Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Portfolio Diversification on the Financial Performance of Listed Investment Firms in East Africa: a Comparative Analysis Across the Pre-, During, and Post Covid-19 Period
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial markets respond to market forces, economic factors and unexpected events, which makes risk management crucial. Diversification comes into play to reduce individual security risk and minimize market fluctuations. ... -
The Contribution of National Policies on Tobacco Use Among Students in Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The use of tobacco has been one of the nearly avoidable deaths causes and a very important issue in public health. Countries in Africa experience a rise in numbers of people who use tobacco and especially young people. ... -
Gender Perspectives on Chicken Farming and Uptake of Newcastle Vaccines and Veterinary Services in Machakos Town Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was conducted in Machakos town sub-county of Machakos County. Underpinned by a cross-sectional design, the study investigated the gender perspectives on chicken farming and uptake of Newcastle vaccines and ... -
Effect of Liquidity on Operational Efficiency of Listed Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial Banks serves as financial intermediaries by ensuring flow of money from surplus to deficit units in the economy. The banking industry has been the engine behind the smooth running of the economy. The operational ... -
Knowledge Management Capabilities and Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The motivation behind this research lies in the pivotal role that effective knowledge management plays in enhancing organizational performance, particularly in industries characterized by information-intensive processes. ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Project: a Case of Kieni West Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation, abbreviated M&E, are two processes that are essential to the success of a project. A key factor in determining whether or not initiatives are successful in achieving their goals. Utilizing M&E ... -
The Relationship Between Board Characteristics and Financial Reporting Quality of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to investigate the link between board characteristics (expertise, independence, managerial share ownership, and firm size as a control variable) and the financial reporting quality of the ... -
Public Sector Accounting Standards Practices and Quality of Financial Reporting of Public Universities in Kenya
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Beneficiaries of Post-election Violence of 2007 / 2008: a Case of Kibra Informal Settlements, Nairobi. Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines the actors, activities, and motivations of those in Kibra informal settlement in Nairobi's during the post-election conflict in December 2007 and January 2008. It specifically looks at those who benefited ... -
Innovation Strategies and Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study sought to establish the influence of innovative strategies on the performance of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya (SACCOs). The study was anchored the Resource-Based View (RBV), Innovation Diffusion ... -
Assessing the Impact of ICT Operational Efficiency on Warehousing Demand in Kenya a Case of Tilisi Logistics Park
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Warehouse Information Technology is concerned with the handling and commissioning of products. It is part of intra-logistics and is closely related to materials handling and packaging technology. Warehouse Information ... -
The Effects of Regional Integration on State Sovereignty: a Case Study of the East African Community (EAC)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Regional integration attempts in Africa are often hampered by the conflict between regional integration and state sovereignty, which is also a challenge facing the East African Community (EAC). This research seeks to fill ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing the Implementation of Home-grown School Feeding Programme in Public Primary Schools in Turkana Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Turkana County has1 experienced1 increased1 levels1 of hunger due1 to food1 insecurity, famine, and1 poor economy. The1 hunger has1 greatly affected1 school enrolment, attendance1 and1 progression rates1 of learners1 ... -
Effect of Financial Risks on Financial Performance of Mutual Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of the research was to discover whether or not financial risk affect how mutual funds in Kenya perform financially. The research employed longitudinal survey study approach. The research targeted all mutual ... -
Assessment of the Integrated Development Plans on Implementation of Health Projects in Elgeyo Marakwet County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research investigated the alignment and impact of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) on the implementation of health projects in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. IDPs play a crucial role in coordinating development ... -
Stakeholder Participation and Sustainability of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Projects in Mount Elgon Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Most1 projects are1 customized in project1 management. Hence, 1successful accomplishment1 of the1 projects requires1 stakeholder1 participation. Moreover, the1 management of1 stakeholder’s participation in OVC projects is1 ... -
Development of a Land Information Management System for Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)National governments have continued to implement digital Land Information Management Systems (LIMS) to achieve accurate and up-to-date land information for efficient land-based services delivery; enhance good governance, ... -
Influence of Strengthening Mathematics and Sciences in Secondary Education in-service Training on Students’ Academic Achievement in Physics in Merti Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to determine how SMASSE INSET influenced students academic achievement in Physics in Merti subcounty, Kenya. The objectives included : to determine the influence of the useIBL approach taught in SMASSE ... -
Effect of Asset Allocation on Returns of Segregated and Quaranteed Pension Funds in Kenya
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Factors Influencing Performance of Humanitarian Relief Projects in Kenya - a Case of Selected Non Governmental Organizations in Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human relief projects have recorded not so good performance on their projects. This includes completion time, working within set budget and in attaining set goals or objectives. This study seeks to establish factors ...
