Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Comparison Between Lee-Carter Model And Negative Binomial Regression Model In Forecasting Male Mortality Data Of Usa(1980-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)People living in America today are living longer compared to yester years; this is due to reduced mortality rates and increase in life expectancy. According to (Dye & Williams, 2010) generally mortality rates have ... -
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There are number of reasons to believe that foreign exchange rate volatility should be a contributing factor in determining the stock market returns. Significant value of a nation’s capital is tied up in the stock market ... -
Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on Student Transition and Retention in Schools in Msambweni Sub-county, Kwale County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)In this study the socio-cultural factors influence on transition of students and retention was assessed in schools in Kwale County, specifically in Msambweni sub-county, and why the secondary school enrolments do not match ... -
Factors Infuencing Place of Delivery in Kenya: A Multilevel Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background:Maternal mortality in Kenya increased from 380/100000 live births to 530/100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. Skilled assistance during childbirth is central to reducing maternal mortality yet the proportion ... -
Assessment Of Occupational Safety Compliance In Small-Scale Gold Mines In Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Small-Scale Mines (SSM) employ millions of people worldwide. However, they have been categorized as one of the most hazardous workplaces. In Kenya, like many developing countries, occupational safety-focused interventions ... -
Rainwater Harvesting: as an Adaptation Strategy for Enhanced Water Source in Machakos Town
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was conducted out in Machakos town the capital of Machakos County. The overall objective of the study was to find out whether rooftop rainwater harvesting is an adaptive strategy to enhance water supply in Machakos ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Financial Institutions Offering Mobile Money Transactions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to establish the strategies employed by the financial institutions offering mobile money transactions in Kenya and its influence on the organizational performance. The Target population was 15 ... -
Analysing the Efficiency of Forensic Science Units Within Kenya Police Service in Solving Crimes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of the study was to analyse the efficiency of forensic science units within Kenya police service in solving crimes. The objective was to examine the nature of training in forensic science and how it create harmony ... -
Effectiveness of Motor Vehicle Traffic Management Strategies by Traffic Police Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to explore the effectiveness of motor vehicle traffic management strategies used by the Kenya traffic police in Nairobi County. The research hence sought to answer the research question: Effectiveness of ... -
Rainfall Variability Impacts On Rice Production: A Case Study Of Rice Yield In The Administrative Unit Of Collines In Benin, West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rice is considered as key crop in the strategic planning to revitalize the agricultural sector to a level of self-sufficiency, reduce poverty as specified in the National Rice Strategic Plan. To place rice as a strategic ... -
Effects of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In Kenya, mobile banking has been widely adapted and embraced in the recent years. It has enables the transfer of money from one location or account easy and convenient. With this, financial institutions, among which include ... -
Effect of School Feeding Programme on Pupils’ Participation in Public Pre- Schools in Mwingi Central Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of this research was to study the effect of school feeding program on pupils’ participation in public preschool in Mwingi Central Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya. This was achieved through the following ... -
Dynamic Capabilities and Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The project aimed at determining the effect of dynamic capabilities as the basis for competitive edge among Kenyan insurance companies; and to determine the influence of dynamic capabilities and the competitive advantage ... -
Effect of Coordination Function on Strategy Implementation in County Government of Kwale,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Many organisations have the ability to formulate excellent and promising strategies. However they may fail to achieve their organisational goals due to poor implementation of the strategies. There are a number of factors ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Stock Returns of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research sought to investigate the effect of capital structure on stock returns of commercial and service firms listed at the NSE. Annual changes in share prices of the sector firms were used as the measure of stock ... -
Change Management Practices and the Performance of Turnkey Africa Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The currency of the environment in which organizations exist in, is one characterised by long periods of rapid change with interim periods of stability that seldom exist anymore. This fast paced environmental changes led ... -
Factors Influencing Master of Education Students’ Utilization of Ict Integrated Resources in Their Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2018)Postgraduate students need to get information in all formats other than paper or print. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing Master of Education student’s utilization of Information Communication ... -
Talent Management and Employee Retention Among Program Staff of Governance Civil Society Organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Efficient strategies for employee retention begin with appropriate hiring practices because motivated and qualified people have the likelihood of staying longer in the organization. In developing countries, where it is ... -
Herbal medicine use in murang’a county and antiflea activity and safety of tithonia diversifolia and senna didymobotrya extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Herbal medicines have been used for a long time to control various human and animal diseases in the world. There is limited published information on the use of herbal medicines in Murang’a County of Kenya, despite the ... -
Teachers’ Preparedness for Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum in Private Pre-schools in Dagoretti North Sub-county, Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate teachers’ preparedness for implementation of the competency-based curriculum in private pre-schools in Dagoretti North Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The study sought to determine ...
