Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Consumer Sales Promotions and Brand Equity of Selected Toothpaste Brands in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Marketers have historically rallied consumer sales promotions as primary strategy for creating awareness about products in the market thus driving sales by extending value to consumers. Litany of research exists of validity ... -
Effect of corporate social responsibility on the financial performance of large manufacturing companies in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)A firm exists to pursue the interest of stakeholders. Society is a key stakeholder for any firm, and hence, its interests, needs, and viewpoints must be considered. The role of CSR, therefore, is to attain profitability ... -
Blockchain technology as an innovation strategy for competitive advantage by Kenya Redcross society
(UoN, 2020)This study aims at establishing how blockchain technology as an innovation strategy provides a competitive advantage for Kenyaredcross Society. This research employed a descriptive case study research whereby an interview ... -
Selected macroeconomic variables and stock market volatility: evidence from the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)Both theoretical and empirical literatures posit that the thriving of a nation is directly associated with macro-economic variables like unemployment, GDP, inflation, remittances, money supply, interest and exchange rates. ... -
Relationship between management control systems and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(2020)The management control schemes act as a planning tool plus help to provide data that help to promote the allocation of resources and other decision making activities. When used in organizations the managing mechanism ... -
Teachers’ preparedness for the implementation of alternative assessment in primary schools in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The aim of the study was to evaluate teachers’ preparedness for the implementation of alternative assessment in primary schools in Kenya in Matungulu Sub County – Machakos. Alternative1 assessment1 is1also1referred1 to1 ... -
Effect of total productive maintenance on operational performance of star hotels in Coast region, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study was meant to establish how Total Productive Maintenance affect operational performance of hotels in the Coast region. Specifically, the study sought to determine the extent of adoption of TPM practices and the ... -
Farm level management practices for sustainable French Beans farming in Nyeri county
(UoN, 2020)The transformation from agriculture to agribusiness remains an elusive goal for many of the farmers in Kenya. This is a similar situation to horticultural products which require high levels of maintenance and management. ... -
Transformational leadership and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)This research study aimed at establishing the relationship between performance of Commercial Banks and transformational leadership in Kenya. A cross sectional research design was used to study the research problem and data ... -
Service outsourcing and operational performance of Elgeyo-marakwet County government
(UoN, 2020)Since county governments are faced with numerous challenges, there is need to be increasingly flexible to respond to the market needs and direct skills and resources to high value-addition activities to ensure that they ... -
Interaction of Health and Education Institutions in the Roll-out of in-school Adolescents Health Scheme Eduafya- a Study of Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The development of sub-Saharan Africa is closely linked to the well-being of its young people. The World Health Organisation notes that Universal Health Coverage cannot be achieved without the inclusion of adolescents’ ... -
Food Insecurity in Africa- the Role of Agribusiness
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agribusiness is seen as a panacea to the challenge of food insecurity in Africa. However, the agribusiness productivity paradox abounds with structural transformation within the agribusiness ecosystem in Africa since the ... -
Women in Politics and Public Decision Making
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Teacher Related Factors Influencing Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Public Secondary Schools in Narok North Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of teacher related factors on integration of Information and Communication Technology in public secondary schools in Narok North Sub-County. The objectives of the study ... -
An Assessment of Green ICT Implementation Benefits to Kenyan Organizations- a Possible Motivator for Adoption of Green ICT
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There has been an increase in the use of computers and computing devices in Kenya and generally in the world due to the reduced cost of ICT equipment and improved technological advancements. This increased use of ICT, ... -
Assesment of Evolution of Persons Living With Disabilities' Environment- A case of Deaf Community in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Persons with disabilities including Deaf are known to be experiencing marginalization in their living environment. This study explores Deaf enabled living environment. The choice of this study and its location, Nairobi, ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Food Security in Kenya: a Case Study of Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With key focus on increasing rate of climate disintegration in Kenya, this study sought to examine the link between climate change and food insecurity with a specific focus of Kisii County. The study was guided by three ... -
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Promoting Economic Development in Africa- a Case Study of Kenya
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Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Service Delivery by National Museums of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Strategic management and its implementation has been used for improvement of performance. Strategic management is defined as the science and art of formulation, implementation, and evaluation of cross-functional decisions ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Lending of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The introduction of interest rate capping in Kenya triggered commercial bank lending. Change in lending amongst commercial banks has so often resulted to credit rationing. As a result of the evolving loaning, little ...