Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Family-owned Firms in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Businesses experience multiple opportunities and challenges in an increasingly idynamic environment, thus it is becoming very important for businesses including Family businesses to understand their environment and how to ... -
Predicting Respiratory Diseases Attributed to Pm2.5 Air Pollution in Nairobi County, Kenya Using Random Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigates the predictive capability of a Random Forest model in identifying respiratory diseases attributed to PM2.5 exposure in Nairobi County. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset encompassing demographic and ... -
Adoption of Fraud Detection Technologies by Medical Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of the study was to examine the adoption of fraud detection technologies by medical insurance companies in Kenya with a specific focus on the impact of technological, organizational, environmental, perceived ... -
Logistic Outsourcing Practices and Supply Chain Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Juba, South Sudan
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Effect of Tax Policy on Economic Growth in East African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Taxation has been identified by the IMF and other leading financial institutions across the globe including the World Banks and its sister organizations as the only practical and viable means through which the government ... -
Effects of Asset Allocation on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts During Covid-19 Pandemic Era in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the impact of asset allocation on the portfolio performance of unit trusts in Kenya during distinct periods surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary objective was to assess how the ... -
An Analysis of Middle- and High-income Rental Housing Supply in Kenya: a Case Study of Uasin Gishu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The supply of real estate in Kenya has been on a constant increase. In 2020, real estate firms reported a decline in residential units’ occupancy rates especially in the high-end market segment pointing at an oversupply. ... -
Influence of Government Regulatory Framework on Implementation of Special Needs Education Programs in Public Primary Schools in Kenya: a Case of Kasarani Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Education is a vital tool in developing any country, including Kenya, as it plays a significant role in a country's economic, social and political development. “Thus, this study aimed to assess the influence of government ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning System and Organizational Sustainability of Major Retail Supermarket in Nairobi City County
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Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Hotels in Nairobi County
(Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Hotels in Nairobi County, 2024)Strategic management practices play a key role in organizational performance. The hotels within Nairobi County have adopted different strategic management practices in their attempt to remain afloat. These have been ... -
The Paradox of International Construction Practice: a Case of Dominance of Chinese Firms in the Construction of National Trunk Roads in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that promote dominance of Chinese firms in the construction of national trunk roads in Kenya, to establish barriers to local firms competing favourably in ICB tenders ... -
Artificial Neural Networks: Case for Real-time Accident Detection and Emergency Response in Elderly Care
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The number of senior citizens is rising, and so is the demand for care services. Among the care services, one of the most crucial ones that senior citizens require is sudden fall detection. (Yoo & Oh, 2018). Between ... -
Effect of Information Communication Technology Strategy on Performance of Rivatex East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Many businesses today, particularly those in the manufacturing sector, have used information and communication technology as a strategy to address organizational difficulties, boost efficiency and effectiveness in the ... -
Effect of Foreign Entry Strategies on Performance of Equity Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study sought to establish7the effect7of foreign entry strategies on the performance of Equity bank, Kenya. The objective was supported by the theory of comparative advantage by Porter (1990), internalization theory ... -
Influence of Technology Innovation on Performance of Mombasa Water Services and Sanitation Company in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Technological innovation has revolutionized numerous industries worldwide, and the water services sector is no exception. The implementation of advanced technologies innovations has the potential to improve operational ... -
Risk of Preeclampsia, Gestational Hypertension, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Associated With Stage 1 Hypertension Before 20 Weeks Gestation for the Period 2016- 2019 at Kenyatta National Hospital -a Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association’s (ACC/AHA) guidelines for hypertension were updated in 2017. The 1988 guidelines of 140/90mmHg blood pressure were revised downwards to 130/80 mmHg ... -
Asian Philanthropy in Kenya's Medical Service - the Case of Nairobi 1963-2002
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Strategic Planning and Service Delivery at National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations across diverse industries and sectors strive to achieve organizational goals by meeting customer expectations in the current operating environment. As a result, strategies to offer products and services are ... -
Strategic Culture Practices and Organizational Performance at Safaricom PLC in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Industry 4.0 and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya - a Comparative Analysis of Multinationals and Locally Owned Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Industry 4.0 technologies have been employed in manufacturing for performance improvement and providing data for faster and fruitful decision making. Different manufacturing firms have adopted Industry 4.0 at varying extent ...
