Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Total Quality Management Practices and Performance of Passenger Transport Sacco’s in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The core objective of the study is to investigate the correlation linking total quality management (TQM) practices (Continuous improvement, employee involvement, management support, teamwork, strategic and systematic ... -
Strategic Agility Enablers and Performance of Insurance Brokerage Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Globalization has changed the face of the competitive arena that affected in many industries progressing from slow moving, stable oligopolies to hypercompetitive environments. Varied products to changing operational ... -
Growth Strategies And Performance Of Insurance Firms In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine the influence of growth strategies on performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey method research design to collect and analyse the data, collected using ... -
Influence of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies’ Products on Members Livelihoods: a Case of Imarisha Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Members’ livelihood is paramount factor for financial institution in ensuring its prosperity. Imarisha SACCO investment programmes are some of the major financial innovations that are in place to advance and cater for ... -
Influence of Teachers’ Characteristics on Pre-school Children in Learning Reading Activity in Langata Sub-county, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study endeavoured to find out the influence of teachers’ characteristics on pre-school children in learning the reading activity in Langata District, Nairobi County. Four objectives guided the study and these were; ... -
Determinants of Lending Behaviour of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The banking industry in Kenya has grown tremendously. Commercial banks have an advantage in providing a large variety of financial services to their clients since they are capable of mobilizing more funds. However, the ... -
The Effect of Electioneering Process on the Tourism Industry – a Study of Tourist Arrivals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The main objective of this study was to gain deeper understanding of the effect of electioneering process on tourist arrivals in Kenya. It is within public domain that tourism is an immense contributor to Kenya’s economy ... -
The Effect of the Central Bank Rate on Stock Market Performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine the effect of the Central Bank rate on stock market performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This study used descriptive research design which relies on observation of occurrences and ... -
To Determine The Significant Risk Factors Of Hypertension Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Case Study Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Hypertension among type 2 Diabetes patients has grown and it is a public problem in Kenya, Africa and worldwide. My study was done to explore the risk factors associated with Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetes patients ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Safety Standards in Public Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-county, Machakos County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing implementation to safety standards and guidelines in public Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya. The objectives ... -
Relationship Between Internal Controls and Performance of County Government in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The target of the research aimed at establishing the impact of internal control practices on performance in County governments in Kenya .The study was a descriptive study and utilized primary data. The target population ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Audit Firms Operating in Nairobi to Changing Operating Environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The operating environment in which an organisation works assumes a key part in determining the organization‟s performance. Keeping in mind the end goal to keep up its competitiveness, an organisation needs to ceaselessly ... -
An Analysis of Translation Challenges in the Kiswahili Version of ‘shujaa Okonkwo
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project looks at translation challenges in the Kiswahili version of Shujaa Okonkwo and their impact on the target text. I looked at challenges that occur when translating an English text (Things Fall Apart) to Kiswahili ... -
Impact of Community Policing on Security in Nairobi County:case Study of Ruai Division 2000 – 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of community policing on security in Nairobi County using a case study of Ruai Division. The specific objectives of this study are; to assess the relationship between ... -
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and profitability for commercial banks in Kenya. Corporate social responsibility consisted of expenditures on healthcare, ... -
Information communication technologies adoption in irrigated rice production: case study of Mwea irrigation scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The general aim of the research was to assess Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) adoption in irrigated rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to identify ... -
Impact of Community Policing on Security in Nairobi County: Case Study of Ruai Division 2000 – 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of community policing on security in Nairobi County using a case study of Ruai Division. The specific objectives of this study are; to assess the relationship between ... -
Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Partners in Community Transformation, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Organizations are finding it difficult to predict their long-term survival due to the ever-dynamic business environment resulting in different opportunities and challenges. They therefore have to craft and adopt fail proof ... -
Market Entry Strategies Adopted by Multinational Smartphone Companies in Kenya: a Case Study of Tecno Mobile
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The choice of market entry strategy is very important in the entrant’s future decisions and performance in foreign markets due to complex, continual change and dynamic business environment. Most firms have adopted entry ... -
The Effect Of Regulations On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between regulations and financial performance. Regulations is the independent variable while financial performance is the dependent variable. Financial ...
