University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Market Concentration, Risk-Taking And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenyan banking system has gone through several adjustments ranging from mergers, acquisitions and structural reforms with an aim to improve efficiency and profitability. To achieve all this changes, banks face risks ... -
Analysis of the Effects of Fertilizer Subsidies on Crop Diversification and Income and Their Implications for Diet Quality in the Upper West Region of Ghana By
(University of Nairobi, 2019)I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisors, Prof. Rose Nyikal and Prof. Chris Ackello-Ogutu, both of the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi for their professional guidance and ... -
Relationship Between Use Of Interest Bearing Debt And Financial Performance Of Listed Firms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Company financial performance has emerged to be a key issue in addition to other goals firms exist to meet. This study aimed at studying the relationship between the use of interest bearing debt and financial performance ... -
Analyzing the Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures in Kenya and Its Impact on Development in Kenya
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Investigating The Management Of Construction Wastes In Nairobi County:
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research project delved into the management of wastes within the construction sites specifically targeting Nairobi County in Kenya. The aim was to investigate sustainable waste management practices in construction ... -
Pesticides Residues and Microbial Contamination of Tomatoes Produced and Consumed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tomato is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. The main production in Kenya is by small scale farmers who may not comply with the prescribed pesticides practices. Similarly, the environment or ... -
The Impact of Organization Strategy on Facilities Management: A Case study of Postal corporation of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main drive of most if not all organizations or companies is to ensure viable comparative advantage among its competitors besides being considered effective amid the various demands and needs of the shareholders and ... -
The Influence Of Perceived Employee Welfare Programs On Employee Job Satisfaction At Kenya Railways Corporation
(UoN, 2019)This study examined the influence of perceived employee welfare programs on employee job satisfaction at Kenya Railways. The study had a target population of 1,214, being all the employees of Kenya Railways, MGR Operations. ... -
Socioeconomic Inequalities In Health Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: This study assessed the socioeconomic inequalities in in health among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and evaluated the role of social capital. Social capital has been considered as an essential ... -
Prohibition of Plastics in Kenya: Moving Towards a Constitutionally Compliant Governance Regime for Single-use Plastics
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The topic for this research is ‗‘Prohibition of Plastics in Kenya: Moving towards a Constitutionally Compliant Governance Regime for Single-Use Plastics‘‘. The work is divided into five chapters with the overall objective ... -
E-Procurement And Supply Chain Performance Of Public Hospitals In Kiambu County
(UoN, 2019)E-Procurement among public hospitals marked progress in many areas over the past decades. Procurement function is considered the most significant in organizational performance as well as supply chain performance. Procurement ... -
Maternal Health Service Program
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The overall purpose of the study was to evaluate how the free Maternal Health Services program affects health care utilization in kenya; a case of Mandera County. Cross sectional research study method was used focusing on ... -
Assessment of Sustainable Charcoal Production in Kenyan Drylands: a Case of Marigat Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Charcoal is an important source of cooking energy for many households in Kenya. However, overharvesting of trees and use of inefficient technologies contributes to unsustainable charcoal production. This problem is ... -
Effect Of Financial Statement Information On Stock Returns Of Firms Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(UoN, 2019)Accounting information mitigates information asymmetries which brings about adverse selection during transactions in the capital market. It also boosts liquidity; this minimizes discounts that firms are forced to issue ... -
Customs-To-Customs Partnership Strategy In Cross Land Border Clearance Within The East African Community
(UoN, 2019)Customs-to-customs partnership is a concept that was introduced by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in its safe framework of standards. Its key purpose is to facilitate genuine trade. The traditional practice involved ... -
Stay of Legal Proceedings Pending Arbitration in Kenya: Judicial Interpretation and a Call for Legislative Change
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The deviation from the prescribed procedure in Section 10 of the Arbitration Act, 1995 has caused unnecessary intervention by Courts in matters within the purview of arbitration. Legal elucidation of Section 6 (1) seems ... -
Factors Affecting Usage of Information and Communication Technology Amongst Building Contractors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Drc) Case Study of Kinshasa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)ICT plays an essential role in the transmission, generation, and interpretation of information for project maintenance, recycling and reusability hence it is evident today that reliance on it is unquestionable. Additionally, ... -
Use of Amino Oligosaccharins and Alternaria Activated Protein in Management of Crown Gall and Enhancement of Growth in Roses
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rose is cultivated for its beautiful flowers and is considered as the most prized flowers in the world because of its high ornamental and commercial value. The demand for cut flowers has risen in recent years, however, ... -
Post Conflict Constitutions and Settlement of Conflicts an Analysis of Public Particpation Process and the Federal System of Provisional Constitution of Somalia 2012.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since the fall of Siad Barre Somalia has had a difficult time establishing and preserving a functional state. The challenge has been ongoing for more than two decades. The approval of the provisional constitution in 2012 ... -
An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Programme on Thekenya Power and Lighting Company Last Mile Connectivity Project Perceived Performance a Case Study of Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Electricity transmission, distribution and connection face numerous Occupational Health and Safety risks and if unchecked can affect project performance. Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited came up with the Last Mile ...
