Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Contribution of Unsecured Loans to Womens’ Socio-economic Empowerment: the Case of Mkopo Mashinani Scheme in Lurambi-kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on the contribution of unsecured loans to women’s socio-economic empowerment in Lurambi Kakamega County. The Women’s Empowerment Framework guided the study and used a simple ... -
Organizational Capacity and Implementation of Water Projects in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Water projects face susceptibility to diverse challenges, potentially resulting in cost overruns, construction delays, and adverse alterations in scope. Despite the obstacles, enhancing organizational capacity could ... -
Digital Innovations and Customer Experience at Shirika Sacco, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digital innovation is a concept associated with the process of application of digital technology to create new products, services, or business models to improve better value to customers, improve operational efficiency, ... -
The Effect of Boards of Directors Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Various companies especially the financial institutions around the globe have been facing corporate governance issues that include and not limited to poor management of the organization’s risks, financial related frauds ... -
Strategic Planning Practices and Competitive Advantage by the National Research
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, the innovation ecosystem is burgeoning, marked by a dynamic landscape driven by a growing interest in fostering entrepreneurship, technological advancements, and creative problem-solving. Amidst this growing ... -
Perceptions of Mangrove Co-benefits and Their Link to Sdgs Among the Digo and Duruma of Vanga in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mangroves are among the most productive ecosystems known for their diverse provisioning, regulating, supporting, and aesthetic Ecosystem Services (ES). The ecosystem directly supports the livelihoods, food security, and ... -
Operational Risk Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The running of organisations across the world is an involving endeavour given the need to outcompete rivals, the high resource requirements and the dynamic nature of the operational environments. One of the most critical ... -
Effect of Domestic Debt on Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya has witnessed a notable surge in domestic debt, nearing 50% of its total public debt by the end of 2022, which raises concerns about economic sustainability and potential fiscal vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, the ... -
Strategic Flexibility and Effectiveness of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Environmental turbulence , increased competition and technological advancements have led to firms developing and continually renewing their capabilities to achieve superior performance for growth and survival. Strategic ... -
The Impact of Gender in the Utilization of Digital Financial Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to estimate the impact of gender in the utilization of digital financial services. (DFS) in Kenya using the 2021 FinAccess Survey, which is a joint initiative of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ... -
Children’s Welfare: an Appraisal of the Rights of Children Conceived From Sexual Offences
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sexual offences are on the rise worldwide despite stiff penalties imposed by the criminal justice system. The sexual offences Act (Kenya), the Criminal Procedure Code, the Evidence Act, and Constitution of Kenya, the ... -
Influence of Community Based Organization’s Capability on Sustainability of Natural Resource Projects in Runyenjes Sub- County, Embu County-kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current study analyzes the impact of an organization's capacity on the sustainability of community- based groups involved in natural resource management in Runyenjes Sub County. The objectives of this research were ... -
Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Firm Characteristics, and the Performance of Commercial State-owned Enterprises in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite embracing corporate governance, available evidence shows that Commercial Stateowned Enterprises (CSOEs) in Uganda are highly characterised by inefficiencies, financial irregularities, and poor risk management, ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Liquidity Among Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the critical role played by SMEs in growth of developing countries like Somalia, these firms have been characterized by interplay of many challenges. These include liquidity constraints attributed to limited financial ... -
Conflict, Small Arms and Peace Building in Africa: a Case of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Somalia's persistent instability and weak state institutions worsened by the illicit use of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) hinders sustainable peace and stability. The study examined the complex relationship between ... -
Genetically Modified Technology and the Attainment of Sdg2 in Africa: a Comparative Study of South Africa and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Hunger is a global problem that is becoming more significant as a result of factors such as climate change, conflict and instability, poverty and inequality, population expansion and insufficient infrastructure in many ... -
Sustainable Marketing Practices and Brand Performance of Food Processing Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Customers who are environmentally conscious are becoming increasingly picky about the things they buy and are prepared to shell out a little bit more money for sustainable goods and services. It is vital for a company to ... -
Effect of Dividend Policy on Share Price Volatility of Manufacturing and Allied Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Dividend policy entails financial management decision as to what portion of the earnings of the company, that is, profit after tax should be paid to shareholder as dividends and the percentage to reinvest. Different ... -
Investment Efficiency, Managerial Ability, Corporate Governance and Disclosure Quality Among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The research objective was to establish the relationship between investment efficiency, managerial ability, corporate governance, and disclosure quality among firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange with an aim of ... -
The Effects of Strategic Agility on the Performance of Simba Cement Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research study delved into the effects of strategic agility on the performance of cement manufacturing firms operating in Kenya, using Simba Cement as a case study. Strategic agility, defined as an organization's ...
