University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Moderating effect of firm age and size on the relationship between sustainable operations management practices and competitive advantage of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11)The Kenyan government has identified manufacturing as one of its big four-agenda for growth and employment creation. However, manufacturing activities consume considerable amounts of resources which are non-renewable ... -
Corporate governance, firm characteristics and earnings management of companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11)The relationship between corporate governance and earnings management may not be direct due to the varying characteristics of firms. The objective of the research was to establish the moderating influence of firm ... -
Effect of green logistics practices on performance of logistics firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2023-11-03)Emissions from logistics industry are rising at a greater concern than any other industry and the trend is expected to continue such that 2030 these levels will be 80% higher than they were in ... -
Factors Affecting Time and Cost Performance of Construction Projects in Rwanda. A Case Study of High-rise Building Projects in Kigali.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Highrise building projects are naturally complex due to the involvement of numerous parties from the project owner, professionals, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, suppliers and regulators. Most multistorey projects ... -
Influence of Risk Management Strategies on Delivery of Urban Housing Projectin Kenya: a Case of Affordable Housing Program in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Affordable housing is a universal challenge for cities in both developing and developed economies. In the global scene, an estimated 330 million urban households face a shortage of decent housing. In Kenya, the housing ... -
Optimization of Electronic Record Management System and Performance in Public Institutions: Case Study of the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Registry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of the study was to examine the optimization of electronic records management systems in performance of public institutions with reference to the ministry of lands and physical planning registry.................. -
The Influence of Miraa Trade on Boys and Girls Participation in Primary School Education in Tigania Central Division, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at investigating the influence of miraa trade on boys and girls participation in primary school education in Tigania Central Division, Meru County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the ... -
Effect of Forensic Document Examination Knowledge on Travel Document Fraud Detection – a Case of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Fraud and use of counterfeit documents to cross borders has become common and consequently a big threat to border control and national security. The study focused on the effect of forensic document examination on travel ... -
Influence of Stakeholders’ Engagement on Completion of Housing Projects in Kenya; a Case of Ngara Housing Project, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The process of engaging project’s stakeholders entails including them in the decision processes so that they can feel part of the project by owning it in one way or the other. While the process tends to be cumbersome, it ... -
Promoting Peace and Security in Africa: the Role of Ngos a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Promoting peace and security in conflict states in Africa has attracted many actors and stakeholders in the process. Initially the idea was that states are the only actors in peace and security, however other actors have ... -
Effect of Rail Freight Transportation on Operational Performance of Logistics Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study’s general objective was to establish the relationship between rail freight transportation and operational performance. There is an increasing demand for delivery of smaller units in higher frequency across the ... -
Service Quality and Operational Performance of Registered Auto Garages in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of service quality practices on operational performance of auto-garage in Mombasa, Kenya. The study sought to achieve two objectives: To determine the extent of ... -
The Effect Of Loan Quality On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
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Effectiveness of Probation and Community Service Order Sentencing on Offenders: a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global prison population is increasing and causing enormous financial burdens on governments (UNODC, 2006). There are currently 108 prison facilities in Kenya with over 54, 000 offenders incarcerated (Kenya Prisons ... -
The Impact Of Foreign Aid On Development In Africa: A Comparative Study Of Ghana And Angola.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With key focus on impact of Foreign Aid in Africa, the study focused on comparative analysis of both Ghana and Angola. The study was guided by three objectives namely; to analyse the historical development of foreign aid ... -
Teacher Competency In The Use Of Information Communication And Technology And Student Academic Achievement In Physics In Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in teaching and learning has been a trending phenomenon in the contemporary classroom. Use of ICT in teaching has been found to create learning activities which ... -
Partnerships for sustainable cities as options for improving solid waste management in Nairobi city
(Sage, 2021-01)Partnerships as enshrined in policies are vital for achieving sustainable cities under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed the SDGs recognize the importance of partnerships in solid waste management (SWM) as ... -
Determinants of fertility preferences among young married men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was a cross-sectional study with the main objective of investigating the determinants of fertility preferences among married young men in Gatanga Sub-County, Muranga County. The specific objectives of this study were ... -
Influence Of Financial Risk Management On Financial Perfomance Among Small Medium Enterprises In Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to establish the Influence of financial risk management on financial performance of SMEs in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County. The study adopted a descriptive design of research and a target population ... -
Enhancing Governance of Water Resources for Improved Uptake of on-farm Water Storage Technology Among Smallholder Irrigators in Tsavo Sub-catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Innovations are vital to achieving sustainable water futures. However, the extent to which they can be adopted is subject to actions and interactions among institutions and stakeholders across governing levels. This study ...
