Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect Of Financial Statement Information On Stock Returns Of Firms Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(UoN, 2019)Accounting information mitigates information asymmetries which brings about adverse selection during transactions in the capital market. It also boosts liquidity; this minimizes discounts that firms are forced to issue ... -
Customs-To-Customs Partnership Strategy In Cross Land Border Clearance Within The East African Community
(UoN, 2019)Customs-to-customs partnership is a concept that was introduced by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in its safe framework of standards. Its key purpose is to facilitate genuine trade. The traditional practice involved ... -
Stay of Legal Proceedings Pending Arbitration in Kenya: Judicial Interpretation and a Call for Legislative Change
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The deviation from the prescribed procedure in Section 10 of the Arbitration Act, 1995 has caused unnecessary intervention by Courts in matters within the purview of arbitration. Legal elucidation of Section 6 (1) seems ... -
Factors Affecting Usage of Information and Communication Technology Amongst Building Contractors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Drc) Case Study of Kinshasa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)ICT plays an essential role in the transmission, generation, and interpretation of information for project maintenance, recycling and reusability hence it is evident today that reliance on it is unquestionable. Additionally, ... -
Use of Amino Oligosaccharins and Alternaria Activated Protein in Management of Crown Gall and Enhancement of Growth in Roses
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rose is cultivated for its beautiful flowers and is considered as the most prized flowers in the world because of its high ornamental and commercial value. The demand for cut flowers has risen in recent years, however, ... -
Post Conflict Constitutions and Settlement of Conflicts an Analysis of Public Particpation Process and the Federal System of Provisional Constitution of Somalia 2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since the fall of Siad Barre Somalia has had a difficult time establishing and preserving a functional state. The challenge has been ongoing for more than two decades. The approval of the provisional constitution in 2012 ... -
An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Programme on Thekenya Power and Lighting Company Last Mile Connectivity Project Perceived Performance a Case Study of Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Electricity transmission, distribution and connection face numerous Occupational Health and Safety risks and if unchecked can affect project performance. Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited came up with the Last Mile ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of Strategic E-procurement of Construction Materials for Maintenance Works A Study of Private Hospitals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Building maintenance is usually a requirement due to the use of the structure. Hospitals are not an exception in this, as there is a requirement to ensure comfort and ambience for those in such premises. There is a strong ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Implementation Of Competency Based Curriculum In Public Preschools In Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate school-based factors influencing implementation of competency-based curriculum in public pre-schools in Garissa Sub-County Garissa County Kenya. The study sought to establish ... -
Effect Of Energy Consumption On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper uses the ARDL Bounds technique to examine the relationship of incremental energy use on Kenyan economic growth as well as causality during the period of 1979-2014. Overall findings showed a LR relationship from ... -
Access to Information in Kenya: a Critical Analysis of the Access to Information Act 2016.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study analyzes the challenges encountered by Kenyan citizens in accessing information despite there being a comprehensive legislative framework on Access to Information. The study makes three main arguments. The first ... -
The Effect Of Telephone Connection In The Economic Growth Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This paper investigated the relationship between telephone connection and GDP using time series data from Kenya for the period 1988 to 2018. Although telecommunication sector is identified as enabler of Kenya’s vision ... -
How Firm Level Factors And External Environment Dynamics Affect Strategic Planning And Performance Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The past empirical studies on strategic planning and firm performance have produced contradictory findings, which mean the findings are still inconclusive. Some researchers have argued that strategic planning influences ... -
Gender Equality and Education in Kenya: a Case Study of Women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study examines the effectiveness of legislation and policies towards enhancing gender equality in access to education in Kenya. It uses the example of women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ... -
Trends in Inequalities in Use of Family Planning Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focused on inequalities in use of family planning among women of reproductive age in Kenya with the main objective of the study being to assess the performance and thus the effectiveness of the national family ... -
Determinants of Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision by Male Adults in Ugunja Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is the removal of the foreskin of the penis either surgically or by use of a device to males who have voluntarily consented. VMMC has been shown to be an effective strategy in the ... -
Total Quality Integration In Supply Chain Operations And Performance Of Large Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)This study explores the impacts of Total Quality integration in Supply Chain Operations and performance within the context of large manufacturing firm in Nairobi Kenya. Most of the organizations has achieved world-class ... -
Effects Of Tax Incentives On Financial Performance Of Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies In Nairobi County
(UoN, 2019)The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of tax incentives on financial performance of SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study population comprised of all the ... -
Embracing Transparency and Accountability in Kenya’s Extractives Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Good governance of the extractive industry (EI)1 is critical in global governance of the natural resources.2 The Extractive Industry has been defined as the process where the earth’s raw materials are removed, processed ...
