Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Supply Chain Improvement Approaches and Performance in Large Scale Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of the study was three fold: to determine improvement approaches followed by large scale manufacturing firms, to evaluate the effects of supply chain improvement approaches on performance and establish ... -
Critical success factors influencing the implementation of information systems: a case of the implementation of micros simphony-1 project at Villarosa Kempinski, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)For the last twenty years, different kinds of information systems are developed for different purposes, depending on the need of the business. The role of implementation techniques of information systems has been established ... -
Impact of Small Scale Horticultural Farming on Rural Poverty in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Various studies on horticultural farming have acknowledged that the horticulture subsector provides a great opportunity to escape from poverty through agricultural commercialization. It is expected that horticultural ... -
Applicability of Internet of Things (Iot) to Reduce Traffic Congestion in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Traffic congestion has been a mounting problem in Nairobi, Kenya, that has resulted from rapidly increasing population and the flocking of motorized traffic on the limited street network. Some of traffic concerns are ... -
The relationship between accounting profitability and equity stock market prices of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study investigated the relationship between financial performance and share market prices of fourteen manufacturing and commercial firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Financial performance was ... -
Technology Enabled Banking Self Services And Performance Of Commercial Banks Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Information technology advancement is changing the marketing landscape of goods and services, such that service sectors like banks have increased the use of self-service technologies (SSTs) as one of the most important ... -
Factors Influencing The Academic Achievement Of Deaf Learners In Kilifi County, Kenya: A Case Of Sahajanand School For The Deaf
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The global need for Education as a measure of one’s ability to fully function in today’s society is a major motivation for efforts to attain the highest levels of education all over the world. The continued lower than ... -
Relationship Between Fraud and Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research was to study the relationship between fraud and the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. Fraud was the independent variable which was measure using the number of Fraud cases ... -
Lean supply chain management practices and organizational performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya: a case study of Bamburi Cement Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Lean Supply Chain Management philosophy is considered to enhance customer value through waste elimination and continuous improvement. The cement manufacturing industry in Kenya has recently been on the spotlight for ... -
Factors Influencing Human Resource Planning Among Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to determine the factors that influence human resource planning among insurance firms in Kenya. The target population was all the insurance companies in Kenya (49). The study adopted descriptive research ... -
Effect of credit information sharing on non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial banks in Kenya are faced with high rates of loan default which has continuously caused significant losses. The banking sector in Kenya is continually being hampered by the non-performing loans and the lack of ... -
Strategic Responses to Financial Challenges by Selected Non Governmental Organizations in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of the study was to determine the strategic responses to financial challenges by Non- Governmental organisations in Nairobi City County. The research design of the study was a cross-sectional survey. The ... -
The effect of mortgage financing on performance of real estate market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Real estate markets have gained increased attention over the past few years in both the developed and developing economies. This is brought about by their economic importance in both being a source of revenue and creation ... -
The Effects of Capital Requirements on Operating Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study was to analyze effects of capital requirements on operating efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was carried out over the period 2011-2015, taking advantage of the profound regulatory ... -
A Critique of the Kenyan Judiciary’s Efficiency in Recognition and Enforcement of International Commercial Arbitration Awards.
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Towards a Human Rights Approach to Realization of Free Primary Education in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The right to free primary education is a fundamental human right entrenched in the corpus of international human rights law, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and domestic legislation. This study critically examines the ... -
Influence of monitoring and evaluation on performance of constituency development fund projects: a case of Marakwet west sub-county of Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The increased need of performance involves new challenges in ensuring that targets are met. Marakwet West Sub-County like many other parts of Kenya has been experiencing the lack of proper utilization of CDF funds. ... -
Factors Affecting Supply Chain Integration in Large Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Business integration entails linking the various functions of a business or organization. This integration is made possible through technologies such as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems that enable various ... -
The Influence of External Environment on Strategy in Harambee Cooperative Savings and Credit Society
(2016)The environment in which organizations operate changes constantly. Organizations are expected to deal with competitive forces such as threats of new entrants, substitute products, bargaining power of suppliers and ...
