Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Access to Finance and Performance of Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Kasarani Sub-county, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Although SMEs have the capacity to significantly and positively impact the global economy, they are faced with many challenges in the developing countries. The SME sector is highly volatile and is mostly associated with ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-examination Among Female Students in Institutions of Higher Learning: a Case of Mount Kenya University
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study is about breast self-examination practice by female students in Mount Kenya University. It was informed by studies by other scholars who indicated that the number of young women getting breast cancer was on the ... -
Effects of Revenue Diversification on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The banking segment is one of the most vital area as far as country’s economic growth and development are concerned. However, despite the merit that surrounds the commercial banks in Kenya, their growth and performance has ... -
The Role of Participatory Communication in the Budgetmakingprocess: Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish the role of participatory communication in the budget making process in the devolved governments with the case study being Nairobi County. It is an attempt to bring to light the role of ... -
The Effect of Capital Budgeting Techniques on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study objective was determining the effects of capital budgeting techniques on how the financial performance of those companies which are listed by the NSE. Reap option and contingency theories guided this research. ... -
Strategy Evaluation Practices Adopted by New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of the study was to verify the strategic evaluation approaches implemented by New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Limited and to determine the strategy evaluation challenges facing New KCC. The study was guided by ... -
Effectiveness Of Koch Fm community Radio Programmes In the Prevention Of Unintended Pregnancies Among Young Women In Korogocho Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the contribution of programmes aired in Koch FM in the prevention of unintended pregnancies among young women in Korogocho informal settlements. The objectives of the study were; to investigate ... -
Youtube Tutorials and Development of Individual Sports in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the role that YouTube tutorials play in the development of individual sports in Kenya by studying five athletes namely: javelin world champion Julius Yego, archer Shezhana Anwar, ... -
Effect of Financial Management Practices on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish effect of financial management practices on financial performance of Saccos in Mombasa county, Kenya. The study was anchored by Liquidity management theory, Resource based management theory ... -
Operations Management Practices and Firm Performance of Motor Vehicle Assembly Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
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Perceptions of the University Students Towards Web Banner Advertising in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to examine the perceptions of Kenyan university students towards web banner advertising. The Elaboration Likelihood Model provided a theoretical foundation for the study since it has characteristics that ... -
Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the National Council for Population and Development
(University of Nairobi, 2018)An M&E system refers to all indicators, tools and processes that an organization uses to measure if a program has been implemented according to the plan (Monitoring) and producing the desired result (Evaluation). An ... -
Impact of Internet on in-house Public Relations Practice in Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study set out to investigate on impact of internet on in-house public relations practice in institutions of higher learning in Kenya, with the University of Nairobi as a case study. The specific objectives of the study ... -
Sponsored Facebook Advertisements as Advertising Platforms for Clothing Business Owners in Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study seeks to investigate how Sponsored Facebook Advertisements assist clothing business owners in targeting a wider market online than normal posts do. The study’s main objective was to find out how clothing business ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2018)There is usually a tradeoff amid returns and liquidity in the context of working capital management. Too much investment possession of working capital positively influences liquidity but negatively influences revenue ... -
The Role of Media in the Prevention of Election Related Conflicts: a Case Study of Kenya’s 2007 General Election
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the role of print and broadcast media in political discourse and their influence on citizenry during the 2007 General Election. The study examined the role of print media in reporting ... -
Press Coverage of Uasu and Kmpdu Industrial Actions in 2016/ 2017 in Kenya: a Comparative Analysis of Nation and Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to explore the print media’s coverage of industrial disputes by medical practitioners and university academic teaching staff in Kenya. Specifically, it comparatively examined patterns of coverage before, ... -
Perceived Effect of Marketing Strategies on Sales Performance Among Online Taxi Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research objective aimed to investigate perceived effect that marketing strategy has on sales performance amongst online taxi companies in Kenya. Descriptive research design was adopted during this study. Structured ... -
Influence of Selected Parenting Styles on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Discipline is important for order and realization of set goals in any school. Parenting plays a significant role in a student’s behaviour and discipline. This study sought to establish influence of democratic, authoritarian, ... -
Impact Of Climate Extremes On Water Quality And Supply In Urban Informal Settlements In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The urban poor living in Kisumu City informal settlements are at particularly high risk from the impacts of climate extremes such drought, flooding and related water-borne diseases, in large part due to where they live, ...
