Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Legislative Drafting in Law Making: an Analysis of Challenges in Light of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 was promulgated on 27th August, 2010 ushering in a new dispensation in Kenya‟s social, political and economic order. The new Constitution significantly restructured and redesigned government ... -
Determinants of Excess Fertility Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Fertility has declined throughout the world over the years and this decline is evident in all socioeconomic and demographic levels. Despite this decline, fertility levels in SSA are still high compared to other regions. ... -
The Role of International Media on Third-world Countries’ Electoral Process-the Case of Kenya’s 2013 General Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2013)All over the world, general election is one of the key elements in determining a countries’ leadership. This means, elections are the cornerstone of any democracy, and the media has a vital role in informing the public ... -
Strategy development at Postal Corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Organizations interact with environment in which they operate and therefore must align themselves with the ever changing business environment. This involves assessment of a firm’s internal capability and how well it is ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing the Implementation of Human Resource Information System at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In an era striving for excellence, human resources become a crucial source of competiveness (Porter, 1998). Pitman, 2004 reported that the five best performing firms in the USA rely not only on technology, patents, or ... -
Effectiveness of interpersonal communication in public education campaigns: A case study of the anti-jigger campaign by role models in Gatanga District, Murang’a County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Jigger infestation has been a long term and serious problem in Kenya. Each year, human beings in their prime working age are unable to perform their duties due to regular attacks by the pest. The infestation has severely ... -
Internationalization Process at Melvin’s Marsh International Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)International new ventures are described by Oviatt and McDougall (2005) as business organizations that seek to obtain a significant competitive advantage from the use of resources and the sale of outputs in multiple ... -
Economic valuation of changes in soil quality: a case of global gap compliant and non-compliant farmers in Eastern and Central, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Compliance with agri-regulation mechanisms like GLOBALGAP has been extensively studied with some studies focusing on the non-market benefits of smallholder compliance. Some of these have found that there are quantifiable ... -
Perception of Household Members on Ubudehe Categories in Community Based Health Insurance in Rwanda a Case Study of Huye District
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The purpose of the study was to determine the perception of household members on Ubudehe categories used by the government of Rwanda in Community Based Health Insurance schemes. Specifically the study intended to find ... -
Economic Transformation and Sectoral Growth Options in Ethiopia: Considerations for Achieving Middle Income Country Status
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines the impact of openness, imported capital goods and liberalization induced sectoral total factor productivity on economy wide growth and the structural change process in Ethiopia. It also investigates ... -
An Evaluation of Potential Sustainable Land Management Practices to Enhance Watershed Ecosystem Services in Upper Tana Catchment: a Case Study of Kirurumwe River, Ena Basin in Embu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)The aim of this study was to explore and evaluate the potential of sustainable land management practices to enhance watershed ecosystem services in upper Tana catchment basin in Mt Kenya region. The study was conducted ... -
The Viability of a Free Newspaper in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area in Kenya: a Needs Assessment Study
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)The main aim of this study was to explore the viability of establishing a free newspaper in Kenya, and in particular in the Nairobi City County, which forms the Nairobi metropolitan area, to fill the gap left by mainstream ... -
Capacity Building of Community Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children: a Study of Grassroots Self-help Initiatives in Pumwani Slum Area, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-08)Capacity building of community grassroots OVC initiatives is crucial for effective and sustainable service delivery. This study examines how and the extent the capacities for care and support of community-level Self-Help ... -
Challenges of Implementing Procurement Strategy at the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study focused on Procurement Function in KPLC within a concept of a multifunctional company. Among strategic procurement studies that have been done, very few have focussed on the implementation aspect. More so, these ... -
Effects of E-government Strategy on Service Delivery in the Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)E-government involves using ICTs to transform both back-end and front-end government processes and provides services, information and knowledge to the public. The emergence of Information and Communication Technology has ... -
The Effect of Unsecured Personal Loans on Household Welfare of Secondary School Teachers in Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)This research is a survey carried out in the nine districts in Bungoma County, Kenya. The main objective of this study is to establish the effect on unsecured personal loans on household welfare of Secondary school teachers ... -
Phytochemical And Anthelmintic Study Of The Root Bark Of Teclea Trichocarpa, Engl. (rutaceae)
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Plants are used by various communities all over the world for their medicinal values. Many plants including Teclea trichocarpa have been used traditionally for their anthelmintic activity. Scientific research to isolate ... -
Influence of Social Networking Sites on Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior of College Students’ in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Social media and social networking sites are rapidly evolving sources of sex-related information and education among young people. Online Social platforms have also provided opportunities for creation and distribution ... -
An Evaluation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Cement Industry in Kenya (a Case Study of East African Portland Cement Company Limited)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The management concept of green supply chains was borne out of the necessity to conserve the environment on whose plane all the activities and processes of production and distribution of goods and services occur. ... -
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Border Control Systems in Controlling Illegal Immigrants: a Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing the effectiveness of border control systems in controlling illegal immigrants. Effective border management at the points of entry enhances security of the ...
