Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Safeguarding the State’s Regulatory Autonomy: Rethinking Bilateral Investment Treaties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current regime under which Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are negotiated is tilted in favour of the foreign investor. Consequently, the BITs that have been concluded by Kenya curtail the government’s regulatory ... -
The Impact of Interest Rate Capping on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over the centuries, Kenyan banks have enjoyed interest rates above the average world interest rates that were deemed too high and thereby slowing economic growth. The banks were viewed to be making exorbitant profits by ... -
Effects of Money Supply on Residential Real Estate Pricing in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Residential properties are properties that serve as housing or a dwelling and encompass single-family, duplexes and other multi-family homes. It is known to have a dramatic multiplier effect and is a key economic indicator. ... -
Strategic Innovation Practices And Competitive Advantage Of Listed Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic innovation practices can generate competitive advantage; improve organization performance and its effectiveness. Strategic innovation strategies have been used as aspects in the direction of realizing competitive ... -
Effects of Climate Variability on Human Migration Dynamics: a Case Study of Ifo Refugee Camp, Daadab Complex - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Climate Variability is the short to medium term shift in weather patterns in a specific region or globally. Unlike global warming, which refers increase of surface temperature of the earth’s surface, climate variability ... -
The Effectiveness Of The Nse 20 Share Index In Representing The Overall Market Performance At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Relationship Between Knowledge Of Proper Condom Use And Behaviour Among Students Of Kirinyaga University
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Proper and consistent condom use has been proved to decreases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) transmission and unintended pregnancy to almost 100%. However Condom use remain low among youths and Statistics ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on Investment of Non Financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Investment is a vital economic activity in the corporate finance theory. The key to maintaining and increasing the capital stock and production capability of an organization is investment. Generally, investment is narrowly ... -
The Effect Of Macroeconomic Factors On Residential Real Estate Investment In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The real’s estate industry is characterized by huge investments and it’s vital in boosting economic growth. In both developing and developed nations, real estate investments have been increasing dramatically, over the last ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The optimal capital structure levels and capital structure decisions that impact on the how a firm performs have been a great dilemma for many. Capital structure decisions have an impact on the growth and profitability ... -
The Effect of Micro Finance Services on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Microfinance institutions are vital to the development of economy. Financial institutions avail the products for the SMEs to invest and expand their businesses which in turn boosts the economy. In communities that are ... -
Effects of Credit Policy on the Financial Performance of Development Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Development Finance Institutions have been in existence in Kenya since the 1950’s. The performance of the institutions and achievement of the main objectives of the institutions has been seen to be on a decline with ... -
Media Representation Of Kenyan Somalis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines media representation of Kenyan Somalis. It looks at the impact of media framing on the identity construction of Kenyan Somalis. It also examines the role of media in promoting (or not) xenophobia against ... -
Effect of Inflation and Interest Rates on Foreign Exchange Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Exchange rates, inflation rates and rates of interest are indispensable variables of macroeconomic, which can change the growth pattern and direction of economic stability and development in a country. Over the years, the ... -
Forested Landchanges and Resource Based Conflicts in Kenya: a Casestudy of Kerichocounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Resource conflicts are common both regionally and nationally. Land and its uses have been identified as major sources of conflicts globally. In Kenya, expanding tea farming in Kericho, County in Kenya is regarded as a ... -
The Effect of Dividend Policy on the Share Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The effects of dividend policy on share returns has remained an unsolved puzzle with different theories put forward giving compelling yet conflicting arguments. The research set out to determine the effect dividend policy ... -
The Effect of Enterprise Risk Management on Capital Allocation Among Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of ERM on capital allocation among insurance firms in Kenya. Insurance companies offer protection to policyholders in return for a premium payment. They are required ... -
Assessing the Eac Common Market Protocol: an Analysis of Kenya’s Implementation of Free Movement of Labour
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined Kenya’s implementation of free labour movement. The main objective of this study was to assess Kenya’s implementation of the EA Community Common Market Protocol (EAC CMP). The specific objectives were ... -
The Turn of the Month Effects at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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The Role of Women in Post Conflict Peace Building in the Republic of South Sudan: a Case of Jubek State
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project examines the role of women in post conflict peace building in the Republic of South Sudan. There is common belief that state-building in conflict-torn countries such as South Sudan may offer important ...
