Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Impact of Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The ever-increasing incidence of cancer means that cancer-associated emotional and mental distress is set to increase. Despite this, research in cancer care has mainly focused on the management of physical ... -
The Effect Of Bank Lending Interest Rate On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study investigated how Kenyan commercial banks’ profitability is affected by lending interest rates of banks. The objective was based on how bank internal conditions, regulatory conditions, political conditions and ... -
Reform of the Public Private Partnerships Regulatory Framework in Kenya: the Case of Privately Initiated Investment Proposals
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) has been increasing over the decades, more so the use of Privately Initiated Investment Proposals (PIIPs) for PPP project implementation. However, most PIIPs as compared to ... -
Effects Of Earnings Management On Stock Returns Of Commercial Banks Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The paper was commissioned to ascertain the tie-in between earnings administration and the stock returns of Kenya’s listed commercialized banks in the NSE. The dependent parameter is the stock returns while the independent ... -
Enforcement of Directors’ Duty to Promote Success of a Company: a Focus on the Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There has recently been a wave of bank failures. This study attempts to analyze some of the reasons for the failures. Section 143 of the Kenyan Companies Act imposes on directors of companies, a “duty to promote the success ... -
Principles Of Maritime Delimitation As Applied By International Tribunals
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background The law of the sea, in its essence, divides the seas into zones and specifies the rights and duties of states and ships flying their flags in those zones.1 Prior to 1945, there was variety in states’ practice ... -
Assessing the Legal Measures that Promote Breastfeeding in Kenya
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Determinants Of Under-Five Malnutrition In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of the study was to establish determinants of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effects of socio-economic factors on under-five malnutrition ... -
The Impact Of Ethnic Conflict On International Trade: A Case Of Kenya-south Sudan, 2011-2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Trade has been a source of wealth and power, and countries always seek to increase their exchanges with the outside world. Globally, many factors however affect trade relations between and among countries. One of the major ... -
A Comparison Of Customer Perceived Service Quality Between Traditional And Mobile-App Taxi Services In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Customer perception of service quality directly impacts the level of customer satisfaction in service businesses. Assessment of customers’ perception of service quality in the taxi industry is crucial in determining whether ... -
Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism (Adr) in Case Backlog Management in Kenyan Judicial System: Focus on Milimani High Court Commercial Division.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenyan Judiciary continues to register high number of cases. This has resulted in huge backlog, which has overstretched existing human resource and physical facilities. Despite introduction of ADR mechanisms as measure ... -
Assesment Of The Factors That Have Led To Increased Poaching Activities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With the key focus on the case of Kenya‟s increased poaching activities, this study broadly sought to examine the main factors that have exacerbated poaching. The study was guided by three objectives namely: to investigate ... -
Agro-Pastoral Conflicts And Cooperation In Kenya: The Case Of Orma And Pokomo In Tana Delta, 1992-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project paper looks at the various initiatives adopted by local communities in Tana River Delta to promote inter-ethnic cooperation between the Orma pastoralists and Pokomo farmers. Most of the published works on the ... -
The Changing Faces of Public Inquiry: Towards a Regulatory Framework for Task Forces in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project examines the changing faces of public inquiry in Kenya. It demonstrates the transformation of the models of public inquiry in Kenya through different legal and political regimes. This study makes three key ... -
Role And Impact Of China In Africa’s Socio-economic Development: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of this project was to critically assess the role and impacts of China on Africa‟s socio-economic development, with a specific focus on Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were as follows: One, ... -
Factors Affecting Roles And The Changes In Gender Rolesthe Socio-Economic Effects Among Borana Women In Kenya ;a Case Of Wabera Ward ,tullu Roba Location In Isiolo Town ,isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to ascertain the factors impacting changes in gender roles and the socio -economic effects among Borana women of Isiolo County .The research was based on specific objectives which were ......... -
The Role Of Diplomacy In Countering Terrorism In Africa, A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study investigates the role of dipomacy in countering terrorism in Kenya. It scrutinizes the major terrorist attacks in the country and the strategies that have been employed thereafter to counter terrorism. The study ... -
Challenges Facing Implementation of Administrative Justice by the Kenyan Ombudsman
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Although Kenya has enacted a law establishing an Ombudsman institution, nevertheless, the decisions of the said institution remain largely unenforceable. This could be caused by a number of factors including lack of clearly ... -
The Role Of Foreign Aid In Shaping The Development Of African Countries A Case Study Of Kenya-china Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Foreign assistance enables to boost economic development of states faced with challenges of development, infrastructure, climate change, poverty, agriculture and economic factors. Developing countries are the largest ... -
The Role Of Refugees On The Development Interests Of The Host States: Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The large scale arrivals of refugees in Kenya from neighbouring countries have presented a developmental debate which ceases to end. Majority of refugees seeking asylum in Kenya have either escaped an armed conflict, a ...
