Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Assessment Of The Housing And Environmental Conditions Of Bondeni Estate In Nakuru Town, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The study is an assessment of the housing and environmental conditions of Bondeni estate in Nakuru Town, Kenya. The study argues that informal settlements are characterized by several environmental challenges, including ... -
The Effects Of Corruption As An Economic Crime On Economic Growth And Implications On National Security In Kenya, 2005-2016
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The goal of this thesis is to explore the effects of corruption as an economic crime on economic growth and its implications on national security in Kenya in the period 2005-2016. While Kenya is faced with myriad of endemic ... -
Strategic Change Management and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The understanding of the aspects which have an influence on how commercial banks perform is important because the banking industry plays a vital part in the distribution of economic resources and growth of economy through ... -
Corporate Governance: the Challenges Facing Implementation of Gender Diversity in the Composition of Boards of State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The board of directors is an integral element of corporate governance. Its role is to guide, plan, manage, oversee and steer the strategic thinking of the corporation. The composition of the board influences the effective ... -
Expedient Humanitarianism in Kenya? the case of Islamic relief Worldwide in Garissa County, 2007-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project paper is about the humanitarian activities of the Islamic Relief Worldwide in Garissa County of Kenya from 2007 to 2017. It uses that case study to understand whether humanitarian organizations remain ... -
Multiple Legal and Regulatory Framework in the Banking and Financial Sector in Kenya: Addressing Resultant Complexities,disharmony and Conflicts in Policy Goals
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Financial services play a catalytic role in the efficient allocation of productive resources and in the economic development of third world countries. This study focuses on Kenya’s financial regulatory framework, which ... -
The Role Of Multinational Corporations In Socioeconomic Development Of Kenya: A Case Study Of Dominion Farms (K) Ltd (2003 -2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In this study, the author attempted to delve into the debate on the viability of Multinational Corporations in host nations. Dominion Farms (K) Ltd was the model MNC through which fundamental questions on its role on ... -
An Analysis of the Ugandan Legal Framework Governing the Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers (Between 2006 and 2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Uganda has numerous legal frameworks on reintegration in place. However, the exercise has been marred by the ineffective implementation of the laws and policies, caused by gaps and contradictions within the regulations, ... -
The Influence Of The Pokot- Turkana Ethnic Conflict On Socio-Economic Development In The North Rift Region
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)This study focused on assessing the influence of the Pokot-Turkana ethnic conflict on socio-economic Development in the North Rift region. Kapedo area was taken as the case study in this research. The study had set out the ... -
Factors influencing Environmental concern and Pro-environmental Behavior among University of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The gap between environmental education or knowledge, awareness and the behaviour that promotes environmental sustainability is an important gap to understand. This study aimed to bring into focus the levels of the variables ... -
Innovation Strategies Used by Jubilee Insurance Company Limited to Enhance Premium Growth in the East African Region
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Premium growth in insurance firms has been a common challenge as a result of poor strategic approach, lack of adoption of innovation and increased competitiveness among insurance providers in East Africa. The current study ... -
Female Recidivism And Prison Rehabilitation: The Case Of Lang'ata Women Maximum Security Prison
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)In many developing societies, the rate of female recidivism is on the increase. Against this background this study sought to explore the relationship between female recidivism and prison rehabilitation within the context ... -
Public Participation in Foreign Direct Investment Projects in Kenya
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Effect of Corporate Governance on Tax Planning of Commercial and Service Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In the recent past, research studies have been conducted that give a picture of why some companies avoid taxes more than others. The earliest studies point to characteristics of the firm as proxies for opportunities, ... -
Reading fluency among class Four learners and its impact on Writing: a case study of two Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to establish whether fluency in reading had any impact on accuracy in writing. Twenty four- class four pupils from two primary schools in North Imenti Sub- County participated in the study. The following ... -
Microfinance Credit Access, Utilization And Effects Among Male Entrepreneurs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, men who are above the age of 35 years may be a disadvantaged sub-group with regard to access to low interest government funds. This is because there lacks a government fund set aside for them, leaving them to ... -
Effect of Working Capital Financing Policy on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Working capital management is a significant constituent in business finance as it directly affects the company's profitability and liquidity. However, majority of financial managers attach great premium to other financial ... -
In Who’s Best Interest?a Critique of the Ban on Homosexuals From Adopting Children Under Kenyan Law
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Electronic Business Platform and Performance in Global Operations by Kenyan Large-scale Manufacturing Firms
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Connection between family background and academic achievement among Government sponsored High Schools: Dagoretti South in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The type of a family a student comes from has a great influence on their psychological, emotional, social and mental state. There is alarming evidence that many students perform poorly at the high school level and those ...
