Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect Of Creative Accounting On Shareholders’ Wealth In Listed Companies In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The creative accounting practices are prevalent and attributed to bad corporate governance. Accountants apply strategies that enhance creative accounting by using profit eroding mechanisms which lead to drastic consequences. ... -
A Survey of the Effect of Credit Risk Stress Testing Levels on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study examined the effects of credit risk stress testing level on the performance of banks in Kenya. Financial sector stress test presents information on a system’s possible losses beneath extraordinary but plausible ... -
Effect of Devolution on Financial Deepening in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study was conducted with the objective of establishing the effect of devolution on financial deepening in Kwale County. Research design in this study was a causal study adopting both descriptive and explanatory ... -
Factors Influencing Involvement Of Legume Farmers In Agricultural Training Programs In Makueni County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Kenya’s agricultural extension services are characterized by multiplicity of players from the public and private sector. The extension service providers have been criticised for initiating and managing the agricultural ... -
The Contribution of Functional Literacy Projects to Growth in Adult and Continuing Education Programs: the Case of Kajiado Central Sub-county Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study is out to investigate the effectiveness of functional literacy projects on growth in ace programs in Kajiado central sub county Kajiado County. The study will be guided by the following objectives To determine ... -
Information Technology Usage on Humanitarian Logistics of Relief Organisations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The general objective was to evaluate information technology usage and logistics on humanitarian logistics of relief organisations in Kenya. The study specifically aimed; to evaluate the usage level of information ... -
The Relationship Between Macroeconomic Variables and Shares’ Performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this research was investigating the relationship between the MEV of exchange rate, 91 day T-bill rate, monetary stock (M2) and the lending rate on shares’ performance at the NSE. OLS regression technique was ... -
Corruption, Institutions and Economic Development
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study of corruption has contributed towards a conversation about the vice. It is therefore worth noting the emphasis placed on the far reaching effects of corruption largely negative. This study hence intends to ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Modern Family Planning Methods by Married Women in Kwanza Division, Transnzoia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The governments of Kenya together with other stakeholders involved in the provision of family planning services have put in place various strategies and policies to increase uptake of family planning services. This is ... -
Management of Strategic Change at Ewaso Nyiro South Development Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Organizational change is an important aspect in management due to the unpredictable and ever changing environment. In order to survive and prosper in such an environment, organization should adjust their internal strategy ... -
Perceived Effect of Ethical Leadership on Employee Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In the present day business environment, characterized by a faster communication system, managers of a firm cannot afford to engage in unethical practices because of its detrimental effect it can have on a firm but also ... -
Credit Operation–Based Strategies And Operational Performance Of Kenyan Credit Reference Bureaus
(University of Nairobi, 2016)CRBs have placed the full market information at the reach of credit institutions to help instantly identify risky and fraudulent applicants and also help lenders acquire more profitable consumers faster at a lower cost. ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on Financial Performance of Non Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Financing decision is one of the fundamental functions of corporate decision-making. It is ranked under much more preference to other functions that help financial managers on deciding where, how and when to obtain finances ... -
Six-Sigma Enablers And Service Quality Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The banking industry in Kenya has always faced numerous challenges with many banks struggling to stay afloat. Stiff competition in the banking industry, increased cost of operations leading to diminished profits, rapid ... -
Factors influencing adoption of life skills programmes among female sex workers in Kenya: a case of non governmental organizations in Naivasha sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study is to investigate factors that influence adoption of life skills programs among female sex workers with a focus on Naivasha Sub County, Kenya. This study has four objectives, namely, to establish ... -
The Impact of Illicit Arms on Security: Case Study of Cattle Rustling in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of illicit arms on security: case study of cattle rustling in Northern Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to; critically examine the sources and historical roots ... -
The Effect of Company Performance Awards Announcement on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This paper examines the effect of Company Performance Awards announcement on share returns of firms listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE), in particular the effect of the Company of the Year Awards (COYA) organised ... -
The Influence of Utilization of Project Documents on Performance of County Government Projects in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The use of project management approach in management of organizations is gaining importance globally. Project management provides organizations with powerful tools at every project stage. Project initiation is the first ... -
Social Networks Integration Into Teaching And Learning In Higher Education In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Problem The recent innovations in ICT have seen an upsurge in social networking platforms. Everyone is using at least one of the many Social Networks platforms. Lecturers are facing new encounters on how to leverage the ... -
Business Process Re-engineering and Operational Performance at Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to examine Business Process Re-engineering and operational performance at the Nairobi City County. A review of the literature showed that there was scanty information on how the Public Sector could ...
