Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Survey of the Investment Portfolio of Pension Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The introduction of RBA brought a lot of changes like introduction of portfolio investment guidelines .These guidelines were to address the problem of over investment in one set of portfolio , this motivated the researcher ... -
The presentation of “foreign” and “own” in the novels “nirgendwo in afrika”(translated as nowhere in africa) authored by stefanie zweig and “die weissagung derahnen” (translated as the prophecy of the forefathers), authored by daniel mepin
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The concepts of “foreign” and “own” have in recent research gained currency, especially against the background of increased global movements and migrations. The perceived fluidity of national borders (as witnessed by the ... -
Influence of Participative Management Strategies on the Success of Implementation of One Village One Product Project in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One village one product (OVOP) is a development concept promoted by the Japanese Government for facilitating rural economic development in developing countries. OVOP was popularly adopted in Japan in 1980’s and 1990’s and ... -
The Effect of Asset Allocation on the Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The relationship between asset allocation and financial performance of pension funds is critical in determining whether asset allocations as selected by fund managers of pension schemes is critical in influencing the ... -
Strategic Thinking and Strategic Management Practices by Boogaart Betonpompen Bv in Holland
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The background of the study was based on strategic thinking, strategic management practices, the global service industry with a special attention to the service industry in The Netherlands, and the company under study. The ... -
The Relationship Between Core Capital And Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research was undertaken to determine the relationship between core capital and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. So far, the studies available have arrived at different findings. This study will be ... -
Service Quality and Competiveness in Mobile Money Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Since the entry of Mpesa in the year 2007, electronic mobile money transfer has immensely grown. The growth of this system is highly complex and thus it needs connections of agents to carry out transactions which give high ... -
Effects of Electronic Tax Filing Systems on Compliance Amongst Small and Medium Enterprises Within Mombasa Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigates empirically the influence of online tax filing and payment system supported by taxpayer education programs on individual taxpayers‟ compliance in Kenya to disclose factors responsible for noncompliance ... -
The Impact of Macroecomic Factors on Financial Performance of Firms Listed in Energy and Petroleum Subsector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect selected macroeconomic variables on financial performance of energy and petroleum industry. Return on Asset (ROA) was used to as a measure of financial performance. A ... -
Factors influencing women entrepreneur businesses performance in Kuria A case study of Kuria west sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(2016)Micro-entrepreneurial businesses are considered to be the most critical factors that would help both urban and rural population through the creation of jobs, rescue out of unemployment and poverty and thereby impact upon ... -
Influence of Boards of Management Corporate Governance Practices on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Gilgil Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to find out the influence of corporate governance practices by BOM on pupils KCPE performance in Gilgil sub county, Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were stakeholder participation, BOM competence, ... -
Assesment of Early Surgical Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters for Acute Kidney Injury in Children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background Peritoneal dialysis is a commonly deployed renal replacement therapy (RRT) option in children who have acute kidney injury (AKI) in many centers worldwide including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Special ... -
The Effect of Profit Warnings Announcement on Share Returns of Listed Companies in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Profit warning denotes an unforeseen corporate statement that current earnings expectations will fall short for a specified future period. The objective of the study was to find out the effects of profit warning announcements ... -
Mikakati Ya Upole Na Uana: Tathmini Ya Natala.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Katika utafiti huu tumeshughulikia upole kama unavyobainika katika mawasiliano baina ya wahusika katika tamthilia ya Natala. Tumetumia mtazamo wa nadharia ya Upole ya Brown na Levinson (1987) na kuzamia katika kipengele ... -
Actors in Environmental Crime in City Slums of Kenya; the Case of Illegal Dumping in Mathare Slum of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mathare slum is currently faced with a serious challenge of illegal dumping of waste. Waste poses a threat to public health and the environment if it is not stored, collected and disposed of properly. The main purpose of ... -
Assessment of how migration promotes diplomatic relations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)In this paper, the writer endeavors to institute the importance in movements of migrants and refugees to Kenya as a country in terms of promoting diplomatic relations between the societies and communities involved as ... -
The Influence Of Strategic Marketing On Performance Of Travel Agencies In Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed at establishing the influence of strategic marketing on performance of travel agencies in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following theories; Market-Based View (MBV) theory and Game theory. The ... -
Mtindo Katika Utenzi Wa Katirifu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu umehusu namna ambavyo mtindo umetumika katika Utenzi wa Katirifu mswada wa Knappert (1979). Tumehakiki vipengele vya kimtindo ambavyo ni wahusika, taswira, dayalojia na tamathali nyingine za usemi zikiwemo ... -
The Effect of Dividend Announcement on Prices of Stocks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Dividend statement has remained the topic of concern for scholars and for professionals. The worth of a firm‟s shares is frequently employed as a hint of the vigor and the total well-being of a firm. The worth of stocks ... -
Determinants of successful maternal-child health care programmes implementation in Kilifi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Antenatal care (ANC) is the health care service provided to a pregnant woman during the course of pregnancy at the antenatal clinic. The aim of ANC is to minimize complications to the mother and her unborn baby. In Kenya, ...
