Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Innovation Strategies on Market Share of Small Scale Tea Packers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The tea industry is progressively facing intensified competition making all players in the industry to draft superior strategies to beat competition. Growth is driven by innovation in the business environment. The country’s ... -
Aweb-based Distributed Health Information System to Cater for Patients With Chronic Ailments
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Distributed Systems today are rising dynamically in terms of new applications, hardware and network components, users, workload changes and in various research applications. A distributed dataset is having its importance ... -
Marketing Strategies and Growth of Small Scale Restaurants in Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The role of small scale restaurants in Kenya‟s hotel industry cannot be taken for granted. Their growth can contribute to the nation‟s development and economic growth. For instance job through creation, rural development, ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at determining the effect of credit risk on the financial performance of the various commercial banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Credit risk was specifically analyzed on its effect on return ... -
Evaluation of the effects of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on soil.water retention characteristics (WRC) of different soils
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Internationalization of Operations by Medical Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Internationalisation is the process of engaging in trade and business activities which cross national frontiers. The objective of the study was to analyse the internationalisation of operations by Medicel Kenya Ltd. This ... -
Influence of Corporate Restructuring on Organizations Performance: A Case of Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizational restructuring is inevitable for any organization that is focused on dealing with competition and day to day organizational challenges. It is critical that organizations implement restructuring carefully if ... -
The Relationship Between Firm Size and Financial Leverage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A firm makes a decision to finance its investment by either use of debt or equity. It is essential to demystify that interest rate on debt is perpetual irrespective of the firm’s return rate on assets. Financial leverage ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of this study was to establish the effect of corporate governance practices on financial performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises (SMMES) in Nairobi County. The theories underpinning this ... -
Effect of Sales Incentives on Employee Commitment in the Real Estate Industry in Nairobi
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Effect of perceived corporate innovation on customer satisfaction with Mobile Banking application at Chase Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to determine the effect of perceived corporate innovation on customer satisfaction with mobile banking application at chase bank, Kenya. In doing so, the study aimed at examining the effects of regular ... -
Effect of Job Enlargement on Employee Performance at the Rift Valley Railways (K) Ltd
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Effect of Interest Rates on Foreign Exchange Rates in Kenya: a Test of the Forward Premium Puzzle
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this study was to examine the presence of the forward premium puzzle in the foreign exchange market in Kenya. The study used the Kshs/USD exchange rate for the period 1994 to 2016. That data consisted ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping Announcement on Share Price Movement of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Perceived Effect of Organizational Culture on Corporate Entrepreneurship in Tarda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Corporate entrepreneurship has been recognized by academics and practitioners as a vital tool in increasing the performance levels of organization. Organizations that were traditionally not recognized as being entrepreneurial ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure On Market Share of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Insurance firms are key players in the growth of an economy. However, the intake in Kenya is still low as reflected by the insurance penetration rate which stands at 2.79%. This means that insurance companies have to come ... -
An Assessment of Impact of Poverty on Female Headed Households in Kangemi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The prevalence and incidence of poverty among women and female headed households is a subject of feminization of poverty debate. The overall objective of the study was to assess the impact of poverty in female headed ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Interest Rate Spread in the Commercial Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the effect of macroeconomic variables on interest rate spread in the commercial banking sector of Kenya. Descriptive research design was used. Secondary data were collected from the first ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of the 2020 Route to Market Project: a Case of Kimfay East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study is to establish the factors that influence the performance of the 2020 route to market project at Kim-Fay East Africa Limited. The particular objectives will be to determine the influence of ...
