Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Risk Management on Finanacial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Role of Technology in Crime Detection and Control in Urban Areas: the Case of Closed-circuit Television (Cctv) in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The high crime rate in urban areas has necessitated the implementation of various strategies to detect and control crimes. One of the widely used electronic tools for crime prevention and detection is the closed-circuit ... -
The Influence of Strategic Change Management on Performance of the Public Service Commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Change management is a strategic approach that helps bridge the gap between an organization's current situation and its desired future state, focusing on smooth transitions for individuals and teams. Strategic Change ... -
A Critical Analysis of Kenya’s General Anti Avoidance Provision in Regulating Multinational Enterprises Transactions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research explores section 23 of the Income Tax Act, Chapter 470, Laws of Kenya with a specific focus on its applicability as Kenya’s GAAR provision. It argues that although the ITA under section 23 provides for the ... -
Capacity Building Approaches and Performance of Maasai Women Development Projects in Meru District in Arusha, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to assess capacity-building approaches and performance of Maasai Women Development Projects in Meru District in the Arusha region in Tanzania. The study sought to achieve four specific objectives. ... -
The Effect of Globalization in Shaping South Sudan’s Political and Economic Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigates the impact of globalization on the economic and political relations between South Sudan and other countries. To achieve this objective, the research analysed literature from global, regional, and ... -
Local Integration of Refugees in Kenya: the National Security Challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya is a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention which provides for the principle of non-refoulment that prohibits the country from returning refugees to the countries of origin where they would otherwise face ... -
Project Planning Approaches and the Sustainability of Donor Funded Healthcare Projects in Makueni, County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The sustainability of donor-funded healthcare projects remains a critical concern in developing countries, where continued positive impacts beyond the funding period are often uncertain. In Makueni County, Kenya, the success ... -
Socio-economic Impacts of Contemporary Cattle Rustling Among Pastoralist Communities. A Case Study of West Pokot County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines the socio-economic impacts of cattle rustling on pastoralist communities in West Pokot, Kenya. Efforts to prevent cattle rustling have not yet produced fruit. Cattle rustling, defined as the stealing ... -
Banking Platforms in the Rural Setting a Case Study of Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The emergence of banking has had a profound impact on global technical innovation, economic growth, and social development. This impact has been largely driven by advancements in digitization and technology. The objective ... -
Participatory project Planning Approaches and Performance of Food Security Projects in Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Participatory planning is an exercise that is undertaken by a community to achieve a certain social economic objective by critically checking its issues and taking a step to sort out those issues. The community needs ... -
The Influence of Digital Marketing Strategies on Performance of Small and Medium-sized Agribusinesses in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The digital transformation of agribusiness has become a critical driver of success in the modern agricultural landscape. This study investigated the digital marketing strategies employed by small and medium-sized agribusinesses ... -
Access to Justice by Refugees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The right to access to justice by refugees in Kenya is examined in this thesis, with particular attention paid to the practical and legal difficulties they face when pursuing justice through the Kenyan judicial system. ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management on Value of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Effective management of working capital can significantly impact a company's financial value, affecting the revenue it receives and the cost of financing its current operations. The objective of this study was to analyze ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Within the expansive body of literature, the nexus between corporate governance and firm performance remains a vigorously debated topic in corporate finance research. It is adeptly emphasized that the imperative of prudent ... -
Determinants of Crime Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Crime poses a severe threat to the socioeconomic fabric of Kenya, with alarming increases in reported cases over recent years, including a staggering 14.3% rise in crime rates between 2020 and 2021 alone. This study sought ... -
The Effect of Portfolio Diversification on the Financial Performance of Provident Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Studies on portfolio diversification and asset allocation have generally focused on the financial performance of pension funds as opposed to provident funds. Provident funds are impeded by the requirement to make payments ... -
Strategies Employed by Airtel Networks Kenya for Customer Retention
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to examine the strategies employed by Airtel Networks Kenya for customer retention. This research was guided by the Porters’ theory of competitive advantage and relationship marketing theory. ... -
Generic Strategies Adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises Within Industrial Area, Nairobi City County for Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In today's rapidly evolving business environment, only a few companies can guarantee survival and secure returns, leading to heightened competition across all sectors. Companies may gain an advantage over their rivals ... -
Digital Lending Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)A competitive strategy comprises of all the changes and tactics an organization is making to entice buyers, deal with competitive stress and progress its market place. They further point out that a competitive strategy ...
