University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Role of Vigilante Groups in the Management of Security in Urban Centres:a Case Study of Sungusungu in Suneka Township, Kisii County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This research investigates the role of vigilante groups in the management of security to urban centres: a case study of sungusungu in suneka township, Kisii County. The study answers the following research questions; why ... -
The Effects of Earnings on Dividend Payout of Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project aim was to establish the effects of earnings on DPO for companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The objective of the study was to establish how and the extent to which company earnings, ... -
Implementation of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes as a Strategy of Poverty Alleviation in Kawangware Slum, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized as an important initiator of growth, innovation and especially new job creations. Poverty has been singled out has a malignant challenge to most of underdeveloped and developing ... -
Factors Influencing The Sustainability Of Rural Water Projects: A Case Of Kalongoni Water Project In Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research study investigated factors influencing sustainability of water projects in Bamba division, Kilifi County, Kenya. The researcher particularly sought to examine why in spite of the concerted efforts by ... -
Effect of Computerized Accounting Systems on Risk Based Internal Auditing in Homa Bay County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)For several centuries, internal auditing has been believed to be helping firms in protecting financial resources and assess recognized internal control measures with the key concentration being control awareness and ... -
An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation in Pyrethrum Group Marketing Channels Among Farmers in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study analyzed the factors influencing the decision and level of participation of smallholder pyrethrum farmers (household heads) in group marketing in Nyandarua County. The data which were collected through questionnaires ... -
The influence of stakeholder participation on the performance of donor funded projects: a case of Kinango integrated food security and livelihood project (kifslp), Kwale county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The role of stakeholder participation in project performance cannot be overlooked. A review of case studies has demonstrated a relationship between the two. The study was undertaken to demonstrate how stakeholder participation ... -
Reintegrating Of Child Soldiers In Education Systems: Case Study Of South Sudan, Juba
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The Millenium Development Goal on ensuring that universal education has been achieved by 2015 was not met and then came Sustainable Development Goal 4 which recognizes that this gap must be closed. The world would be a ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Agency Banking by KCB Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Developments in information communication and technology among other factors have brought about high level of dynamism in the operating environment. Increased competition among commercial banks and the need to improve their ... -
Management Practices of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Challenges in Socio-economic Sphere: a Case Study of Smes in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges that prevent the growth and development of small and medium enterprises specifically, the socio-economic factors hindering good management practices in the Small ... -
Calender Anomalies in Stock Returns: Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The efficient market hypothesis postulates that security markets exhibit efficiency, consequently it is not possible to make abnormal returns by either following fundamental analysis or technical analysis. It assumes stock ... -
Influence of Headteachers’ Instructional Supervision Practices on Pupils’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Mulot Division, Narok South, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the headteachers’ instructional supervision practices on pupils performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools in Mulot Division ... -
Customer Life Cycle Management by Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Nowadays, organizations have realized the importance of becoming more customer-centric and invested a large amount of time and resources in a Customer Relationship Management. To be able to understand these behavioural ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Firms in the Soft Drinks and Beer Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study set to explore and also analyze the impact of working capital management (on firms in the soft drinks and beer industry in Kenya) and its effect on these firms profitability. Working capital management could ... -
An Investigation Into the Role of the Kenyan Judiciary in Enhancing the Right to Housing Under a Transformative Constitution
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The 27th of August, 2010 ushered in a new dawn: Kenya through its leadership promulgated the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which has been hailed as a transformative Constitution. The foresaid event marked the beginning of ... -
The Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Implementation Challenges at the Nairobi City County Government
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Organizations formulate strategic plans but only a few are able to successfully implement these plans. Currently counties are competing in a complex and challenging context that is being transformed by many factors from ... -
Effect Of Interest Rates Changes On Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms; A Survey Of Life Insurance Policy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Interest rates are one of the economy single strongest influences and have a profound effect on everything from individual investment decisions to job creation, monetary policy and corporate profits. Economic environments ... -
A 5 Year’S Retrospective Case Series On The Clinical Profile And Management Of Retinoblastoma At Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Retinoblastoma is the commonest intraocular malignancy in childhood. The national epidemiological characteristics of retinoblastoma in Mozambique are not clearly known. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment ... -
The Effects of Operational Risk Management Practises on Financial Performance in Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the last decade operational risk management has been attracting an increasing attention in many organizations various sectors. The owners are aware of these challenges but lack of comprehensive and integrated approach ...
