Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Role of Agricultural Innovation Platforms in Access and Use of Maize Technologies Among Smallholders in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maize is the most important food crop for the majority of Kenyan households. However, in the past many years, the country has continued to grapple with a persistent deficit in the maize sub-sector. The majority of maize ... -
Effects of Foreign Remittances on Inflation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Understanding effect of remittances on macroeconomic variables like inflation is crucial since, they play vital role in economic development of recipient economies. The study therefore, seeks to examine the effects of ... -
Effect of Human Resource Audit on Role Behaviour of Project Managers in Selected Real Estate Companies in Shenzhen，china
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study is to establish effect of human resource audit on role behaviour of project managers in selected real estate companies in Shenzhen, China. This study adapted descriptive research design. The data ... -
Elections Related Evictions in Urban Slums: the Case of Mukuru Kwa Njenga Nairobi, 1991-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined the settlement and origin ofMukuru Kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi and the causes and long-term impact of election related evictions in the slum.The statement of the research problem was identified from ... -
Employee Perceptions on Factors Influencing Strategic Plan Implementation at Kangema Law Court
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The Value Chain Activities and Competitive Advantage in Uap Insurance Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to determine the value chain activities and competitive advantage in UAP Insurance Kenya, limited. The study was conducted through a case study design whereby the unit of study was UAP Insurance ... -
The Influence of Business Environment on Strategies Adopted by International Audit Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Firms are environment dependent and environment serving. Any significant change in the environment triggers changes in strategy hence change in organizational structure through the acquisition of relevant new skills to ... -
The effect of alternative disciplinary strategies on boys and girls discipline in public secondary schools in Githunguri Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study investigated the effectiveness of alternative discipline management strategies on secondary school students in Githunguri sub-county. The overarching objective was to examine how, and whether, guidance and ... -
Strategic alliance portfolio diversity and performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Establishment of an appropriate level of diversity in an alliance portfolio has emerged as an important issue for managers if they have to steer business units in the unpredictable operating environment. This implies that ... -
The Effect Of Micro-Insurance On The Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Performance is paramount to any business and the insurance business is not an exception. The overall performance of the insurance industry has declined from 2014 to 2015, with poor macroeconomic conditions liked to the ... -
Management Consulting And The Competitiveness Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Management consulting is a service performed by external individuals or organisations that possess the appropriate professional skills, and carried out independently. Managers and organisations have sought for external ... -
Challenges of the Implementation of Turnaround Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Uchumi Supermarkets Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the challenges of the implementation of turnaround strategy and competitive advantage of Uchumi Supermarkets in Kenya. It explored the concept of turn around strategies, the ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles Of Bacteria From The Respiratory Tract Of Camels In Samburu, Nakuru And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Camels contribute significantly to livelihoods of local people in the semi-arid and arid areas of Kenya. One main challenge affecting camel production is disease, particularly the pulmonary diseases caused by viruses, ... -
Examining the Vulnerability of Nairobi to Terrorism: 2011 -2015
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines the vulnerability of Nairobi to terrorist attacks between 2011 and 2015. The study has two objectives; the first objective is to examine and analyze factors that may explain the prevalence of terror ... -
Operationalization of Regional Protocols
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The East African Protocol on peace and Security was established in 2013 by the EAC member states to aid in the securitization processes of the sub-region. This was a positive move seen in light of departure from the ... -
Strategy and competitive advantage of Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The telecommunications industry in Kenya has faced challenges that have greatly affected the growth of competitiveness of this sector. These challenges are such as various strategy adoption like acquisition of new technology, ... -
Police and Post Conflict Peace Building in Kenya: a Case Study of Molo Region, Nakuru County 1990-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Post conflicts peace building is big challenge facing Africa and the whole world today. It comprises various processes, roles and sequential activities proceeding from cessation of hostilities to economic reconstruction. ... -
The Role of Forensic Accounting Services in Fraud Mitigation Among Kenyan Public Institutions a Case of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the role of forensic accounting in mitigating fraud among Parastatals in Kenya. The data used in this study was collected from respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire. ... -
Change Management Practices Adopted By Equity Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Change remains difficult and unavoidable as the prevalent dynamics in the current business environment offers no guarantees. The need for change management within organizations in order for them to survive and remain ... -
Effects of Information Communication Technology on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project had the purpose of finding the effect of information communication technology on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Information and communication technology is important to the banking ...
