Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Loan Repayment Default in Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this survey was to determine the loan repayment determinants examine the determinants defaults in MFI(microfinance institutions) in Kenya. Specifically the research sought to establish the effect of lenders, ... -
Corporate Governance Practices Adopted by Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the recent past, the banking industry has faced increased competition and tremendous challenges globalization, privatization of government owned banks, adverse changes in economic and political patterns and narrowing ... -
The Effect of Investor Herding Behavior on Securities Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to establish whether investor herding behaviour has an effect on securities returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This seeks to bridge the gap that exists in the Kenyan securities markets ... -
Generating Probability Distributions Based on Burr Differential Equation
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Innovation challenges encountered by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current business environment exists of tough and unpredictable competitions. All organizations, regardless of their size and scope of operation are faced with tough competition challenges and in order for them to cope ... -
Challenges of Foreign Direct Investment Strategy for a New Market: Case of Tullow Oil Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The environment that organisations operate is uncertain and this has forced firms to go outside their boundaries for fresh markets and to exploit untapped resources with the goal of expanding their businesses. The research ... -
Security of Web Applications From Cross Site Scripting Attacks on Browser Side
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cross-Site Scripting has been known to be the most common and serious attack against web based services. Confidentiality of browsers has been compromised in many ways since they support the execution of embedded scripts. ... -
Supply chain management practices and organizational performance of Public Universities in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study adopted a descriptive design and was based on the following objectives: to determine the degree which supply management chain practices have been implemented among public universities in Kenya, to establish ... -
Effect of Budgeting Process on Utilization of Science Instructional Resources in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Science Education is a pillar in technological advancement, national wealth creation, health improvement, and spearheading industrialization of any nation. However, low achieving learners in sciences in national examinations ... -
Assessment of Antidiabetic Medicines Use and Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Lacor Hospital, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that is on the rise and causes serious health problems. Appropriately chosen antidiabetic drug therapy controls the associated complications ... -
Influence of Youth Enterprise Development Fund on Small Business Development of Youths in Marakwet West Sub-county, Elgeyo Mmrakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Small businesses are increasingly seen as playing an important role in the economies of many countries. Despite the launching of different youth development funds in Kenya. Many economic and financial reforms as well ... -
Effect of Financial Crisis on Dividend Payout Policy of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the effect of a financial crisis on the dividend payout policy of commercial and service firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange. The independent variables for the study were real GDP, ... -
Factors Influencing the Enhancement of the Capacity of Local Communities to Participate in the Governance of Their County:a Case Study of Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Participation as a concept occupies a central place in governance and development. Kenya has moved in the past years from a centralized form of governance to a decentralized form as a result of the shortfalls of highly ... -
Ict Business Continuity Plan and Service Delivery in Insurance Companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Information and communication Technology (ICT) has become a very important aspect of businesses across the globe. It includes information systems, hardware, software, infrastructure, and communication technologies. These ... -
The Influence of Ict Outsourcing on Performance of Profit Making Parastatals in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of ICT outsourcing on performance of profit making parastatals in Nairobi. The population was 55 parastatals and the study was a census survey. The study used ... -
Effectiveness of Social Media in Crisis Communication: the Case of Westgate Mall Attack
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study set out to explore the effectiveness of social media in crisis communication, with a special focus on the Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi. To achieve this, the study was guided by three objectives; it sought ... -
Influence of Lifeskill Training and Mentorship on Youth Empowerment: a Case of Lepta Community Programme for Youth in Mathare Slum, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of life skills training and mentorship on youth empowerment with special focus on LEPTA community perspective. Specifically, the study sought to establish ways in ... -
The Effect of Internal Audit Function on Financial Performance of Saccos: the Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigated the effect of internal audit function on financial performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya. A causal research design was adopted in this study. The target population included ... -
Strategic Management Practices in the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the study was to establish the strategic management practices undertaken at Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Republic of Kenya. The study was carried out through a case study design where the unit of ... -
Determinants of Compliance With International Financial Reporting Standards by Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the past decades, (IFRS) have gained popularity around the globe as the standard ways of financial reporting. Almost over 150 nations around the world apply IFRS in their presentation of financial information. The ...
