Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Marketing Innovations on the Performance of Soapstone Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ability of a firm to proactively respond to the market place changes arising out of the customer demands, changes policies and regulations will determine its capacity to survive. Marketing innovation is one of the ... -
Factors Influencing Self-identification of Female Sex Workers in Korogocho Slum in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the key influencers of FSWs accessing HIV prevention services is acceptance and self-identification as sex workers. Prior to self-identification, many FSWs have limited contact with their peers and the health system ... -
Regional powers and conflict management: an analysis of Kenya and Ethiopia's interest in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study explored regional powers and conflict management with a special focus to the interest of Kenya and Ethiopia’s in Somalia and how the interest has affected the Somalia situations. The main objective of this ... -
The Implications of Territorial Jurisdiction for International (Income) Taxation: the Kenyan Case Study
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Quality dimensions and customer satisfaction: a case of Mobile Handset Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study focused on quality dimensions and customer satisfaction: a case of mobile handsets manufacturers in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the quality dimensions demanded by mobile phone buyers in Kenya, ... -
Green energy strategies and United Nations sustainable development goal onaffordable clean energy at Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The strong forces arising from the dynamic environment has made organizations in today’s world to re-think on how to do business in order to fully satisfy their stakeholders and remain relevant in the unfolding dispensation. ... -
Environmental and land use impacts of Quarrying along Ngong river in Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quarrying is a human activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth’s surface. Like any other extractive activity, quarrying alters the physical environment, and when unchecked has the potential ... -
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates on Financial Performance of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya has experienced great change in conditions surrounding the banking industry. For the banks to remain competitive and thrive, they are necessitated to evaluate their external factors, which include foreign exchange ... -
Capacity Planning Practices and Operational Performance of Major Hydropower Stations in Kenya
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The Impact of Chinese Led Infrastructural Development on Sino-african Relations: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study set out to investigate the impact of Chinese led infrastructural development on Sino-African relations with Kenya as the case study. The main objective of the study was to examine the impact of Chinese involvement ... -
Influence of International Socio-economic Factors of Internet of Things on Horticultural Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The horticultural firms in Kenya are faced with the reality of competing in a global environment while having to act in a local environment to meet demand of high quality products of a dynamic market. This has pushed the ... -
Strategic Responses to Interest Rate Capping by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The capping of commercial banks’ interest rates have changed the business environment forcing the financial institutions to align their operations to the changed environment. The objective of the study was to determine ... -
Business Process Outsourcing Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Business process outsourcing proved to be an important instrument in an organization’s business strategies. There has been gradual growth in the financial sector in as far as BPO is concerned and the growth has mainly been ... -
The Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms on Prevention of Conflict: a Case Study of Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to determine the role of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in preventing conflict. The case study was of Isiolo county. The wider region of North Eastern has been plagued with conflict ... -
Effect of Perceived Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Job Performance at Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish effect of perceived Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Job Performance at Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus. Two theories informed this study: Universalistic Perspective ... -
Factors Affecting Change Management in State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the factors affecting change management in state corporations in Kenya. The study was guided by Open systems theory, Dynamic capability Theory and Institutional Theory. The ... -
Impact of Corruption on Poverty in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya and Uganda
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Service Aware Scheduling Policy for Time Constrained Communication in Network Functions Virtualization and Software Defined Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Communication services have varying quality of service (QoS) requirements which the network should provide for a service to meet desired objective or user expectations. When it comes to services with strict service levels ... -
Implementation of knowledge management as a tool for sustainable competitive advantage at the University of Nairobi Library, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017-12)University libraries are knowledge hubs established in support of the mission of their parent institutions. Most of the libraries have significantly developed and are utilizing some Knowledge Management (KM) principles ... -
Effect of Abcb1 C3435t Polymorphism on Clinical Outcomes in Hiv Patients on Lopinavir-based Antiretroviral Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Genetic variation is important consideration in drug disposition and overall clinical response in patients on antiretroviral therapy. ABCB1 affects disposition of many drugs and thus affects the pharmacokinetics ...
