Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Succession planning and management in Kenya: a case study of quantity surveying firms
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Majority of Quantity Surveying (QS) firms in Kenya are faced with the possibility of winding up with their founders exit while other firms have turned into vocational practices with the founders facing their sunset days ... -
Effect Of Foreign Debt On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, foreign borrowing and economic growth have been on the rise over the years. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of Kenya’s foreign borrowing on its economy. Various empirical studies ... -
Lean Supply Chain Management and Operational Performance of Almasi Beverages Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Lean is coordinated approach to increasing value to the customers by identifying and reducing wastes of time and material through kaizen processes and initiatives guided by a pull process from the customer. The purpose of ... -
Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Employee Performance and Absenteeism in Kenya Ports Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The World Health Organization(WHO) defineS a drug as any chemical substance which when taken into the body can affect one or more of the body‟s functions. Alcohol, a legalized drug, is among the substances currently ... -
Assessment of the Effect of E learning on Students’ Learning Process in University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Problem E-Learning is the use of ICTs in the delivery of content in the education sector. Higher education systems around the world are being forced to introduce and use this innovative technology in teaching and learning. ... -
Strategy Implementation as a Competitive Tool in Enhancing Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)An increasingly important emerging focus is in the design of organizations towards flexibility, improved efficiency and positive response to environmental pressures. For effective strategy implementation processes management ... -
The effect of dividend policy on the value of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study sought to examine effect of dividend policy on value of firms listed at NSE. The study reviewed the Modigliani and Miller dividend irrelevance model, the bird in hand theory, the signaling theory and the agency ... -
Physicians Use Of Electronic Health Records Systems And Performance In Hospitals Within Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This research was carried out within hospitals in Nairobi County to investigate the use of electronic health records systems by physicians and how their use relates to performance. The study also looked at establishing the ... -
Electronic Cargo Tracking System and Operational Peformance at Kenya Revenue Authority and on Transporters
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Technology is at the centre stage in Kenya‟s long-term development goals this is evident especially in the national policy strategic goals known as vision 2030. Vision 2030 aims at transforming Kenya into an industrialized ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Information Sharing and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance`s in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In any economy access to credit facilities is crucial to provision of liquidity to do businesses, which constitute economic activities necessary for any thriving and financially healthy economy. To enable this function, ... -
Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)During the last decade, organisations in Kenya have worked to automate processes and digitize information and services using various systems. These systems have however become diverse due to the various vendors and their ... -
Communicating In The Era Of Citizen Journalism: A Conversation On Kenyan Online Media In Response To Development Messages From The Presidential Press Team
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate how Kenya’s Presidential Strategic Communications Unit has employed online media to engage and promote conversations in response to development issues driven by the Government. The study ... -
A Relevance Theoretical Analysis of the Communicative Effect in Selected Contemporary Kikamba Gospel Music
(2012)This study presents results of a research carried out to find out the communicative effect in selected contemporary Kikamba gospel songs. Music communicates, and influences people‘s behaviour and perceptions. Contemporary ... -
Factors That Influence Interest Rate Spread in Kenya (2000-2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The financial sector in Kenya and a number of other African countries underwent liberalization in the early 90’s, despite this though we still continue grappling with the issue of high interest rate spreads prompting debate ... -
The utility of transperineal ultrasound in anorectal malformation: a cross-sectional analytical study at the Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Imaging in anorectal malformations (ARM) has evolved over the years to include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. However the pressure colostogram has remained as the widely accepted ‗gold standard‘ ... -
Determinants of Citizen Participation in Devolved Governance in Kenya; a Case Study of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Devolution is mainly associated with decentralization of power and sharing national resources among county. Despite the centrality of public participation in ensuring good governance, studies reveal that there is an ... -
The influence of numeracy and literacy training program on curriculum implementation by early grade teachers in public primary schools in Mombasa county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Studies have shown that early childhood years serve as an essential foundation for subsequent literacy and numeracy development. Despite the increased attention given to children's early literacy and numeracy development, ... -
Effect of Monetary Policy on Credit Supply in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Governments use economic management tools such as monetary policy to shape the performance of the economy. Such tools include CRR, OMO and CBR. These are instruments of monetary policy that are implemented through the ... -
The Role of Communication in Crisis Management in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The general objective of this study was to explore the role communication plays in effective crisis management within institutions of higher learning. Many public and private institutions and or organizations are usually ... -
Assessment of the influence of climate variability and change on small holder tea productivity in Nandi East sub county of Nandi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Climatic conditions determine both Tea productivity and its quality. Therefore climate change and variability has strong bearing on sustainable production of tea. The overall objective of this study was to assess the ...
