University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Conflict-related Factors Influencing Boy-child Retention in Public Primary Schools in Lamu East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The occurrence of perennial conflict in the community affects the livelihood of the people, more so educational access. Boys are used in conflict related activities that lead to dropout and lowered retention rates. The ... -
Strategic Planning Practices And Performance In Kirinyaga County Government In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study problem was the presence of a knowledge gap in individual strategic planning practices and performance followed by different organizations, hence the motivation to conduct a case study zeroing in on Kirinyaga ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Perfomance of Agricultural Non – Governmental Organisations (Ngos) in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The need for sophisticated Strategic Management (SM) practices by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is unavoidable attributed limited resources and scrutiny by the host government and donors. Therefore, this study ... -
Newsroom Practices Assessing the Effects of News Media Competition on Objectivity in Kenya: a Case of Standard Group Communication
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of this study was to assess the effects of news media competitionon objectivity at the Standard Group. This study was based on three objectives, namely: To assess the effects of newsroom cultures on objectivity; ... -
Customer Learning Strategy and Product Innovativeness of Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The environment is constantly evolving this is forcing firms to devise survival strategies. Firms and businesses have realized that the customer is the most important asset to any business. Thus, firms are investing huge ... -
Management Perception of the Performance Target Setting Criteria at Dawa Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Management perception of performance targets criteria for any organization business may not always increase the organizations efficiency and productivity but helps to ensure that management staffs are focused on key result ... -
Gender Based Discrimination and Violence Among Secondary School Students
(2017)A robust education institution that responds to gender issues is paramount in overcoming socio-cultural norms that are discriminative to either sex. The third goal of the now defunct MDG‟s targeted eliminating gender ... -
Impact of Hydroxyurea on Frequency of Blood Transfusion in Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia a Retrospective Quasi Experimental Study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Study background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a red blood cell disorder that occurs commonly in Sub- Saharan Africa. Most of the children affected often have low haemoglobin levels as a result of increased destruction ... -
The Significance of Corporate Strategy on Capital Budgeting Practices in Private Not for Profit Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Real investment decisions are not made in a vacuum; they are embedded in a company’s strategy. However, with inadequate capital amount and an ostensibly infinite request for capital investment in the hospital sector ensuring ... -
Strategic Change Management Strategies at Postal Corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The external environment for businesses has always been changing based on different factors. With rgard to this, organizations are also expected to adjust their strategies to match the changes in the external envronment. ... -
The Relatonship Between Accounting Information System and Human Resource Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aim was to determine the relationship that exists between accounting information system and human resource management system among commercial banks in Kenya. All the 44 registered commercial banks were selected ... -
Determinants of performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the past decade, the number of players in the insurance sector have increased significantly with currently 54 insurance companies offering services nationwide. This has changed the dynamics of operations in this sector ... -
Accountability for Gender Based Violence: Prosecuting Sexual Offences in the Post-election Violence 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The post-election violence that occurred in Kenya after 2007 elections was characterized by massive human rights violation key among them being sexual offences. However very little accountability took place despite the ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Governance and the Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study was intended to investigate corporate governance and how it relates to firm performance of IRA licensed insurance companies, underwriting general business. The findings of the study were aimed to provide more ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Equity in Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
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The Effect of Technology on Supply Delivery of Online Stores in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Emergence of newer technology innovations and mobile-based technologies has contributed to purchasing power of consumers. The online platforms have increased information penetration and accessibility of goods and services. ... -
Effect of Employee Empowerment on Job Satisfaction at Machakos Level Five Hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Today’s organizations are operating in a very dynamic and highly competitive environment. To remain relevant in the market, they have to be able to respond quickly to ever changing customer demands. Employee empowerment ... -
Helicobacter Pylori Antigen in the Mothers Stool and That of Their Children in Kakamega County Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background:Helicobacter pylori prevalence in children may be affected by the infection status of the mother as speculated by recent studies and the family socio-economic status. Studies done in Kenya have not tried to ... -
Effects of Community Policing in Addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibera Slum in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined the effects of community policing in addressing sexual and gender based violence in Kenya. It takes a case study approach, focusing on Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. The problem of the prevalence of ... -
The Influence of Knowledge Management on Perceived Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to determine the strategies adopted by Mhasibu Investment Company in order to achieve competitive advantage. The specific objectives were to determine the strategies that were adopted by the company and ...
