Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Total quality management in Kenyans healthcare industry
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The role of Total Quality Management in an organization is to seek to integrate all organizations functions to focus on meeting customers‟ needs and organizational objective. TQM has steadily become popular and it maintains ... -
The Contribution of Human Capital Development on Agricultural Land-use Intensification: Analysis Using Mwea Irrigation Scheme Data
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The agricultural sector contributes greatly to the economic growth of Kenya. The sector employs more than half of national workforce and above 80% of citizens depends on agriculture as a source of livelihood. The challenge ... -
Challenges And Prospects Of Women’s Political Participation In Governance In Africa: Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Women’s role in governance has for a long time been downplayed not only in Africa but in the world. Women are viewed as second class citizens who’s role in the society is to accept the status quo and obey their male ... -
The Role Of Islamic Banking On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Islamic Banking has become ever popular in the last three decades, not only in Arab and Islamic world but also in other parts of the World. However, despite over four decades of experience of Islamic banking and finance, ... -
Assessment Of M&e Systems Of Local NGOs In Kenya: A Case Study Of Family Health Options Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The overall objective of the assessment was to determine the status of the FHOK M&E system and its contribution to the improvements of the programme. Specifically, the assessment was aimed at: determining the extent to ... -
Strategic leadership and sustainable competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Competition in organizations has tremendously grown due to various changes in the environment thus survival tactics are essential for the success of organizations. Strategic leadership plays an important role in sustaining ... -
The Strategies Used by State and Non State Actors in Empowering the Refugees in Kenya: a Case Study of Tushirikiane Afrika (Tusa)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Refugees from war-torn countries in the Great Lakes Region (GLR) have been exposed to traumatic and unspeakable circumstances as a result of their forced displacement. War, ethnic cleansing, and other forms of violence ... -
Learning organization, knowledge management, employee outcomes and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The concept of learning organization has generated a lot of debate among scholars in recent years. Learning organizations have developed as a result of pressures facing modern organizations to adapt and remain competitive ... -
Quality Management In Kenya's Tea Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The tea sub-sector is the leading foreign exchange earner in Kenya and supports the livelihoods of thousands of Kenya who depend on its cultivation, processing and trading. The primary aim of this study was to investigate ... -
Investigation of Kipsigis worldview items towards understanding the catholic doctrine of salvation through acculturation approach: a case of Kericho sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study investigates Kipsigis Worldview items for better understanding of the Catholic doctrine of salvation in Kericho Sub-County using inculturation approach. The problem that led to the study is that even though ... -
The fight against piracy in the gulf of Aden and western Indian ocean: an appraisal of emerging legal challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Most of commerce that fuels the world economy is transported by sea and the oceans are a primary source of food and natural resources. Over the years, this commerce has been threatened by violent attacks against marine ... -
Explaining High Fertility In The North Eastern Region Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study was to explain the persistently high fertility in North Eastern region of Kenya. Total fertility rate (TFR) in this region has been on the rise as fertility falls in the rest of the country. ... -
The role of agency banking on development of the banking sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Banks play a crucial role in the development of a progressive and inclusive financial sector which entails preserving the core foundations of financial stability at all times, ensuring effective and efficient financial ... -
Impact of climate change on indigenous peoples’ livelihoods: a case of Loodokilani Maasai, Kajiado county.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)The study on the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods of the Maasai comes at a time when the community has been facing acute food insecurity and threatened livelihoods. It would be timely and necessary to establish ... -
Mobile banking as a strategic means of financial inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Financial inclusion is an important priority in the development programs of Kenya and other countries across the world due to its ability to ensure all bankable citizens in a country get to participate in main financial ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Barclays bank of Kenya ltd in response to competition from micro-finance institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)When operating in a turbulent environment firms usually have difficulty in coming up with the appropriate strategy that will ensure success in their entry mode and operations. Barclay Bank Limited is facing fierce ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Structure And Financial Performance Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The concept of microfinance is not new in Kenya, it has been around for some time, providing customers who were traditionally neglected by commercial banks a way to obtain financial services through cooperatives and ... -
Effects Of Government Spending On Private Investments In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Government expenditure has been an imperative form of expansionary policy in Kenya since independence. Studies from diverse parts of the world indicate a mixed result of the effects of government spending on private ... -
Views on environmental and classroom factors affecting adoption of information and communication technology in schools: the case of the laptop project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study researched the environmental and classroom factors affecting the adoption of ICT in schools with regard to the Kenyan One Laptop per Child project that the government intends to roll out in primary schools. ... -
The Relationship Between Microeconomic Variables And Institutional Efficiency Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In any economy, sectors of Agriculture, Commercial and Services, Telecommunication and Technology, Automobile and Accessories, Banking, Insurance, Investment, Manufacturing and Allied, Construction and Allied, Energy and ...
