Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Pyschological impact of divorce rate in kenya: a case study of christians versus muslims
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Since divorce rates are so high worldwide and are on the rise in kenya, there is a need for a thorough investigation into what is causing the increase. This is a comparative analysis of divorce rate among the religious ... -
Efect of Firm-level Factors on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Microfinance banks are critical to the development of any economy and they are useful in poverty alleviation and grassroots reach as well as providing financial access to low-income households and businesses. However, in ... -
The Impact of Impairment of Financial Assets on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A critical aspect of individual and corporate growth is access to credit. Given that banks rely on the volume of credit business as the primary source of revenue they are primed to address any source of depletion in this ... -
Performance of Listed Investment Firms in East Africa: a Comparative Analysis Across the Pre-, During, and Post Covid-19 Period
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial markets respond to market forces, economic factors and unexpected events, which makes risk management crucial. Diversification comes into play to reduce individual security risk and minimize market fluctuations. ... -
Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in HIV Infected Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hepatitis B Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections are significant universal health challenges. Simultaneous infection with these two viruses can cause severe and progressive liver disease, liver cancer and ... -
Business Intelligence and Operational Performance in the Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study paper covered business intelligence and operational performance of banks in Kenya. Some of the objectives included finding out business intelligence tools being utilized in the sector, assessing the relationship9between ... -
Effect of Liquidity on Operational Efficiency of Listed Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial Banks serves as financial intermediaries by ensuring flow of money from surplus to deficit units in the economy. The banking industry has been the engine behind the smooth running of the economy. The operational ... -
Knowledge Management Capabilities and Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The motivation behind this research lies in the pivotal role that effective knowledge management plays in enhancing organizational performance, particularly in industries characterized by information-intensive processes. ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rice Production in Bong County, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Liberia’s economy and food security are heavily dependent upon agriculture, specifically, rice farming. However, in Liberia and specifically Bong County, climate variability and change are having negative impacts on ... -
Analysis of Kenya’s Political Interests Toward China, 2013- 2022
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines Kenya’s political interests toward China between 2013 and 2022. The study adopted the longitudinal research design because China’s engagement with Kenya is long term processes that can only be explained ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Project: a Case of Kieni West Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation, abbreviated M&E, are two processes that are essential to the success of a project. A key factor in determining whether or not initiatives are successful in achieving their goals. Utilizing M&E ... -
Relationship Between Asset Tangibility and Financial Leverage Among Commercial and Services Firms Listed at NSE, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Leverage has remained a challenge especially among commercial and services firms listed at NSE like Kenya Airways. This has contributed to the financial performance challenges that majority of these firms like KQ are facing. ... -
The Relationship Between Board Characteristics and Financial Reporting Quality of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to investigate the link between board characteristics (expertise, independence, managerial share ownership, and firm size as a control variable) and the financial reporting quality of the ... -
Safety Knowledge and Hygiene Practices of East Leigh Milk Processers and Preservation Through Development of Dried Susa Bolls From Camel M Ilk and Corn Starch
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Of 19 million camels in the world, 15 million are found in Africa and 4 million in Asia. The camels produce more milk and for a longer period than any other milk animal held under the same harsh conditions. Camel milk is ... -
The Institutional Determinants of Ease of Doing Business in the Marine Fisheries Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Even though Kenya has a sizable portion of the Indian Ocean and other bodies of water, the marine fishing industry in Kenya is still mostly untapped. If and when off-shore marine fishing is efficiently exploited, the marine ... -
Analysis of Kenya’s Legal and Institutional Framework on Environmental Management in Production of Fossil Fuels.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fossil fuels have for millions of years been used as sources of energy. Fossil fuels like coal, oil are the most commonly used forms of energy. The main problem is that they can easily be depleted. Fossil fuels like coal ... -
Revisiting the Doctrine of Judicial Non-interference in Commercial Arbitration: is It a Love and Hate Affair Between the Courts and the Arbitral Process?
(University of Nairobi, 2023)ABSTRACT The Kenyan Constitution provides for alternative dispute resolution which can be undertaken to adjudicate disputes outside the courts of law and arbitration has been recognised as one of them. For quite some ... -
Death With Dignity: Towards the Legalization of Euthanasia in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the study is to find out where euthanasia fits into Kenya's legal system because in as much as euthanasia has been legalized in various jurisdictions, it remains illegal in Kenya for reasons that are ... -
Effect of Macro-economic Variables on National Saving in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Low-savings countries tend to grow economically more slowly than high-savings countries. Accumulating capital enables a nation to raise its production and productivity, which in turn creates more opportunities for exports ... -
Exploring Opportunities for Transforming Laini Saba Ward in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Housing is an essential requirement for every individual, as recognized by the Constitution of Kenya 2010 in article 43 (1) (b), which stipulates that every Kenyan has the right to access adequate housing with a reasonable ...
