Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Bit Wars: Data Protection and Digital Identities in an Era of Global Cyberwarfare.
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Factors Influencing Children’s Vulnerability to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Ocsea) in Urban Poor Settings: a Case of Kibera Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The US is largely viewed as the most notable superpower influencing foreign policy on critical matters of global concern such as counterterrorism. In spite of America’s major role in the international politics, some ... -
Factors Influencing Children’s Vulnerability to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Ocsea) in Urban Poor Settings: a Case of Kibera Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) is a universal problem with evident long-term effects. Its scope and practice have tremendously expanded and metamorphosed leading to its rapid spread. The metamorphosis stems ... -
Assessing the Counter-terrorism Preparedness and Mitigation of Terrorist Attacks: the Case of Dusit D2 Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The aim of this study was to assess the status of counter-terrorism preparedness and mitigation of terrorist attacks at the Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi County in the aftermath of 2019 terrorist attack. The specific objectives ... -
Participatory Budgeting, Opportunities and Challenges: the Case of Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)As global recognition grows regarding the necessity for enhanced public involvement in governance, particularly through participatory budgeting (PB), many devolved governments are making attempts to implement it. This study ... -
An Evaluation of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Access to Justice: the Case of Family Disputes in Kibra in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is gaining popularity for resolving various types of disagreements among these; family, business, and natural resource-related disputes. The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness ... -
Impact of Court Intervention on Arbitration in Kenya
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Operations Strategies and Firm Performance of Regional Airlines in Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Competition in the modern world requires firms to adopt operations strategies that will ensure superior performance. Use of appropriate operation strategies could strengthen the ability of a business because it enhances ... -
Static Synchronous Compensator (Statcom) Related Factors and Performance of Voltage Regulation Project, a Case of Lake Turkana Wind Power Plant
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) is an electronic power device that uses power-switching devices, such as gate inductive thyristor, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) etc., to regulate voltage and current of ... -
Factor Influencing Sustainability of Community-based Agricultural Crop Production Projects in Limuru Subcounty, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kiambu County has seen an increase in the number of community-based projects focusing on crop production. However, these projects have never achieved the defining objective of sustainability. The study seeks to determine ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning System Implementation and Competitiveness of Amref International University
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study purposed to examine the influence of enterprise resource planning system implementation on competitiveness of Amref International University. Research was intended to provide valuable information to the University ... -
Covid-19 Health Protocols and Operations Performance in the Hospitality Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Operations managers in various industries globally faced several challenges in their attempt to maintain optimum operations performance within their organizations, especially in operational planning, logistics, and supply ... -
Innovation Climate, Firm Profile, Founder Characteristics and Talent Sustainability Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Talent sustainability, defined as an organization’s ability to attract, develop and retain skilled and knowledgeable workers in the long run, remains a crucial challenge faced by most small and medium-sized enterprises ... -
The Conundrum Between Internal Capacity and External Capability of States: Case Study of an East African Border Zone
(2024)A problematic phenomenon exists in both International Relations (IR) scholarship and diplomatic practice regarding the dismal fulfillment of the mission of the classical nation state, especially in the non-Western world ...
