University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Capital Structure on Equity Risk Premium of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Where the capital structure has a higher composition of equity, a firm experiences low market risk which leads to a lower equity risk premium. Commercial banks in Kenya have experienced high fluctuations in their capital ... -
Digital Banking and Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital banking and financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed both cross sectional and longitudinal research designs. The ... -
Assessment of the Effect of International Partnerships on Infrastructural Development a Case Study of Kenya/china Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Development is inevitable in the world today, and countries are striving to achieve their various developmental goals in order to provide and ensure better livelihoods for their people. This study aims to explore the ... -
Utilization of Geographic Information System Technology on Implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of any road construction project relies heavily on effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction progress. Studies have indicated the integration of GIS technology with the ... -
Predict Spread of Infectious Diseases Across Regions via Transport Systems in Kenya Using Machine Learning Models: Case of Truck Crews and Bus Passenger Movement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The recurrent outbreak of infectious diseases has led to a global health catastrophe with substantial socioeconomic interruptions, morbidity, and deaths. The coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Large Supermarket Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Though retailing has transformed in the recent past to one sector that has grown in prominence as a major economic driver especially in developing economies, it still remains erratic with increasingly fickle shopper loyalties ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Contraceptive use is an important determinant of fertility. This study focused on factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated ... -
Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Reporting Quality of Oil Marketing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With an evolving financial landscape and increasing demands for transparency and accountability, it becomes imperative to understand the impact of risk-based auditing on the quality of financial reporting, especially in ... -
Influence of Strategy on Organizational Structure of Protestant Confession Churches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relationship between strategy and organization structure is a key component to the success of any organization. Strategy thrives in an organization with the right structure, management is therefore required to align ... -
Effect of Asset Allocation Decisions on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial landscape of Kenya, like many emerging economies, is characterized by a diverse array of investment instruments, with unit trusts becoming increasingly significant. Understanding how asset allocation decisions ... -
Quantifying the Relationship Between Air Transportation and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air transportation remains a core factor in the world’s economic growth. Thus, in the context of Kenya, this study looked at the connection that between air transportation and the economy. To conduct the study, the research ... -
Supply Chain Practices and Operational Performance of Christ is the Answer Ministries Church in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Exploring the nexus between supply chain practices and operational performance within (CITAM) Church in Kenya, this study endeavours to reveal the nuanced dynamics of these practices and their impact. The research is framed ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Spread and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks have a crucial role in the allocation and distribution of economic resources on a global scale. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of commercial banks and are significant ... -
Challenges of Implementing Performance Contracting Strategy at Impact Research and Development Organisation, Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance contracting is a strategy designed to manage performance and also a distinct element of organizational reforms. Despite the importance of performance contracting strategy, challenges such as a culture of ... -
Digitalization and Operational Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digitalization has transformed firms and helped them attain higher levels of competitive advantage due to enhanced service delivery and reduction of waste and operation related costs. This study was aimed at determining ... -
The Effect of Hormonal Contraception on Mucosal and Peripheral Immunity: Implications for Hiv Susceptibility Among Women in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Safe and effective contraception is a critical component of basic healthcare for women. Unfortunately, a number of observational studies have associated depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) - a low-cost, ... -
Influence of Organizational Politics on Lecturers’ Job Performance in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Higher education is a major contributor to high skills development necessary in the economic development of all nations. However, a variety of factors, including organizational politics, have an impact on how well this ... -
Optimization of the Electrolyte and Electrode Solid-solid Interface in a Solid-state Lithium Ion Battery: Application of Electrospray Technique.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over time, the demand for thin film lithium ion batteries has grown due to technological developments that have led to the miniaturization of electronic devices which require smaller power sources. However, lithium ion ... -
State Failure and Maritime Insecurity: an Analysis of Somali Piracy, 1991 - 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This thesis set to unravel Somali piracy, a recent phenomenon of maritime trade’s centuries-old disruptive transgression. This thesis seeks to interrogate the sources, anatomy, and implications of a systemic Somali piracy. ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions, Risk Management, Institutional Characteristics and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks operate in a volatile operational and legal environment that is fraught with competition. Commercial bank regulators have established stringent requirements to protect depositors in the event of a bank ...
