Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence Of Mobile Banking On International Business Operations By Letshego Holding
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Banking today is undergoing a radical transformation. It has been argued that symptoms are obvious; whereby in a day, new products are launched, new players emerge and new channels are created. Mobile technology has played ... -
Reinventing Corporate Social Responsibility in Kenya Through Government Regulation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a Corporate Governance principle has been adopted across the globe. However, individual countries have embraced this concept in their own unique ways. In Kenya, Corporate Social ... -
Influence Of Cash Transfer Programmes On Health And Nutrition Outcomes Among Households: A Case Of Middle Shebelle Region In Southern Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed at examining the influence of Cash Transfer programmes on health and nutrition outcomes among the households in Middle Shebelle Region in Southern Somalia. The study was guided by the following objectives: ... -
Strategy Institutionalization and Performance of Cleaning Service Firms in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Managers have always come up with strategies to improve firm performance; however, institutionalization challenges have been cited among the factors that contribute to failure of strategic plans. The main aim of the study ... -
Effect of Inflation Targeting on the Inflation Rate in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Inflation targeting has been widely adopted as monetary policy tool by both developed and developing economies. Kenya, through the Central Bank of Kenya formally adopted inflation targeting as a major monetary policy ... -
Effect Of Earnings Management On The Stock Returns Of Financial Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research studied the effect of earnings management on the stock returns of financial firms listed at the NSE, with the objective of investigating the effect of earnings management on stock returns for listed financial ... -
Ctopenia Following Imatinib Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Cml) in Kenya: a Study at Gipap Clinic, Nairobi Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Imatinib mesylate is the preferred initial treatment for all phases of Philadelphia positive CML. During treatment, patients may develop cytopenia, namely anemia, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia either as ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms as a Tool for Dispute Settlement in the Devolved Governance System in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes a devolved governance system comprising two levels of government namely; the national and county governments which are distinct and interdependent and required to conduct their ... -
Civil Society Organizations in Trade Negotiations: Case of Eac-eu Economic Partnership Agreement (Epas)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the European Union (EU) agreed through the Cotonou Partnerships Agreement signed on 23rd June 2000, in the city of Cotonou, Benin, to negotiate a new trade regime ... -
Test Of Existence Of Long Term Memory In Stock Market Returns At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Long term memory in stock market returns has received considerable attention among academicians and finance practitioners. This paper explores the applicability of Fractal market hypothesis and Chaos theory in explaining ... -
Reforming Kenya’s Legal Regime on State Pensions for the Juakali Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Prior to enactment of the NSSF Act 2013 - which is the law that sets up the Kenyan state pension scheme (the National Social Security Fund “the NSSF”) - the antecedent law was the NSSF Act 1965. The NSSF Act 1965 mainly ... -
Strategies Adopted by Islamic Financial Institutions in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Islamic financial institutions ability to withstand the global economic downturn has been the driving force resulting in their expansion around the world. In Kenya, Islamic financial institutions function under a system ... -
Attitudes of Expectant Women Towards Male Midwives: a Case Study of Kajiado North Constituency, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study assessed the attitudes of expectant women towards male midwives in Kajiado North Constituency of Kajiado County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the attitudes of expectant women towards male ... -
Urban Refugees and Human Security Management in Africa: Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study is about the urban refugees and human security management in Africa: case study of Kenya. It assessed the nature and extent of urban refugees‟ problem in Africa, analysed the relationship between urban refugees ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Credit Growth of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish the impact of interest rate capping on credit growth of microfinance banks in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population was 11 microfinance institutions ... -
The Impact of Chinese Foreign Investment on Human Rights
(University of Nairobi, 2018)For many developing countries, foreign investment is considered one of the most significant drivers of economic development. In a bid to attract foreign investment, many African countries have provided several incentives ... -
Strategic Responses to Environmental Challenges Facing Pioneer Hi-bred Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations conduct their business in the environment. The environment provides organizations with inputs which are transformed to outputs through internal processes and these outputs are given back to the environment. ... -
The Role Of International Agencies In Curbing Corruption In Kenya: A Case Study Of Transparency International
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Corruption is an ailment feeding on the social, financial and political structure of a system together, and wrecks the working of essential organs. Corruption is significantly one of the deadliest morasses to growth and ... -
The Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment and the Role of Institutions in Kenya: Steps Forward or Steps Backwards?
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite the provision of Constitution of Kenya 2010 on the right to a clean and healthy environment, meaningful implementation of Article 42 still remains a challenge. Other than failing to delineate the nature, scope ... -
Effect of User Factors on E-government Adoption in the Public Sector in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Nations all over the world have tried to implement the adoption of electronic government; however, users have not given full support to the automation of government services through the electronic government platform. The ...
