University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Real Estate Investment in Kenya; a Case of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)According to a report by the National Housing Corporation (NHC), the Vision 2030 estimates that the country requires 200,000 new units of housing but only 35,000 units have been produced to date. That means Kenya currently ... -
The Effect of Corporate Brand Image on Consumer Choice of Washing Powder Detergents in Nyayo Estate, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Corporate brand image has become a useful tool that is receiving increasing attention due to its perceived positive influence on consumer brands choice and consumer purchase decisions. The study sought to determine the ... -
Principals’ Administrative Practices Influencing Girl Child Retention in Public Secondary Schools in Tinderet Sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate principals’ administrative practices influencing girl child retention in public secondary schools in Tinderet sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were ... -
Relationship Between Employee Engagement And Organizations Commitment At The Kenyan Teachers Service Commission
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In any organization, employee engagement is most important as it forms foundation where a worker works in an organization in the best interest as he has an intrinsic desire to do so by free choice. The engaged employee ... -
The Relationship Between Performance and Executive Compensation of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The relationship between executive remuneration and firm performance has been widely discussed in corporate circles. The agency theory being one of the main drivers of the discussion posits that if company executives who ... -
Influence of Firms’ Capability on Delivery of Quality Outsourced Ict Services in Kenyan Public Institutions Case Study of Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the influence of firm’s capability on delivery of quality outsourced ICT services in Kenyan Public Institutions. This research focused on The Kenya Medical Research Institute ... -
Representation of Disability in Media: a Study of Abled Differently Programme
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study examined representations of disability in media focussing on the Kenya national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Television (KBC TV). The study investigated how KBC TV’s premier program Abled Differently ... -
Rural Women Access to Information: A Case Study of Women Enterprise Fund
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the rural women access to development Information with a focus on the Women Enterprise Fund. The specific objectives was to investigate the level of Rural Women Access to Development ... -
Social Media Marketing and Business Growth of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigated the effects of social media marketing on business growth at Commercial Banks in Kenya. To achieve this objective of the study, a descriptive study technique was used. The target population included ... -
Operations Management Practices and Systems Design in Kenya's Elevator Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to explore advances in elevator technology in Kenya and examine their impact on quality, safety and performance. The study explored the elevator system design and operation in order to reduce ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of Oro-Dispersible Paediatric Sildenafil Tablets Using Jute Plant Mucilage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Sildenafil citrate a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor is a vasodilator used in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension in both adults and children. In the latter, no dose specific formulation is locally available. ... -
Strategic Quality Management Practices and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic quality management practices are the effective ways through which organizations can achieve improved performance levels and gain competitive edge in a cut-throat competitive industry, for they ensure monitoring ... -
Evaluating Effects of Pyrogenic Organic Matter and Biochar Amendments on Soil Structure, Soil Chemical Properties and Soil Fauna Dynamics in Tropical Agroecosystems
(University of Nairobi, 2017)During vegetation clearance to cultivated lands, charcoal making eliminates canopy effects on soil associated with trees while at the same time creating new conditions in and around such charcoal-making spots due to increased ... -
Effects of Foreign Portfolio Flows on the Capital Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research paper aims at studying the foreign portfolio investment and how they related to market capitalization in Kenya. The paper uses the neoclassical theories of capital flows in developing the analysis. The ... -
Technology Acquisition Strategies and the Performance of Companies Who Import and Distribute Pharmaceutical Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The world is currently experiencing an information technology revolution that has drastically changed many aspects of the human life, from education, industry, economy and politics to entertainment. Technology has become ... -
Effects of Co-operatives on the Livelihoods of Rural Households in Sirisia Constituency in Bungoma County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The cooperative movement is a key variable in the growth of the Kenyan economy especially in the rural households. Much of the developing world is experiencing rapid economic growth and the cooperatives aim to bring that ... -
Social media platforms and the campaign against Alcoholism and Drug abuse in state corporations in Kenya: the case of the National Authority for the campaign against Alcohol and Drug abuse
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The onset of social media brought in diverse opportunities through which an organization communicates. This study aimed to investigate the use of social media platforms in the campaign against alcohol and drug abuse in ... -
Determinants of Maternal Mortality During Child Birth Among Mothers Delivering at Yopougon Teaching Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background of the study: In Côte d'Ivoire, mother and child health is a major concern as maternal mortality persists at a high level. Objective: The main objective of the study was to establish factors contributing to ... -
Stakeholder Involvement in the Management of Strategic Change at Amref Health Africa in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic change is vital for the future sustainability of the Non-governmental organizations. Stakeholder involvement and management is just one of the factors that impact the implementation of strategic change but arguably ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Performance Contracts in Public Primary Schools in Isinya Sub-county, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The movement towards accountability in the education sector has resulted in creation of many innovations, performance contracting notwithstanding. The purpose of this study was to investigate the institutional factors ...
