University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Headteachers’ Leadership Styles on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public Primary Schools in Machakos Subcounty, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Machakos sub county, Kenya. The study’s objectives sought to determine ... -
Factors Affecting Transport Infrastructure Accounting in County Governments: Case Study of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transport infrastructure is a critical ingredient in economic development at all levels of income. It supports personal well-being and economic growth. Transport infrastructure plays a role as a capital input into production ... -
Effect Of Management Accounting Practices On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Management Accounting has long been associated with giving management explanations for the intrinsic management functions, specifically in the manufacturing zone. This may have narrowed its utilization in the utilities ... -
Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on the Performance of the Real Estate Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the years the Kenyan economy has enjoyed several developments in terms of infrastructure and policies as well as experts relocating in Kenya and corporations interested in expanding operations in Kenya. Foreign Direct ... -
Influence Of Non Governmental Organisations Activities On Sustainability Of Communitiy Peace Projects In Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Project sustainability has been a great hindrance to the social-economic development of a community. The main reason as to why this has been the case is the failure by the project implementing organizations to consider ... -
The Joint Influence of Organisational Resources, External Stakeholders and Expansion Strategies on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Firm performance is at the heart of strategic management research. Performance related research seeks to answer questions such what causes inter-firm performance differences, why they behave the way they do and how they ... -
The Role of Public Diplomacy in Regional Integration a Case Study of Eac
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research aims at evaluating the role of public diplomacy in enhancing Regional Integration in the East African Community. The interest for this research is driven by the realization of the strategic role that public ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Access to Credit Among Youth in Rural Areas: a Case of Kimilili Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Access to credit has grown tremendously in the last decade and so has been the focus on youth. Access to credit has been touted as one of the tools for economic growth. While most studies have focused on the urban youth, ... -
Rebranding Strategy and Performance of National Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Organizations throughout the world have had to use one strategy or another, in order to improve their performance. This is as a result of the emerging trends that have intensified the level of competition among different ... -
The relationship between capital structure and dividend pay out ratio of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The dividend pay-out policy is one of the most debated topics within corporate finance and some academics have called the company’s dividend pay-out policy an unsolved puzzle. Even though an extensive amount of research ... -
Perceived Factors Contributing to Disconnect Between Generations at Rafiki Microfinance Bank
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In the corporate world new generations emerge as the years goes by. The study therefore set out to investigate perceived factors contributing to disconnect between generations at Rafiki Microfinance Bank. Available literature ... -
Refugees influx and national security: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The increase in the number of in Kenya has seen many even the national assembly claim that this is to blame for the increased terrorist acts in the country. This research therefore seeks to qualify this statement. The study ... -
A comparative study of transvaginal ultrasound scan and digital vaginal examination in prediction of preterm delivery at 32 to 36 weeks in Kitui District Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Preterm labour occurs when regular uterine contractions associated with cervical shortening and dilatation occurs before 37 weeks of gestation. Preterm deliveries are those that occur at less than 37 weeks ... -
Influence of Psycho-social Support Programme on Retention of Hiv Patient in Ampath Care Based Clinic in Eldoret, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Psycho-social support for HIV infected patients is critical in ensuring these patients remain connected to the health facility. This is because HIV patients need medication attention and support that should always be ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Banking on Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Financial inclusion has been identified as one of the key factors that accelerate the growth of any economy and alleviate poverty. Financially excluded population mainly relies on their limited savings and low earnings ... -
The Role of Self-help Groups (Shgs) in Womens Socio-economic and Psychological Empowerment: a Case of Mathare Slum, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Women empowerment and pushing for gender equality is one of the key elements to achieving sustainable development (World Bank, 2015). Participation in Self-help groups (SHGs) has played a great role to empower people, ... -
Factors contributing to teenage fertility in coastal kenya A case of mombasa county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The coastal region is among the top three areas with the highest early childbearing prevalence in Kenya (KNBS, 2014). Studies on adolescent fertility within this region have mainly been based on secondary data derived from ... -
Waste Management in Higher Education Institutions: a Case Study of University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to examine the waste management in higher education institutions with specific reference to the University of Nairobi. The study was guided by the following research objectives: To establish and ... -
The Effect of Strategic Changes on the Growth of Printing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study was to assess the effect of strategic change on the growth of printing firms in Kenya .The study adopted a survey study research that adopted a descriptive research design. Data was collected ... -
Bridging Legal Information Gaps in Academic Law Libraries in Kenya: Framework for Dedicated Call Center Initiatives
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine whether a dedicated call center initiative within academic law library can bridge legal research information gap. The objectives of the study were to establish the level of awareness ...
