Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Determinants of Health Insurance Uptake Among Women in Kenya: an Application of Discriminant Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current high utilization of out of pocket payments by a majority of Kenyans to settle their medical bills has continued to ensure that the poor and the vulnerable in the society cannot access essential health care ... -
Key Account Management and Brand Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Key Account Management is the frequent running of the business to business relationship between sellers/providers and their customers. Brand performance on the other hand is the desirability and profitability in a brand – ... -
Political Patronage on the Operationalisation of Public Procurement Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The overall objective of this study was to investigate the influence of political patronage on the workings and delivery of the Public Procurement Law in Kenya. Literature reviewed illustrates that achievements have so far ... -
Assessing Factors That Influence Europe’s Response to the Emergent Refugee Crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of the study was to assess the factors that have influenced Europe‟s response to the emergent refugee crisis. The study was guided by the following research objectives; To evaluate the causes of the Refugee ... -
Tax Disputes Resolution in Kenya: Viability of Including Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study evaluates ADR as a potential alternative for resolving tax disputes in Kenya. It traces the historical development of tax disputes resolution approaches since independence and considers their shortcomings in ... -
The Impact Land Sub-division and Fragmentaion on Rural Development: a Case Study of Vihiga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vihiga is one of the most densely populated counties in Kenya with a current population density of 1,045 persons per square km. The high population has exerted enormous pressure on available land resource resulting in land ... -
Influence of Miraa Cultivation on Changing Agricultural Land Use Patterns in Mbita and Kianjiru Locations, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focuses on the influence of miraa (Catha edulis) production on land-use patterns in Mbeere South Sub-County, Embu County. It was borne out of the need to interrogate the phenomenon of invasive and unregulated ... -
Factors Influencing Innovative Value Creation of Milled Rice by Agro Processors Within the Rice Value Chain in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Firms must innovate in order to enhance the value of their processes with ultimate aim of generating affordable competitive products for the market. The challenge of producing consumer products that are safe from a health ... -
Community Service Orders as Alternative to Imprisonment in Kenya: the Case of Kibera Probation Office
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Community Service Orders was introduced in Kenya by the community Service Orders Act No.10/1998. The study attempted to establish the use of community service Orders as an alternative to imprisonment in Kenya, and more ... -
An Investigation of the Synergystic Effects of Titanium (Iv) Oxide Modified Clay in Disinfection and Purification of Water
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Access to potable water is a problem facing developing countries worldwide. This water problem is expected to worsen with the population increase in the developing countries. It is in view of the water crisis that a series ... -
Extent of Adoption of Best Human Resource Management Practices in Private Secondary Schools in Kisumu East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Human resource management practices are instrumental in helping organisations achieve their objectives and enhance productivity. Human resource management practices are functional activities and strategic plans that ... -
Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this research project was to establish the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of the companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange. It is assumed that mergers and ... -
The Effect of Earnings Management on Financial Performance of Quoted Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this research study was to establish the relationship between earnings management and financial performance of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study adopted a descriptive research ... -
Adapting to climate change in Kenya. A case study of Ndeiya division, Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over the years, climate change has been taking place and is presently a reality that has hit hard all spheres of development. In Kenya Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) that accounts for an exceeding eighty percent of the ... -
Business Process Re-engineering and Organizational Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The business environment is constantly changing and so it is imperative that organizations adapt to changes that can support its survival and prosperity (Johnsons and Scholes, 2008). The core outcomes of BPR activities are ... -
Millennial Consumer Perception Towards Mobile Marketing in Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Increased time spent on smartphones amongst millennials and the decreased time spent watching television is a marketing game changer. Marketers are now exploring the use of mobile marketing which guarantees a higher, ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Child Friendly Model in Public Primary Schools in Nyando Sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influence the implementation of child friendly model in public primary schools in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County Kenya. The study was guided by four research ... -
Influence of total quality management practices on service delivery in healthcare in public health facilities in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study’s aim was to establish the influence of total quality management practices on service delivery in public health facilities in Kisumu East Sub-county, Kenya. The below objectives aided in guiding the study: To ... -
Media Censorship in the Devolved System of Governance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
