University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability of the Manufacturing Firms Listed at The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective for carrying out this research was to establish the effect of working capital management on the profitability of the manufacturing firms that are listed at the Nairobi securities Exchange. The objectives ... -
The Influence of Board of Management in the Academic Performance of Learners in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu Sub-county.
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Strategic Responses and Crime Management. A Case Study of SGA (K) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Private security firms have been fighting with increased crime with minimal success. This research therefore seeks to investigate on the strategic responses used by SGA to manage crime in Kenya. The research used a case ... -
Determinants of Access to Treatment Services for Anal Genital Warts Among Sex Workers Attending Kitengela Sub County Hospital, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is transmitted through skin-to- skin contact, with genital and anal sex being the most common transmission routes. Anal-genital warts (AGWs) are benign proliferative skin ... -
Risk Management and Financial Performance of General Insurers in Kenya
(2022)A significant contributor to financial turmoil and collapse in insurers was already identified as poor risk management. The insurance industry is required to follow a risk management framework set by Insurance Regulatory ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Youth Owned Small Businesses Initiatives: Case of Mathare Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing performance of youth owned businesses initiatives. More specifically, the study focused on how individual factors and business socio-ecological factors ... -
Digital Marketing Strategies and Performance of Nestle Kenya Limited
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The Impact of Tax Incentives on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The motivation behind this project was to demonstrate the substantial impact of tax incentives on FDI inflows in Kenya. Specifically, the paper sought to lay out the impact of tax inducements (incentives) as the predictor ... -
The Impact of Adopting IFRS 16 on Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was conducted to determine the impact of adopting IFRS 16 on key selected financial performance ratios of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange for four successive years’ period 2017-2022. The period ... -
Prevalence of Psychiatry and Other Substance Use Disorders Among Heroin Users on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (Mmt) at Ngara Clinic, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Individuals attending Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) frequently present with coexisting psychiatric ailments. Heroin is considered one of the most commonly used drugs which is also dangerous to the health ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Upper Extremity Lymphedema in Patients Post Breast Cancer Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Worldwide, Upper extremity lymphedema is among the prevalent debilitating complications post breast surgery. Its impacts are challenging to healthcare systems, healthcare providers, and patients. The incidence ... -
Independence Without Liberation: the Relevance of Franz Fanon's Diagnosis of the Post-colonial African State to Contemporary Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Almost sixty years after Kenya obtained independence from the British, the perception that the fruits of liberation have yet to manifest, despite decades of self-internal rule has spurred debate in regards to the crisis ... -
The Effect of Consumer Loans on Sustainable Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This paper examines the usefulness of consumer loans in predicting sustainable development in Kenya. The research on the effect of consumer loans is of cardinal importance as it aims to establish compounded effect on future ... -
Countering Transnational Wildlife Crime Through Multi-agency Approach in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya (2010 – 2021)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined the successfulness of multi-agency approach in countering transnational wildlife crime in Africa utilizing a case study of Kenya (2010 – 2021). The international community is confronted by increasing ... -
Effect of Firm Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Commercial banks are always keen to record better financial performance at the end of every fiscal year. This has always been the case because financial performance is always regarded to be an important subject within ... -
Analogue to Digital Broadcast Migration: Communication and Local Broadcast Audio-visual Content Ecosystem.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study sought to analyse three aspects of analogue to digital broadcast migration: communication, audiences, and local audio-visual broadcast content. The objectives of the study were to document the communication ... -
A Study on Efficiency and Emissions From Improved Cook Stoves in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigated the thermal efficiency and emissions performance characteristics of various local and imported cook stoves. The low penetration and adoption of some of the efficient energy stoves has been attributed ... -
Gambling Mitigation Strategies Adopted by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to establish gambling mitigation strategies adopted by Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya to enhance performance. This study was intended to provide valuable information to ... -
The Impact of Online Reviews on Purchase Decision; Evidence From Buyers of Smartphone in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The opinions of consumers are drastically altered after reading the evaluations and comments of other consumers posted online. Some academics even go so far as to claim it is more effective than more conventional kinds of ... -
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Hiv-positive Women of Reproductive Age on Antiretroviral Therapy in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Kenya has improved the life expectancy for persons living with HIV. However, the emergence of non-communicable chronic diseases such as hypertension is ...