University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Organic Solid Waste Management in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to explore the stages and practices of Nairobi County government on management of Organic Solid Waste (OSW). The specific objectives were to evaluate the process of Organic Solid Waste Management ... -
The Role of Diplomacy in Environmental Protection in Africa: the Case of Environmental Ingos in Kenya and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study looks into the rampant environmental degradation in Africa and why it is such a big problem, interrogates the efforts - by different actors - that have gone into preservation of the continent’s environment and ... -
Project Planning, Social Capital and Educational Achievements of Orphaned Learners in Public Primary Schools: the Case of Orphans Support Projects in Kisumu East Sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Orphan hood is a disheartening life status that no one wishes to ever occur in their family set up because of its adverse effects. Despite the vulnerability of the orphaned1learners, every child in Kenya has got a right ... -
Electronic Retailing in Kenya: Addressing Consumer Protection Legal and Implementation Challenges
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Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Fast-food Restaurants in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Supply Chain Performance (SCP) of various business enterprises is significantly influenced by Supply Chain Management Practices (SCMP). The fast food industry is a key economic player in the country but it faces a ... -
Composition of Board of Directors and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the composition of board of directors and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives; to evaluate the effect of board size, board ... -
Implementation of International Legal Frameworks Against Trans-border Corruption in East Africa: the Case of Busia- Malaba Border Points of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the emergence and stabilization of the modern States in Africa, Corruption has remained the most formidable challenge to sustainable economic growth, good governance, peace, stability, and development across different ... -
Vascular Access Profile of Haemodialysis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background There is a rapidly growing population of patients with end stage kidney disease on hemodialysis in Kenya. The vascular access is a hemodialysis patients’ lifeline. Ideal vascular access planning should begin ... -
Effect of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Growth of the Tea Sub-sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-11)Kenya's subsector of tea was confronted with a difficult macroeconomic climate, including interest-rate capping in August 2016 and reversed in 2019. Other macroeconomic issues affecting the industry include: rising price ... -
The Influence of Workplace Diversity Management on Organizational Citizenship Behavior Among Employees of Registered Dairy Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of work place diversity and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCB) are associated with human resource management in organizations. A number of management and development studies have succeeded and ended up ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices in Kenyan Parastatal Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2021-10)In Kenya, parastatal organizations have experienced poor change management in the recent years, which has hindered the realization of sustainability of these parastatals. This5study sought to5determine the5strategic change ... -
Effects of Institutional Factors on Employee Performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-10)The Kenyan banking industry has to compete in the global market, and one way is to compete by employing the best institutional practices that will stimulate employee performance. However, in the recent past increased ... -
The Effect of Financial Restructuring on Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The corporate world, particularly in the business arena, has remained to be dominated by restructuring. Financial restructuring is a major factor influencing its financial performance. The financial performance of insurance ... -
E-marketing and Purchase Decision of Students at University of Nairobi, Kisumu Campus, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Advancements in technology such as the advent of the internet have led to changes in consumer behaviour and as a consequence, organisations need to be aware of the significant influence of e-marketing on the consumer ... -
Effects of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of foreign direct investments on economic growth in Kenya. This study was necessitated by the fact that Kenya has in the past been the country of choice for most foreign ... -
The Model of Regulation for Virtual Currencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examines Kenya’s style of regulating virtual currencies and their attendant transactions. It proposes that the adoption of regulative and legislative precepts will be ultimately beneficial for Kenya’s fiscal ... -
Influence of Dynamic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Dynamic capabilities are primary drivers of a firm’s competitive advantage and thus of key interest to managers. Yet the way in which dynamic capabilities secure the competitive advantage for SMEs has received little ... -
Diversity of Escherichia coli isolates from milk obtained along the Nairobi dairy value chain by DNA fingerprint analysis
(Research Square, 2022-03-14)Background The Nairobi dairy food system is highly complex and involves informal and formal dairy production and marketing channels. The sector comprises numerous small-scale interlinked actors characterized by diverse ... -
Prevalence of Scabies Among Children in Charitable Children’s Institutions in Nairobi County
(UON, 2021)Introduction: Human scabies is an ectoparasitic skin infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It is one of the most common skin infections in resource-poor countries. Scabies was responsible for 0.21% ... -
The Pattern of Presentation, Current Management and Complications in Patients Aged 13 Years and Above With Gallstone Disease as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Gallstone disease is a worldwide problem and is a common cause of hospitalization leaBackground: Gallstone ding to surgical intervention. The prevalence of gallstone in Africa was considered low but has been ...
