University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Carbon stocks variability in agro ecosystems along an altitudinal gradient: a case study of Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study quantifies the effect of land cover change and seasonality on soil organic carbon and carbon dioxide emissivity. It takes to account the coupled inter-relationships with other ecological factors such as temperature ... -
Iso 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification and Service Quality in Kenyan Public Universities: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study set out to find the influence of ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems certification on service quality in Kenyan public universities, and in particular, the case of the University of Nairobi. To accomplish ... -
Domestic Violence Against Men in Kiambu East Sub-county
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Men experience domestic abuse in different forms affecting them in many ways. For instance, they are exposed to physical injuries, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, psychological torture, financial constraints and many other ... -
Effect of Trade Receivables Management on the Profitability of Manufacturing Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Trade receivables arise in the day to day running of any firms. This is where firms sell goods to customers on credit with the premise that the customers will pay within an agreed period. This can lead to an increase in ... -
Corruption and Enforcement Personnel as Factors That Influence the Implementation of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Alcohol and drug abuse remains one of the problems affecting the Kenyan state today to the extent that it has been declared a national disaster. The situation is worse in the low income area of Kawangware, Mukuru Kwa Njenga ... -
E-Procurement Implementation And Performance Of County Governments In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Internet technology is no longer optional in the modern worldwide business environment that’s highly competitive, rather, it is mandatory. The study aimed at establishing the extent of e-procurement implementation within ... -
Factors Influencing Transfer Of Knowledge From Training To Work By County Public Service Employees In Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Devolution is very new in Kenya, resources having been channeled to the counties less than five years ago to facilitate better and efficient public service, which is closer to the people. The counties are therefore sorely ... -
Effect of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage Among Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The nature of the environment that SACCOs operate in is competitive, dynamic and uncertain hence SACCO’s are always trying to achieve competitive advantage by attaining some sort of competitive edge and in some cases this ... -
Gender mainstreaming in e-government services adoption - a case of e-citizen portal in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The motivation behind this study was to determine and see how the concept of gender mainstreaming could impact the adoption of e-government services in Kenya, which like numerous other developing nations, the Kenyan ... -
Factors Influencing Completion Of Constituency Development Funded Projects. A Case Of Water Projects In North Imenti Constituency, Meru County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Focus on marginalized regions that lag behind in development has increased tremendously in the last couple of decades with increased number of activities to promote regional development at the international, national and ... -
Barriers Faced by Students With Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Learning Environment, a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This was a cross- sectional descriptive study on the barriers faced by hearing impaired students at the University of Nairobi. The study examined the institutional and social barriers faced by the hearing impaired students ... -
Effect of Financial Risks on Institutional Efficiency Among Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The growth and development of the financial institutions are dependent on the effective and efficient management of its risks and opportunities. The search for precise tools to measure and manage the risk is an on-going ... -
Determining The Success On User Adoption Of E-Procurement In Kenyan Government Ministries: A Case Of E-Procurement Module In The IFMIS
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Openness and accountability in Public procurement is a thorn in the flesh that the Government has to deal with. In August 2014, President Uhuru Kenyatta directed a shift from the manual system to e procurement so as to ... -
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Corporate social responsibility has been increasingly visible and central feature of businesses all over the world as consumers and governments become more concerned about aspects of sustainability and environmental impact ... -
The Effect of Macro Economic Variables on Stock Market Return at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Nairobi Securities Exchange has an important part in the Kenyan Economy as it provides a platform for companies and individuals to invest. The study sought to establish the effect of macroeconomic variables on stock ... -
Exploring the major causes of road traffic accidents in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The road transport industry in Kenya plays a vital role in the life of a majority of its citizens. Many Kenyans utilizes different transport modes to reach their various destinations on a daily basis. Nearly 3000 people ... -
Influence Of Language Text Books Characteristics On Pre School Childrens’ Performance In English In Embu North Sub- County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this research project was to identify and evaluate the main influence of language text books characteristics on pre school children’s performance in english in embu north sub county, Kenya. The study was ... -
Effect of Blue Ocean Strategies on Competitive Advantage of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of blue sea systems on competitive advantage of microfinance foundations in Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive survey research outline. The population grasped 52 ... -
Effect Of Dramatization On Learner Achievement In Learning English Language In Public Secondary Schools In Meru County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)xvii ABSTRACT This study sought to establish that dramatization is an effective strategy in teaching the English language and promotes learner achievement in Igembe North and Imenti South District, in Kenya. The study ... -
Rangeland Resource Dynamics And Their Implications For Pastoral Livelihoods In Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Worldwide, rangeland ecosystems have experienced tremendous land use changes in the recent decades that have triggered numerous ecological, social and economic dynamics with adverse implications on its inhabitants. These ...
