Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Presentation of “foreign” and “own” in the Novels “nirgendwo in Afrika” (Translated as Nowhere in Africa) Authored by Stefanie Zweig and “die Weissagung Der Ahnen” (Translated as the Prophecy of the Forefathers), Authored by Daniel Mepin
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The concepts of “foreign” and “own” have in recent research gained currency, especially against the background of increased global movements and migrations. The perceived fluidity of national borders (as witnessed by the ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Water Projects in Schools: a Case of Muthithi Ward Schools, Kigumo,Murang’a, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Water is a natural resource that is necessary for sustenance of life, ecological systems and a key resource to social and economic development. Governments, Non-governmental organizations, local and international ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Prudential corporate governance is important in promoting investors‟ confidence in banking sector.Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance ... -
Factors influencing forest conservation projects in Trans Mara sub-county, Narok county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was to investigate factors influencing forest conservation on improving environment in Trans Mara sub-county, Narok County, Kenya. Residents of Trans Mara sub-county are concerned with climate change, prolonged ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices at Nairobi City County Government of Kenya
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Technology Incubation Centres For International Youth Development (A Case Study Of Kenya)
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study examines technology incubation centres’ contribution to international youth development in Kenya. The concept of the technology incubation centres is increasingly being recognized as a practical tool of ... -
Media Integration of Kenya Sign Language During Television Newscasts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study aimed at analyzing media inclusion of the deaf community through Kenya Sign language during television newscasts. In 2006, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities ... -
Firm Strategy, Implementation and Organization Performance at Equity Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study is set out to study firm’s strategy, implementation and organization performance at Equity Kenya. Having in mind that Strategy implementation involves organization of the firm's resources and motivation of the ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Training on Business Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises Among Youth Driven Initiatives in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The economy of a nation depends on Small and Medium enterprises. However, SMES have been said to report high rates of failures with many of the enterprises dying at an infant stage. Among other reasons for the SMES’ failure ... -
Determinants of implementation of government funded projects: case of the judiciary refurbishment of courts in the North Coast region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This report was aimed to determine the implementation of Government funded projects. Government funded projects are globally believed to fail compared to the privately-owned projects. The study was guided by the following ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Techniques and Loan Default Rates Among
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This Study sought to investigate the relationship between credit risk management techniques and loan default rates among commercial banks in Kenya. It was necessitated by the high and increasing numbers of loan default ... -
Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty in Three to Five Star Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Businesses world over, whether manufacturing or services aim at delivering core performance objectives namely; quality, time, cost and flexibility. Harrington (2000) defines quality as Meeting or exceeding customer‘s ... -
Resource Tracking on a Health Voucher Program in Kenya: a Need-based Resource Allocation Perspective
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Briscombe, Brian et al (2010) noted that there are issues of lack of fairness in financing health in Kenya, Ministry of Health resource allocation being based on an incremental basis without due consideration to varied ... -
The Effect Of Inflation On Net Operating Cycle Of Listed Manufucturing Firms In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of inflation on net operating cycle of listed manufacturing firms in Kenya. It mainly focused on manufacturing firms in Nairobi County that were listed on the ... -
The Relationship Between Chief Executive Officer Turnover and the Financial Performance of Manufacturing and Construction and Allied Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project studied the relationship between the turnovers of Chief Executive Officers and firm performance for firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the manufacturing and construction and allied ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Stock Returns in Listed Banks in Kenya
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The Impact of Weather Variability on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The effect of weather and climate variability on economic performance is ordinarily estimated using simulation models that predict the magnitude of long-term implications under normal and adverse scenarios. These models ... -
Influence of headteachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Rongo sub-county, Migori county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The leadership styles used by head teachers have great influence on teachers’ job commitment and children are the greatest sufferers. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of head teachers’ leadership ... -
Africa’s International Relations in Outer Space Activities
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to explore Africa’s relations in enhancing its global standing in the Outer space frontier. The population of the study included all the Fifty four states in the African continent. The study ... -
Effect of Total Quality Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Transport and Logistics Firms in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)TQM is a significant system of management for uninterrupted improvements to bring about competitive advantage. Today customers are insisting for quality in products and services. A company that meets such demands gains ...
