Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Mobile Money Uptake on Financial Performance of Non-govermental Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The uptake of mobile phone technology in Kenya has been unprecedented. Of vital significance is the rapid absorption of mobile money technology/services.. In an effort to gauge the effect/ implications of this mobile ... -
The effect of interest rate volatility on mortgage default rate in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The mortgage market in Kenya has increased from 7,600 in 2006 to 20,000 homes in 2012 but hikes in interest rates has slowed down mortgage uptake. The prevailing high interest rates as a result of a stringent monetary ... -
Strategic Leadership and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Proper strategic leadership is precursory for effective strategy formulation, implementation and control especially in the current highly volatile business environment. However, locally, there is dearth of empirical ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Management Reforms and the Economic Performance of Public Sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Financial Management Reforms are developments and changes overtime in the field of finance. They are important since they lead to prudent allocation of financial capital. Economic performance deals with the changes on ... -
The Extent of Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming Policy in Human Resource Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Gender gaps in employment opportunities and economic investment patterns in Kenya have continued to widen across all sectors of the economy and at various levels of development intervention. Women and girls bear the ... -
Effect of Regulatory Controls on Interest Rates of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study was undertaken to assess the effects of regulatory controls on interest rates of deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Nairobi County. Its objective was to establish the impact ... -
Home” Near Home: Somali Migrants to Kenya, 1991-2013
(University of NairobiDepartment Of History And Archeology, University Of Nairobi, 2013-10)The purpose of this study is to examine the issues associated with the increased Somali migrations to Nairobi. Since the 1990s, following the fall of Siyad Barre, Somalia has never known peace. Consequently, the country ... -
The Effect of Behavioral Biases on the Mutual Fund Choices by Investors in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)The aim of the study was to determine the effect of behavioral biases on the mutual fund choices by investors. The study was anchored in four specific objectives. These included the effects of: the disposition effect ... -
Factors influencing employee retention in the state corporations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Retention of employees is becoming a real challenge in today’s operating environment as employers begin to realize the value of people that make up the organization. State corporations are organizations formed and owned ... -
Benefits From Strategic Partnerships in Mobile Banking Services in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic alliance between banks and telecommunication firms in mobile banking is of value to customers and the firms. The alliance adds value to the consumers as well as to the capital invested into the firms. In Kenya, ... -
Ethnic Conflict and Conflict Resolution: the Role of the Bible in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Kenya (1992– 2008)
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)This study has examined the universal phenomenon of ethnic conflict. The main purpose was to identify what the bible teaches on peacebuilding and reconciliation and establish its role in conflict resolution. In order to ... -
Towards Constitutional Legitimacy a Study of the Principles and Processes of Constitutional Development and Constitution Making in Kenya From Colonial Times to 2010
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2013)This study has involved an extensive assessment of constitutional developments and the challenges of constitutional governance and change in Kenya from the colonial times to 2010. In particular, the study has examined the ... -
Factors Influencing Strategy Implementation by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)When the important role that commercial banks play in the economy is considered, their survival becomes evidently critical. In order for them to survive, the sector needs to ensure that they carry out formulation and ... -
Relationship Between Exchange Rates And Selected Macro Economic Variables In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Many developing economies have experienced challenges in handling the exchange rate equilibrium. This translates into a high degree of uncertainty for the two main monetary policy objectives that policymakers often seek ... -
Effect of macroeconomic factors on internet banking by commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Banking sector plays a major role in mobilizing and allocating resources to various sectors in an economy. However, the sector is faced with a number of challenges among them macroeconomic shocks. Thus to maximize profits ... -
Challenges Of Implementation Of Growth Strategies At The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)We are living in a dynamic world which is undergoing rapid change. An organization as a whole works to survive within a larger system thus advocates that all organizational components to be interrelated and integrated. ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Financing And Growth Of Small And Medium Enterprises In The Agribusiness Sector
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Owing to the problems associated with accessing alternative credit facilities, a large proportion of Kenyan agribusiness SMEs rely more on self-financing in terms of retained earnings. The implication, therefore, is that ... -
Relationship between job satisfaction and organisational commitment among private secondary school teachers in Kajiado North District
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among private secondary school teachers in Kajiado North District. The research adopted a descriptive ... -
A Survey of Critical Success Factors of Enterprise Risk Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The financial industry has always been affected by unsystematic changes such as changes in the economic situation, political changes, social changes and systematic risk such as internal controls, corporate governance and ... -
A Neo Marxist Re-appraisal Of Kenya’s Economic Growth And Social Trends
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-10)Kenya has suffered slow economic growth since the late seventies. The economy was on a very steady rise from independence. The switch from neo Marxist to neo liberalised economic policies has been sighted as the main ...
