Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Market Value of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The theoretical and empirical relationship between market value and exchange rates has been debated for many years. Although scholars and practitioners have studied the subject extensively, the effects of monetary ... -
Assessment Of The Fate Of Selected Pesticides On Vegetables In Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study assessed the fate of pesticides used on vegetables in Naivasha area. The harmful effects of pesticides make them pose a serious threat to some of the non-target organisms including human and wild life. The ... -
The Impact of Foreign Aid on Institutional Quality in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There have been divergent views on the impact of foreign aid on institutional quality dimensions in East Africa. While some views are of the opinion that aid has negative impact on institutional quality, others holds the ... -
An Analysis of the Link Between Public Debt and Economic Growth: Case for East Africa Community States.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)East Africa Community region was among the regions ranked as experiencing rapid growth in Africa compared to Sub-Saharan Africa. To realize these growths, domestic revenues alone are not sufficient and thus governments on ... -
The Impact of Government Borrowing on Private Sector Credit in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya‘s National Debt is just over 3.77 Trillion-mark with Domestic Public debt reaching a level of KShs 444.7 billion in 2016. This project examined the impact of public domestic debt on private credit levels in Kenya ... -
Influence Of Institutional Factors On Girls’ Completion Rates In Primary Education In Central Pokot Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Completion in school has positive consequences for individuals throughout their lives. In an economy where education largely determines pay and occupation, high school drop outs hold a disadvantaged position. The purpose ... -
The Impact of Privatization on the Financial Performance of State Owned Companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of privatization on the performance of privatized companies in Kenya. Due to data limitations in the period prior to privatization, two companies namely, ... -
Factors Determining the Choice of Entrepreneurship Among Tertiary Institutions Unemployed Graduates in Kitengela Township – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Youthful populace is a capability resource for increase and social development if gainfully and productively engaged. From a demographic standpoint, youth represent 60% of the human capital in Kenya (MOYAS 2008). According ... -
The Impact of Trade Ties on the Economic Relationship Between Kenya and South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)South Sudan made an application to be a member of EAC and other strategic international and regional bodies in an effort to participate in the global economy. South Sudan recently joined in 2016. However, no known documented ... -
Financial Inclusion: Impact of M-shwari on Access to Credit Among Mse’s in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)MSEs are considered engines of growth, crucial in the stability of most economies. Studies have shown that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME‟s) account for 95% of firms in most countries. According to a report by ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of the Uwezo Fund Assisted Youth Projects in Migori County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Uwezo Fund is a program for employment. It was launched on the 8th of September 2013 and enacted though the legal notice number 21 of the Public Finance Act 2014 and launched on 21st February 2014 under the Ministry of ... -
The Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Strategies on the Performance of Employees in the Ministry of Education
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The last two decades have been marked by massive globalization, which is constantly increasing day by day. This globalization phenomenon has brought numerous benefits to the world of business. Among the key benefits to the ... -
Patterns Of Presentation And Mortality Trends Among Pediatrics Patients Admitted With Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Burn injuries occurring among the children are most devastating and are a major global public health crisis. Without proper knowledge on patterns of presentation and mortality trends, such injury may cause ... -
The Influence of Information and Communication Technologies on Real Estate Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The extensive real estate environment has continued to change rapidly, and the managers have been forced to compensate for changes in culture, politics, economics and technology by investing in new equipment and improving ... -
Strategic Determinants of Adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes by Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the self-regulating culture of businesses in accordance with ethical and sustainability values of the organizational and business activities and is implemented in form of ... -
Misssed Opportunity For Vaccination Among Under Five-Year-Old Children At Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background:Immunizable diseases have been a major public health problem among under five-year-old children globally;of which Kenya is not an exception. According to KDHS (2014), 2 in every 3 Kenyan children were fully ... -
The Relationship Between Leverage and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Leverage is the ratio between a company’s debt and equity. Despite wide researches done, there is no agreeable conclusion on whether leverage positively or negatively affects performance. The objective of the study was to ... -
Effect of Employee Characteristics on Employee Performance in Kajiado County Government.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations need to have a stable organizational culture in order to attract employees of different talents and skills. This results to workforce diversity and thus improves corporate status and a strong cultural value. ... -
Role of Communication and Public Participation in Slum Upgrading Programs in Nairobi: a Case of Kiberasoweto East Zone a
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to find out how communication and public participation contribute to the success of slum upgrading process in Kenya. The underpinning theories used in the study are Participatory Communication ... -
Digital Marketing Strategies and Marketing Performance of Top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate digital marketing strategies and the marketing performance of Top 100 SMEs in Kenya. The objective of this study was to establish the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies ...
