Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Kampala’s Small-scale Industries: an Empirical Investigation of Investments in the Manufacturing Sub-sector
(University of Nairobi, 1993)This is a study on investments, in Kampala's small scale industries. The study concentrates on metal work- and woodwork activities of the manufacturing scale industries. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data in ... -
Effects of illicit brew drinking and intervention measures on unemployed youth in Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of alcohol consumption and intervention measures taken to help youth who were aged between 15-25 years and unemployed in Bungoma County. Literature on history of ... -
Female Circumcision In Meru North District: A Focus On Inter- Generational Shifts In Practices And Perceptions.
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Using primary and secondary data, this study explores the cultural practice of female circumcision in Meru North District, with special interests on inter-generational shifts in the practice and perceptions across generations. ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Free Primary Education Program
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the implementation of free primary education in Mbeere North District. The objectives of the study were to; determine the effect of availability of ... -
The Effect of Lease Financing on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)The economic benefits of leasing can be derived from the firm's choice of leasing relative to borrowing and acquiring the asset. The essence of leasing is reflected in the proposition that leasing provides customized ... -
An analysis of exports contribution to economic growth in ken ya: some empirical evidence (1970 - 2000)
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Factors Influencing Growth of Informal Transport Sector: a Case of Bodaboda Transport in Central Division, Embu West District.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing growth of informal transport sector, with reference to bodaboda service provision in central division, Embu west district, Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
Analysis of Smallholder Farmers’ Awareness and Preferences for Biofuel Investments for Livelihood Diversification in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Poverty continues to be a problem in some parts of the world and is typically severe among small-scale farmers. Biofuel investments are emerging as a possible alternative livelihood diversification strategy. However, little ... -
The relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and performance of firms quoted on the nairobi stock exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and firm performance in Kenyan publicly quoted firms and also to document the corporate governance mechanisms present ... -
The Impact of Seventh Day Adventist Church’s Pastoral Ministry on Women: a Case Study of Suba Sub-county, Homa Bay County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigated the role of the SDA Church of Kenya in ministering to contemporary African Mothers in Gwassi Sub-Station (Suba Sub-County). The main objective of this study was to explore the impact of the Seventh ... -
Profitability Analysis of Pre and Post Mergers and Acquisitions for Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Most studies on the profitability analysis of mergers and acquisitions for commercial banks however seem focused on developed markets. Though in recent times, substantial amount of research is also emerging in African ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)All over the world, higher education has acquired an unusual profile in the last decade because of its importance in the struggle for nations to survive in a fast changing world. Further, the information communication ... -
The Effects Water Reliabilty on Community Development; Case of Maruba Water Project-machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Water is at the center of economic and social development; it is vital to maintain health, grow food, manage the environment, and create jobs. Despite water’s importance, over 783 million people in the world are still ... -
External Public Debt and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study examines the relationship between external public indebtedness and economic growth in Kenya. It uses data from 1970 to 2010 from World Development Indicators and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The GDP is ... -
Determinants of Private Investment and the Relationship Between Public and Private Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study undertakes to analyse the determinants of private investment and establish the relationship that exists between public investment and private investment in Kenya during the period of 1971-2011. The study adopts ... -
The Effect Of Working Capital On Financial Performance Of Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The objective of the study was to assess the effect of working capital on financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. Business success depends heavily on the ability of financial managers to effectively ... -
Efficacies of Article 2(4) of the Un Charter in Regulating the Threat or Use of Force in International Relations; a Case Study of Iraq-us War in 2003”
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The international legal system built in 1945 was founded under the essential proscription on the threat or use of force in international relations. This principle has been long recognized as part of customary international ... -
Determining the Efficiency of the Foreign Exchange Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The repealing of the Exchange Control Act in 1995 was the first step towards a liberalized foreign exchange market. This also saw the entry of foreign exchange Bureaus in the market. This study was carried out to determine ... -
Communication in Enhancing Citizen Participation: Case Study of Implementation of Parking Fee in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study focused on the communication in enhancing citizen participation. To measure this, the study examined the level of citizen involvement in the implementation of increased parking fee in Nairobi County. Communication ... -
Assessment of the Relationship Between Biashara Plus Loan of Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Performance of Funded Micro-enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2005-09)This study sought to investigate the relationship of funding activities on MSEs in a bid to determine the relationship of MFIs’ lending to MSEs and entrepreneurs. It entailed finding out whether MSEs on Biashara Plus Loan ...
