Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Liquidity on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The essence of the research is to affirm the effect of liquidity on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. Financial managers find themselves in a predicament of whether to invest in high liquidity risk assets which ... -
Influence of Conflict Resolution Strategies on Social Economic Development Among Pastoralist Communities in Kenya. A Case of Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Conflicts have many implications being political, economic, social, and cultural. Conflict lead to lowering of economic productivity, weakening of political institutions of governance, incapacity to provide essential ... -
Effects of Globalization Strategies on Company Financial Performance of Kenyan Companies in Comesa Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In recent times, the field of economics has widely preoccupied itself with the discourse of globalization strategies and their derivatives. Many organizations are therefore whirling their rethinking around and towards ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Financial Performance of Investment Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of this research project was to establish the effect of macroeconomic factors on financial performance of investment banks in Kenya. Return on capital employed was used as the financial performance indicator. The ... -
An investigation on factors determining high employee retention level: a case study of Mandera County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations ought to analyze and determine the retention factors that are relevant to each of their respective employee groups. This is important because proper planning focus and strategy execution can then be carried ... -
Factors Influencing Real Estate Companies Investment Decisions In Commercial Properties In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The real estate industry has become immensely attractive and lucrative for many investors due to its size and measure in term of value. Demand and supply are some of the elements of the business sector that have greatly ... -
Macroeconomic Variables on Share Prices of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The stock market facilitates the exchange of financial assets by bringing buyers and sellers of securities together. It acts as a plat foam for convergence between deficit users and excess suppliers of funds. Security ... -
Determinants of Success of Dog Breeding Firms in Kenya a Case of Dog Breeding Firms in Kajiado North Constituency, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Productivity in livestock farming rose dramatically throughout the developed world during the second half of the twentieth century as a result of efficient breeding programmes, improved understanding of animal nutrition ... -
Strategic Entrepreneurial Orientation And Performance Of Selected Tour Firms In Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to establish the influence of strategic entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of selected tour firms in Nairobi Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The ... -
Effects of Counterfeits on Sales and Distribution of Pharmaceutical Products in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Sale of counterfeits has no indications of slowdown, despite numerous anti-counterfeits measures in the industry and economy as a whole. It has increasingly become challenging to eliminate the practice; there is need and ... -
The Effect of Public Debt on Foreign Direct Investments Inflows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The biggest challenge facing LDCs to attain sustained and equitable economic growth and development is inadequate domestic financial resources. This has led to heavy reliance by most LDCs on external capitals such as foreign ... -
Effect of Total Quality Management Practices on Operational Efficiency of Container Depots in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Total Quality Management requires that all members of the company to play a part in adding value in processes, products, services and culture in which they work. This can be attained by combining all quality-related functions ... -
Lean and Agile Procurement Strategies and Performance at East Africa Breweries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study objectives were to establish lean and agile procurement activities adopted in East African Breweries and the second objective was of the study to establish the connection that exist between lean and agile procurement ... -
Strategic Agility and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Globalization has transformed the nature of the competitive platform of in most of the industries progressing from sluggish moving, steady oligopolies to hypercompetitive surroundings. The objective of this study was to ... -
Effect of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems on Financial Performance of Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acceptance of integrated financial management information system in Kenya has been advocated as the best approach in justifying the ensuing effects of public procurement embezzlements that have dogged the public ... -
The Quest For A Homegrown Criminal Justice System For Africa: A Case Study Of The Proposed African Court Of Justice And Human Rights
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Judicial reform is an integral component of transitional justice because it helps achieve respect for human rights and due process. This research project seeks to explore a coherent, analytical and critical look at the ... -
The Effects of Liquidity on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The research project seeks to determine the effect of liquidity on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. Liquidity refers to a portfolio of assets which can be converted quickly ... -
Consumer Buying Behaviour and Adoption of Green Products in Large Supermarkets in Nairobi City Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the 21st century the behaviour of the consumer is changing towards being concerned about protecting the environment and changing his consumption pattern towards green products. Protecting the environment has become the ... -
The Impact of Board Structure on Share Returns of Listed Companies at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Board structure is the composition and assignment of roles to the members of the board of an organization. It involves putting in place the right people and the right balance in the board of directors in order to work ... -
Relationship Between Macroeconomic Variables and Foreign Direct Investment a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at determining the relationship between macroeconomic variables and foreign direct investment in Kenya. The objective was to assess how the selected macroeconomic variables such as exchange rate, inflation, ...
