Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain ... -
Influence of micro-finance institutions on small-scale business development in kitale township in Trans-nzoia county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was on how micro-finance institutions have influenced the entrepreneurial growth of small scale businesses in Kitale Township, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. This was guided by the following four ... -
Exploring Improved Nutrient Options for Increased Rained Lowland Rice Production in Eastern and Northern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Although rice is increasingly becoming an important crop in Uganda, yields continue to decline due to poor soil fertility, weed problems and intermittent rainfall. Poor soil fertility has been ranked as the most important ... -
ICT Adoption In The Management Of TVET Institutions In Kenya
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Health workers knowledge of the uncomplicated malaria treatment policy in public health facilities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Following the paradigm change of the malaria treatment policy from treating all fevers as malaria to parasitological testing of all suspected cases before treating only positives cases, several countries have ... -
The Effect of Use of Financial Statements in Making Lending Decisions on Level of Nonperforming Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)NPLs have the potential to curtail the performance and sustainability of a commercial bank. In developed countries, financial statements are important in making lending decisions, which in turn affect the levels of NPLs. ... -
The Management of Security and Privacy Concerns by Smart Phone and Social Media Users in University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study to establish what the major security and privacy challenges smart phone users on social media experience and, what if anything, they do to protect themselves. The issue of cybercrime and personal ... -
The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Achievement of Gender Parity in Secondary School Leadership in Siaya Sub County, Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose for this study was to find out the socio-cultural factors that affect the gender parity in leadership of secondary schools in Siaya Sub-county, Siaya County. It sought to examine the influence of policies and ... -
A Pragmatic Approach In The Analysis Of Verbal Humour: A Case Study Of Athiani Fm Radio Presenter, Sammy Mulinge
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Humour is probably the most fundamental element of enriching human life. Therefore, humour is one of the things greatly enjoyed by the human race irrespective of age, class, level of education, country, culture, and gender ... -
The Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Components on Operational Performance Among Tea Factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was seeking to establish the effect of lean supply chain management components on operational performance in the tea factories in Kenya. It also sought to establish the relationship between lean supply chain ... -
The Impact Of Capital Accessibility On The Growth Of Small Scale Enterprises In Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) play important roles in the process of industrialization and economic growth in both the developing and developed countries. The study aimed to to determine the impact of the capital ... -
Innovative Responses Adopted By Equity Bank Ltd To Sustain Competitive Advantage In Agency Banking
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The practice of agency banking is a new wave of development in the banking sector. Consumers are always cautious towards new practices behaviors. Agency practices have had their share of challenges ranging from fear of ... -
The Framing of Gender-based Violence in the Print Media in Kenya: a Discourse Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This project was primarily concerned with the framing of gender-based violence in the mainstream print media in Kenya. Four daily English language newspapers, namely, Daily Nation, People Daily, The Standard and The Star ... -
Decision Aid Model for Disaster Management & Resource Allocation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Governments and humanitarian organizations are taxed with complex disaster responses with little or no forecasts let alone reliable field information. Decision support systems come in handy when faced with the task of ... -
Strategic management and firm growth: a study of banking, insurance and mobile network service firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)A critical analysis of research stream on the concepts of strategic management and organizational performance shows that studies on the two concepts are elaborate. However, the two concepts are multidimensional in nature ... -
The Effect of Liquidity Risk Management on Financial Performance of Sharia Compliant Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to illustrate the effect of liquidity risk management on financial performance of Sharia Complaint Banks in Kenya. Risk management plays a key role in financial institutions and largely determines the ... -
Influence of competence of project management committee members on project performance: a case of constituency development funded projects in Kiharu constituency, Murang’a county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study envisaged establishing the influence of competence of project management committee members on project performance: a case of Constituency Development Funded projects in Kiharu Constituency, Murang’a County Kenya. ... -
Eine Kritische Analyse Der Deutschen Übersetzung Von Okot P`biteks „song of Lawino“ Auf Semantischer Ebene
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Literary translation is one of the ways of enhancing intercultural dialogue. Thus translating literary works from one language to another creates intercultural awareness by transporting different cultures beyond their ... -
Head Teachers’ Preparedness For Integration Of Information Communication Technology In Administration Of Primary Schools In Narok North Sub-County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to examine the head teachers’ preparedness for integration of information communication technology in administration of primary schools in Narok North Sub-County. Specifically, the study was set ...
