Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Asset Allocation Decisions on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial landscape of Kenya, like many emerging economies, is characterized by a diverse array of investment instruments, with unit trusts becoming increasingly significant. Understanding how asset allocation decisions ... -
Quantifying the Relationship Between Air Transportation and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air transportation remains a core factor in the world’s economic growth. Thus, in the context of Kenya, this study looked at the connection that between air transportation and the economy. To conduct the study, the research ... -
Supply Chain Practices and Operational Performance of Christ is the Answer Ministries Church in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Exploring the nexus between supply chain practices and operational performance within (CITAM) Church in Kenya, this study endeavours to reveal the nuanced dynamics of these practices and their impact. The research is framed ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Spread and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks have a crucial role in the allocation and distribution of economic resources on a global scale. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of commercial banks and are significant ... -
Challenges of Implementing Performance Contracting Strategy at Impact Research and Development Organisation, Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance contracting is a strategy designed to manage performance and also a distinct element of organizational reforms. Despite the importance of performance contracting strategy, challenges such as a culture of ... -
Digitalization and Operational Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digitalization has transformed firms and helped them attain higher levels of competitive advantage due to enhanced service delivery and reduction of waste and operation related costs. This study was aimed at determining ... -
The Effect of Hormonal Contraception on Mucosal and Peripheral Immunity: Implications for Hiv Susceptibility Among Women in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Safe and effective contraception is a critical component of basic healthcare for women. Unfortunately, a number of observational studies have associated depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) - a low-cost, ... -
Influence of Organizational Politics on Lecturers’ Job Performance in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Higher education is a major contributor to high skills development necessary in the economic development of all nations. However, a variety of factors, including organizational politics, have an impact on how well this ... -
Optimization of the Electrolyte and Electrode Solid-solid Interface in a Solid-state Lithium Ion Battery: Application of Electrospray Technique.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over time, the demand for thin film lithium ion batteries has grown due to technological developments that have led to the miniaturization of electronic devices which require smaller power sources. However, lithium ion ... -
State Failure and Maritime Insecurity: an Analysis of Somali Piracy, 1991 - 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This thesis set to unravel Somali piracy, a recent phenomenon of maritime trade’s centuries-old disruptive transgression. This thesis seeks to interrogate the sources, anatomy, and implications of a systemic Somali piracy. ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions, Risk Management, Institutional Characteristics and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks operate in a volatile operational and legal environment that is fraught with competition. Commercial bank regulators have established stringent requirements to protect depositors in the event of a bank ... -
Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning With Renewable Energy Constraints Using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-heuristic Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning with Renewable Energy Constraints using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Approach Federal and state government agencies as well as utilities have been using ... -
Learning Orientation, Firm Innovation, Senior Executive Team Integration and Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to advance knowledge and was based on the premise that learning orientation affected competitive advantage through the moderating effect of senior executive team integration and the mediating effect of ... -
Mobile Technology and Globalization of Financial Inclusion by NCBA Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Global financial inclusion is considered essential for promoting sustainable economic development and reducing poverty, as it enables individuals and businesses to access financial services that help them manage their ... -
Logistics Management and Operational Performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study objective was to establish logistics Management Practices (LMP) and their impact on operational performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in Nairobi County. The specific objectives were to establish LMP in ... -
Capacity Building and Sustainability of Build Operate Transfer Projects: a Case of Nairobi Expressway, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There exists a number of Public Private Partnership(PPP) models. Among them is the popular Build-operate-transfer(BOT), that is used to finance public sector infrastructure development and service delivery. PPPs in the ... -
An Empirical Investigation of the Effect of Cash Transfers on Child Labour and Schooling in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The widespread occurrence of child labor, frequently influenced by economic vulnerabilities and poverty, presents a substantial obstacle to educational access. Children involved in diverse labor activities, including ... -
Impact of Health Insurance on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health remain areas of significant disparities globally, primarily driven by limited access to high-quality care. This study examined how health insurance influences antenatal care (ANC) ... -
Variety Reduction Practices and Materials Control in Level 4-6 Hosptals in North Rift Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are focused on satisfying their customers, suppliers, and units by providing them with a variety of products to choose from, thus ignoring the aspect of variety reduction. Consequently, due to a lack of variety ... -
Effects of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of the Manufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Working capital influences decisions organizations make regarding financial economics. This study conceptualized association between working capital management and financial performance. Its primary goal was to evaluate ...
