Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Household Characteristics, Farm Use Practices and Effect on Household Food Security in Kathonzweni Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Official reports indicate that majority of the population in Makueni County depends on household subsistence farming to cater for their foods. Yet, household food productivity has in the recent past declined by 70-90% due ... -
Global Governance in the Promotion of International Security: a Case Study of the United Nations.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The statement of the problem of this study was to establish the global governance in the promotion of international security with reference to the United Nations. Challenge of global governance for the world to produce ... -
The Impact of Fairtrade on Poverty Reduction Through Rural Development: a Case Study of Small-scale Fairtrade Vegetable Growers in Merucentral Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fairtrade is a non-profit certifying and labelling initiative with the goal of developing a market situation that is sustainable for farmers and the environment. The scheme was rolled out in Kenya for various crops; ... -
Influence Of Strategic Management Practiceson Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The practice of strategic management has gained significance over the years, especially in the banking industry in Kenya. This is due to the change in both internal and external environment, the result of which is witnessed ... -
The Refugee-host Country Relationship: a Critical Analysis of Local Integration as a Forgotten Solution in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study dares to take a journey to analyze the nexus between the refugee-host country relationship in Kenya and refugee local integration. It is the aim of the researcher to demonstrate the practical and theoretical ... -
Performance Of Fast Food Chain Restaurants In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study objectives were to establish the extent of supply chain integration and its impact on supply chain performance in fast-food chain restaurants in Nairobi County.To determine the effect of supply chain integration ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on the Profitability of Fully Fledged Islamic Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Capital structure is very significant aspect for any business sustainability. It is usually challenging for different organizations to establish the right mix of Debt and Equity. Many organizations prefer to utilize debt ... -
An Investigation of January Effect on the Returns of Neglected Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research studied January effect on the returns of neglected firms with a motive of identifying the relationship between January effect and neglected firm effect. The objectives of this study was to investigate whether ... -
The Effect of Debt Financing on Financial Performance of Private Secondary Schools in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Debt financing decision is among the key financial decisions that are taken by firms since debt financing has an effect on the financial performance. Leverage financing provides the borrower with an opportunity to finance ... -
Community Policing and Security in Kenya: Case Study of Ngong’ Sub-county, 2003-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Derivative practices over various places in the world shows that Community Based Policing (CBP) programs have enhanced increase in interaction of police and members of community and as such reducing incidences of insecurity, ... -
Non-governmental Organizations Intervention in the Rehabilitation of Street Children in Nairobi City County: a Case Study of Good Samaritan Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The problem of street children in Kenya has aggravated since its emergence. This has necessitated the involvement of public and private agencies to help reduce its effects on street children themselves and the nation. This ... -
Perceptions of Female Legislators in the 11th Parliament on Media Portrayal of Women Politicians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to examine the perceptions of female legislators in the 11th Parliament on media portrayal of women politicians in Kenya. The objectives of the study were: Assess the experiences of women politicians with ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)FDI contributes enormously to the receiving nation through introduction of new technology, addressing the problem of savings deficiency, foreign exchange inadequacy, revenue gap, and issues relating to management etc. Due ... -
Effect of Announcement of the Interest Rates Capping Regulation on Stock Prices of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to analyze the announcement effect of the IRCR on stock prices of commercial banks listed at the NSE. Daily opening and closing share prices for the 9 (nine) sampled stocks and the NSE 25 Share Index were ... -
Evaluation of the Impact of Environmental Conflict on Socio-economic Development in Kuresoi Sub County Kenya Project
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Environment issues especially on land are a fundamental aspect of structural conflicts in Kenya but they have also often degenerated into physical violence. Land has been the crux of economic, cultural and socio-economic ... -
Role of Public Diplomacy in the Formulation and Implementation of Kenya's Foreign Policy(2012-2016)
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Effectiveness of Police Reforms in Curbing Terrorism in Kenya; the Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was based on police reforms. The police reforms have been practiced in many parts of the world. The aim of reforms is to change the police structure to enhance security. Kenya has been in the recent past faced ... -
Climate Change, Resource Scarcity And Violent Conflict In The Horn Of Africa A Case Study Of Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Climate change is an environmental issue. However, it is today regarded more as a threat to peace and security rather than being just an environmental problem. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Levels on Firms’ Value of Listed Agricultural Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The economic growth in Kenya is anchored on agricultural manufacturing sector that is significantly driven by working capital levels among many varying factors for firms’ value. This is to ensure that agricultural companies ...
