Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effects of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The choice whether equity or debt financing has led to never-ending search for the best capital structure. Numerous research studies indicates that a firm with high degree of financial leverage seem to have an optimal ... -
Influence of parental socio-economic status on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in tana river county, kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental socioeconomic status on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Tana River County, Kenya. The study sought to determine the ... -
Assessing the Relevance of Tax Incentives on Investments in Kenyans Export Processing Zones: in Support of Equitable Sharing of Tax Burdens
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Equitable sharing of tax burdens is one of the desirable attributes of a sound tax system. It requires everyone to contribute towards the support of the government and pay taxes in proportion to their abilities and revenue ... -
Investment Groups and Economic Empowerment of Women in Ainabkoi Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Women empowerment has become a subject of concern across the globe for the last few decades and the World Bank recommends that women empowerment should be a key area of social development programs. Women make up around ... -
The Effect of Interest Rates and Economic Growth on Mortgage Uptake in Banking Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mortgage lending is an important mechanism for increasing financial development, financial stability, and financial inclusion in emerging economies at the same time, providing that the development of housing price bubbles ... -
The Influence of Television in Promoting Agribusiness to the Youth in Kenya: a Case Study of Hhamba Shape Up on Citizen Television
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Young people form the bulk of the unemployed in Kenya yet; the country has the largest, most diversified economy that earns more than a quarter of her gross domestic product from the agriculture sector. The youth are a ... -
Corporate Brand Extension and Firm Performance: a Case of the Nakumatt Blue Label
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The brand concept has come a long way especially during the product marketing times, where branding and management of brands played a huge role in creating differentiation and product preference in consumers’ mind. Brand ... -
Relationship Between Talent Management Practices and Employee Retention at Dhlsupply Chain Kenya Limited-
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between talent management and employee retention at DHL Supply Chain (K) Ltd. Using a descriptive research design, the study collected it data through questionnaires ... -
Information and Communication Technology and Service Delivery in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There have been many developments in information and communication technology (ICT) which have completely revolutionalized the way institutions conduct business. In the banking sector, developments in ICT have been more ... -
The influence of performance management on job satisfaction at Sarova hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of performance management on job satisfaction at Sarova hotels in Nairobi. The objective of the study was to find out how performance management influences job ... -
Assessment of M&e System of the Center for Mathematics, Science and Education in Africa (Cemastea)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The main objective of this research was to determine the status of the CEMASTEA M&E system and its contributions towards the improvement of the programme. The assessment targeted at: Establish the level to which the system ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Sidian Bank Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Strategy implementation is the action of translating the chosen strategy and policies into actions in order for the organization to achieve its goals and bring about the desired results. Strategies are critical in organizations ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Relief Projects in Humanitarian Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to examine the factors influencing implementation of relief projects in humanitarian non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. Specifically, to determine how management influence implementation ... -
Influence of Strategic Change Management Practices on Performance of Kenya National Highways Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the whole world, the roads sub-sector provides an impetus in economic growth. The sub-sector in Kenya has been majorly influenced by the promulgation of the new constitution in the year 2010, globalization, communal ... -
Transnational organized crime: a case study of human trafficking in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The acts of Human smuggling and trafficking are some of the oldest trades in the world. Despite the many legislations, both local and international that have been put in place to tackle human trafficking, human beings have ... -
Effect of Capital Budgeting Techniques on the Financial Performance of Real Estate Industry in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The real estate industry is very important for its contribution to the economic growth of a country. This study aimed at establishing how various CBT had impacted on the financial performance of Nairobi’s real estate ... -
Change Management Practices and Performance at Kenya Trade Network Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Our general surroundings is continually advancing and getting new measurements. Presenting change is vital, despite the fact that not exclusively enough, to ensure achievement later on. Change is fundamental for an association ... -
Police e-readiness assessment: a case study of five Kenyan police stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information technology has become an increasingly important factor in carrying out police operations way from information capturing, prediction of crimes, taking finger prints, surveillance, investigations, decision ... -
Effect of Liquidity Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study determined the effects of liquidity management on the performance of commercial banks. The study applied a descriptive research design. The sample period was from 2010 to 2014. This study used secondary data ...
