Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect Of Team Work On Job Satisfaction At Kenya Power Pension Fund
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study was geared towards investigating the effect of team work on job satisfaction at Kenya Power Pension Fund. To achieve the objective of the study, the study adopted a descriptive survey design to determine the ... -
Determinants Of Boda Boda Accidents In Bomet County. A Social Determinant Perspective.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Road traffic injuries have become a major problem to public health not only in developing countries but in the world at large. Increase in motorcycle and related accidents in the recent years are attributed to joblessness ... -
Relationship Between Management of Generation Y and Level of Innovation in the Manufacturing Sector in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)For global manufacturers marching toward profitable growth through global expansion and productivity improvement, the significance of talent management will only increase in the years to come. Manufacturing companies will ... -
Challenges Associated With Terrorist Risk Reduction Strategies in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges associated with terrorist risk reduction strategies in Nairobi. The study was guided by 3 specific objectives: to establish the vulnerability factors that make ... -
Effect of Credit Rating Practices on Loan Book Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Credit rating is an appraisal of the credit worthiness of an individual client, business entity or government agency. This assessment is made by a credit rating agency on the account holder's capacity to pay back a loan ... -
Effects of Youth Unemployment on Income in Central Equatoria, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Youth unemployment is on the rise in South Sudan as it poses huge economic challenges and it leads to unsustainable growth of the economy. The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of youth unemployment and ... -
Macroeconomic Factors Affecting Financial Performance of the Real Estate Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Real estate sales growth is an ideal indicator of anticipated demand for real estate; it is also a good barometer of the state of economy. Due to the influence of macro-economic indicators on one another that are ... -
An Assessment of Financial Inclusion as a Proxy Indicator of Poverty in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study aimed at assessing to what extent financial inclusion is related to poverty and determine whether it can be used as an indicator to monitor poverty levels at the household level. The main data source was the ... -
Influence of Board of Management Members’ Characteristics on Management of Human Resource in Public Secondary Schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Board of Management members’ characteristics on management of human resource in public secondary schools in kikuyu sub county, Kiambu County. The study ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on the Financial Performance of Water Service Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Working capital represents the amount of day-by-day operating liquidity available to a business. Working capital management entails managing short term assets and short term liabilities of the firm whereby working capital ... -
The Relationship Between Executive Compensation and Financial Performance of Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Compensation schemes are instrumental in motivating the top management executives in making the right investment choices which contribute towards creation of the shareholders‘ wealth. This research study was set out to ... -
Trends In Police Militarization, A Case Study Of Kenya (2005-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-01)Since independence, the country has seen an increase in the use of force and brutality by the police in dealing with civil unrest and issues of crime and violence within communities. The police are the primary security ... -
The Role Of Community Policing In The Prevention Of Youth Radicalization In The Eastleigh Area Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Community policing approaches have been used successfully to prevent crime, reduce fear of crime, and improve public safety. A raging debate however is emerging as to whether this approach can be used with equal effectiveness ... -
A Framework Towards Digital Inclusion. A Case Study Of Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)The Internet as a global phenomenon has transformed the way people conduct business, interact, and learn on an international scale. Though more than half of the world’s inhabitants have access to ICT, the distribution of ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Information Communications Technology in Management of Hotels: a Case of Selected Five Star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ICT has become an integral part of human daily activities that sometimes we barely notice its effect, and has had a major impact on the way we live, work and play. Information technology is everywhere currently and adding ... -
The Role Of Football In Conflict Resolution In Kenya, A Case Study Of Kibra Constituency.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Football has become the universal game in the world and has participation in most places in the world and by more individuals than any other sport on the planet. It has the ability to connect, promote closeness, and get ... -
Benchmarking Practices and Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research was to establish the correlation linking benchmarking practices and the performance of supermarkets in Nairobi County. The study adopted a descriptive research design aimed at exploring the ... -
Provision of Safe Abortion Care for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Kenya: the Implications of Article 26 (4) of the Constitution
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 26 (4) prohibits the procurement of abortions in Kenya. However, the provision introduces more exceptions when a safe abortion may be procured. While the Penal Code1 provided ... -
Effect Of Structured Newborn Clinical Evaluation By Paediatric Residents At Kenyatta National Hospital On Re-Hospitalization Rates Within The First Month Of Life
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality continues to significantly contribute towards under-5 morbidity and mortality despite significant improvement seen worldwide within this population. Studies at Kenyatta National ... -
Newspaper Framing Of Sexual Violence In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study sought to find out how newspapers frame sexual Violence in Kenya. Gender based violence and more specifically sexual violence is on the rise despite the media constantly highlighting these stories. Newspapers ...
