University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Partition in Life and in Death: Intestate Succession after the Matrimonial Property Act, 2013
(EALJ, 2025-09-19)Kenya’s law on intestate succession is out of step with the 2010 Constitution and with recent reforms in family law. This article interrogates the logical inconsistency between the intestacy provisions of the Law of ... -
Registration of Customary Marriages in Kenya: A Legal Solution for a Social Problem?.
(EALJ, 2025-09-19)Kenya’s Marriage Act, 2014 made registration of customary marriages mandatory for the first time. This article reviews the relevant legal provisions and judicial decisions for clarity and coherence. Against the backdrop ... -
After the law from legislative success to community-level action to end child marriage in Kenya
(EALJ, 2025-09-18)This article explores the paradox of pockets of persistently high prevalence of child marriage in Kenya’s Northern counties against the backdrop of national legislative success and declining prevalence overall. Through a ... -
Semiotic optimization of visual communication in telecommuting presentations design
(ADRJ, 2025-12-03)Background: Telecommuting relies heavily on digital presentations, but poor engagement reduces productivity. In Kenya’s BETA Agenda, one of the five thematic areas of focus is “Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy”. ... -
Impact of social media on furniture customisation by local craftsmen in Nairobi, Kenya
(ADRJ, 2025-12-03)Background: The furniture market in Kenya was estimated to be around US$ 496 million in 2013. The jua kali (informal) sector held over a third of the sales which estimated to about US$ 160 million with a 10% compound annual ... -
Molding minds: evaluating the therapeutic impact of sculpting in mental health care in Kenya
(ADRJ, 2025-12-03)Background: Mental health care in Kenya, like in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, remains heavily reliant on verbal and pharmacological treatments, with minimal integration of alternative, expressive therapies. Tactile-based ... -
From barriers to solutions developing a participatory visual health communication framework for urban informal settlements
(ADRJ, 2025-12-03)Background: In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role health communication plays in improving health outcomes within marginalized populations. Visual tools offer a powerful avenue to communicate ... -
Challenges of Translating Islamic Religious Texts From Arabic to Kiswahili
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The Effect of Digitalization on the Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed the banking industry, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding the range of services offered to customers. In Malawi, commercial banks have increasingly ... -
Bagasse fiber as a sustainable packaging: a case study of Kisumu County, Kenya
(ADRJ, 2025-12-03)Background: Growing worldwide demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional raw materials used in various industries, particularly in packaging production. ... -
Strategic Planning Practices and Competitive Advantage Among Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In this era of globalization, characterized by rapid transformations across all industries, the operational landscape for organizations has become increasingly unstable and unpredictable. This dynamic environment necessitates ... -
Effect of Fintech Integration on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The rapid evolution of financial technology has profoundly transformed the banking industry, particularly in emerging markets such as Kenya. As banks increasingly adopt fintech solutions to enhance their service delivery ... -
Effect of Firm Characteristics on the Financial Health of Listed Investment Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The financial health of investment companies is critical for their sustainability and contribution to economic development. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how firm-specific characteristics influence financial ... -
Utilization of Prosopis Juliflora Plant in Taita Taveta County and Effects of Supplementation With Pod Meal on Performance of Weaner Galla Goats
(University of Nairobi, 2024)To evaluate utilization of Prosopis juliflora in Taita Taveta County and the effects of supplementation with Prosopis juliflora pods meal on performance of male weaner Galla goats, two studies were conducted. The first ... -
Artificial intelligence in preserving and showcasing cultures in interior spaces in Kenya
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2025-12-03)Background: In the era of digitisation, artificial intelligence has become a household name due to its transformative technological advancements across various fields globally. The intersection of AI and cultural preservation ... -
A Journey of five decades: family law reform in postcolonial Kenya (1967-2015)
(East African Law Journal, 2025-09-19)This article traces the historical trajectory of family law reform in post-colonial Kenya. Taking the 1967 Commission on the Law of Marriage and Divorce as its take-off point, the article draws from the commission’s ... -
Analysing Communication Efforts Targeting Smallholder Farmers in Western Kenya in the Uptake Of New Agronomic Technologies—the Case of Agricultural Lime
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Soil acidity in Western Kenya reduces crop yields, yet adoption of agricultural lime, a proven remedy, remains low among smallholder farmers. Barriers such as limited access to information, high costs, and inconsistent ... -
Public Participation in Approving Cabinet Secretaries Nominees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This project paper investigates the place of public participation in the approval of Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominees in Kenya. It argues that, although Articles 10 and 118(b) of the Constitution of Kenya require public ... -
Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Portfolio Performance of University of Nairobi Employees
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Financially literate investors allocate their investments across different assets and thereby minimize the risks. Financially literate investors understand the risk-return tradeoff and are thus confident to hold even the ... -
Environmental Diplomacy and Climate Change Mitigation in West Africa: A Case Study of West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2024)West Africa faces significant climate change impacts, affecting key sectors across the region. Ghana, as a coastal state, experiences challenges such as coastal erosion, while other West African countries endure drought ...
