University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Firms’ Financial Performance and Stock Return for Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between financial performance and stock returns for firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study used a descriptive research design and targeted ... -
The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Strategy Implementation at Jamii Telecommunications Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The evolution of technology influences significantly the business by changing business operations. ICT is also gaining popularity and are increasingly used in regular operations of many companies, ranging from start-ups ... -
The Effect of Earnings Announcement on Stock Market Return at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Markets with prices of stock that mirror the entire information which is publicly available, are called efficient markets. This means that investors will not gain abnormal returns from the market. This further implies that ... -
Influence Of Socio - Economic Factors On Pupils’ Transition Rates From Primary To Secondary Schools In Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the Socio-Economic factors influencing pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kisumu East Sub-County. Four objectives guided the study to establish the ... -
The Effect of Micro Credit in Improving the Living Standards of the Poor People in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research study has analyzed the effect of micro credit in improving the living standards of the poor people in Tharaka Nithi County. Chapter one gave an introduction to the microcredit services, the problem that ... -
Building information modelling adoption in construction project management in Kenya : a case study of Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Construction projects today are far more complicated than ever before and there is an urgent need to coordinate the efforts of all the participants in a project. Globally the Construction Industry is shifting from CAD to ... -
Depression in mothers of children with severe acute malnutrition admitted in Kenyatta National Hospital Peadiatric Wards.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)BACKGROUND Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In women it is a significant cause of disease related disability. Globally, an estimated 350 million people suffer from depression. The prevalence of ... -
Influence Of Asset Based Community Development Approach On Poverty Reduction In Devolved County Governments: A Case Of Kaloleni Subcounty, Kilifi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study examined the influence of Asset-Based Community Development approach on Poverty Reduction in Kaloleni sub county, Kilifi County. The study focused on the influence of availability of local resources, citizen’s ... -
Factors Influencing Fish Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kenya: a Case of Hamisi Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Fish has always been an important source of protein in the human diet and on a global scale. This study therefore focuses on factors influencing fish production among small scale farmers of Hamisi sub – county, Vihiga ... -
Marketing practices and firm competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was aimed in determining the influence of the marketing practices in the competitiveness of commercial Banks. The specific objectives were to identify the marketing practices adopted by commercial banks in Kenya, ... -
The Effect of Individual Behavioral Biases on Investment Choices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case of Kisumu County Investors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Behavioral finance assumes that investors are normal and have differing views regarding utility maximization. Thus, investors make decisions that are not fully rational based on their beliefs and preferences. This study ... -
Internationalization and Export Performance of Sme’s in Gikomba Market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is strong empirical support for an association between characteristics of an SME‟s entrepreneur and internationalization, yet the impact of environmental perception remains relatively under explored. The study sought ... -
Investigation of the haemostatic effects of freeze dried extracts of selected Kenyan plants
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: “Hemorrhage is responsible for 30% to 40% of trauma mortality and accounts for almost 50% of the deaths occurring in the initial 24 hours following the traumatic incident”. The approach to “new drugs through ... -
Influence of Implementation of Conflict Management Strategies on Employees Performance: a Case of Kenya Power Company, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Conflict management strategies is marker for the variety of ways by which people handle grievances—standing up for what they consider to be right and against what they consider to be wrong. Conflict is not just about ... -
Influence Of Personal And Institutional Factors On Women Participation In Community Project Management In Kenya: The Case Of Community-Based Projects In Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Influence Of Personal And Institutional Factors On Women Participation In Community Project Management In Kenya: The Case Of Community-Based Projects In Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County -
Knowledge and practice on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs among health care workers at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cytotoxic drugs are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic. Improper handling and use of these drugs leads to occupational health hazards among workers in cancer management settings. No study has been published ... -
The Effect of Trade Finance on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of trade finance management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey research design. The descriptive ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Firms ability to survive in a competitive business environment is be dependent upon their ability to formulate and implement appropriate strategies that differentiate the firm product offering with the competitors. As the ... -
Benchmarking And Operational Performance Of Kenya National Assembly
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Although benchmarking is considered a well-established evaluation tool, a number of researchers have questioned its effectiveness. There is no consensus about benchmarking classifications, how and why it is deployed and ...
