Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation Of Kenyan Film Industry: Historical Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This evaluation of the Kenyan film industry from its historical foundations, tried to fill a gap of shortage of data on history of film in Kenya. It traces the historical development of the film industry, the policies ... -
Effect of Donor Funding on Financial Performance of Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The extraordinary dependence on donor capital influences microfinance, where financial performance and sustainability is essential. Adequate flows of donor assets are not an assurance for financial feasibility of MFIs. In ... -
Influence of Strategy Evaluation Approaches on Performance at Kcb Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of the study were to establish the strategic evaluation approaches adopted by KCB bank and to determine the influence of strategic evaluation approaches on performance of KCB bank. The study was guided by ... -
E-hailing Applications Adoption and Competitiveness of App-based Taxi Operators in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The advent of innovations on the Global Positioning System (GPS) has had significant implications on transport systems. The development of E-hailing Applications in the Taxi industry is one of those technological innovations ... -
Influence of Globalization on Market Entry by Tullow Oil Company, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been an increasing need for international investment which has attracted many international companies to engage in international business through use of globalization. However, many firms have succeeded while ... -
Influence Of Stakeholder Participation In Successful Project Implementation: A Case Of Coast Clay Works Ltd Mombasa County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Active participation of stakeholders in project implementation plays a key role in development of projects. Where the participation of stakeholders is not satisfactory, confusion, uncertainty and in extreme cases civil ... -
Associating Maternal Depression To Stunting And Later Cognitive Deficits In Children- A Case Of Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with early child development and quality of parenting across different cultures and socioeconomic groups. A study conducted in Bangladesh revealed that maternal ... -
Planning Implications of Informal Economic Activities in Nairobi South B, Residential Neighbourhood.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The need of this research came about as a realization that literature is extensive on the contribution of urban informal activities to the national economy without giving sufficient awareness to its associated impacts ... -
Effects of Selected Financial Market Regulations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research looked to examine the impact of selected financial regulations on the performance (financial) of banks listed in the NSE in Kenya. It focused on the Capital requirement, liquidity management and corporate ... -
Factors Influencing Value Added Tax Compliance Among the Construction Firms in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Tax is an important stream of revenue for the government’s development projects and therefore all efforts must be made by governments to ensure that it is accurately and efficiently collected. The main issue faced by all ... -
Effectiveness of Kenyans biosafety liability and redress regime
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Biotechnology‘s impact on human health and environment is unknown. The main product of biotechnology is genetically modified organisms (GMO).There are various benefits of GMO‘s especially for developing countries like Kenya ... -
Effects of Grants on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign aid has for over half a century been used by developed countries to enhance social and economic development. The major challenges facing majority of the companies including banks in developing economies is their ... -
Carbon stocks variability in agro ecosystems along an altitudinal gradient: a case study of Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study quantifies the effect of land cover change and seasonality on soil organic carbon and carbon dioxide emissivity. It takes to account the coupled inter-relationships with other ecological factors such as temperature ... -
Iso 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification and Service Quality in Kenyan Public Universities: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study set out to find the influence of ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems certification on service quality in Kenyan public universities, and in particular, the case of the University of Nairobi. To accomplish ... -
Domestic Violence Against Men in Kiambu East Sub-county
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Men experience domestic abuse in different forms affecting them in many ways. For instance, they are exposed to physical injuries, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, psychological torture, financial constraints and many other ... -
Effect of Trade Receivables Management on the Profitability of Manufacturing Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Trade receivables arise in the day to day running of any firms. This is where firms sell goods to customers on credit with the premise that the customers will pay within an agreed period. This can lead to an increase in ... -
Corruption and Enforcement Personnel as Factors That Influence the Implementation of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Alcohol and drug abuse remains one of the problems affecting the Kenyan state today to the extent that it has been declared a national disaster. The situation is worse in the low income area of Kawangware, Mukuru Kwa Njenga ... -
E-Procurement Implementation And Performance Of County Governments In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Internet technology is no longer optional in the modern worldwide business environment that’s highly competitive, rather, it is mandatory. The study aimed at establishing the extent of e-procurement implementation within ... -
Factors Influencing Transfer Of Knowledge From Training To Work By County Public Service Employees In Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Devolution is very new in Kenya, resources having been channeled to the counties less than five years ago to facilitate better and efficient public service, which is closer to the people. The counties are therefore sorely ... -
Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage Among Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The nature of the environment that SACCOs operate in is competitive, dynamic and uncertain hence SACCO’s are always trying to achieve competitive advantage by attaining some sort of competitive edge and in some cases this ...
