University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Internal Audit on Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This current study's objective was to determine the effect that internal audit has on financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya. The study measured internal audit using internal audit standards, ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial theories have emphasized the need to increase savings through deepening of financial markets so as to stimulate investments for improved economic growth. This has led to the expansion of financial sector providers ... -
Effect of Interest Rates on Foreign Direct Investments Inflows in the Energy and Petroleum Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Both theory and empirical literatures hold that the growth of a country is directly related to the economy, which consists of various variables like GDP, Foreign Direct Investment, Remittances, Inflation, Interest rate, ... -
Supply And Demand Factors Influencing Pastoralists’ Children’s Participation Rate In Secondary School Education In Turkana South Sub County, Turkana
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study considered the influence of demand and supply factors of education participation rate of nomadic children in secondary education in Turkana South Sub County. Participation rate in this regard was measured in terms ... -
Supplier Evaluation and Supply Chain Performance of Telecommunications Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Effectiveness in operations of a firm is highly attributed to adoption of supplier evaluation in the supply chain management processes of firms in Kenya. Telecommunication firms have become very essential in day to day ... -
Strategies Adopted for Competitive Advantage by Garment Manufacturing Export Processing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)It is the role of Governments around the world to spearhead development efforts in their respective countries. Among the strategies adopted in many developing countries is the establishment of Export Processing Zones. The ... -
The Effect of Using Customer Funding on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study was on the effect customer funding on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The main issue was that there had been a gradual rise in customer deposits in Kenya. The profitability of the banking ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Inclusion Among Small-scale Farmers in Trans Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to identify the effect of financial literacy on financial inclusion among small-scale farmers in Trans Nzoia County. The study was informed by Asset Building and Financial Inclusion theory, ... -
Determinants of Loan Repayment Default in Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this survey was to determine the loan repayment determinants examine the determinants defaults in MFI(microfinance institutions) in Kenya. Specifically the research sought to establish the effect of lenders, ... -
Corporate Governance Practices Adopted by Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the recent past, the banking industry has faced increased competition and tremendous challenges globalization, privatization of government owned banks, adverse changes in economic and political patterns and narrowing ... -
The Effect of Investor Herding Behavior on Securities Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to establish whether investor herding behaviour has an effect on securities returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This seeks to bridge the gap that exists in the Kenyan securities markets ... -
Generating Probability Distributions Based on Burr Differential Equation
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Innovation challenges encountered by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current business environment exists of tough and unpredictable competitions. All organizations, regardless of their size and scope of operation are faced with tough competition challenges and in order for them to cope ... -
Challenges of Foreign Direct Investment Strategy for a New Market: Case of Tullow Oil Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The environment that organisations operate is uncertain and this has forced firms to go outside their boundaries for fresh markets and to exploit untapped resources with the goal of expanding their businesses. The research ... -
Security of Web Applications From Cross Site Scripting Attacks on Browser Side
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Cross-Site Scripting has been known to be the most common and serious attack against web based services. Confidentiality of browsers has been compromised in many ways since they support the execution of embedded scripts. ... -
Supply chain management practices and organizational performance of Public Universities in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study adopted a descriptive design and was based on the following objectives: to determine the degree which supply management chain practices have been implemented among public universities in Kenya, to establish ... -
Effect of Budgeting Process on Utilization of Science Instructional Resources in Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Science Education is a pillar in technological advancement, national wealth creation, health improvement, and spearheading industrialization of any nation. However, low achieving learners in sciences in national examinations ... -
Assessment of Antidiabetic Medicines Use and Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Lacor Hospital, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that is on the rise and causes serious health problems. Appropriately chosen antidiabetic drug therapy controls the associated complications ... -
Influence of Youth Enterprise Development Fund on Small Business Development of Youths in Marakwet West Sub-county, Elgeyo Mmrakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Small businesses are increasingly seen as playing an important role in the economies of many countries. Despite the launching of different youth development funds in Kenya. Many economic and financial reforms as well ... -
Effect of Financial Crisis on Dividend Payout Policy of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the effect of a financial crisis on the dividend payout policy of commercial and service firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange. The independent variables for the study were real GDP, ...
