University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges of Growth and Expansion Strategies Adopted by Safaricom Kenya Limited for M-pesa Business
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Right to Equality and Non-discrimination: Freedom of Association of Sexual Minorities in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Sexual minorities continue to face violation of their fundamental rights and freedoms despite significant development in codification of human rights. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the right to equality ... -
The Phonological and Lexical Variation Within Kisumu-south Nyanza Dialect of Dholuo
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study set out to investigate the Sub dialects within Kisumu-South Nyanza dialect of Dholuo. The analysis was done within the framework of Variationist Theory proposed by Labov (1963). The main objective of the study ... -
The Effect of Exchange Rate Movement on the Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The increasing level of integration progressively amongst the international foreign exchange and equity markets has led to an increased scholarly interest in stock prices in relation to exchange rate and. This has in turn ... -
Print Media Coverage of the Ban on Importation of Genetically Modified Foods in Kenya: a Content Analysis of Daily Nation and the East African
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study examines the print media coverage of the 2012 ban on importation of genetically modified food in Kenyan for the period between 2012 and 2013. The study employed a mixed qualitative research approach involving ... -
Effect of Tax Reforms on Compliance With Turnover Tax Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Industrial Area, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Turnover tax was introduced in 2008 as simple tax so as to bring small and medium enterprises into tax net. This was to boost collection on revenue, increase tax administration efficiencies and reduce collection costs thus ... -
Effects of Dyslexia and Dysgraphia on the Reading and Writing Abilities of Upper-primary Pupils From Select Schools in Sabatia Sub-county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study sought to investigate the nature and extent of reading impairment (dyslexia) and writing impairment (dysgraphia) in the English of a group of twenty-five upper-primary pupils of the Sabatia Sub-county of Vihiga ... -
Relationship Between Innovation Strategies and Competitive Advantage in the Logistics Firms in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Any organization that is keen on competing in the dynamic markets must create a special edge that allows it to derive a competitive advantage over rivals. One way of gaining superiority over rivals is through innovation. ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions Announcement on the Stock Return Volatility of the Commercial Banks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Many organizations merge and acquire for the sole benefit of putting the organizations in a better position than they were before in terms of lack of capital, wealth, financial performance and different operation synergies ... -
The January Effect on Stock Returns of Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research project aimed at investigating presence of January effect on stock returns on the various sectors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in order to address a methodological gap which had been identified of ... -
A Five-year Review of the Outcomes on the Management of Cancer of the Cervix at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries. Kenyatta National Hospital has over the years been the referral ... -
Local Beneficiary Community Perception of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The study examines the relationship existing between international business‟ CSR practices in Kenya and the subsequent benefits and perception by the local community. This is done through establishing the practices and ... -
The Influence of Balanced Scorecard Performance Management System on Employee Job Satisfaction at National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Balanced Scorecard is a management system that is intended to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of organization‟s output. In the balanced scorecard approach, employees are the target and medium of change. ... -
Aqua Privy Sewerage Systems A Survey Of Some Schemes In Zambia
(University Of Nairobi, 1978)Sanitation in c<;velooing countr~_es The greatest challenge for the people concerned with environmental health in developing countries is that of water supply and excreta disposal systems in high density. low-income ... -
Factors Influencing the Level of Awareness of Teachers Service Commission Code of Conduct and Ethics Among Public Secondary School Teachers in Machakos Town Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The code of conduct and ethics forms a framework for ethical decision making within an organization and must be embedded within the organizations so as to inspire appropriate culture that is instilled in the hearts and ... -
Factors Influencing Principals’ Instructional Supervision Practices In Public Secondary Schools In Pokot West Sub County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main aim of education in any single nation is to provide students with insights, skillfulness, dispositions and attitudes which permit them to be remodeled fruitful in the society. Consequently, education is perceived ... -
The Role of International Financial Institutions in Africa’s Development: a Case Study of the African Development Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Africa‘s development, despite having billions injected into its advancement still remains at best gradual. Poverty levels still remain relatively high as compared to other parts of the globe hampering socio-economic growth ... -
Factors Influencing Horticultural Production in Kenya: a Case of Farmers Sponsored by Non-governmental Organizations in Muranga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study assessed the factors influencing horticultural production in Kenya with respect to farmers sponsored by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Muranga County. This study was guided by the following specific ... -
Enhancement of copyright protection in musical works and sound recordings on the digital platform: a case study of the Kenya Copyright Board
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)
