Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Analysis of access to and utilization of Macadamia nut Information along the value chain in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Macadamia nut (M. integrifolia and M. tetraphylla) is a world finest desert nut that accounts for 1% of global tree nut production. It is a highly valued crop with a high market demand due to its nutrition content and ... -
Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Formative Assessment in Kenya: the Case of Bukura Agricultural College
(university of Nairobi, 2020)This research sort to investigate teachers’ and students’ perceptions of formative assessment. Perceptions are a person’s views and outlooks emanating from experience as well as interaction with their environment. Students ... -
Decoding the Dilemma of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Kenya University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Although Kenyans have quickly and enthusiastically adopted cryptocurrency nevertheless the government has not provided an adequate regulatory framework to safeguard their interests. This has created substantial risk which ... -
Effects of Macro-economic Factors on Non-performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The increase in NPLs of a commercial bank is a major concern for the bank, of which necessitates the review of its lending policies. The reduction in the amount available to borrowers affect financial intermediation and ... -
Effect of Bank Specific Factors on the Level of Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Loan portfolio constitutes the largest proportion of banks’ assets and therefore when loans become non-performing, they negatively impact profitability along with overall financial activity by banks. High levels of NPLs ... -
Public Private Partnership Strategy and Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
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The Elements of Drama in Koito a Traditional Wedding Ceremony Among the Tugen People of Baringo Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)African indigenous festivals in Africa have been described by Finnegan (1970) as ‗quasi-dramatic‘ and they lack the dramatic structure of the West. This view is against that of the literary African scholars who claim that ... -
Effect of Methods of Downsizing on Retained Employee Performance in Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Downsizing has been one of the main strategies that organizations use to make them stay competitive and survive in their business niche. Downsizing1 strategy1 to1 deal1 with1 the1 economic1 pressures1 in1 the1environment, ... -
A study of the antimalarial activity of combined plant extracts from medicinal plants used traditionally in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction Medicinal plants have been in use in the management of disease and maintenance of health by societies for thousands of years. Emerging resistance to presently utilized single molecule drugs has heightened ... -
The Influence of Strategy Alignment on Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globalization and improved state of technology has increased business challenges as firms struggle to meet changing customer needs in a fast changing internal and external business environment. The banking sector in Kenya ... -
Structure and Stratigraphy of the Bogal Inversion Zone, Anza Basin, Kenya:implications for the Petroleum System University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Anza basin is part of the larger Central African Rift System (CARS) that traverses the African continent from the west to the east. Inversion tectonics occurred in the various sub-basins of the CARS, including the Anza ... -
Influence of Training of Headteachers on Competence Based Curriculum Implementation in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of training of public primary school headteachers on the implementation of the competence-based curriculum in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objective of the study was ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Private Insurance Sector in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Any business wishing to grow must develop a strategy and implement it, and thereby see growth. However, strategy implementation is fraught with challenges. Accordingly, the research analyzed the challenges facing strategy ... -
The Effect of Debt Management on the Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The effect of capital structure and its contribution towards financial performance has attracted the interest of academic researchers. However, little focus has been given to debt management as an influencer of financial ... -
Planning for Agro-industries in Rural Communities: the Case of Kinangop Sub-county, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agro-industries are important vehicles in rural development. They enhance food security and employment creation in off-farm activities, thereby boosting levels of income and government revenue that is generated from the ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption of Mobile Banking by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In Kenya, the corporate world is interlinked to support various service systems to support each other. The commercial banks work hand in hand with the telecommunication industry to enable the consumers to easily and quickly ... -
Corporate Governance and Diversification Strategy by Icea Lion Group in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategy is one of the games that companies put in place to ensure that they are ahead of the pack. With the fierce competitions in the globe, companies are required to establish a paradigm shift to gain competitive advantage ... -
Health Seeking Behavior of Diabetic Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Diabetes is a chronic disease that is progressive in nature, and can lead to irreversible complications or even death. The burden of care from complications and death among diabetic patients in Kenya is a major concern. ... -
Influence of Teachers Service Commission Non-monetary Reward Management in Sustaining Primary Teachers Performance in Kisumu Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Teaching as a profession is demanding, stressful, under supported employment, that leads to high teacher turnover, strikes, absenteeism low attendance and early retirement. TSC also concentrate on the member based rewards ... -
Relationship Between Selected Macroeconomic Variables and the Liquidity of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Developments in the global and local financial markets especially the banking sector over the last ten years highlight the severe consequences resulting from improper management of liquidity risk especially due to the ...
