Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Citizen Journalism and Conflict News Reporting: a Case Study of the Garissa University Terror Attack
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This section provides global, regional and national perspectives of the subject matter of the study, which is citizen journalism and news reporting on terrorism. The new paradigm of terrorism is partly a consequence of a ... -
Effects of Innovation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research studied innovations in the commercial banks in Kenya. The study focused on innovations and their impact on commercial banks’ key financial performance indicators namely: return on assets, profitability, and ... -
The Role of Sponsored Communication Messages on Two Third Gender Principle Awareness Among Political Parties in Kenya: a Case of Jubilee Alliance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study explores the role of Sponsored Communication Messages in the success of failure of creating awareness of Two Third Gender Principle in Jubilee Alliance. The study has analyzed the nature of Sponsored Communication ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Acquisition Of Employable Skills By Students In Public Technical And Vocational Education And Training Institutions In Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)TVET training is an avenue to empower the youth to be self-employable, to have employable skills and to boost economic development. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing ... -
Influence of Stakeholder Participation on Sustainability of Community Development Projects Implemented by Plan International in Homa Bay Town Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Stakeholder participation is seen as one of solutions to the problem of project sustainability. Not only would participatory approaches assist project sustainability but it is also argued that participation would make ... -
Impact of Islamic Banking on the Financial Performance of Conventional Banks Offering Islamic Banking Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Islamic banking is a quickly developing segment of the financial sector in Kenya everer since its inception. The effect of Islamic banking on the budgetary performance of conventional banks is of great importance to ... -
Somali Pastoralism In Transition From Traditional To Modern Methods Of Livestock Keeping: A Case Study Of Somali Pastoralists In Wajir County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for pastoral households living in Northeastern parts of Kenya. The recent changes in livestock keeping among the Somali community in Wajir County have been occasioned by ... -
Determinants of Desired Family Size for Young Rural Parents in Nakuru County; a Case Study of Gilgil and Naivasha Districts
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya’s annual population growth rate is estimated at 2.462% (World Bank, 2011). With a current population of over 41.6 million, it is anticipated that the Kenya’s population will reach 65 million by 2030 and reach 96 ... -
Determinants of Disability Mainstreaming Among Public Infrastructure Project Designs in Kisumu Municipality-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project was a study on Determinants of disability mainstreaming among public infrastructure project designs in Kisumu Municipality Kenya. Factors hindering accessibility are of concern all over the world. ... -
Impact of Infrastructure Development on Economic Competitiveness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main aim of this paper is to investigate how infrastructure development impacts on economic competitiveness of Kenya, taking into account selected lower middle income countries. This study was motivated by two main ... -
Perceived Barriers to Career Progression of Female Administrative Staff in the University of Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine the perceived barriers to career progression of female administrative staff in the University of Nairobi. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The target population was the 527 female ... -
Determinants Influencing the Use of Accounting Services by Investment Groups in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study will establish the determinants that influence use of accounting services on investment groups in Kajiado County, Kenya. This study analyzed how managers knowledge on accounting services, competence of accountants, ... -
Operations Performance Objectives And Customer Retention Of Motor Vehicle Dealers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The built up Kenya engine vehicle merchants confront extreme rivalry from imported second-hand vehicles chiefly from Japan and United Arab Emirates. These imports now represent around 70% of the market. The most recent ... -
Influence Of ISO 9001 Certification On Performance Of Seed Distribution: A Survey Of Kenya Seed Company Distributors In Central Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Most organizations in Kenya, whether private or public have adopted a form standardization to be in conformity with international or global requirements. The adoption of ISO 9001 standards is intended to assist organizations ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted to Enhance Performance by the County Government of Kajiado, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Today, organizations operate in a globally competitive environment and thus have to continually seek innovative ways in which to differentiate themselves. Public sector organizations are no different. The reason for this ... -
Relationship Between Cost Efficiency and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies Registered in Sasra in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya's money related scene SACCOSs assume a basic part of monetary intermediation. They generally concentrate on self-awareness, little and small scale undertaking division of the economy. Investment funds and Credit ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on the Performance of Christian Churches in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The essence of strategic management practices in firm performance has been recognized widely both in and outside academics. Christian churches in Nairobi operate within a dynamic environment where they are faced with ... -
Impact Of Taxation On Economic Growth In Kenya (1975-2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study analyzed the impact of taxation as a whole as well as the impact of indirect and direct taxes on economic growth using a simple endogenous growth model. The study used time series data for the period (1975-2014) ... -
Drivers of Environmental Reporting Practices by Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective the study was to measure the environmental reporting index by listed companies at the NSE. The study also aimed to establish the kind of relationship that exists between drivers of environmental reporting ... -
Effect of Social Entrepreneurship Practices of Micro Financial Institutions on Poverty Reduction in Eldoret, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of social entrepreneurship practices by micro finance institutions on poverty reduction. To achieve this, the study was guided by two objectives; to determine ...
