University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Operations Management Practices and Firm Performance of Motor Vehicle Assembly Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
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Perceptions of the University Students Towards Web Banner Advertising in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to examine the perceptions of Kenyan university students towards web banner advertising. The Elaboration Likelihood Model provided a theoretical foundation for the study since it has characteristics that ... -
Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the National Council for Population and Development
(University of Nairobi, 2018)An M&E system refers to all indicators, tools and processes that an organization uses to measure if a program has been implemented according to the plan (Monitoring) and producing the desired result (Evaluation). An ... -
Impact of Internet on in-house Public Relations Practice in Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study set out to investigate on impact of internet on in-house public relations practice in institutions of higher learning in Kenya, with the University of Nairobi as a case study. The specific objectives of the study ... -
Sponsored Facebook Advertisements as Advertising Platforms for Clothing Business Owners in Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study seeks to investigate how Sponsored Facebook Advertisements assist clothing business owners in targeting a wider market online than normal posts do. The study’s main objective was to find out how clothing business ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2018)There is usually a tradeoff amid returns and liquidity in the context of working capital management. Too much investment possession of working capital positively influences liquidity but negatively influences revenue ... -
The Role of Media in the Prevention of Election Related Conflicts: a Case Study of Kenya’s 2007 General Election
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the role of print and broadcast media in political discourse and their influence on citizenry during the 2007 General Election. The study examined the role of print media in reporting ... -
Press Coverage of Uasu and Kmpdu Industrial Actions in 2016/ 2017 in Kenya: a Comparative Analysis of Nation and Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to explore the print media’s coverage of industrial disputes by medical practitioners and university academic teaching staff in Kenya. Specifically, it comparatively examined patterns of coverage before, ... -
Perceived Effect of Marketing Strategies on Sales Performance Among Online Taxi Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research objective aimed to investigate perceived effect that marketing strategy has on sales performance amongst online taxi companies in Kenya. Descriptive research design was adopted during this study. Structured ... -
Influence of Selected Parenting Styles on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Discipline is important for order and realization of set goals in any school. Parenting plays a significant role in a student’s behaviour and discipline. This study sought to establish influence of democratic, authoritarian, ... -
Impact Of Climate Extremes On Water Quality And Supply In Urban Informal Settlements In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The urban poor living in Kisumu City informal settlements are at particularly high risk from the impacts of climate extremes such drought, flooding and related water-borne diseases, in large part due to where they live, ... -
Effect of Logistics Outsourcing on the Performance of Dairy Processing Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The concept of logistics outsourcing has become increasingly popular in the dairy industry in attempt to reduce operational cost amongst other benefits that accrue. The studys objective was to determine effect of outsourcing ... -
Impact of Seasonal Changes on Malaria and Rift Valley Fever Vector Ecology and Infection Status in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The seriousness of vector borne diseases is expected to be altered with ongoing climate change. This is because the vectors responsible for transmission of vector borne diseases (VBDs) are climate sensitive. The current ... -
The Potential For Bioethanol Fuels To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Household Cooking In Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis explores the potential for increased adoption of clean and sustainable domestic cooking fuels in urban informal settlements to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the impact of ... -
Analysis of Adaptation Practices to Climate Change and Variability by Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Rwanda: a Case Study of Huye District
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Coffee farming is an important sub-sector to the economy of Rwanda and it contributes substantially to the national economy. The general objective of this study was to investigate the adaptation practices employed to ... -
Implications Of Coal Mining On Environmental Rights Of Local Communities In The Mui Basin, Kitui County – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Article 42 of the Constitution guarantees a “clean and healthy environment.” This right also implies rights to life, social and economic rights, rights to adequate and acceptable food and water, the absence of hunger, ... -
Dynamics of Urban Land Space Contestation and Their Implications on Utilization of Public Green Spaces: a Case of Michuki Memorial Park, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Public urban green spaces are useful natural assets that are globally mainstreamed into practice as one of the nature-based solutions to counter the urban areas challenges such as climate change. Using Michuki Memorial ... -
Effect of Selected Macro Economic Factors on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Presently, macroeconomic factors are considered an indispensable foundation and econometric in analyzing a country’s overall economic position. Extant research works have documented the effect of selected macroeconomic ... -
Factors Influencing Intention to Quit Among Employees in Sportpesa Company Ltd in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The goal of this study was to determine the factors that influence intention to quit among workers in a company in Kenya. Through a probability sampling technique, 80 employees from the company were identified to participate ... -
International Trade Promotion Practices Adopted by Export Promotion Council, Kenya.
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study is to determine the influence of export promotion council on international trade of services in Kenya. This study will be anchored two theories of international trade namely: Mercantilism, and ...
