Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Military and Democratization in Africa: a Case Study of Burundi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The role of the military in democratization process in Africa depicts a stark image on the extent to which the military has been effectively utilized in the past as well as during the current period. In some cases, the ... -
Actualising Public Participation in Management, Protection and Conservation of Environment in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The principle of public participation has generally been accepted as a foundational value for democratic governance. The principle has gained particular traction in environmental governance owing to the failure of the ... -
Micro Hydro Potential Modelling - Integrating Gis Into Energy Alternatives For Climate Change Mitigation
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research focused on integrating GIS into energy alternatives for climate change mitigation by creating a GIS-based hydrologic model that can be used to identify sites that have significant potential for micro hydropower ... -
An Assessment of the International Commission of Jurists (Icj) Kenya Monitoring and Evaluation System
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the recent past there has been commitment by development agencies to focus on results, impact and mutual accountability to provide evidence towards aid effectiveness. In light of this, the study was conducted to assess ... -
The Effect of Monetary Policy on Inflation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Over the years central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has utilized monetary policies to bring about stabilization on inflation and output by use of reserve money simultaneously and Central bank rates (CBR). It is however very important ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Conflict Zones: the Case of Non- Governmental Organisations in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Somalia has experienced civil war for over two decades with devastating results to the economy because of the state failure that accompanied the country’s civil war. However, there exists a vibrant NGO sector in Somalia ... -
Impact of Project Management Practices on Performance of Drug Addicts Rehabilitation: a Case of Mewa Drug Treatment Centre in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Research related to drug dependence and recovery shows that it is necessary to understand the concept of recovery from dependent drug use. The study sought to examine how dependent drug users recover from drug dependency ... -
A Multivariate Markov Chain Model For Credit Risk Measurement And Management
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Logistic regression has been applied for classification and to determine the factors which affects the behavioral score of the consumer. Cumulative logistic regression with a latent variable link as link function determines ... -
The Role of Technology on Strategy Implementation in Tier Two Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)An ever changing business environment characterised by stiff competition, changing customer and investor demands, changing regulation, and new compliance demands has become the norm for most organizations today. In order ... -
Effects of Dividend Announcement on the Performance of Socially Screened Portfolios in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Social screening involves prohibiting investments in the securities of companies or industries that an investor perceives to be engaged in socially negative behavior. Dividend policy of a socially screened firm has ... -
The Prevalence Of Alcohol Abuse Among Egerton University Students In Njoro- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main objective of higher institutions of learning in Kenya is to provide education and growth experiences for its students but alcohol abuse has continued to be a problem in the university campuses that is slowing down ... -
Effectiveness of use of biometric technology to curb fraud in medical insurance firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)It is a common consensus that in the recent past there has been a tremendous growth in the number and value of cases reported involving fraud especially in insurance industry. Medical and Motor insurance business segments ... -
Effects of Innovation on Financial Performance on Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Banking sector over the years have undergone drastic changes from being conventional banking to more efficient in diversifications of assets and finance from different sources. This was necessitated by internalization, ... -
Transformation Of Judicial Review In Kenya Under The 2010 Constitution
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)As the topic suggests, Transformation of Judicial Review in Kenya under the 2010 Constitution is a discourse on the changed approach to judicial review arising from the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The ... -
Determinants of Early Marriage Among Young Women in Homa Bay County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Early marriage is a matter of great apprehension, but there is limited information in Kenya on its pervasiveness and its impact and there is very little county data about marriages for young women under 15 years. This study ... -
The Effect of Share Price Volatility on Stock Market Performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Share price volatility is the unavoidable market phenomenon that reflects on fundamentals of finance, information in the market and investor expectations. Share price volatility disturbs the proper operations of the financial ... -
The Effects of Interest Rates on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign direct investment has always been viewed as a source of capital for domestic investment. It not only helps to create employment but also enhance technology transfer technology and thus makes a major contribution ... -
Relationship Between Non Performing Loans And Economic Growth: A Case Study Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study sought to investigate the relationship between economic growth and non-performing loans among the Kenyan commercial banks for 1980Q1 – 2015Q4 period. To achieve this objective, the study used quarterly data ... -
An Assessment of Selected E-resources: Cab Abstracts and Cabi Compendia at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa‟s agricultural productivity is lower compared to other continents in part due to a shortfall in the number of people with the necessary agricultural productivity skills. Universities, form an essential pipeline for ... -
Uchanganuzi Wa Makosa Ya Kifonolojia Na Kimofolojia Yanayojitokeza Katika Kazi Andishi Za Wanafunzi Wa Shule Za Upili, Tigania, Jimbo La Meru
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu unalenga kuchanganua na kubainisha makosa ya kifonolojia na kimofolojia yanayojitokeza katika kazi andishi za wanafunzi wa shule za upili za Tigania jimboni Meru. Ili kufanikisha lengo hili, data ilikusanywa ...
