University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Investor Perception of Audit Expectation Gap a Study of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to establish investor perception of audit expectation gap. This was informed by the well-publicised collapses of large companies and the eventual incrimination of the external auditors, during recent ... -
Addressing Water Resources Degradation Through Improved Stakeholder Participation in the Upper Athi River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The rating of Kenya as a water scarce nation and the projection that the situation is expected to deteriorate further makes the need for sustainable water resources management critical. With the reality of scarcity, it is ... -
Influence of Women Enterprise Fund on Performance of Female Enterprises in Makadara Sub- County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of this study was to investigate the influence of women enterprise fund on poverty alleviation in Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya. To achieve this goal, this study was guided by four objectives. They ... -
The Relationship Between Bank Corporate Governance and Performance of Kenyan Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The agency theory proposes a large board size and a board dominated by non-executive directors. Studies have been done on data of companies in different sectors both in Kenya and outside. This study examined the relationship ... -
Influence of community participation on implementation of constituency development funded infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bomet east sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research seeks to determine the extent to which involvement of community helps in identifying, procurement, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as quality assurance for success of infrastructures in ... -
Determinants of tax compliance behaviour in Kenya: case of tax payers in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study explores determinants of tax compliance in Kenya by analyzing data obtained from taxpayers interviewed within Nairobi County. Data for the study was obtained using structured questionnaires from 100 respondents ... -
Determinants of the Uptake of National Health Insurance Among Informal Sector Workers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The importance of Health Insurance Schemes has become an increasingly recognized factor in financing health care in low income economies as it allows individuals to access timely and high quality medical care. Unfortunately ... -
Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship Development of Mobile Money Within the Telecommunication Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In today’s turbulent job market, starting and having own business venture is a dream of young generation. Telecommunication companies like Airtel, Orange and Safaricom through their mobile money platforms have provided a ... -
International Market Entry Strategies Used by Stantech Motors Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Domestic companies grapple with tough competition in their home markets leading them to adjust and look for international business opportunities. Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) is preferred entry strategy for ... -
Relationship between cost efficiency and non-performing loans of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In third world countries, efficiency of the banking system is particularly vital because the banking organization serves as the central nerve for the total financial development in terms of economic growth. A large bulk ... -
Determinants of Innovation Strategies Among Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A crucial aspect in the success of firms is their capacity to innovate. This research intended to examine the topic of innovation, by examining the key determinants of innovation strategy in organization. Innovation as ... -
Determinants of foreign exchange inflows to Kenya; 1980-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign aid is a post-world war II phenomenon that came about when western states had the notion that poor countries were in a low income equilibrium trap and needed to supplement their low income savings with foreign ... -
Factors That Influence The Implementation Of Strategies And Performance Of Public Research Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Strategy execution is the practice of converting premeditated targets set into activities that are aimed at getting the desired targeted results. For a strategic plan to be said was successfully implemented, the end results ... -
Proper Inventorization of E-waste in Companies as an E-waste Management Strategy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)E-waste is considered to be growing faster than any other waste stream in the globe. While many countries have invested in recycling of e-waste, most of it ends up in dumpsites. For this reason, it is important for a ... -
A study on the effects of acute sleep deprivation on pulse pressure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Currently a great proportion of our population experiences sleep deprivation. There has been research carried out previously and depicted an increase in diastolic blood pressure due to sleep deprivation. This leads to ... -
Malinke Men’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Sexual Violence Against Women in Attecoube Municipality, Cote D’ivoire
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study set out to explore the Malinke men’s men knowledge and perceptions of sexual violence against women in Attecoube municipality, Cote d’Ivoire. Data were collected through the survey method, focus group discussions ... -
Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Styles On Students’ Discipline In Public Secondary Schools In Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principals’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the ... -
Analysing High Interest Rate Spreads: Empirical Evidence From The Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Banking industry plays a crucial part in growth and development of an economy. Banks/financial institutions mobilize funds from depositors and channels them to borrowers for investment. Efficient banking industry is ... -
Influence of Stakeholders Involvement on Project Performance: a Case of Nema Automobile Emmission Control Project in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Stakeholder Involvement in project management plays a critical role in project performance. In Kenya, National Environmental Management Authority initiated Automobile Emission Control Project. This has involved a number ... -
Detection of Salmonella Species in Kenya Using 16s Rrna Pcr Coupled to High Resolution Melting Point Assay (Hrma).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Salmonella species have been identified worldwide as a common cause of bacteremia among the immunocompromised individuals and infants where in severe cases it has proved fatal. Although various tests including culture and ...
