University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Board Characteristics and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In today’s globalized, ever-changing, and competitive business landscape, corporate boards have become critical for the smooth operation of organizations. More than ever, boards are expected to perform not just the monitoring ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Women’s Behaviour Towards Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017). Inadequate dietary intake as a result of poor maternal, infant and young child feeding (MIYCF) practices is the foremost cause of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Kenya. Women and children‟s diets characteristically consist ... -
Service Design and Service Quality in the Public Sector: Case of Huduma Centers
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Huduma Centers, Kenya is an initiative of the Government of Kenya that is based on the concept of integrated public service provision and whose main objectives are to provide integrated public services by transforming the ... -
Predictive Factors of Time-to-recovery in Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition Treated in Rural Area in Mali: an Application of Cox Regression
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Malnutrition is a serious public health issue in Africa. West Africa has the highest prevalence of malnutrition. In Mali, access to care is a challenge in remote areas. Thus, the mortality rate of severe acute ... -
Effects of Interest Capping on Retail Credit Growth in Kenya Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction of capping of interest rates by the government through parliament was meant to make borrowing affordable to most of Kenyans. However, this has led to criticisms due to escalation of the overall cost of borrowing ... -
Influence of Participattory Monitoring and Evaluation Results on the Performance of County Funded Road Projects in Bobasi Sub County- Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to Investigate the influence of participatory monitoring and evaluation results as a broad based approach involving local community in coming up with the ideal project to benefit them. This is ... -
Examination Rules and Regulations and Examination Malpractices in Secondary Schools: (Students Perception) a Case Study of Schools in Bondo, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research was set to investigate effectiveness of rules and regulations in eliminating examination malpractice in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. The study was conducted among students and teachers in secondary ... -
The Effect of Ownership Structure on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The separation of management from ownership is considered as the most important investors' concerns these days. . Shareholding structure of the Company is the foundation of corporate governance, which will affect efficiency, ... -
Effects of Micro Finance Services on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The industry of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a vital pillar to any given economy. SMEs are said to provide approximately 70% of formal jobs in developing countries. Nevertheless, despite the huge contribution of ... -
The Role of Media in Fostering Effective Diplomacy in Africa; a Case Study of Kenyan Media
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The general objective study objective was assessing media role in fostering effective diplomacy in Africa; a case study of Kenyan media. The examination was guided by following objectives; To identify media role in conduct ... -
Strategic Orientation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The capacity of a firm to strategically orient its operations in terms of its market, technological changes, to learn and adapt to market changes and the capacity to exercises entrepreneurship is one such posturing that a ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Urban Strategic Development Plans In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Development planning in the urban areas in Kenya has taken a paradigm shift over the past decade especially after the enactment of the new constitution in 2010. This study sought to investigate the factors affecting the ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing Regular Police Officers’ Deployment Within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Deployment is the allocation of duties to staff and job placement. The deployment of employees must meet operational need and manage organizational risk. Compulsory transfer (temporary or permanent) required as a result ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Marketing on Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Kenya: a Case Study of Uhuru Market – Jogoo Road
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of entrepreneurial marketing on growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Uhuru Market, Jogoo Road Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish ... -
Factors Influencing The Price Of Land In Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to find out the factors influencing land prices in Nakuru County. This was prompted by the recent upsurge of land prices in the country and the researcher was particularly interested in Nakuru ... -
Analysis of the Compliance of Kenya’s Online Lead Stories to Professional Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigated the compliance of Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers to professional requirements in publishing lead stories on their websites. The study hinged on three objectives: to compare the lead ... -
Determinants of Capital Structure of the Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case Study of the Automobile Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial planning is an integral part of financial management which deals with the management of a firm’s funds with a view to maximizing profit and the wealth of shareholders. Capital structure is a vital financial ... -
Perceived Influence of Employee Compensation Practices on Employee Commitment at Kenya Forest Service Headquarters, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the perceived influence of employee compensation practices on employee commitment in Kenya Forest Service. Employee compensation practices were measured by basic pay, bonus schemes and merit ... -
Perception of Employees on Institutional Factors Affecting the Implementation of Strategic Plans at Wrigley East Africa Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to examine the perception of employees on institutional factors affecting the implementation of strategic plans at Wrigley East Africa Kenya. The study evaluated how management style, organizational ... -
Factors Influencing Provision Of Healthcare Services In The Devolved System Of Government In Kisumu East Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Health is an important aspect of human life proper health uplifts social development and also has a direct bearing on development of key sectors of the economy and politics. The United Nations establishment WHO that champions ...
