Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Virtual Diplomacy and Inter-state Relations: a Case Study of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)There is no country in the world that has managed to set up diplomatic missions in all the United Nations 193 member states. This is because of lack of resources and capacity to establish embassies and consulates in all ... -
Relationship Between Macroeconomic Factors and Financial Performance of Agribusiness Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Performance of any organization relates to its ability to seek resources needed for its operations and to manage them so as to give it an edge over the competitors. Financial performance measurement relies heavily on the ... -
An Investigation Into The Causes Of Alcohal And Drug Abuse(ADA) Among The Young People In Mbooni East In Makueni County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Over the last many years the use of unlawful drugs and misuse of therapeutic drugs has spread at an unheard of speed and impacts the whole world. No country is safe from the fraustrating predicament brought on by alcohol ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing The Provision Of Quality Education In Public Universities In Kenya: A Case Of Faculty Of Arts, University Of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Higher education plays a key role in training qualified individuals who are capable of implementing new technologies and using innovative methods to establish more efficient enterprises and institutions and thus allocate ... -
An Investigation of Fire Emergency Preparedness in Kenyan Schools: a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)An emergency is a situation that requires immediate attention, a situation that could lead to disaster if left alone or unattended. Fire is one such emergency. Fires in schools are of public concern due to its increased ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Institutions Services on Performance of Women Groups in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of microfinance institutions services on performance of women groups in Machakos County. The study objectives were to determine the effect of credit facilities, training ... -
Financial Development, Economic Growth And Poverty In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)It is evident that the financial sector in Kenya has grown rapidly in the last decade. However, the economy has had a low fluctuating growth and poverty levels have remained rampantly high. The effect of financial development ... -
Total Quality Management Critical Success Factors and Non-financial Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Global competition has led organizations to come up with mechanism of improving their products and services by meeting the quality demanded by their customers. One way of addressing quality needs of customers and enhancement ... -
Influence of Constituency Development Fund on the Implementation of Construction Projects in Kenya : a Case of Public Secondary Schools in Borabu Sub-county, Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Constituency Development Fund was established way back in 2003 through an Act of Parliament. It is one of the devolved funds that are allocated to sub-county for development of projects. The funds were aimed at improving ... -
Procurement Practices and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study main objective is to investigate the procurement practices and its influence on the performance of listed firms at NSE. The study was guided by two objectives which were to establish the procurement practices ... -
Factors Influencing Accessibility of Women Enterprise Fund in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the accessibility of women enterprise fund in Nyaribari Masaba constituency in Kisii County. This study was guided by the following objectives: To establish ... -
Gender roles and relations in the context of humanitrian intervention among internally displaced persons (idps) in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was a cross-sectional exploratory research design on Gender Roles and Relations in the Context of Humanitarian Intervention among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in Somalia. Specifically, the study sought ... -
Factors Influencing Branding Strategy Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Brand management involves many aspects, and the most important aspect is to choose what kind of brand architecture because it’s not only a purely theoretical concept, but also an important management concept. If companies ... -
Environmental Resource Scarcity as a Source of Conflict in the Horn of Africa; a Case Study of the Mau Forest in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research endeavors to establish how environmental scarcity is connected to the conflicts in the Horn of Africa. It is centered on three specific objectives, the first one is to identify the causes of environmental ... -
African Indigenous Education As Practiced By The Maasai Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The Africans had their own system of Education before the coming of Europeans. This study aimed at investigating African indigenous education as practiced by the Maasai of Kenya. The Maasai are well known pastoralists from ... -
Capital Budgeting Practices and Performance of Matatu Business in Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study meant to determine how returns in Matatu industry are influenced by capital budgeting practices. Capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital, and operation costs were independently examined to determine the ... -
Metarepresentation in Kimeru Narratives
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Total Quality Management and Commercial Bank’s Financial Performance in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The overall goal of any business entity is to have the needs of customers satisfied. This they do by offering quality products. It is imperative that within an organization, all internal customers are satisfied to ensure ... -
The Role of Kenya Commercial Bank in Supporting Exporters of Horticultural Goods to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2016)All commercial transactions such as private and governmental sales, investments, logistics, and transportation, that take place between regions, countries and nations beyond their geographical boundariescomprise what is ... -
An Assessment Of The Role Of Prosecution Authorities In Combating Poaching And Wildlife Trafficking In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study assesses of the role of robust prosecution as a tool for addressing poaching and wildlife trafficking in Kenya. This study argues that prosecution in Kenya inadequately contributes to addressing the problem of ...
