Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Adoption of Quality Health Care Strategies on Universal Health Care at Makueni County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Quality of health care in low-and middle-income countries is below the expectations and hence the need to focus on strategies to increase the quality of care. Whereas a number of reforms have been initiated to enhance the ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Dividend Payout Ratio of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Various theories have indicated that the goals and ideas that business leaders emulate have a propensity to differ; they are contrary to their individual interests and this has given rise to corporate governance which is ... -
Agricultural Society of Kenya Shows as a Strategic Communication Platform in Agricultural Development
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Within the literature in communication, the concept of agricultural shows is growing. Presently they are recognized as a significant platform for communication that can possibly influence an organization's capacity to ... -
Human Rights Challenges for Migrant Workers: a Case of Returning Kenyans From the Gulf Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continued uproar in the media about Kenyan migrant workers mistreatments and human rights violations in the Gulf region has led to a lot being desired as to what can be a lasting solution, since with increased unemployment ... -
Implications of Organized Crime on Urban Areas of Kenya: a Case of Kayole Estate in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising incidents of organized crime in Nairobi City County, like in many other urban areas, keep on raising serious security concerns among the residents. Yet, the dynamics of these emerging typologies of crime on urban ... -
Effect of Audit Committee Characteristics on Fraud Detection and Prevention- a Study of County Governments in Western Region
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There have been many high profile mega scandals in both the public and the private sector with regards to corruption as highlighted through print and electronic media some being brought before court of competent jurisdiction ... -
A Study on Human Rights Organizations’ Use of Online Activism- the Case of Extra Judicial Killings
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study addresses online activism particularly those organized by Human rights organizations against extra judicial killings in Kenya. These organizations tended to focus on litigation in defense of Human Rights abuses ... -
State Fragility as Drivers of Forced Migration and Displacement in South and Central Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the most significant objectives of international community in 21st century is overcoming of state fragility. Most of unstable countries have become failed nations having millions of citizens caught in hopeless ... -
Effect of Earnings Quality on Market Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to determine the effect of earnings quality on market value of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A descriptive research design was used. The population of the study comprised of the ... -
The Efficiency of County Governments’ Expenditure in Kenya
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Determinants of Adoption of Cloud Practice Accounting in Insurance Firms in North Rift Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Administrations in the insurance firms need to take advantage of cloud expertise to appreciate augmented efficiency and improved efficiency in organizational operations. However, insurance firms in North Rift Region of ... -
An Analysis of State Response to Political Protests and Its Impact on Conflict Management- the Case of Kenya’s 2017 Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the response of states towards political protests and its implications to conflict management; case of Kenya in 2017 general elections. It examines the major causes of political protests in Kenya and ... -
The Impact of Financial Technology on the Operational Efficiency of Licensed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)FinTech businesses exhibit high welfare-enhancing capabilities to individuals and the business establishments but disruptive to the banking sector whereby regulation should appropriately adapt so the outcomes of the new ... -
Livestock management and environmental security in eastern Africa: a case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is generally accepted that the general production and consumption gap for the major food commodities has widened across many continent in the world. It is worth noting that the livestock as a sector is responsible for ... -
Assessment of international laws on female genital mutilation and its implications on the east African region: a case study of Namanga, Kenya-Tanzania border.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study has assessed the impact of international laws on Female Genital Mutilation in the fight against the Cross-Border FGM in the study area, which is Namanga Township and the surrounding villages on both sides of ... -
Challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s blue economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 - 2018.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this research study was to establish the challenges and prospects of interagency coordination in promoting and sustaining Africa’s Blue Economy: case study of Kenya; 2010 – 2018. This study therefore ... -
Role of religious organizations in conflict and peacebuilding in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of the catholic church and the Islamic religion.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Wars, armed violence and insecurity continue to blight Africa, contributing to human suffering and obstructing human development across much of the continent. Preventing and reducing violent conflict has become a key ... -
Influence of E-services Strategy on the Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of e-services strategy on the performance of parastatals in Kenya. In particular, the study examined how strategies such as service flexibility, e-reporting, ... -
The role of economic diplomacy in promoting foreign direct investment in Africa: case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on the role of economic diplomacy in promoting foreign direct investment using Kenya as the case study. It examines the relationship between economic diplomacy and foreign direct investment, Kenya’s ...
