Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Debt accumulation is a common feature of many developing countries economy. Kenya, being a developing country has overtime relied heavily on borrowings, aids and grants to fund its development projects. Kenya recorded a ... -
Comparison of Activation Functions for Nse Stock Price Prediction.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)ANN timeseries prediction has been successfully implemented and tested on NSE stocks prediction by Barack (2014) and other stock exchanges (Safi & White 2017) however these studies focused on factors like training algorithm, ... -
The Effect of Bank Distress on the Kenyan Economy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aimed at establishing the various factors that affect the real GDP of the Kenyan economy, however great emphasis is on the effect of bank distress on the performance of the economy. The study used a time series ... -
Testing the Firm Size Effects on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Factors That Influence Students Perception of Counselors Roles and Functions in Institutions of Higher Learning: a Case of Universities and Colleges in Mount Kenya East Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to critically examine university students’ perception of counselors’ roles and functions in Kenyan universities located in the East region of Mount Kenya. The objectives were to establish the ... -
Analysis of the Use of Inoculant-based Technologies by Smallholder Farmers and Its Effect on Output Commercialization: Case of Field Bean Farmers in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Use of inoculant-based technologies in legume production has been practiced for over a century but in Africa, the technology is relatively new and especially to smallholder farmers. The introduction of these technologies ... -
The Effect of Board Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Somalia: the Case of Mogadishu
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Board structure has basis on creating credibility, safeguarding transparency and accountability in addition to ensuring an effective information disclosure channel that fosters commendable corporate financial performance. ... -
The Role of Environmental Diplomacy in Addressing Deforestation by the Small Holder Farmers in Mau Forest Complex, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)With the increase in population growth there has been spiralling demand for land for plantations and other forms of agriculture. Conversion of forest to agriculture, industrialization and the spread of infrastructure have ... -
Analysis of Groundwater Quality and Identification of Abstraction Points in Kahawa Wendani, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Surface water is not enough to meet the needs of the increasing populace, which has led to groundwater use as an alternative source globally. It therefore becomes essential to monitor groundwater levels and quality to ... -
The Relationship Between Exchange Rate Volatility and Volume of Tea Exports in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Agricultural economy accounted for 26% of the Kenyan GDP in 2016 and as such was a major contributor towards the economic performance of export trade in Kenya. Agricultural produce is fundamental to Kenya's export ... -
Resource Based Conflicts Between White Settlers and Pastoralists in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Laikipia County in Kenya
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Interest Rates and Commercial Bank Profitability in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the research was to investigate the effect of interest rates on commercial banks profitability and performance in Kenya. Recent movements in interest rates, inflation and exchange rates present real ... -
Uchunguzi Wa Vipengele Teule Vya Fani Katika Mashetani Wa Alepo
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Determinants of Sustainable Water and Sanitation Projects Implementation in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Sustainable water use and management is a step that must be chore in the life of human beings for survival. As a natural resource, water defines to a very huge extent and shape human beings‟ livelihood. In an ambience of ... -
The Internationalization of Conflict in Africa Through New Media: Case Study Post Election Violence in Kenya 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya, and by extension African countries, continue to struggle to achieve a stable and more lasting democracy. Unlike many advanced democratic states where there are strong and independent institutions, African political ... -
The Effect of Board Composition on Quality of Financial Reporting Among Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the study was establish the relationship between board composition and quality of financial reporting among listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study objectives was to determine the ... -
The Impact of Political Media Contest on Voter Behaviour in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to find out the impact of political media contest on voter behavior in Kenya. Its objectives were to find out ways in which media coverage of political antagonism during county assembly conflicts influences ... -
Determinants of Effective Utilization of Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Caregivers in Kenya: a Case of Tigania West,meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya like other developing countries has had its share of social economic challenges one of them being the growing number of orphans and vulnerable children in the society due to HIV/AIDS, the breakdown of the traditional ... -
Influence of Risk Factors on Performance of Solar Distribution Projects in Kenya: a Case of Mkopa Solar Company Ltd in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Despite the existence of project management in the past decades, researchers have explored this principle only a few years ago. There are many scenarios under which project management is applied. It refers to the main ... -
Strategies of Addressing the Rising Demand for Secondary School Education in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to explore the strategies of addressing the rising demand for secondary school education in Nairobi City County. Despite the high budgetary allocation towards education, more primary school graduates fail ...
