University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Social Injustices and Criminal Gangs in Kenya: the Case of Mungiki Movement in Kiambu, 1992-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish whether the Mungiki movement in Kiambu is a case of social injustice or just a criminal gang. The main aim of this study was to examine the persistence of the Mungiki group in Kenya despite ... -
Relationship Between the Turn-of-the-month Effect and Stock Returns of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research studied the relationship between the turn-of-the-month effect and stock returns of commercial banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between ... -
Ukiushi Wa Kiisimu Katika Jumbe Cheshi Za Mtandao
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Utafiti wetu ulilenga kuonyesha ukiushi wa kiisimu katika jumbe cheshi za mtandao katika viwango sita ambavyo ni kiwango cha kigrafolojia, kilekska, kimofolojia, kisintaksia, kisajili na pia kisemantiki. Kwa kuonyesha ... -
Water Availability Changes in Yatta Canal and Its Impacts on Livelihoods in Yatta Sub-county, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Out of every 10 people in Africa, 2 do not have access to safe water supply, while 4 in every 10 people do not have access to basic sanitary services. With only 0.3% of the world’s waters accessible as fresh water, rise ... -
Perceived Influence of Occupational Safety and Health Practices on Employee Commitment at the Nakuru Level Five County Refferal Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to establish the perceived influence of occupational safety and health practices on employee commitment at Nakuru Level Five County Referral Hospital. The study adopted descriptive design. ... -
Attitude Towards Community-based Policing by the Kenyan Communities in Prevention of Crime: a Case of Koibatek Sub-county of Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The traditional forms of policing have not been effective in preventing and combating crime in the country. This form of policing is reactive in that it responds to calls from citizens through the SOS, telephone number ... -
Influence of Interest Rate Capping on Performance of New Motor Vehicle Firm, Isuzu East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The primary aim and objective of this study was to investigate and determine the influence of interest capping rate on the performance of new motor vehicle firms focusing on Isuzu East Africa Ltd. The study adopted case ... -
The Role Of Public Participation In Enhancing Budget Making Process: The Case Of Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study had set out to asses the role of public participation in budget making process at the county Government of Laikipia. Public participation has faced various challenges in that there was a gap in the information ... -
A Cross -Linguistic Study Of Animal Metaphors: A Case Study Of Kamba And Maasai Languages
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research study presents a comparative analysis of animal metaphors from the Kamba and Maasai languages. The research study endeavors to find out how cultural background contributes to shared and divergent views of ... -
Effect of Financial Deepening on Economic Growth in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study determined effects of financial deepening on economic growth in East Africa. Various studies have recognized that since the restructuring and regulation of financial institutions in East Africa from 2012, myriad ... -
A Cognitive Semantic Analysis of Metaphors and Metonyms: a Case Study of Gikuyu “ngurario” Ceremony
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study looks at language used in the Ngurario ceremony and specifically looks at the two figures of speech that is, metaphors and metonyms in regard to cognitive semantics by use of frames theory. Metaphors involve a ... -
Errors in Translated Consumer Market Research Questionnaires: Case Study of Consumer Research Questionnaires Translated From English to Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study focuses on errors that are likely to occur in the processes of translating consumer market research questionnaires. They are mostly on syntax and lexicon. These are errors that can potentially block the transfer ... -
A Syntactic and Lexical Analysis of Two Selected German Bible Translations: Schlachter Version 2000 and Hoffnung Für Alle Version
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research is a comparative analysis of two German Bible versions i.e. Schlachter Version 2000 and Höffnung für Alle version. The research set out to undertake a syntactic and lexical analysis of both Bible versions. A ... -
Meaning Reformulation in Translation of Figurative Language: a Case Study of Barua Ndefu Kama Hii (French-english-kiswahili)”
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Lately, there has been a lot of expansion and change of education systems, and due to the rapid changes and more often to the literature review, books that had been originally written in foreign languages are translated ... -
Impact of Financial Deepening on Kenyan Commercial Bank’s Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study aimed to examine the impact of financial deepening on Kenyan commercial bank‟s performance. The study involved the 43 registered commercial banks in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya. In the study, secondary ... -
Evaluation Of The Management Of Hypertension Among Adult Diabetic Hypertensive Outpatients With Chronic Kidney Disease At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Blood pressure control is crucial for patients with comorbidities of diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, as it retards the development of end-stage renal disease. Although safe and effective ... -
The Challenges and Coping Strategies of Interpreting Into B and/or C- Language: a Case of Interpretation Into Chinese by Kenyan Interpreters
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study is on the challenges and coping strategies used by Kenyan interpreters who interpret into Chinese as either their B or C language. There were 42 respondents in the research who are all working as either freelance ... -
The Effect of the Interest Rate Capping on the Performance of Foreign Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigated the effect of interest rate capping on the performance of foreign banks in Kenya. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The study targeted all the 14 foreign banks registered and ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors For Metabolic And Movement Disorders In Patients With Bipolar Disorder In Kenyatta National Hospital And Mathare Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Bipolar disorder is one of the most widely investigated psychiatric disorders. Only few patients get minimally adequate treatment, due to social stigma, lack of funds and education. The Pharmacological treatment ... -
Factors Influencing Customers Utilization Of Automated Processes In Commercial Banks In Kenya: A Case Of Equity Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The essential role of technology has long been proven in the history of consumer banking, not merely as a facilitator for procedures and improving performance, but also as a deciding factor determining the shape of the ...
