Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The paper sought to investigate corporate governance on the performance of NSE listed companies at 31 December 2017. From a contextual perspective, the justification for studying this topic is premised on the fact that ... -
Influence of Customer Experience on Consumer Preference of Large Supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Majority of firms excel in customer interactions but fails to pay sufficient attention to customers’ comprehensive experience on the buying procedures and post purchase evaluations. Firms that have perfected customer ... -
Assessment Of Disaster Preparedness Against Terror Attacks In Boarding Secondary Schools: A Case Of Public Boarding Secondary Schools In Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was informed by the initial observation that terror activities targeting learning institutions are on the increase globally with some of the most recent incidences happening in the USA, Nigeria, Somalia, and in ... -
The Effects of Antituberculosis Drugs Side Effects on Treatment Adherence Among Tb Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Side effects are one of the major causes that result to poor adherence of anti-TB treatment. Poor adherence could lead to prolonged treatment, drug resistance, treatment failure, increased morbidity and mortality ... -
Sustainable Procurement Practices and Performance of the County Government of Bomet
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objectives of this study were to identify the sustainable procurement practices adopted by the County Government of Bomet, to find out the drivers of sustainable procurement practices by the County Government of Bomet, ... -
Factors Influencing Crime In The Urban Informal Settlements. A Case Study Of Kibra
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Around the world, violence and crime are increasingly being cited as a problem towards development, especially in urban locations. Violence and crime in urban locations do not occur spontaneously, but bound to occur due ... -
Influence Of Employee Commitment On The Relationship Between Corporate Values And Organizational Performance Of insurance Firms In Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In order to succeed in an organization as would be the wish of every employee in an organization there is need for high commitment to be present to the organization. Commitment implies the employee to an organization ... -
Impact of Value of Intangible Assets on Stock Returns for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Investments and manipulation of intangible assets have become the main source of economic value and wealth creation for many companies. One of the most important factor evaluated by investors prior to making an investment ... -
Institutional Reforms and Performance of National Security: a Case Study of National Police Service in Kenya Between 2008 and 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Security institutional reforms have a direct influence on national security. This study therefore, investigated the impact NPS institutional reforms have on service delivery and professionalism, the role of oversight ... -
Design, Fabrication and Optimization of a Water-vapor Condenser
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A thermal desalination system that relies on solar energy for water evaporation is currently under development at the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), University of Nairobi. The system uses the electrospray ... -
Strategic Management Practices And Performance Of Media Council Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Media Council of Kenya is an autonomous body that seeks to improve and protect media freedom and autonomy in Kenya and provide appropriate standards that control and direct journalists, practitioners and media enterprises. ... -
Assessing Institutional Repositories As Enabler Of Research Output In Academic Institutions In Kenya: The Case Of KCA University
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study assessed the role of institutional repositories as enabler of research output in academic institutions in Kenya with special reference to KCA University. Objectives of the study were to: assess the level of ... -
International Entry Strategies Adopted by Kenya Oil Marketing Companies Within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
(university of nairobi, 2018)The need for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness is core to any organization that wants to grow and stay in business within a competitive market environment. For any firm to succeed, it needs to put a lot ... -
The Role of Social Media in the Feminist Discourse in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of social media in the feminist discourse in Kenya. The objectives of this study were to explore the perceptions of feminism among Kenyans on social media; to establish ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Earnings Yield for Commercial Banks Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine how and the extent to which corporate governance at the eleven listed banks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange impacts the earnings yield. It also aimed at reviewing the increasing ... -
Effect Of Work Environment On Performance Of Large Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to establish the influence of work environmental on the performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: - identify influence of physical ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Community Based Health Projects: a Case of Selected Health Centres in Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Project success depends on time, budget and deliverables as set prior to the commencement and the actual results. The Northern part of Kenya is characterized by spatial population who majorly rely on livestock and move ... -
The Influence Of Disarmament Strategies On Sustainable Security: Case Of West Pokot County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Illegal possession of arms by civilians has proofed to be a challenge in regard to peace, security and governance in the affected areas. Therefore, this informs governments to carry out various disarmaments strategies ... -
Strategic Planning And Performance Contracting In Kenyan Owned Commercial State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The happenings in the environment are key to success of an organization because every organization exists to serve the environment. Any change in the environment calls for a strategic response for both survival and growth. ... -
Effects of Product Innovations on the Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Societies Licensed by Sacco’s Societies Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Due to complex and dynamic environment SACCOs operate from, there is an evident force that contributes to failure of some of them and deteriorating growth for those that survive. This is due to numerous challenges that are ...
