Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Ownership structure and its effect on Corporate Dividend Policy for companies listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This study investigates the relationship between types of ownership structure and dividend payments of Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed companies. A cross-sectional analysis of 33 sample firms for the years 2009 ... -
The perception of credit managers on the effectiveness of strategies adopted by Equity bank of Kenya in the performance of loans
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)A company’s strategy consists of the business approaches and initiatives it undertakes to attract customers and fulfill their expectations, to withstand competitive pressures and to strengthen its market position. These ... -
The Relationship Between Dividend Payout Ratio and Capital Structure of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The existing literature on optimal dividend policy and capital structure is voluminous and has continuously evolved over the last five decades. Theories on the two widely researched topics have been treated differently, ... -
Business value of strategic information systems of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within Westlands division of Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010)Information systems have been praised to be the most important ingredient of competitiveness and success in the modern knowledge economy. This study aimed at investigating the business value of Strategic Information Systems ... -
Determinants of the choice of a career in teaching: a survey of students enrolled in educational degree programmes at Kenyatta university and university of Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007)The objective of this study was to determine factors that influence the choice of a career in teaching. To satisfy the research objectives the author used a descriptive research design. The sampling frame included the Joint ... -
The relationship between outsourcing and firm financial performance in the banking industry in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010)Industrial organizations are constantly in search of new solutions and strategies to develop and increase their competitive advantage. Outsourcing is one of these strategies that can lead to greater competitiveness. No ... -
Assessment of the Impact of Agro-forestry Based Soil Fertility Replenishment Interventions on the Poor in Western Kenya
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An Appraisal of Plan Implementation and Development Control in Nairobi; a Case Study of Umoja I Estate
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1988)Urban physical structures are important landmarks that represents an expression of development endeavours. Residential housing structures in these urban areas are particularly important for they represent methods of ... -
Issues in the Planning of Industrial Areas in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1997)In towns, industry is one of the land use activity that is vital. Its importance is seen in terms of employment creation, foreign exchange earning ability from exports, in addition to stimulating the growth of non basic ... -
Effects of menstruation on girls in primary schools in Kibera slums
(Institute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2006)In the poor slums of Kibera, a normal physiological process has become the channel of bondage and oppression to girls of tender ages that hardly recognize what they are going through. This study examined the impact of ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Among Young Female University Students: a Case Studyuniversity of Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have continued to cause havoc and problems for women. Young women have always been at a greater risk of contracting STIs not only in Kenya, but also in most developing countries. ... -
The Role of the Church in Guiding and Counselling the Youth on Hiv/aids Prevention; the Case of Busia Town
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 1997)The major objective of this study was to collect information about the role of the church in counselling the youth about HIV /AIDs prevention from the youth' s perspective. This study aimed at describing the information ... -
An Ethnographic Study of Home-based Care for People Living With Hiv/aids in Nyang'oma Division, Bondo District, Western Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2008)This study investigated the dynamics of home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Nyang'oma Division in Bondo District of western Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the healthcare support ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Kikuyu Tense and Aspect
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New Reproductive Techniques: the Case of Caesarean Births in Nairobi
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2006)Thisstudy investigated the role that New Reproductive Techniques (NRTs) play in widening the scope of women in enjoying reproductive health and rights. Some of these NRTsinclude in vitro fertilization (IVF),cloning, ... -
Ethnoveterinary Perceptions and Practices and Their Relationship to Human Healthcare in Nyan'goma Division Bondo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was conducted among the Luo livestock farmers of Nyang'oma division of Bondo district, western Kenya. The overall objective of this study was to identify and discuss lay people's perceptions and practices about ... -
Conservation Challenges Facing the Heritage of Mama Ngina Drive Public Park, Mombasa
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)Cultural landscape as part of our heritage presents conservation challenges despite the current use. The role played by the community in the management of sites needed to be taken as a matter of urgency. The study also ... -
Effects Of The Water Hyacinth On The Fisheries Industry In Kisumu Municipality.
(Institute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2000)This study is divided into five chapters. The first chapter provides an introduction to the study in terms of background, statement of the problem, justification of the study, study objectives and research questions. ... -
Behavioural Factors That Contribute to the Risk of Hiv Infection Among College Students: the Case of Co-operative College of Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies,, 2008)This study investigated the behavioural factors that contribute to the risk of HIV infection among Co-operative College of Kenya students. Factors in the social life of the students, the college environment and its ...
