Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of the Performance of Youth Owned Micro and Small Enterprises: a Case of Mutarakwa Division, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Many youth-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya face a number of challenges that hinders their business performance. This study examined the determinants of performance of youth owned businesses in Mutarakwa Division, ... -
Influence Of Stakeholders Involvement On Performance Of Community Based Organizations On Implementation Of Orphaned And Vulnerable Children Projects In Samburu Central Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Challenges associated with the care of orphans and vulnerable children are still evident in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is so even with the existence of non-profit organizations such as community based organizations (CBOs), ... -
Factors Influencing Successful Opportunity Recognition And Exploitation Among Small Scale Manufacturers In Kariobangi Light Industries
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Most developing countries are characterized by the rise and growth of SMEs. SMEs play a central role in terms of economic development and employment. However, despite their huge contribution in the society, debate still ... -
Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors On Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Public Primary Schools In Kibwezi Sub County, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Inclusive education has garnered significant recognition regionally and globally. It demands that schools should be able to meet needs of learners with special education needs. There is need to eliminate discrimination and ... -
Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Performance Appraisal in Public Secondary Schools in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing teachers’ attitudes towards performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya. Four research objectives guided the ... -
Influence of Supply Chain Management Strategies in Mitigating Challenges in Supply of Anti Retrovirals in Kenya Health Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Approximately 1.6 million Kenyans are HIV Positive which poses both social and economic challenges for the country. The HIV/AIDS target set by The Joint United Nations Program states that 90% of all HIV positive people ... -
Child Labour in Rural and Urban Kenyan Settings: a Comparative Study of Kakuzi Location, Murang’a County and Kibera Slum, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)This study focuses on child labour-a typical issue of concern in Kenya and beyond. Child labour is still a common phenomenon, particularly in the developing world. More specifically, the study explores in detail the ... -
A Morphosemantic Study Of Toponyms: Lulogooli Place Names
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study discusses the meanings and morphology of Lulogooli placenames in Sabatia constituency, using the Causal theory of Names as proposed by Gareth Evans (1985) and the Frame theoretical framework as proposed by Charles ... -
The Influence Of Strategy Implementation On Performance Of Cisco Academy Support Center In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Strategy Implementation is a process of turning strategies and plans into actions in an effort to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Organization of the resources of the firm and staff motivation with a view of attaining ... -
New media and business: adoption and use of mobile phone technology services in empowering women entrepreneurs in Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)This study sought to investigate the adoption and use of mobile technology for the empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Machakos County. It sought to investigate why, despite the worldwide knowledge of the boost to ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Implementation of Development Projects in Shinyalu Sub-county Kakamega, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In the contemporary world, cultural practices have been given a significant chance in various societies. Essentially, societies believe that the social, economic and political aspects of a given society fundamentally depend ... -
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Free Basic Education Program for Learners With Autism in Selected Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Education is a basic human right and everyone is therefore entitled to quality basic education. The number of children diagnosed with autism has increased over the years with an estimation that 1% of the world population ... -
Effects of Regional Integration (Eac) on Employment in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Despite various policy interventions since independence, the sector’s contribution to GDP seems to have stagnated at about 10 per cent, with marginal decline recently. Following the establishment of the East African ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The research objective was to establish effects of capital structure on the performance in financial perspective of Kenyan manufacturing firms. Theoretically it is assumed that the capital mix a firm uses to finance its ... -
Integrated Marketing Communication Strategies Adopted by Second Hand Motor Vehicle Dealers in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Second hand motor vehicle business thrives in Kenya due to attractive credit facilities and the steady increase of disposable income from the middle class. The industry significantly contributes to the growth of the ... -
Effect Of Credit Information Sharing On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Credit information sharing is a mechanism that allows credit institutions like the banks and credit information providers like credit reference bureaus to share any information pertaining to debtors‟ performance as far as ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Provision of Quality Free Primary Education in Makindu Sub-county in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to investigate the factors influencing provision of quality free primary education in Makindu Sub-County in Makueni County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the extent ... -
Reduplication in Kimeru: a Case Study of Kimeru Parts of Speech
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)This study focuses on reduplication in Kimeru. Reduplication is rather a naturally occurring aspect of Kimeru language and therefore calls for thorough analysis and understanding of the reduplicated words in the language. ... -
Influence Of Conflict Management Strategies On Promotion Of Peace And Security In Secondary Schools: A Case Of Makueni County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to assess the strategies that were used to manage conflicts in secondary schools and their impact on the state of peace and security in Kibwezi Sub County, Makueni, Kenya. The study involved ... -
Effectiveness of competitive strategies adopted by Islamic commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Competitive advantage exists when the firm is able to deliver the exact benefits as the competitors but at lower cost. The study area will add to a pool of knowledge the area under research on competitive strategies ...
