Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Influence of Quality Costs on Performance of the National Cereals and Produce Board in Kapenguria, West Pokot County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)patrick simiyu cheben A project regardless of its size or magnitude must be completed under three constraints of cost, time and scope. The fourth constraint is usually quality which has become increasingly important as a ... -
Factors Influencing Space Occupation in Kenyan Shopping Malls: a Case of Embakasi Sub- County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study is to determine the factors influencing space occupation in Kenyan Malls: A case of Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi County. The objectives of the study is To examine whether amount of rent affects ... -
Factors Influencing the Completion of Renewable Energy Infrastructural Projects: a Case of Kengen Company, Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This report is tasked with the objective of analyzing the success factors for infrastructural development projects in the renewable energy sector in Kenya, the case of KenGen Company Ltd, Nakuru County. The objectives ... -
Inequality of Opportunity in Maternal Health Among Adolescent in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maternal health is both a public health and socio-economic burden. Adolescent mothers face higher maternal mortality and morbidity rates compared to older women in the reproductive age. Pregnancy complications are the ... -
Determinants of Choice for Health Care Providers in Informal Urban Settlement in Kenya: a Case of Kariobangi Estate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Healthcare is a basic human right and people seek services in different places. The determinants of health-seeking behavior range from socioeconomic factors to providers' attributes. Kariobangi area of Nairobi is home to ... -
Causes of Teacher Turnover and Their Influence on Students Kcse Performance in Private Secondary Schools in Westlands Sub-county-nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)High quality education in learning institutions heavily relies on retention of qualified teachers. Thus, due to the importance of teacher’s turnover issue, the research purposed to find out the extent causes of turnover ... -
Private Construction Developers’ Capacity and Compliance to National Construction Authority Regulations: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There are myriad of regulations that construction developers have to comply with including regulations concerning the environment, professional codes of practice, health and safety regulations, permits, tax and insurance ... -
Determinants of Tax Compliance Behaviour in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A major issue that any tax agency has to grapple with is the taxpayers’ non-compliance with tax laws as this has immense effect on revenue performance. In its 6th corporate plan period (2016 to 2018), Kenya Revenue Authority ... -
Influence of Performance Management Strategies on Service Delivery in the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government; Case of Gucha South Sub County, Kisii, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Effectiveness of performance management systems in an organization is normally affected by many factors but three are most important. First, the system needs to be aligned with and is supported by the organizational direction ... -
Determinants of Household Healthcare Expenditures in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite a country’s income improving, it does not obviously eliminate catastrophic expenditures. The study was conducted with an objective of establishing determinants of household expenditures in rural Kenya. The specific ... -
Hindrances to Quality Education in Secondary Schools in Slums in Kenya: a Study of Soweto Slum, Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Learning in a slum is of a concern when the quality of education offered is considered. This work only focused on one of such slums, Soweto. Three secondary schools in the slum were sampled. These schools are, St. Justino, ... -
Determinants of Coffee Export Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Coffee sector is a very important sector that contributes to Kenya’s foreign exchange earnings, creates employment opportunities and overall economic growth. Understanding the factors that influence coffee export performance ... -
Effect Of Debt Financing On Financial Performance Among Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to examine the effect of debt financing on financial performance of listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The agency theory, pecking order theory, trade-off theory, Modigliani and miller ... -
Effects Of Corporate Governance On Firms’ Value Among Non Financial Companies Listed In Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maximization of shareholder wealth has been argued as the key reason for existence of organizations and as a result managers have been urged to concentrate more on firms’ value as opposed to the common practice of profit ... -
Implementation Of Human Resource Management Practices At Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Human resource management functions involve the management and development of people in organizations, formulation and implementation of human resource practices and policies. The aim of this study was to establish ... -
The Phonology of Olutura Syllables
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This thesis is about the sound segments, syllable structures and phonological processes of Olutura with the main aim of making a contribution towards making a valid conclusion as to which group of Luyia dialects Olutura ... -
Innovation In Small Architectural And Civil Construction Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Innovations are acknowledged because of playing vital roles in value creation and also maintenance of the construction firms' competitive gains. However, the innovation traits vary from one industry to the other, and ... -
Effect Of In-Store Promotion On Consumer Purchase Behaviour In Multinational Supermarkets In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Consumer purchase decision is influenced by different strategies. While these strategies exist, it is still questionable whether consumers base their buying intentions on them. This study sought to examine the effect of ... -
Strategies For Positioning, Retaining And Strengthening Performance In Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Business environment has been expanding, leading to increase in choices for consumers, decreased prices and reduced profit margins. The increase in expectations of customers has made it necessary for organizations to change ... -
Influence Of Talent Management Practices On Employee Commitment In The Kenyan Public Service: A Case Of State Department For Infrastructure
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of talent management practices on employee commitment at State Department for Infrastructure in Nairobi. The objective of the study was to find out how talent management ...
