Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This research study was based on the purpose of investigating integrated financial management information system and budgetary control practices by the county government of Siaya. The main objective is directed towards ... -
Impact of Terrorism on Human Rights in Africa:the Case Study of Counter Terrorism in Kenya,1998 -2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa has experienced incessant terror attacks that have grossly violated human rights particularly in Nigeria and Kenya. The counterterror approaches in these countries have worsened the sustenance of human rights due ... -
Gender and the Mass Media: an Analysis of Gender Representation in Tv Commercials Aired During Prime Time News on Citizen Tv Station
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research project sought to investigate the portrayal of each gender, gender representation and stereotypes propagated in TV commercials. Although great strides have been made in the area of gender equality in the ... -
Determinants Of Youth Self-Employment In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya like many other developing countries faces high unemployment rates. The youth are the most affected by the high unemployment especially in Kenya. Various policy interventions have been put in place to create enabling ... -
The effect of microfinance services on the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Microfinance is “the provision of financial services to low-income poor and very poor self-employed people”. The research was aimed at investigating the effects of micro-finance credit on the financial performance of Small ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial banks in Kenya face tough competition as all the 42 banks fight for the same customers. While most banks try to adopt flexible solutions for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage in the industry, there ... -
The Effect of Public Procurement Process on Cost of Generating Power in the Energy Sector in Kenya: a Case Study of Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study’s main purpose was to ascertain the effect of public procurement process on cost of generating power in the energy sector in Kenya with specific reference to Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KENGEN). ... -
Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agricultural Value Chain Projects in Kenya: a Case of Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to establish factors influencing youth participation in agricultural value chain projects in Kathiani Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya. The study was necessitated by the fact that, despite the consensus ... -
Discrete event simulation approach to bed capacity optimization at the mater hospital’s emergency unit
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Ambulance diversion and long patient waiting time are two undesirable effects of emergency department constricted patient flow and indicate a lack of capacity optimization. On the other hand, capacity optimization for ... -
Effectiveness Of Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (Wash) Interventions In Changing Mothers’ Behaviour And Improving Child Health: A Case Study Of Kamukunji Sub County, Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to look into effects of WASH in altering the character of a mother’s practices and enhancing a child’s wellbeing in Kamukunji Sub County, Nairobi County. The study adopted a longitudinal/cohort design. ... -
The effect of mergers and acqiusitions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Mergers and acquisitions are a common method of business combinations and have a critical role in the external growth of great companies in the world. The study aimed at evaluating the relationship between financial ... -
The Challenges of Rehabilitation of Ex-prisoners Through Probation Service in Kenya: the Case of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been a big problem of recidivism among criminals in our society despite rehabilitation programs put in place. The study sought to find out the challenges of rehabilitation through probation service in Kenya ... -
Relationship Between Credit Accessibility and Growth of Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study intended to investigate how credit accessibility influenced growth of small and medium size enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. In recent times small business have taken centre stage as the main drivers of ... -
Socio-Economic Determinants Of The Implementation Of Urban Slum Infrastructure Projects In Kenya: A Case Of The Kibera Slum-Upgrading Project, Langata Constituency, Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The proliferation of huge slums in Kenya has become evident as the rate of urbanization increases, has increased in most of the slum dwellers and they live in degrading conditions. The Kibera Slum Upgrading Project was ... -
Multinational Corporations and Environmental Conservation in Least Developed Countries: Case Study of Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The debate on the environment has been ongoing for quite a while now since the 1972 Stockholm Conference that consequently necessitayed the formation of the UNEP. There has been concerted effort across the globe calling ... -
Effect of Brand Extension Strategies on the Brand Image Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In the present day market, there is need for a firm to have a clear and well thought-out brand strategy that will enable consumers to clearly encode their functional and emotional position in their minds with the resulting ... -
The Effect of Economic Factors on Non- Performing Loans: Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The nature of the business that banking institutions are involved in exposes them to a high level of risk. They include systematic risk, the risk of a change in value, the risk that a company may be unable to meet its ... -
The Impact Of Performance Contracting On Service Delivery: The Case Of Teachers Service Commission Of Kenya, 2005-2014
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of performance contracting on service delivery at the Teachers Service Commissioner of Kenya. Performance contracting was introduced as part of broader public ... -
The Extent to Which Small and Medium Enterprises Support and Sustain Household Needs: the Case of Muthurwa Market, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Recognition of the economic significance of small businesses, and high-tech household businesses in particular grew during the last quarter of the 21st century is inevitable of global millennium development goals were to ... -
Relationship Between Macroeconomic Variables and Stock Price Volatility for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Arising market problems may be related to huge fluctuations in macroeconomic fundamentals and asset prices. Stock price volatility refers to average rate at which the price of a security fluctuates or simple it‟s the ...
