University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1421-1440 of 116828
-
Influence of Competitive Strategies on Organizational Growth of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations need competitive strategies that allow them to play both offense and defense if they want to stay afloat in today's volatile economic climate. A competitive strategy may be useful for businesses looking to ... -
Financial Literacy, Self-efficacy and Financial Inclusion Among Working Women in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of financial literacy and self-efficacy on financial inclusion among working women in Uganda. The mediating role of self-efficacy on the connexion between financial ... -
Implementation Practices and Performance of Special Economic Zone Manufacturing Projects Within Nairobi Metropolis Region in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Manufacturing has a great deal of potential to increase competitiveness and economic development in a nation like Kenya. However, the manufacturing companies' subpar performance puts this fit in jeopardy. Due to a volatile ... -
The Role of Politics in Inter-ethnic Border Conflicts in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of the Borana and Gabra in Kenya and Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Inter-ethnic conflict has been and continues to be common in African countries. This study aims at assessing the links between inter-ethnic conflict and politics amongst the different communities in the Horn of Africa with ... -
Development of Stable and Efficient Tin Perovskite Solar Cells Using Anilinium Hypophosphite Additive, and Perylene-diimide as a Copper Interfacial Layer
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tin perovskite solar cells (Sn-PSCs) have attracted a tremendous attention due to the robust optoelectronic properties of Sn-perovskite materials. The band gap of Sn-perovskite (~1.3-1.5 𝑒𝑉), is within the optimal band ... -
The Roman Catholic Church’s Involvement in Social Economic Development in Meru County- Kenya From 1911 to 2019
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the contemporary society, the church complements the government in dealing with various issues that affect the citizens. This is exemplified in this study which has investigated involvement of the Roman Catholic Church ... -
The Influence of Citizen Political Competence on Local Governance in Uganda: a Case Study of Mbarara District
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated the influence of citizen political competence on their participation in Uganda’s local governance setting. The thesis was based on objectives focusing on the ways in which citizen political knowledge ... -
Ownership Structure, Agency Costs, Board Independence and Corporate Risk Among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research aimed to discover how ownership structure affects corporate risk of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with agency costs as mediating variable and board independence as moderating variable. The ... -
Influence of Blended Learning on Quality of Education in Kenya’s Public Universities
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)Internationally, developed economies have made huge deliberate investments in digitalizing educational content, delivery, and assessment. In the last decade, the use of technology in education has been increasing ... -
Determination of Structure and Composition of Tanning Agents in Plectranthus Barbatus Leaf Extract and Potential Application in Combination Tanning to Reduce Pollution
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Leather industry is a heavily polluting industry especially when it involves the use of chrome which results in direct effluent discharge to surface water systems and infiltration to underground water. Organic tanning or ... -
The Impact of Religious Beliefs on Individual Coping Strategies in the General Service Unit (Gsu) Kenya: Case Study of Field Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated the role of religion in helping service officers in one of the field companies of the General Service Unit (G.S.U) to cope with challenges they faced in their line of duty. The study was guided by ... -
The Efficacy of Defence Diplomacy in Promoting Peace and Security in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Defence diplomacy refers to the non-violent activities or undertakings carried out by security and defence institutions to further government objectives through collaboration and partnerships with other related players ... -
Ecclesial Community and Servant Models Towards Holistic Shepherding of the Youth: a Case of St Peter Claver’s Catholic Parish, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urban youth face existential issues and problems that call for the church‟s response in order to empower this vibrant generation to tackle the issues courageously and emerge victorious. The study examined ecclesial ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Rural Road Construction Projects in Kenya: a Narumoru Road Project Implemented by Kerra in Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Road construction projects are characterized as high capital intensive due to its nature of work and mostly relied upon huge financial budgetary allocation and external financing. It is evident that road construction ... -
Management of HIV in Children: Challenges and Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: An estimated 1.7 million children aged 0-14 years were living with HIV in 2021 globally with over 90% of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. Infants and children with HIV disproportionately contribute to mortality due ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Water Development Projects in Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project performance is a paramount concern for organizations, institutions, and even governments on a global scale. The primary purpose of allocating resources—including human, financial, material, and capital—is to guarantee ... -
Investigation of Rift Valley Fever Virus, Emerging Arboviruses, Mosquito Vectors and Rainfall Patterns in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic viral disease of economic and public health importance in Kenya and other regions of the world. The disease affects ruminants and is transmitted by Aedes spp., Culex spp., and Mansonia ... -
Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Intangible Resources, Firm Characteristics, and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Reporting on corporate sustainability has become a topical issue in the international business arena, with companies in developed and developing nations proactively publishing sustainability reports to satisfy the demands ... -
Development of Dual Virus Resistant Cultivars and Rapid Propagation Methods for Cassava in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a subsistence crop for many people in the tropics. However, yields are low due to farmers growing cultivars susceptible to two major viral diseases whose genetic diversity remains ... -
Wetland Land Use/land Cover Changes, Paddy Farming Impacts on Soil Invertebrate Diversity, and Win-win Management Attributes in River Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land use/land cover (LULC) change, particularly the conversion of wetlands to agriculture, is a leading threat to freshwater wetlands with significant environmental and societal implications. In the River Mpologoma catchment, ...
