University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect Of Macro-Economic Variables On Performance Of Investment Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Over the past ten years, the investment banks in Kenya have witnessed tremendous growth that has been attributed to more improved openness and reduced regulation in the sector which has aroused interest in the investing ... -
Business Process Outsourcing, Operational Efficiency, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Oil and Gas Distribution Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Business process outsourcing (BPO) has become a universal business concept that has enabled firms to successfully engage with the dynamics of the competitive environment through formulating and implementing strategies to ... -
Effect Of Public Debt On Foreign Direct Investment Inflows In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The biggest challenge facing LDCs to attain sustained and equitable economic growth and development is inadequate domestic financial resources. This has led to heavy reliance by most LDCs on external capitals such as foreign ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Related Adverse Drug Reactions in Kenya: Spontaneously Reported Cases at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Database
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Antibiotics are used for treatment and prophylaxis of various infectious conditions and are considered as safe drugs when used rationally. Like all other drugs, they also cause adverse drug reactions in ... -
Pathways to Mental Health Care Barriers and Management Experiences of Adults Living With Mental Illness in Kenya
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Effect Of Interest Rate Risk On Bond Yield In The Kenyan Bond Market
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya’s corporate bond market has been having a low operation compared to treasury bonds. As from inception of the bond market in Kenya only a few organizations are trading in bonds. The development the Kenyan bond market ... -
Innovation and Operational Performance of Top 100 Rated Kpmg Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main objective was to examine the influence of innovation and operational performance of Top 100 rated KPMG firms in Kenya. The objectives were to examine the influence of product innovations, process innovations, ... -
Antimicrobial Activity and Constituents of the Root Bark of Loncocarpus Eriocalyx
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Conventional anti- infectives are expensive and in most cases unavailable to the target population. This has led to greater reliance on alternative medicine such as decoctions from plants. Lonchocarpus eriocalyx root ... -
Relationship Between Service Quality Management Practices and Operational Performance of Shipping Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The need for firms to offer quality provision that meet consumer expectations for sustainable operations and maintain competitiveness in business has been the main focus of many firms in different sectors especially in the ... -
E-procurement Implementation and Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Public universities are key in the provision of quality education. The study was aimed at establishing the enactment of electronic-procurement management practices amongst public universities. The first objective was to ... -
Sustainable Development And Investment Treaties: A Comparative Analysis Of Bilateral Investment Treaties In Kenya And South Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This is a comparative study assessing what is meant by sustainable development and the role of investment treaties. The study ventures to scrutinize Bilateral Investment Treaties and whether they contribute to sustainable ... -
Health-related Quality of Life and Its Determinants Among Heart Failure Patients on Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Heart failure (HF) is a debilitating chronic condition that adversely affects the Health- related quality of life (HRQoL), an important outcome in HF management. HRQoL is a multidimensional construct of well-being ... -
Longevity Risk and Private Pension Funds- Analysis of Longevity Risk Using the Renshaw-haberman Model
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Longevity risk is a main topic of study abroad and has just started being a point of analysis in third world countries. Due to the increase in life expectance there has been a strain on the national pension funds and ... -
The Role of China Global Television Network in Fostering Chinese Public Diplomacy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The underlying objective of the project was to examine the role of CGTN in fostering Chinese public diplomacy in Kenya. The study was anchored on the objectives listed here below: To evaluate the role of CGTN as an ... -
Information, Communication and Technology Adoption and Performance of County Pension Fund Financial Services Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Advancement in the information, communication and technology (ICT) has changed the way organizations manage their business activities. This study examined the effect of ICT adoption and performance of County Pension Fund ... -
Effectiveness of Integrated Financial Management Information System (Ifmis) Strategy Implementation by the Kenya National Treasury
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Government of Kenya (GoK) through Ministry of Finance and National Treasury is tasked by the Constitution of Kenya (2010) to carry out Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms through development of fiscal policies ... -
Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use Among Burn Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Burns are a global public health problem (ranked fourth of all injuries), accounting for an estimated 180,000 deaths annually. Infection is common in burns and can delay wound healing and encourage scarring. ... -
Experience Rating in Motor Insurance Industry Using Glm
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Motor insurance is a necessity in most States and thus records an overwhelming number of claims in any given period. Actuaries therefore need to determine a reward structure in a manner that is fair to the policyholder ... -
The Impact of Environmental Security on Sustainable Livelihoods in Informal Urban Settlements in Kenya: Case Study of Mukuru Slum in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Environmental security is among pertinent issues of human security. It plays a significant role in as far as sustainable livelihoods in informal urban settlements is concerned. In some of the developing states in the ... -
Role of Strategic Management Practices on Enhancing Service Delivery in the Judiciary of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Strategic management practices are a combination of actions relating to strategic analysis, formulation, implementation and monitoring in order to achieve some desired goals. These actions are collective in nature and ...
