University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Social Media Use and Its Impact Among Employees of Electronic Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to examine the extent of social media use by employees at Samsung Electronics, the purposes for which they use social media and its effect on their performance. Specific objectives of this study included; ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Drivers, Type of Project Leadership and Performance of Horticulture Projects Supported by Kenya National Farmers Federation, Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Monitoring and evaluation (M & E) and type of project leadership are some aspects that contribute to high project performance. This study was meant to identify the influence of monitoring and evaluation drivers and type ... -
Strategic Issues in the Implementation of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015 by Public Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The procurement function of the Kenya Pension Industry has remained unregulated for a long time. The general administration of the industry was only regulated by the Retirement Benefit Authority Act 2000. However, the PPAD ... -
The Effects of Marketing Strategies on Sales Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Small and medium enterprises in Kenya are shrinking rapidly. Competition is stiff within the small and medium enterprises and product performance has not been effective compared to the last decade. the challenge currently ... -
Intellectual Property Rights in East Africa Harmonization of Patent Laws and Policies for the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2017)While acknowledging that the foundational conventions on intellectual property rights of the 18th century brought the world together towards uniformity under the doctrine of territoriality, the world did not settle there ... -
Automating the PMTCT processes for Busia County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV is still a major cause of death in children under the age of five, the majority of whom contract HIV from their mother during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding. This transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers ... -
Procurement Management Practices and Organizational Performance of Construction Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Worldwide aggressive nature of competitors for both independent and governmental institutions has catalyzed automation of services to advance competitiveness in the present day. Therefore, it becomes fundamental for firms ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the research was to find out the effect of macroeconomic factors on the performance of the Nairobi Security Exchange. More specifically, the researcher sought to determine how inflation rate (Measured ... -
Influence of Marketing Innovations on the Performance of Soapstone Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ability of a firm to proactively respond to the market place changes arising out of the customer demands, changes policies and regulations will determine its capacity to survive. Marketing innovation is one of the ... -
Factors Influencing Self-identification of Female Sex Workers in Korogocho Slum in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the key influencers of FSWs accessing HIV prevention services is acceptance and self-identification as sex workers. Prior to self-identification, many FSWs have limited contact with their peers and the health system ... -
Regional powers and conflict management: an analysis of Kenya and Ethiopia's interest in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study explored regional powers and conflict management with a special focus to the interest of Kenya and Ethiopia’s in Somalia and how the interest has affected the Somalia situations. The main objective of this ... -
The Implications of Territorial Jurisdiction for International (Income) Taxation: the Kenyan Case Study
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Quality dimensions and customer satisfaction: a case of Mobile Handset Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study focused on quality dimensions and customer satisfaction: a case of mobile handsets manufacturers in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the quality dimensions demanded by mobile phone buyers in Kenya, ... -
Green energy strategies and United Nations sustainable development goal onaffordable clean energy at Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The strong forces arising from the dynamic environment has made organizations in today’s world to re-think on how to do business in order to fully satisfy their stakeholders and remain relevant in the unfolding dispensation. ... -
Environmental and land use impacts of Quarrying along Ngong river in Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quarrying is a human activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth’s surface. Like any other extractive activity, quarrying alters the physical environment, and when unchecked has the potential ... -
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates on Financial Performance of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya has experienced great change in conditions surrounding the banking industry. For the banks to remain competitive and thrive, they are necessitated to evaluate their external factors, which include foreign exchange ... -
Capacity Planning Practices and Operational Performance of Major Hydropower Stations in Kenya
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The Impact of Chinese Led Infrastructural Development on Sino-african Relations: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study set out to investigate the impact of Chinese led infrastructural development on Sino-African relations with Kenya as the case study. The main objective of the study was to examine the impact of Chinese involvement ... -
Influence of International Socio-economic Factors of Internet of Things on Horticultural Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The horticultural firms in Kenya are faced with the reality of competing in a global environment while having to act in a local environment to meet demand of high quality products of a dynamic market. This has pushed the ... -
Strategic Responses to Interest Rate Capping by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The capping of commercial banks’ interest rates have changed the business environment forcing the financial institutions to align their operations to the changed environment. The objective of the study was to determine ...
