Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Innovations In Student Accommodation In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There are currently very few studies on residential life of college and university students in Kenya, whether on or off campus. Most studies have focused mostly on classroom and classroom-related activities, with a number ... -
The Perceived Influence Of Career Development Opportunities At Kenya Institute Of Curriculum Development On The Staff’S Intention To Continue With The Institution
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to determine existence of any perceived influence of profession advancement opportunities towards staff’s intention to continue with the employment at the KICD. The independent variable (Career ... -
Critique Of The Lecture As A Dominant Pedagogical Approach In Kenyan Uiversities In The Light Of Existential Phenomenology
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this phenomenological investigation was to examine the efficacy of lecture method as applied in Kenyan higher learning institutions with two aims:1) formulating a reawakened understanding of man’s ontological ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Head Teachers Supervision In Public Primary Schools In South Pokot Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to establish school based factors influencing head teachers’ supervision in public primary school in South Pokot Sub-County Kenya. The objectives research aimed to establish the extent to which ... -
“The Regulation of Virtual Currencies in Kenya”
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focussed on the application of virtual currencies in Kenya. It examined the attendant challenges to the application of virtual currencies in Kenya absent a regulatory framework that recognises and adopts the use ... -
Business Models, External Environment And Performance Of Safaricom Limited In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of this research project was to investigate the relationship between business models, external environment and performance of Safaricom limited in Kenya. As the level of global competition increases and ... -
The Role of Public Participation in Realizing Environmental Rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The topic for this research is “The Role of Public Participation in Realising Environmental Rights in Kenya”. Accordingly, the overall objective of the study is to evaluate the significance of meaningful public participation ... -
Effects Of Board Diversity On Financial Performance Of Companies Quoted On The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(UoN, 2019)This research set to determine how board diversity influences financial performance of firms listed at the NSE. All 62 organizations listed at the NSE formed population of this work. Data was obtained from 57 firms giving ... -
The Influence Of Training And Development Practices On Employee Retention At Madison Insurance Company Limited, Head Office, Nairobi, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The role performed by training and development is of great importance in achievement of organizations’ goals because it enhances efficiency and effectiveness not only for the organization but for the employees too. Similarly, ... -
Determinants Of Teachers’ Perception On The Implementation Of Performance Contract In Primary Schools In Kasipul Division, Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study purpose was to establish the determinants of perception of teachers on the performance contract in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo South Sub-County of Homabay County in Kenya. Specifically, the study was set to ... -
Public Particaption in the Budget Making Process of County Governments; a Case Analysis of Select Counties.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With the passing of the new constitution came in the concept of devolution and the sharing of power and resources between the national and county government, and among the constituencies within the county governments. The ... -
Influence Of Parent Related Factors On Pupils Discipline In Public Upper Primary Classes In Busia Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate influence of parent related factors on pupils discipline in public upper primary classes in Busia sub county, Busia county, Kenya. Objectives of the study were to establish influence ... -
Strategic Responses And The Performance Of Banks In Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County
(UoN, 2019)The aspect of making strategic decisions when it comes to organizations is what is essentially referred to as the practice of strategic management. There are various studies that have been done in order to enhance the ... -
Strategic Responses To Changes In The External Environment Of Mombasa Island Cargo Terminal Limited
(UoN, 2019)Organizations are dependent on their external environment for their survival and existence. Organizations affect or are affected by what happens in the external environment which is beyond the control of the organization. ... -
Influence Of Political-Legal Environment On Foreign Market Entry Strategies Among Multinationals Corporations In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The study examined the influence of the political-legal environment on international business entry strategies among multinationals in Kenya. The study was anchored on two theories, namely, international product life ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Institutionalized Street Children’S Participation In Primary School Education In Southern Zone Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study aimed at establishing institutional factors influencing institutionalized street children’s participation in primary school education in Southern Zone, Kisumu East Sub-county, Kenya. Its four objectives were; to ... -
The Effect Of Working Capital Management Levels On Financial Perfomance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Homabay Town
(UoN, 2019)Working capital management is very important to businesses operating in Kenya and other emerging markets as most of them are SMEs and have inadequate access to long term capital markets and rely heavily on owner financing, ... -
Strategic Planning And Organization Performance Of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The objectives of the study were to ascertain how Standard Chartered Bank Limited has embraced strategic planning, to determine the link between strategic planning and the performance and to determine the challenges faced ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice And Ex-Ante Adoption Of Intergrated Pest And Pollination Management (Ippm) Innovation Among Avocado Growers In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Despite avocado being the fourth most important fruit crop in Kenya after mango, pineapple and the banana, its economic potential is yet to be fully explored. The crop is pollinator dependent crop and its production is ... -
Financial Leverage And Firms Growth
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to examine how financial leverage affects the growth of listed agricultural firms in Kenya using a panel regression model. Since every firm yearns to either grow externally or internally they make financial ...
