Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Financial Access, Research and Development, and Innovation in Kenya
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Status of Waste Management Among Horticultural Processing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticultural recycling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya use raw agrarian yield to induce large amounts of solid and liquid waste. Waste operation includes the conditioning and conduct needed to manage ... -
Investigating the Use of Video Snippets on Twitter as Communication Tool for Social Change: Case of Kenya Human Right Commission
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most people's daily lives now include some kind of social networking. Twitter is a popular microblogging service because it allows users to communicate with their followers in real time. Its popularity has grown in recent ... -
Assessment of Expenditure and Budget Impact Analysis of Post-kidney Transplant Care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background In Kenya, the Ministry of Health reported that 4 million Kenyans have chronic kidney disease with a significant proportion of this population progressing to kidney failure. In the event that kidneys fail, ... -
The Effect of Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the aftermath of global financial scandals and increased stakeholder pressure, companies are now more sensitive towards ESG reporting. ESG entails voluntarily reporting a firm's ethical values, long-term sustainability ... -
Foreign Market Expansion Strategy and Low Cost Carrier Airlines. A Case of Jambojet Limited
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Influence of Organizational Characteristics on Management of Strategic Change at Christian Blind Mission, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this research was to establish the influence of organizational characteristics on management of strategic change at Christian Blind Mission, Kenya. The study sought to achieve one specific objective i.e., ... -
Effect of Private Equity Funding on Earnings Per Share Among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The analysts always concentrate on financial statements for benchmarking, brainstorming and predicting the future trends. Nonetheless, investors look keenly at the asset values and their earning. Hence, their decision ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Effect of Post Earnings Announcement Drift on Stock Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In a market that is efficient, prices must represent entirely the information that is accessible in the market and entry of new information in the market is reflected in totality in the price adjustments. However, research ... -
Strategic Innovations and Performance of Cooperatives in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)High outcomes in addition to continuing attempts in innovations aids organizational learning as well as improving the quality and speed of the operations and ultimately performance. Though research have been undertaken on ... -
Stakeholder Engagement and Implementation of Agricultural Mechanization Initiatives: a Case of Tea Harvesting Machines Project at Kaptumo Tea Factory, Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Agricultural mechanization is often touted by policy makers as reducing the drudgery associated with agricultural work and as increasing the productivity of the farming system, especially in contexts where traditional ... -
Financial Innovation and Demand for Money in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Financial innovations have emerged in recent years, resulting in the launch of new quasi–money products. As a result, financial innovation may have an influence on money demand which cannot be overlooked, thus, highlighting ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Second Permanent Molars in a Selected Kenyan Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Study background: Successful root canal treatment involves proper access, chemico-mechanical preparation and a three-dimensional hermetic obturation. To achieve this, a thorough knowledge of root and canal anatomy is ... -
Teachers and Parents Perception on the Relationship Between Dyslexia and Self-esteem of Thirteen-fourteen Years Old Learners in Public Schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dyslexia may intensely affect self-esteem, even though the influence may be increased by lack of understanding of the issues underlying low self-esteem in dyslexic students and consequently offer therapy and support. The ... -
Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Reserves of Listed Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most companies trading on the NSE do not have sufficient cash on hand to meet their immediate liquidity needs. Furthermore, more than 60% of the capital for listed companies comes from equity. The purpose of this research ... -
Waste Heat Recovery From Boiler Stack
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Steam is generated in pressured vessels called boilers. The cost to industry to generate steam is substantial, typically up to 40% of total expenditure. In operating the boilers, efforts are made to have and keep the ... -
The Influence of Textile Country of Origin Perceived Quality on Buyer Behaviour in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to establish the influence of country-of-origin perceived value of textile products from China on buyer behavior in Nairobi City County. The study was grounded on information processing theory and the ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Role of Early Warning Systems in Preventing Conflict in Africa: Case Study of the Ilemi Triangle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Discussions on peace and war have dominated African discourse amid protracted violent conflicts and the impact such have had on the continent’s stability and ability to attain its developmental objectives. Persisting civil ... -
Motor-cycle Crashes and Socio-economic and Demographic Characteristics of Riders. A Case Study of South Imenti Sub County, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study acknowledges the rise in the usage of commercial motorbikes as a transportation mode in Kenya. The increase is attributable to among other factors, transport system inability to satisfy Kenyans transport needs ...
