Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Assessment of Attitude and Behaviour Towards Littering Among the Citizens of Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Littering is considered an important environmental problem. This problem is growing steadily and is attracting great concerns amongst the public, scholars and government institutions. Studies done have continually shown ... -
Impact of Economic Institutions on Long Term Economic Growth in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study investigates the impact of economic institutions on long term economic growth in East Africa and the mechanisms through which institutions affect economic growth in the region. The study used the Kaufman et al ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Non Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The company’s financial health is measured by the cash flows, if the cash inflows are more than the cash outflows at any given time; it is considered a good sign for the organization. In Kenya, interest on debt is tax ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in the National Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A number of organizations undergo challenges in implementing strategies in order to achieve a particular level of performance standards. The challenges have been encountered by many organizations irrespective of their ... -
Eastern Socialist Countries Scholarships To Kenyans, Aeroflot And The Cold War Conflict, 1959-1970
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)research was about the Kenyan students who went to study at the Socialist eastern and central European universiies from1959 to 1970, as Kenya was nearing her independence. The programme continued after independence. The ... -
Effects of Information Communication Technology Adoption on Financial Performance of Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Highly dynamic operational environment among financial institutions has called on them to continuously think of ways of improving the efficiency and effectiveness in their operations for optimal financial performance ... -
An Assessment Of Risks Of ICT Outsourcing Functions In Commercial Banks Listed In Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Information and Communications Technology outsourcing is one of the successful strategies implemented to reduce an organization’s ICT operational cost and to give more priority to their core business rather to ICT operational ... -
Factors Influencing Successful Opportunity Recognition and Exploitation Among Small Scale Manufacturers in Kariobangi Light Industries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Most developing countries are characterized by the rise and growth of SMEs. SMEs play a central role in terms of economic development and employment. However, despite their huge contribution in the society, debate still ... -
Factors Influencing Principals’ Integration Of Information Communication Technology In Administration Public Secondary Schools In Kitui Central Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing school principals’ integration of ICT in administration of secondary school Kitui Central Sub- County, Kitui County. Specifically, the study was set to ... -
The impact of interest rates on the development and growth of the capital market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Studies on the relationship between interest rates and their effects on various sectors of the economy have most often concentrated on the banking sector and to a lesser extent reach out on borrowing of the non-bank sectors, ... -
The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The entrepreneurial orientation of an organization is described as a dimension of strategic posture represented by a firm's risk taking propensity and the tendency to act in a competitively aggressive, proactive manner ... -
Inventory Management Practices And Performance Of World Food Programme Partners In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In many firms, expenditure on inventory is a significant percentage of working capital and current assets. The main goal of inventory management is to ensure that materials are available in adequate proportions and on a ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Viability in Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kisii Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Corporate governance entails agreed methods and arrangements for monitoring and directing an organization. This research considered four models associated to corporate governance viz; agency, stewardship, political and ... -
Geophysical mapping of shallow structures controlling geothermal reservoir recharge in Eburru geothermal field, Kenya Rift
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Eburru Geothermal Field, herein referred to as the study area, that lies in the Kenya rift has been geophysically investigated. The aim of the research was to delineate shallow geological structures beneath Eburru geothermal ... -
An Analysis of Challenges to the Enforcement of Child Labour Laws in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Whereas a wealth of knowledge regarding child labour exists, minute information is existent regarding the adequacy and competence the legal framework governing child labour in Kenya upholds. Consequently, findings of the ... -
A Critique Of The Right To Legal Capacity For Persons With Mental Disability In Kenya
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Union Related Factors Influencing Satisfaction Of Teachers In Secondary Schools In Kirinyaga East Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of the study sought to determine the extent to union related factors have influenced satisfaction of teachers in Kirinyaga East sub County. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the ... -
The Perceived Relationship Between Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance at Kenya Ports Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Ethical leadership is a critical component in ensuring that employees uphold ethical values, this shapes the motivation and effects of their performance. The study was set out to determine the perceived linkage between ... -
Effect of the Strategic Change Management on Competitive Advantage: a Case Study of Unaitas Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Strategic Change management evokes different meanings depending on one's conviction. Strategic change management concentrates on how to inspire users to acknowledge and accept new business process and the innovation that ... -
Determinants Of Immunization Coverage Among Children Aged 12-23 Months In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Government of Kenya has made significant investments in improving immunization in the country to prevent diseases, especially among children. Nevertheless, the country is yet to achieve the expected 100% immunization ...
