Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Sectoral Analysis of the Relationship Between Financial Leverage and Profitability of Nonfinancial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The debate on what is the best source of business financing and its impact on firm’s financial performance has remained a controversial topic from the time when Modigliani & Miller published their seminal work on this ... -
Assessing Factors Influencing Delivery of Hiv Pre Exposure Prophylaxis Project in Public Health Facilities, the Case of Thika Sub County, Kiambu County- Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis is a new intervention tool for those who are at risk of acquiring HIV.HIV pre exposure prophylaxis is an antiretroviral tablet given to HIV negative person to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition. ... -
Organizational Internal Factors, Change Management and Adoption of E-government Service Delivery in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Through advancement of ICT, many governments around the world embarked on projects that introduced e-Government initiatives for efficient and effective government operations geared towards making a government accountable ... -
Effect of Energy Regulatory Commission’s Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms in the Petroleum and Energy Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The returns of securities such as stocks trading in securities exchanges across the world respond differently to different events and information components reaching the market in which such securities are listed. Several ... -
Strategic Choice and Organizational Performance of Humanitarian Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine the influence of strategic choice on performance of humanitarian non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. The primary data used in the study was collected from the top ... -
Relationship Between Credit Risk Management and Financial Performance of Grain Milling Firms in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study aimed to determine how credit risk management affects financial performance of grain milling firms in Mombasa County and was directed by the following three theories; Moral Hazard Theory, Credit Risk Theory and ... -
Relationship Between Serum Igm Levels And Liver Function In Rubella And Measles Virus Infection In Children Below Five Years Attending Maternal Child Health Clinics In Selected Hospitals In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rubella and measles virus are important diseases of children under five years of age which are preventable through immunization. Despite intervention through immunization, outbreaks of rubella and measles in Kenya are still ... -
The Role Of Security Personnel In Fire Disaster Preparedness: Challenges Of Protection Against Fire Disaster In The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced by University of Nairobi security personnel in their role of fire disaster preparedness. The objectives of this study was to ascertain the extent to which ... -
Effects of Automation on Revenue Collection at Border Points, Department of Immigration, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Revenue collection is an important activity for all organizations (Edem, 2017). Revenue denotes the inflows that make the achievement of organization objectives possible. Automation of revenue collection system focuses on ... -
Effectiveness of Altman Model in Assessing Corporate Financialperformance Ofmanufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Manufacturing industry is the most important sector in the economic growth of Kenya after the banking sector. The government of Kenya and other investors are concern with the performance of this manufacturing firm because ... -
Uwasilishaji Wa Maudhui Katika Hadithi Fupi Teule Za Said A. Mohamed
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kazi yetu imechunguza jinsi baadhi ya vipengele vya fani: mandhari, wahusika na mianzo na vimalizio vinavyochangiana na kukamilishana ili kuwasilisha maudhui katika hadithi fupi za Said A. Mohamed. Fani ni jinsi ambavyo ... -
Leadership Style As Determinant Of Staff Employment Satisfaction In Commercial Banks In Kenya: A Case Of Commercial Bank Of Africa, Nairobi Branch
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to establish the effects of leadership styles on staff employment satisfaction within financial services in Kenya. The study was led by the following objectives; determine the extent ... -
Insurance Fraud Risk Management Practices and Performance of Motor Vehicle Underwriting Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Insurance fraud is a challenge facing almost all insurance firms whether in the developing or developed world. Indeed, in most of Kenya’s motor underwriting companies, fraud has evolved over time from fake windscreen and ... -
The Relationship Between Perceived Parenting Styles and Attitudes Towards Alcohol Use Among 13-17 Year Old Boys in Sub-county Secondary Schools in Kiambu Sub-countyi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)According to research, especially in social psychology the root of behaviour is attitude. Alcohol abuse is a social behaviour that continues to be a major global factor in terms of risks and economic burden. Early initiation ... -
Perceived Customer Service Quality Practices and Satisfaction in Nhif Accredited Health Facilities in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the think about was to survey the apparent client benefit quality and fulfilment in NHIF authorize wellbeing facilities in Kiambu County. The investigation utilized cross sectional research structure. The ... -
Parental Involvement In Children’s Interest In Learning And Academic Performance Among Pre-Primary To Grade Three Learners In Primary Schools In Mukuru Kayaba Slums, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)study focuses on the relationship between parental involvement and children’s interest in learning and their academic performance. Compelling evidence has shown that when families work with schools to support learning, ... -
Effect of Dividend Payout Ratio on Value of Insurance Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Dividend payment is a contentious issue in finance. Various theories have come up trying to identify the determinants of dividend payout, more so the percentage of earning that should be paid as dividend and it is effect ... -
Strategic Planning and Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya has rolled out four key agendas to aid in the accomplishment of its blue print, vision 2030. Manufacturing and Health sectors top the priorities towards making significant contributions to the country’s GDP. Manufacturing ... -
Effect of Inventory Management Practices on Operational Performance of Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited
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Effect of Organizational Learning on Performance of Firms in the Maritime Industry in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The oceans have great potential that would be of great benefit to a country. In Kenya in particular, the industry handles 92% of its international trade, but the potential has not yet been exhausted. Development approaches ...
