University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Commercial Bank Lending Interest Rate on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Banks have the responsibility of determining set the base rate and therefore shape the interest rate in Kenya, which is equivalent to the CBK rate. (Panizza & Presbitero, 2014), argue that interest rate landscape is vital ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning on Performance of Naivas Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategic planning involves analyzing the external and internal environment through environmental scanning and analyzing the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is fundamental in the ... -
Influence Of Community Participation On Sustainable Project Management. A Case Of Nakuru Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of community participation on sustainable management of projects in Nakuru town. Community participation has been regarded as the force in ensuring sustainable and ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Rate on the Level of Non-performing Mortgage Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish the impact of the volatility of interest rates and inflation rate on the amount of nonperformance of mortgage loans among Kenyans commercial banks. The target population for the study was ... -
Stakeholder Involvement and Service Delivery:provision of Affordable Housing by National Housing Corporation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The importance of identifying and including important stakeholders in the service provision process is critical since when stakeholders are excluded, the relevance and anticipated benefits from the service provided will ... -
Marketing Strategies Used by Uber to Enter the Kenyan Market
(university of nairobi, 2018)The mode of entry that a company chooses to enter a foreign market is usually a strategic decision that requires adequate research and calculated risks of cost benefit analysis. The strategies usually have a great impact ... -
Effects of Capital Structure on Efficiency of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure plays an important role in firm’s efficiency provided it is utilized efficiently and in an effective manner at its optimal level. However, the questions of what constitutes an optimal capital structure ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Water Supply Projects For Rural Communities In Arid And Semi Arid Lands, A Case Of Garbatula Sub Countyinisiolo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Access to water is key in promoting resilience and livelihoods in arid and semi-arid lands. Sustainable management of water supply projects would ensure water for drinking, domestic, livestock and other productive uses ... -
Sustainable Packaging Practices and Supply Chain Performance: the Case of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study ought to investigate the effect of sustainable packaging practice on supply chain performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. Two main objectives were therefore sought; to determine the sustainable packaging ... -
Challenges Of Measuring Return On Investment Of Training And Development Programmes At Christian Mission Aid In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The importance of measurement of return on investment of training and development programmes is to show the actual results and contributions in an accurate and credible way. It also assists in prioritizing and expanding ... -
Competitive Strategies Used by Real Estate Development Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study aimed at establishing the competitive strategies that real estate forms adopt in Nairobi, Kenya. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was employed in the study with data collection taking place at a single ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure plays a critical role in firms financial performance provided it is utilized efficiently and in an effective manner at its optimal level. However, the question of what constitute an optimal capital structure ... -
The Influence of Technology-based Self-service on Competitive Advantage of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The popularity of technology-aided transactions continues to gain traction worldwide, partly attributable to the rising economic pressures compelling organizations to develop self-service platforms. Accordingly, customers ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite the growth in the Kenyan banking sector, financial leverage remains a major factor of financial performance. The choice of debt financing by commercial banks can be advantageous or can lead to financial distress ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Loan Portfolio Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to determine the effects of interest rates capping on the increase of value of the loan book, customer deposits, firm size and non-performing loans of commercial banks was significant one across the ... -
Corporate Governance and Competitive Advantage of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Competitive advantage is based on the concept that firms look for strategies that will help it to offer quality product and services better than its competitors in the market. Poor corporate governance has led to failure ... -
Operations Management Practices and Performance of Insurance Brokers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research study aimed at establishing the link between the performance of insurance brokers in Nairobi City and Operation Management Practices (OMP). In particular the specific objectives were: i) Determine the extent ... -
Influence Of Management Practices On Performance Of Microfinance Institutions In Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The anchor Vision 2030 is to transform Kenya into an industrialized middle-income country that provides high quality of life to its citizenry. Vision 2030 defines the financial sector as vibrant and globally competitive ... -
Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Mental Health Amongst the Somali Community- Interviews From Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Mental disorders are a widely significant contributor to global burden of disease. Few studies have been done amongst the Somali community, leading to little empirical research that relates to knowledge, ... -
Competitive Strategies Used by Aar Insurance Kenya Limited in Coping With Challenges of Competition in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Competitive advantage is achieved by the ability of a firm to create value for its buyers which should be more than the cost that is put in when creating it. Superior value stems from either offering low prices that offsets ...
