Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Banking Sector Development and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Kenya as at end of December 2015, which has a population of 44 million people is served by forty two commercial banks, twelve microfinance banks and one mortgage finance company, offices of foreign bank representative are ... -
Maasai Entrepreneurship In Tourism And Access To Education: A Case Of Kimana Tikondo Group Ranch, Kajiado County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)The Maasai have embraced tourism entrepreneurship as a means to supplement and diversify their sources of livelihood and spur development in their homelands. Access to education is one of the indicators of development. ... -
Comparing scissor dissection and electrocautery in seroma formation post-mastectomy; a prospective randomised clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Seroma following mastectomy is a common occurrence thus drains are left in situ for at least two weeks. The type of Instrument used during dissection to raise skin flaps has been widely studied and electrocautery ... -
Corporate Scandals: an Analysis of the Legal Framework of Corporate Governance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study has examined the legal framework of corporate governance in Kenya. It has highlighted the corporate scandals that have brought down big companies, in the United Kingdom, Maxwell, Polly Peck, Barrings, in the ... -
Strategic Factors Influencing the Implementation of Core Banking System Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial banks in Kenya are seeking to upgrade their core banking systems to improve competitiveness, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance but face challenges in implementing core banking system initiatives. ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plan at Multimedia University of Kenya
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Assessment of medication related problems among patients with chronic kidney disease in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medication related problems are real or potential medical conditions associated with medication use that could result in undesired health outcomes. Patients with chronic kidney disease are prone to medication ... -
Factors Influencing Girl Child Drop-out in Primary Schools in Terekeka County, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This research project sought to investigate the effect of early marriage on girl child school drop-out in primary schools in Terekeka County of South Sudan. Early marriage is one of the leading causes of girl child school ... -
Effects of Financial Deepening on the Entrepreneurial Growth in Kenya: a Case Study of Smes Within Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project’s aim was to define the effects of financial deepening on entrepreneurial growth in Kenya. The financial deepening indicators comprised of credit received by entrepreneurs/SMEs, the affordable nature ... -
Influence of cross-cultural dynamics on performance of Barclays bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One of the greatest challenges is how to manage human resources in global level. Human resource management needs to understand cross-cultural issue in holistic manner in order to maximize the potential of each employee. ... -
The Effects Of Herding Behavior On Portfolio Returns At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Investors have a tendency to herd by making similar decisions or by mimicking the actions of others instead of making their own informed decisions. They end up making irrational decisions clinging on the belief that the ... -
Strategic Collaboration and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Today’s business environment is changing at a higher rate than in the past. The market competitiveness is a function of how well firms can develop and implement strategies, but competiveness also can impact the nature of ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Marketing Firms of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Market
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Modern day organizations operate in an ever changing operating environment that necessitates organizational strategic change. The ability of firms to readily adopt to changes in the environment enables it to properly respond ... -
Challenges To Effective Implementation Of The Budget In The Public Sector: A Case Study Of Cemastea
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The principle goal of the study was to recognize the difficulties to viable spending execution in the Public Sector. The particular targets were to distinguish the reasons for poor spending ingestion limit in the general ... -
The Squatter Problem at the Kenyan Coast:-addressing the Problem Within the Current Legal Framework
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Opportunities and Challenges of Indigenous and Modern Governance Systems for Sacred Forests: the Case of Kaya Forests at the Coastal Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Changing times, attitudes and practices have necessitated re-evaluation of indigenous and modern systems essential for governance of sacred forests. Although hard evidence is lacking, it is becoming increasingly clear ... -
The Role of Indigenous Communities in Environmental Conflict Management in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Jonglei Canal
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study examines the role of indigenous community in environmental conflict management by taking Jonglei Canal in South Sudan as a case study. The study begins by providing a background to environmental conflicts in ... -
The Effect of Listing on the Profitability of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The listing of companies is considered an important step in corporate development for companies in every sector. Listing is thought to bring various benefits to the company that range from stronger brand recognition, ... -
The Effect of Asset Quality on the Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this paper was to assess the effect asset quality has on the financial performance of cooperative societies Nairobi County, Kenya. The study sort to identify the determinants of financial performance of the ... -
A Causal Analysis of the Relationship Among Exports, Human Development and Economic Growth in Kenya: Multivariate Time Series Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study examined the causality relationship among the human development, exports of goods and services and economic growth. The study, among others, analyzed the validity of export-led growth hypothesis and human capital ...
