel Consumption in Kenya, Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The motive of this research was to assess the contribution of improved cook stoves in reducing wood fuel consumption in Kenya, the case of public secondary schools in Machakos County. There has been a significant shift in ... -
Effect of Global Shared Service Centers on Firm Performance: a Case Study of Standard Chartered Group in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations operate in a highly dynamic and ever changing environment leading to a lot of uncertainty. Due to dynamic market, private and public sectors are setting up shared service centers. With the modern economic ... -
Effects of uncertainty on domestic private investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The domestic private investment serves as a prerequisite for the development and modernization of any economy. In Kenya, macroeconomic and political uncertainties play a significant role in influencing private domestic ... -
Management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa ׃ case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa Case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana. This study examines the effect of resources ... -
Can Cash Transfer Lead To School Retention Among The Orphans And Vulnerable Children? An Empirical Analysis Of Ct-Ovc In Kwale County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cash Transfer Program have become widespread in the world and have gradually gained acceptance as programs that can drive masses out of poverty. Few studies have been conducted in Kenya and Africa as a continent regarding ... -
Effect of informal groups on organizational performance: a case study of ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Lari Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations exist in order to fulfill the purpose for which they were established. The goals are achieved by teams working around set objectives and rules. An informal group is defined by common interest, proximity and ... -
Tax Evasion in the Informal Sector in Kenya: Assessing the Adequacy of the Legal and Regulatory Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There is a huge potential for revenue in the informal sector and the government can leverage on this to meet its yearly budgetary targets. For many years, the major source of government funding in Kenya has been tax ... -
Effect of Quality of Financial Reporting on Financial Sustainability of Funded Agricultural Projects: a Case Study of Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study aimed at establishing effect of quality of financial reporting on financial sustainability of funded agricultural projects in Marsabit County. This was aided by three specific objectives that included: ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the Cereal Growers Association
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are an integral part of project implementation as they measure achievements, contribute to learning and enhance accountability. A robust system ensures that the project objectives ... -
Relationship between board independence and operational performance of the construction and allied firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to establish relationship between board independence and operational performance of the construction and allied firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. The independent variable was board ... -
Influence of Social Media on Crisis Management Among Organizations in Kenya- the Case of Kenya Power National Black Out on 9th May 2020
(2020)This study set out to investigate the influence of social media on crisis management, among organisations in Kenya the case of Kenya Power national blackout on 9th May 2020. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
The participation of non-governmental organisations in local development: the case of Aga Khan foundation youth empowerment programme in Garissa county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the rise of the Washington Consensus in the 1980s, non-governmental organisations have increased their role as development actors at national and international contexts, implementing development projects and creating ... -
Formation, survival and performance of self-help groups in Dagoretti south constituency Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Self-help groups are important in providing access to finances. Engagement in these groups increases the capabilities of individuals enabling them to improve their livelihoods. Groups have also offered a platform where ... -
The legal perspective of human rights and development in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed to understand the legal perspective of human rights and development in Kenya. The primary legal obligation of Human rights and development and the right to development, in particular, is well captured ... -
Power, bad governance and persistent conflicts in the horn of Africa: a case study of south Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study seeks to explain how power, bad governance and greed by the political elites in government cause the violent conflicts witnessed in South Sudan. The overarching aim of this research is to establish a connection ... -
A Study on Security Communication for Children in Conflict Areas: the Case of Mothers in Endoo Ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on security communication for children in conflict areas: a case of mothers in Endoo ward of Elgeyo Marakwet County. The communities in Endoo ward have experienced perennial conflicts between them and ... -
The role of church in conflict resolution in Kenya (2009-2015).
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Linkage Between Labour Emigration and Household Well-being in Murang’a County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has a net emigration rate with the main reasons for emigration being the search for jobs and education (IOM, 2018). As these migrants seek to better their lives, they also send support to their household members left ... -
Another Whiteman at the Door- A Biography of Jonathan Kariara
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study focused on the life of Jonathan Kariara Kimamo, who is a renowned poet, editor, actor, and writer who is known for contributing to the development of East African literature. His most known poems include ...
