Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Response Strategies Adopted by Audit Firms Operating in Nairobi to Changing Operating Environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The operating environment in which an organisation works assumes a key part in determining the organization‟s performance. Keeping in mind the end goal to keep up its competitiveness, an organisation needs to ceaselessly ... -
An Analysis of Translation Challenges in the Kiswahili Version of ‘shujaa Okonkwo
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project looks at translation challenges in the Kiswahili version of Shujaa Okonkwo and their impact on the target text. I looked at challenges that occur when translating an English text (Things Fall Apart) to Kiswahili ... -
Impact of Community Policing on Security in Nairobi County:case Study of Ruai Division 2000 – 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of community policing on security in Nairobi County using a case study of Ruai Division. The specific objectives of this study are; to assess the relationship between ... -
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and profitability for commercial banks in Kenya. Corporate social responsibility consisted of expenditures on healthcare, ... -
Information communication technologies adoption in irrigated rice production: case study of Mwea irrigation scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The general aim of the research was to assess Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) adoption in irrigated rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to identify ... -
Impact of Community Policing on Security in Nairobi County: Case Study of Ruai Division 2000 – 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to assess the impact of community policing on security in Nairobi County using a case study of Ruai Division. The specific objectives of this study are; to assess the relationship between ... -
Sustainability Strategies Adopted by Partners in Community Transformation, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Organizations are finding it difficult to predict their long-term survival due to the ever-dynamic business environment resulting in different opportunities and challenges. They therefore have to craft and adopt fail proof ... -
Market Entry Strategies Adopted by Multinational Smartphone Companies in Kenya: a Case Study of Tecno Mobile
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The choice of market entry strategy is very important in the entrant’s future decisions and performance in foreign markets due to complex, continual change and dynamic business environment. Most firms have adopted entry ... -
The Effect Of Regulations On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between regulations and financial performance. Regulations is the independent variable while financial performance is the dependent variable. Financial ... -
Food Security as a Governance Problem in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Generally, the study is about Food Security as a Governance Problem in Africa: A Case Study of Kenya. It examines the causes of food security challenges in the African region, the nexus between food security and governance ... -
The Effect of Inflation on Stock Price and Returns Volatility for Securities Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigated the effect of inflation on stock market return and volatility at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Previous research findings have established the existence of a negative relationship between stock ... -
Maintenance Management Approaches and Manufacturing Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the association between maintenance approach adopted and manufacturing performance. The study had four objectives to achieve: To determine the maintenance approaches adopted by ... -
Trading frameworks between Kenya and china and their impact on Kenya's manufacturing sector (2000-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The aim of this study was to investigate the trading frameworks between Kenya and China and how they impact Kenya‟s manufacturing sector. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate how the trading frameworks between ... -
The Effect of Macro-economic Variables on Financial Performance of Commercial Banking Sector in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research was undertaken in order to determine the effect of macro-economic variables on financial performance of commercial banking sector in Kenya. So far, the studies available have arrived at different findings. ... -
Lexical Borrowing and Semantic Change:A Case of English and Gĩkũyũ Contact
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In this research, an attempt is made to investigate lexical borrowing from English into Gĩkũyũ and the cases of semantic change. More specifically, the research aims to determine the mechanisms involved in borrowing English ... -
Determinants of Contraceptive Method Choice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Most studies on contraceptives focus only on contraceptive use and/or prevalence, especially in Africa south of the Sahara. These studies are not by themselves complete to inform and guide policy and programme interventions. ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Environmental Impact Assessment Recommendations On Commercial Projects.a Case Of Nakuru Town, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed to analyse the factors that influence the implementation of environmental impact assessment recommendations in commercial projects in Nakuru town. The core purpose of EIA is to integrate environmental ... -
Influence of Provision of Child’s Survival Rights on Students Academic Achievement in Secondary Education in Igembe South Subcounty Meru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was aimed at investigating the influence of provision of survival rights on students’ academic achievement in secondary school education in Igembe South Sub County. The study was based on the following objectives: ... -
Factors Influencing The Performance Of Selected “Matatu” Sacco Societies Operating In Kitui County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Success and sustainability of projects undertaken depends so much on several factors. These factors vary from one project to another. This study aimed at establishing the factors which influence the performance of Matatu ... -
Credit Risk Evaluation Systems and Non Performing Loans Among Sacco in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)SACCOs provide a safe haven for the savings of their members. The establishment of comprehensive credit facilities is however one of the fundamental functions of all savings and credit co-operative societies. Credit formation ...
