Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Mediating Effect of Organizational Culture on Total Quality Management and Organizational Performance in the It Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Total quality management (TQM) is perceived as an important approach to enhancing the performance and competitiveness of the firm. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of organizational culture ... -
Effect Of Diversification Strategies On Financial Performance Of Deposit Taking Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Theories, for example the modern portfolio theory, the agency theory and the resource based theory suggest that diversification has a close relation to the financial performance of the diversifying institution. The modern ... -
Development of an Economic and Environmental Decision Making Model for Optimal Solar and Wind Energy Utilization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the emergence of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Technology (RET) has been considered harmless, clean and free. On the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are perceived as the only hostile technology to the ... -
Linkage Between Labour Emigration and Household Well-being in Murang’a County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has a net emigration rate with the main reasons for emigration being the search for jobs and education (IOM, 2018). As these migrants seek to better their lives, they also send support to their household members left ... -
Teachers And Students Perception On Portfolio Assessment In Secondary Schools In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to establish the use of portfolio assessment as an alternative authentic assessment tool in Kenyan secondary school setting. The study was guided by three objectives: a) to determine whether Kenyan ... -
Another Whiteman at the Door- A Biography of Jonathan Kariara
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research study focused on the life of Jonathan Kariara Kimamo, who is a renowned poet, editor, actor, and writer who is known for contributing to the development of East African literature. His most known poems include ... -
Adoption of Quality Health Care Strategies on Universal Health Care at Makueni County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Quality of health care in low-and middle-income countries is below the expectations and hence the need to focus on strategies to increase the quality of care. Whereas a number of reforms have been initiated to enhance the ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Dividend Payout Ratio of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Various theories have indicated that the goals and ideas that business leaders emulate have a propensity to differ; they are contrary to their individual interests and this has given rise to corporate governance which is ... -
Agricultural Society of Kenya Shows as a Strategic Communication Platform in Agricultural Development
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Within the literature in communication, the concept of agricultural shows is growing. Presently they are recognized as a significant platform for communication that can possibly influence an organization's capacity to ... -
Grand Development Projects And Regional Conflicts In The 21st Century Africa: Case Of The Nile Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to make a critical analysis of the relationship between grand development projects and regional conflicts in the 21st century Africa: case of the Nile basin. The study asked these questions; what are ... -
Human Rights Challenges for Migrant Workers: a Case of Returning Kenyans From the Gulf Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The continued uproar in the media about Kenyan migrant workers mistreatments and human rights violations in the Gulf region has led to a lot being desired as to what can be a lasting solution, since with increased unemployment ... -
Implications of Organized Crime on Urban Areas of Kenya: a Case of Kayole Estate in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising incidents of organized crime in Nairobi City County, like in many other urban areas, keep on raising serious security concerns among the residents. Yet, the dynamics of these emerging typologies of crime on urban ... -
Status and Causes of Deterioration of Wetlands in the Eastern Riftvalley, Case Study of Lake Nakuru - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Lake Nakuru is a shallow hyper-eutrophic, alkaline and saline endorheic lake located in Rift Valley’s eastern arm. Despite its great importance, Lake Nakuru has undergone profound changes due to anthropogenic activities, ... -
Effect of Audit Committee Characteristics on Fraud Detection and Prevention- a Study of County Governments in Western Region
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There have been many high profile mega scandals in both the public and the private sector with regards to corruption as highlighted through print and electronic media some being brought before court of competent jurisdiction ... -
A Study on Human Rights Organizations’ Use of Online Activism- the Case of Extra Judicial Killings
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study addresses online activism particularly those organized by Human rights organizations against extra judicial killings in Kenya. These organizations tended to focus on litigation in defense of Human Rights abuses ... -
State Fragility as Drivers of Forced Migration and Displacement in South and Central Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)One of the most significant objectives of international community in 21st century is overcoming of state fragility. Most of unstable countries have become failed nations having millions of citizens caught in hopeless ... -
The Effects of Women Empowerment on Infant Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study set out to explore the effect of women empowerment on infant mortality in Kenya; using data from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey of 2014. A composite variable defined as women empowerment index was ... -
Biological and Economic Performance of Rabbits in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rabbit rearing has in the past received minimal attention, but due to reduction in individual land holdings and increasing awareness of the advantages of the rabbit as a food animal, interest in its farming for income ... -
Effect of Earnings Quality on Market Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to determine the effect of earnings quality on market value of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A descriptive research design was used. The population of the study comprised of the ...
