Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation on Major Maintenance and Performance of White Petroleum Products Pipelines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya's1 strategic location1 as1 an1 East1 African1 trade1 hub and1 its1 rapidly1 growing1 economy1 have1 spurred1 significant1 investments1 in1 critical1 infrastructure, including1 pipelines, to meet1 energy1 demands1 ... -
Negotiated Democracy and Women’s Political Involvement in Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of negotiated democracy on women’s political involvement in Wajir County, Kenya. Specifically, the study explored the extent to which negotiated democracy locked ... -
Green Procurement Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Large Retail Outlets in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to globalization, there has been increased competition, scarcity of resource, need for efficiency and effectiveness, increased demand for environmental protection and changes in customer’s preferences and tastes. This ... -
Constitutional Architecture of Federalism and National Stability: the Case of Somalia 2012 - 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study sought to examine the constitutional architecture of federalism and national stability in Somalia. The study's main objective was to assess if the lack of clarity in constitutional procedures of dividing powers ... -
Effect of E-banking on the Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The banking sector's use of new technologies has increased globally. The adoption of new technology has caused impactful results in the banking sector. Stock trading, product development, internet, electronic payment ... -
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Performance of Family-owned Businesses in the Construction Industry in Kisumu City, Kenya.
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)The concept of strategic leadership is an essential foundation for any organization's overall performance with evidence from previous studies. Moreover, multiple instances have shown that the performance of organizations ... -
Effects of Asset Allocation on Returns of Segregated and Guaranteed Pension Funds in Kenya
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Factors Influencing Performance of Humanitarian Relief Projects in Kenya: a Case of Selected Non Governmental Organizations in Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human relief projects have recorded not so good performance on their projects. This includes completion time, working within set budget and in attaining set goals or objectives. This study seeks to establish factors ... -
Influence of Project Leadership on Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Among Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project implementation requires robust leadership as it is a critical phase that significantly influences overall project success. Whilst implementing an ERP system integrates core business functions building efficiency, ... -
Survival and Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County Under Corona Virus Disease -19 Pandemic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been known to play a crucial role in the global economy by creating new jobs and expanding existing businesses. The SMEs sector in developing economies plays an essential role ... -
Effect of Performance-based Rewards on Secondary School Performance in West Lands Sub County of Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance-based reward is one of the reward systems that organisations use to channel employee motivation. Performance-based rewards dictate organizational employees to perform diligently the assigned tasks, as per the ... -
Digitalization Initiatives and the Expansion of the Digital Space for Startups in Kenya: a Case of the Norad-funded Digital Launchpad Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As businesses and operations get more digitalized across sectors, industries and markets, enterprises are increasingly recognizing the need to use and expand their reach in the digital realm. Consequently, enterprises seek ... -
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies and Resilience of Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Almost every manufacturing company relies on suppliers for the supply of various types of raw materials. However, reliance on suppliers exposes the manufacturing firms to diverse Supply Chain (SC) related risks. With a ... -
Assessing Land Use Suitability in Relation to Ecologically Sensitive Areas: a Case of Kisii Central Ward in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kisii County is presently witnessing a remarkable and somewhat concerning surge in its growth rate, resulting in a noticeable transformation of land utilization. According to the most recent data available in the Kenya ... -
The Influence of Food Stories on the Food Preference Among Kindergarten Children; a Case of Mvita Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to the increasingly prevalent diets in modern society such as foods high in sugar, high in fat, and ultra-processed food, (junk food) posing threats to human health, biodiversity, and the climate, there is an urgent ... -
Impact of Tax Reforms on Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the impact of tax reforms on the financial performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study was anchored on theoretical foundations from investor sentiment theory, capital ... -
Stakeholder Management and Completion of Class B Road Construction Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)The study aimed to establish the relationship between stakeholder management and the completion of road construction projects in Kiambu County. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the relationship between stakeholder ... -
Role of Participatory Development Communication in Natural Resource Management: a Case of Naivasha Wetland Area
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Participatory development is key in ensuring that there is sustainable and efficient improvements from the physical aspect, especially where there is involvement of public facilities like sanitation and water amenities. ... -
Effect of Dividend Payout on the Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Dividend policy is a broadly debated topic within the scope corporate finance and so is the amount of research that has gone into it with respect of it effect on the overall value of the shareholder’s stake in the firm. ... -
Effects of Digital Loans on Financial Performance for Commercial Banks Listed at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial segment has experienced a remarkable transformation, leading to reforms and an expansion of financial products, processes, organizational structures, and managerial approaches within firms. This metamorphosis has ...
