University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges Facing Unga Group In Implementation And Management Of Change Programs
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In organizations today the rate of change is very rapid and more constant. Whether the change is a small one like the implementing a new system or a much bigger one such as takeovers or mergers the way that change is managed ... -
Challenges Faced By Female Employees In Career Development At Kenya Institute Of Curriculum Development
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Women in organizations face more challenges than their male colleagues both in execution of their duties and in career development. The challenges unique to women include lack of training and development, gender stereotypes, ... -
An Analysis of Media Channel Consumption Preferences Among Residents of Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The media environment in Kenya offers users an overwhelming number of choices. For example, the typical household receives well over 100 TV channels, therefore giving the audience a wide selection of media stations to ... -
Assessing The Impacts Of Climate Variability And Climate Change On Biodiversity In Lake Nakuru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Hydrological systems are potentially very sensitive to changes in climate. Recently, attention has been mainly drawn to the rising global temperatures; however, over the past century, human livelihoods have substantially ... -
Factors Influencing Dismissal Of Criminal Cases In Kenyan Courts: A Case Study Of Mavoko Law Courts, Machakos
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study set out to explore factors influencing dismissal of criminal cases in Kenyan Courts, with a specific focus on Mavoko Law Courts. This is due to a general feeling among Kenyans that Courts have failed the Criminal ... -
Determinants of Sustainability of Health Projects: a Case of Public Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, National and County Governments, local and international NGOs and other concerned organizations invest large sums every year for the implementation of health projects. Failure of these projects has been attributed ... -
Effect of Commercial Bank Failure Announcement on Stock Returns of Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Outrageous financial occasions raise systemic hazard for the banking system. Systemic dangers can give huge negative impacts crosswise over numerous businesses and nations and are probably going to have far reaching negative ... -
Kenyan housing policy institution and implications
(University of Nairobi, 1984-10)At present and in some years to come,discussions on human settlements abound at the international, re~ional and national levels in Kenya. It is fortunate for Nairobi, in particular, to be a centre of activities on shelter ... -
Female survivors of sexual violence: cultural and socioeconomic factors that influence first visits to the SGBV clinics at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sexual violence against women is a health problem that is well recognized globally. The situation is very wide spread In Kenya. It has been estimated that women from all social and ethnic groups are raped and sexually ... -
The Utility of Cyberspace as a Force Multiplier in Asymmetrical Encounters: the Case of Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the Horn of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This dissertation aims at highlighting the import of cyberspace in its informational context as a decisive component of ongoing engagement between Alshabaab and Kenya Security Forces in the horn of Africa. The study ... -
Aerosol Impact At High Altitude: A Case Study At 4800 M On Mt. Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is climate change. It has been characterized by a rise of the mean temperatures of the ocean and air, thinning of glaciers and snow cover as well as rise in sea level. It ... -
Effect of Varying Rates of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Clonal Tea (Camellia Sinensis L. [o] Kuntze)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Small scale tea farmers apply inorganic NPK fertilizers annually in a bid to increase tea yields but the cost of fertilizers has been increasing leading to the reduction in the net returns. A study was conducted to ... -
Effects of Agency Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The banking industry is very volatile with innovation and competition taking centre stage. This forces banks to change their strategies to suit the industry and improve their financial performance. In the recent past the ... -
Application of Morality and Justice in Diplomacy: an Analysis of South Korea – Kenya Relations 2010-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)There is no doubt in the fact that keeping peace and security, maintaining friendly relationship and attaining mutual prosperity in economics, culture, society and human right are core purposes in international relations. ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Services on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kawangware, Nairobi County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study sought to investigate the effects of Microfinance finance services on financial performance of small and medium enterprises. The study specifically sought to find the effect of Micro-credit (loans), training, ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Value of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)CSR activities are treated as an investment not as a cost or expense where it shows the relationship between corporation and the stakeholders such as the customers, investors, employees and society as a whole. The objective ... -
Ulinganishi Na Ulinganuzi Wa Tasfida Za Matibabu Katika Kiswahili Na Kimarachi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tasnifu hii imeangazia ulinganishi na ulinganuzi wa tasfida za muktadha wa matibabu katika Kiswahili na Kimarachi. Tumejikita katika tasfida za tiba, ushauri nasaha, uhamasishaji na uasaji. Tulichagua mada hii kwa sababu ... -
Green Supply Chain Management and Organizational Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Utilization of green supply chain management has been limited in that a decade ago it was almost non-existent. The study aimed at establishing the extent to which the food and beverage manufacturing industry in Kenya have ... -
Marketing Strategies and Performance of Large Hotels in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between marketing strategies and performance of large hotels in Nairobi. Specifically, the aim was to determine the effect of market penetration strategy, evaluate ... -
Lean Supply Chain Management Practices and Operational Performance of the Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Implementation of lean supply chain management practices has become a vital strategy for gaining competitive edge among competitors because competition amongst organizations have risen to high level that organizations fail ...
