Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Changes in Stock Prices and Changes in Management: Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Stakeholders use amongst other measures, stock prices to gauge performances of firms, and consequently, performances of management. The study aimed at establishing the relationship between changes in price and change in ... -
Impact of Celebrity Advertising on the Readers of Passion Magazine in Salons Within Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to investigate the impact of celebrity advertising on consumers' attention, recall, attitude, and buying behaviour. While USIng both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, the research ... -
Challenges of Waste Management and Disposal in Nairobi County: a Case Study of Muthurwa Residence and Trading Center in Muthurwa Location
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to examme the challenges of waste management and disposal in Nairobi County: A case study of Muthurwa location by use of Case study technique. The study specifically sought to establish whether both ... -
Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns on Knowledge and Behavior of Urban Women: a Case Study of Female Secondary Teachers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Health communication campaigns have for a long time been employed to create awareness about the risks of various diseases and habits which are detrimental to health. In addition, some have sought to inspire change in ... -
The Effectiveness of Peace Keeping Operations (Pkos) in Africa: the Case of the African Union Mission in Somalia, 2007 - 2012
(2013-11)African states have suffered numerous conflicts that have pitted tribes against tribes or clans against one another or between religious factions. For a long time the rest of the world left the combatants and the collateral ... -
Style and the Portrayal of Women in Four Contemporary Kipsigis Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study is a stylistic investigation of the relationship between the portrayal of women and the linguistic style used in contemporary Kipsigis songs. It sought to confirm Schultz' (2000:82) contention that language ... -
Strategic Social Marketing, Operating Environment and Performance of Community Based Hiv and Aids Organization in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strategic social marketing and operating environment on performance of community based HIV and AIDs organizations in Nairobi County in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Factors Associated With Neonatal Mortality in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)One hundred and thirty million infants are born each year worldwide. Four million die in the first 28 days of life. Neonatal deaths account for 40 percent of deaths under age of 5 years worldwide. In Kenya, neonatal ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Stock to Countries of the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock to Africa and its sub-region has increased steadily since J980 but East African Community (EAC) has recorded the least increment. These insights therefore prompted this empirical ... -
The Role of Local Non-governmental Organizations in the Socioeconomic Empowerment of the Rural Women Self Help Groups: a Case of Isinya Area- Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Local non-governmental organizations In Kenya have a special relationship with local communities. This is true of the communities in which these organizations render their services. This relationship covers a wide range ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Postpartum Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The study aimed at determining factors influencing utilization of postpartum health care services in Kenya in the five years preceding the 2008/09 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS). The factors examined included ... -
Financial devolution under the constitution of kenya 2010: The quest for equitable distribution of resources
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Innovation Strategies and the Growth of Real Estate Developers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The need for property market in Nairobi has in the last 10 years thrived to an all time high. In 2010 Nairobi recorded the highest growth in luxury house prices in the world. A study by Knight Frank found that the prices ... -
Effects of Credit Risk Management Practices on Nonperforming Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Risk management is an integral part of good management practice. Poor credit risk management practices leads to rising non-performing loans which compresses profit margins, of commercial banks hence bringing about more ... -
The Effects of Listing on Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In recent times, interest in listing at the stock exchange has assumed high prepositions. This is probably due to the great push from the developing countries to the African countries to embrace positive image in order ... -
Effects of Water Hyacinth on Economic Activities of the Community Around Lake Victoria: a Case of Dung a Beach in Kisumu-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Fresh water bodies constitute a vital component of a wide variety of living environments as integral water resource base in many human societies in the world. Water hyacinth has invaded freshwater systems in over 50 ... -
The Role of Broadcast Media in Promoting Peace and Cohesion in Society: the Case of Pamoja Fm Community Radio in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study explores the role of community radio in promoting peace and cohesion in society. The study focuses on the extent to which Pamoja radio in kibera promotes peace activities in the community. This was informed ... -
Determinants of Infant Mortality: a Comparative Study of Kenya and Rwanda.
(University of Nairobi.,, 2013)The current surveys recorded high infant mortality in North Province of Rwanda where, in 2005, the highest infant mortality levels were recorded in the East province. In Kenya, urban areas recorded highest infant mortality ... -
Comparative Analysis of Electoral Gender-based Violence:a Case Study of Kenya and Uganda.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Violence against women (VA W) is widespread in Africa, with psychological abuse, domestic violence, rape and defilement occurring daily. It increases and manifests in different forms across various contexts, particularly ... -
The Influence of Service Quality and Corporate Image on Customer Satisfaction Among University Students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The primary objective of this study was to identify the nature and significance of the relationship between service quality, corporate image and customer satisfaction. The specific objectives of the study were to determine ...
