University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Credit Information Sharing on Non-performing Loans of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information sharing in the credit market is a relatively new concept in most developing or emerging markets. In various developing countries, credit information systems are still in their infancy, and information sharing ... -
Supply Chain Factors and Performance of Public Hospitals in Homa Bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Despite the fact that many hospitals have recognized the significance of supply chain management practices, the application of methods, techniques and best practices that is well developed in the industrial sector still ... -
Computerized Biometric Employee Clocking System and Operational Performance: Case Study of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The main aim of the study was to establish the effect of computerized biometric employee clocking system on operational performance of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Eldoret, Kenya. The objective of the research ... -
Influence Of Boards Of Management Governance Practices On Teacher Job Satisfaction In Public Primary Schools In Central Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to find out the influence of boards of management governance practices on teacher job satisfaction in public primary schools in Nyeri central sub county. The objectives that guided the study were; ... -
Climate change and environmental sustainability action plans in Africa: a case study of Kenya, (1980-2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Climate change is probably the most important environmental issue facing the world today. Africa specifically, has been adverse affected by climate change, yet little concrete action has been put in place to address the ... -
Factors Influencing Community Participation in Rural Water Project Development: A Case of Matete Sub-County Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the specific factors influencing community participation in rural water projects in Matete Sub-County. The research focused on the influence of socio-economics, water technology, ... -
Relationship between working capital management and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Financial performance is influenced by management of current assets and liabilities. These current assets can be described as the assets which will be turned into physical cash in a year, if the business runs smoothly, ... -
Impact Of Transfer Pricing On Corporate Income Tax In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Tax revenue is important for any country since it enables the country’s government to cater for the welfare of her people. In addition, a country that mobilizes adequate tax revenue reduces her budget deficit which translates ... -
Effect Of Innovations Management On Growth Of Micro finance Banks In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Today, it has become increasingly unfavorable for companies to tie themselves to the traditionally used methods of production. Due to the highly dynamic and competitive environment, companies have been compelled to be ... -
A king without a kingdom: a biography of Jackson Harvester Angaine, 1903-1999
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This project paper has examined the life and times of Jackson Harvester Angaine who was born in 1903 and died in 1999. Although the work primarily examined his public life, it highlights his early life and education. The ... -
Modeling The Performance Of Science Subjects For Secondary Schools In Kenya Using Partial Least Squares Regression
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Students’ performance in sciences is closely associated with the scientific and technological innovations worldwide. The Government of Kenya recognizes the important role science must play in achieving “Vision 2030” and ... -
Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species Conservation in Subsistence Agricultural Production Systems: a Case Study of Lari Sub-county, Kiambu County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Conservation of indigenous trees is important because they regulate nutrients, build organic matter of top soil, fix nitrogen and create habitat for beneficial soil micro-organisms. The objective of this study was to assess ... -
Challenges Facing Women in Household Food Production in Kipipiri Sub-county, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Women make a significant contribution in household food production. In developing countries, they have been reported to have very high workload in food production compared to men and in ownership to resources and decision ... -
The Effects of Foreign Exchange Exposure on the Performance of Floriculture Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of foreign exchange risk management practices on the financial performance of flower firms in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey research design. The ... -
Citizen Journalism and Conflict News Reporting: a Case Study of the Garissa University Terror Attack
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This section provides global, regional and national perspectives of the subject matter of the study, which is citizen journalism and news reporting on terrorism. The new paradigm of terrorism is partly a consequence of a ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Integration of Information Communication Technology in Administration of Secondary Schools in Mbita Sub-county, Homabay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing the integration of information and communication technology in the administration of public secondary schools in Mbita Sub-county in Homa Bay ... -
Effects of Innovation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research studied innovations in the commercial banks in Kenya. The study focused on innovations and their impact on commercial banks’ key financial performance indicators namely: return on assets, profitability, and ... -
The Role of Sponsored Communication Messages on Two Third Gender Principle Awareness Among Political Parties in Kenya: a Case of Jubilee Alliance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study explores the role of Sponsored Communication Messages in the success of failure of creating awareness of Two Third Gender Principle in Jubilee Alliance. The study has analyzed the nature of Sponsored Communication ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Acquisition Of Employable Skills By Students In Public Technical And Vocational Education And Training Institutions In Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)TVET training is an avenue to empower the youth to be self-employable, to have employable skills and to boost economic development. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the institutional factors influencing ... -
Influence of Stakeholder Participation on Sustainability of Community Development Projects Implemented by Plan International in Homa Bay Town Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Stakeholder participation is seen as one of solutions to the problem of project sustainability. Not only would participatory approaches assist project sustainability but it is also argued that participation would make ...
