Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Interest Rate Spread, Liduidity Creation, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The performance of any bank is majorly influenced by its ability for liquidity creation to meet customer needs while remaining afloat. A key consideration is how well the interest rate spread is controlled to boost deposits ... -
Effect of Sustainability Reporting on the Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainability reporting has grown in importance over the past decade as companies struggle to succeed in today's interdependent world. This is supported by the argument that to be successful, companies must identify the ... -
An Analysis of the Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management in Kenya’s Mining Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya has a promising mining future, given its rich geological base producing numerous minerals such as gold, coal, titanium, fluorspar, limestone, and salt among many others. The country is also fraught with numerous ... -
An Assessment of Awareness of Integrated Development and Annual Development Plans Among Residents of Langata Sub County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)County governments in Kenya allocate significant funds to various projects, but many of these initiatives fail to improve residents' lives or suffer from delays due to flawed implementation. The County Integrated Development ... -
Employee Work Values Orientation, Commitment, Competence and Performance in the Motor Vehicle Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to establish the role of commitment and competence in the relationship between employee work values orientation and employee job performance in the motor vehicle industry in Kenya. These ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on Profitability of Listed Investment Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to determine the effect of liquidity on profitability of listed investment firms in Kenya based on a correlational research design. It involved all 7 listed investment firms in Kenya between 2013 and 2022 ... -
Evaluation and Simulation of Tractive and Soil-tool Interaction in Tillage: Case of Hard-setting Ferralsols in North-rift Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed at evaluation and simulation of the mechanisms underlying tractive and soil-tool interface interactions during tillage, in the mechanized region of Northrift, Kenya. The research investigated soil ... -
Development of a Computer Program for Geotechnical Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Geotechnical investigation is an important site characterization process for identifying suitability of soil and rock as construction materials or foundation support for engineering structures. 2D representation of ... -
Effects of Menengai Geothermal Development on Land Use, Socio-economic Transformations and Food Security of the Surrounding Region in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Renewable energy projects provide environmentally friendly and affordable sources of energy to communities. They provide energy to different sectors ranging from agriculture, industrial development, and commercial purposes, ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Solar-assisted Dual-source Heat Pump System With Underground Thermal Storage for Space Heating and Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The adoption of renewable energy, such as solar, to meet the energy demand in buildings has become one of the keys to achieving the global target for net-zero emissions. As a result, solar photovoltaic installations have ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption of the New Rice for Africa (Nerica) Technology and Its Contribution to Food Security in Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya’s agriculture sector is significant for smallholder households because it supports their livelihoods and food security. Adoption of agricultural technologies has been documented as one of the vital approaches to ... -
Influence of Institutional Factors on Supply of Trained Artisans in the Construction Industry at Vocational Training Centersin Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Globally, the construction industry is growing at a high rate. Demand for trained, skilled human labour in such a vibrant industry remains a concern to researchers and physical planners. This research may support the GOK ... -
The Impact of Natural Resources Governance on Conflicts in Africa: a Case of Oil in South Sudan 2011-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The African continent has been variously affected by persistent and intractable conflicts since independence to the present, which have defied efforts to resolve them. These unending and persistent conflicts are related ... -
Influence of Strategic Leadership on Succession Planning Among Family-owned Businesses: a Case of Food Processing Companies in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study was to explain the effect of strategic leadership on succession planning of family-owned food processing companies in Kilifi County. The study adopted the use of survey approach. Primary data ... -
Magnitude and Severity of Chronic Respiratory Disease in Children and Adolescents Living With HIV
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Impacts of Spatial-temporal Resource Variability on Grevy’s Zebra (Equus Grevyi Oustalet, 1882) Populations in Samburu- Laikipia Landscape, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grevy’s zebra is a large highly endangered African mammal in the world, occurring in the arid and semi-arid regions of northern Kenya. Since the mid-1970s, its range has shrunk immensely while its population has greatly ... -
Effect of Adopting Discrete Learning Method on Achievement in Adaptive Skills Among Learners Living With Autism in Public Primary Schools in Tharaka-nithi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Discrete learning method demystify learning and acquirement of adaptive skills among learners living with autism for adaptability. Acquirement of adaptive skills improve functionality of learners living with autism across ... -
Sustainable Operational Excellence Initiatives and Service Delivery Among Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainable operational excellence initiatives and service delivery lead to the convergence of quality; an element that many organizations wish to thrive and exist on as a competitive strategy. Traditional business ideas ... -
The Legal and Institutional Framework of International Arbitration in Solving Environmental Pollution Related Disputes in Kenya: a Prospect of Adr.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the recent past, states have been moving towards the incorporation of International Arbitration in the settlement of environmental pollution disputes. In Kenya Article 2(5) and Article (2) (6) of the Constitution of ...
