Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Application of Result Based Management Approach in Emergency Contexts: a Case Study of World Vision in Kakuma Refugee Camp
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Result-Based Management (RBM) has emerged as one of the most influential approaches to effective management and successful implementation of development and humanitarian programmes among UN agencies and NGOs globally. The ... -
The Contribution of Unsecured Loans to Womens’ Socio-economic Empowerment: the Case of Mkopo Mashinani Scheme in Lurambi-kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on the contribution of unsecured loans to women’s socio-economic empowerment in Lurambi Kakamega County. The Women’s Empowerment Framework guided the study and used a simple ... -
Organizational Capacity and Implementation of Water Projects in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Water projects face susceptibility to diverse challenges, potentially resulting in cost overruns, construction delays, and adverse alterations in scope. Despite the obstacles, enhancing organizational capacity could ... -
Digital Innovations and Customer Experience at Shirika Sacco, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digital innovation is a concept associated with the process of application of digital technology to create new products, services, or business models to improve better value to customers, improve operational efficiency, ... -
The Effect of Boards of Directors Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Various companies especially the financial institutions around the globe have been facing corporate governance issues that include and not limited to poor management of the organization’s risks, financial related frauds ... -
Strategic Planning Practices and Competitive Advantage by the National Research
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, the innovation ecosystem is burgeoning, marked by a dynamic landscape driven by a growing interest in fostering entrepreneurship, technological advancements, and creative problem-solving. Amidst this growing ... -
Perceptions of Mangrove Co-benefits and Their Link to Sdgs Among the Digo and Duruma of Vanga in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mangroves are among the most productive ecosystems known for their diverse provisioning, regulating, supporting, and aesthetic Ecosystem Services (ES). The ecosystem directly supports the livelihoods, food security, and ... -
Operational Risk Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The running of organisations across the world is an involving endeavour given the need to outcompete rivals, the high resource requirements and the dynamic nature of the operational environments. One of the most critical ... -
Effect of Domestic Debt on Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya has witnessed a notable surge in domestic debt, nearing 50% of its total public debt by the end of 2022, which raises concerns about economic sustainability and potential fiscal vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, the ... -
Strategic Flexibility and Effectiveness of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Environmental turbulence , increased competition and technological advancements have led to firms developing and continually renewing their capabilities to achieve superior performance for growth and survival. Strategic ... -
The Impact of Gender in the Utilization of Digital Financial Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to estimate the impact of gender in the utilization of digital financial services. (DFS) in Kenya using the 2021 FinAccess Survey, which is a joint initiative of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ... -
Application of Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometrics in Total Aflatoxin Detection and Quantification in an Alcoholic Beverage
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Aflatoxins (AFs) are produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops like maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. The main aflatoxin producers are Aspergillus parasiticus and A. flavus. The most widely known are ... -
Children’s Welfare: an Appraisal of the Rights of Children Conceived From Sexual Offences
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sexual offences are on the rise worldwide despite stiff penalties imposed by the criminal justice system. The sexual offences Act (Kenya), the Criminal Procedure Code, the Evidence Act, and Constitution of Kenya, the ... -
The Performance Characteristics of a Rapid Immunoassay Test in Diagnosing Patients With Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (Prom): a Clinical Cross-sectional Study From September 2022 to November 2022 at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM), defined as the spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of uterine contractions, occurs in 10% of all term and 20–40% of preterm deliveries. Accurately diagnosing ... -
Effect of Green Gram-sorghum Intercrop Arrangement on Crop Growth, Yield and Resource Use Efficiency in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Small scale farmers in dryland areas generally grow green gram under sole crop system. However, this system has produced low yields per unit area of land and failed to meet the growing population’s demand despite the ... -
Biotoxicity of Melia Volkensii Fruit Pulp and Nut Extracts on Selected Beneficial Insects in Embu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The predominant approach in safeguarding crops against insect pests has mainly been centered on synthetic pesticides. Pesticide use has helped mitigate pest menace. However, concern about their detrimental effect on the ... -
Genetic Characterisation of Kenyan Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Landraces for Drought Tolerance Using Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2024)1.1 Background information to the study Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.), a member of the leguminous Fabaceae family, is a perennial legume that is widely cultivated in both tropical and semitropical regions globally. South ... -
Integration of Traditional and Conventional Knowledge in Food Production to Enhance Adaptive Capacity in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Given the dependence on rain-fed agriculture and limited adaptation capacity, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos, Kenya, remains vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability and change. This research investigated the role ... -
Influence of Community Based Organization’s Capability on Sustainability of Natural Resource Projects in Runyenjes Sub- County, Embu County-kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current study analyzes the impact of an organization's capacity on the sustainability of community- based groups involved in natural resource management in Runyenjes Sub County. The objectives of this research were ... -
Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Firm Characteristics, and the Performance of Commercial State-owned Enterprises in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite embracing corporate governance, available evidence shows that Commercial Stateowned Enterprises (CSOEs) in Uganda are highly characterised by inefficiencies, financial irregularities, and poor risk management, ...
