Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants Of Smallholder Maize Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies To Climate Change In Bahati Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya‘s agricultural sector contributes significantly to the economy which directly contributes 26 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and another 25 percent indirectly. The sector accounts for 65 percent ... -
Overcoming Challenges Facing Enforcement of Trade Marks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Trade marks are a type of intellectual property. Trade marks play an important role in any market. They help consumers to distinguish between competing goods and services in the market. They also act as guarantees of quality ... -
Determinants Of Maize Yields Among Small Scale Farmers In Trans Nzoia West Sub County, Transnzoia, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Maize is a global crop. In terms of nutrient formation, maize contains approximately 72% starch, 10% protein, 4% fat supplying 365kcal/100g.It is a staple food in many African countries including Kenya with the largest ... -
The Role Of Natural Resources In Promoting Regional Peace: A Case Study Of The Kenya – South Sudan Border Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Resources have been largely associated with resource based conflicts which are in various magnitudes. This could range from local, regional to international levels. Communities of nations have had to grapple with issues ... -
Influence Of Telecentre Platforms’ Initiative On Customer Satisfaction With Government Service Delivery: A Case Of Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has opened a door for better communication and processing of information, faster and in cost effective ways than ever before. Huduma Centres or telecentres rolled out by Kenya ... -
The Role of Women in Sustainable Land Management in Gatanga Sub-county,murang’a County,central Kenya
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Challenges Of Strategy Implementation In The Office Of Auditor General Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Strategic plans play a critical role in determining institutional performance (Bryson & Alston, 2011). In order to successfully lead an institution, a strategic plan is essential as it orchestrates, coordinates and controls ... -
The Influence of Distribution Service Performance on Market Share in the Cement Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to establish the influence of Distribution Service Performance on Market Share in the cement industry in Kenya. Distribution service performance in this context refers to the degree of efficiency achieved ... -
Principals’ Governance Practices Influencing Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Bomet Central Sub -county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the principals‟ governance practices influencing teachers‟ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Bomet central sub -county, Kenya. The study sought to determine the ... -
Determinants of insecticide treated mosquito nets utilization among households of Vihiga sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Malaria has been documented as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting mostly the pregnant and young children, and more so in Tropical Africa where at least 90 percent of malaria deaths occur (UNICEF, ... -
Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a significant notion that is progressively being deliberated and adopted worldwide. Various stake holders are demanding the incorporation of social activities in the organizations ... -
The Effect Of Creative Accounting On Shareholders’ Wealth In Listed Companies In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The creative accounting practices are prevalent and attributed to bad corporate governance. Accountants apply strategies that enhance creative accounting by using profit eroding mechanisms which lead to drastic consequences. ... -
A Survey of the Effect of Credit Risk Stress Testing Levels on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study examined the effects of credit risk stress testing level on the performance of banks in Kenya. Financial sector stress test presents information on a system’s possible losses beneath extraordinary but plausible ... -
Effect of Devolution on Financial Deepening in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study was conducted with the objective of establishing the effect of devolution on financial deepening in Kwale County. Research design in this study was a causal study adopting both descriptive and explanatory ... -
The Contribution of Functional Literacy Projects to Growth in Adult and Continuing Education Programs: the Case of Kajiado Central Sub-county Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study is out to investigate the effectiveness of functional literacy projects on growth in ace programs in Kajiado central sub county Kajiado County. The study will be guided by the following objectives To determine ... -
Information Technology Usage on Humanitarian Logistics of Relief Organisations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The general objective was to evaluate information technology usage and logistics on humanitarian logistics of relief organisations in Kenya. The study specifically aimed; to evaluate the usage level of information ... -
The Relationship Between Macroeconomic Variables and Shares’ Performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this research was investigating the relationship between the MEV of exchange rate, 91 day T-bill rate, monetary stock (M2) and the lending rate on shares’ performance at the NSE. OLS regression technique was ... -
Corruption, Institutions and Economic Development
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study of corruption has contributed towards a conversation about the vice. It is therefore worth noting the emphasis placed on the far reaching effects of corruption largely negative. This study hence intends to ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Modern Family Planning Methods by Married Women in Kwanza Division, Transnzoia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The governments of Kenya together with other stakeholders involved in the provision of family planning services have put in place various strategies and policies to increase uptake of family planning services. This is ... -
Management of Strategic Change at Ewaso Nyiro South Development Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Organizational change is an important aspect in management due to the unpredictable and ever changing environment. In order to survive and prosper in such an environment, organization should adjust their internal strategy ...
