University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Staff Involvement in Strategic Management Processes on Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The key purpose of this study was to establish the effect of staff involvement in strategic management processes on performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya. The main objectives were to; assess the extent to which ... -
Supply Chain Analytics and Operational Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There have been limited empirical studies that have left a research gap on supply chain analytics and operational performance in manufacturing firms. This study attempted to investigate the influence of supply chain analytics ... -
Effects of Green Marketing Practices on the Non Financial Perfomance of the Kenyan Airlines
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Environmental problems are of great concern in today’s society and most of the Airlines are investing towards a green economy by adopting green marketing practices that have less detrimental effects to the environment ... -
Impact of free maternity health services on quality of care offered to women presenting with late obstetric haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Study title: Impact of free maternity health services on quality of care to women presenting with late obstetric haemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital. Background: Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of pregnancy ... -
Athari Za Sheng Katika Ufundishaji Wa Kiswahili Mjini Kisii: Utafiti Kifani Wa Shule Za Upili Za Gusii Highlights Na Daraja Mbili.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu ulihusu athari za Sheng katika ufundishaji wa Kiswahili katika shule za upili za Gusii Highlights na Daraja mbili mjini Kisii. Kuwepo kwa matokeo yasiyoridhisha katika somo la Kiswahili katika miaka ya hivi ... -
The Role of Business Incubation Centers in Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship in Kenya: a Case of Youth Entrepreneurial Program at Nailab Center
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Business incubation centers are considered to be a foundation of economic growth and development. They contribute to this by pulling together the entrepreneurial motivation of a new enterprise with resources usually available ... -
The Effect of Announcement of Chief Executive Officers Changes on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to analyse the effects of announcement of top management changes on share prices with focus to selected firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. The specific objectives of the study were to find out ... -
The Impact Of External Debt Service On Foreign Direct Investment Inflows In Kenya (1980-2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign direct investment has significant contribution to a host country’s fixed capital formation. The outcomes of FDI inflows are very important to developing countries than the developed countries due to the fact that ... -
The Theme of Alienation in Selected Kenyan Films
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study is an analysis of the theme of alienation in selected Kenyan films; Nathan Collets Kibera Kid (2006), Bob Nyanja’s The Rugged Priest (2011) and Tosh Gitonga’s Nairobi Half Life (2012). Alienation is a state ... -
A Critical Examination of Media Representation of Terrorism in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigated whether the media coverage of terrorism has resulted in moral panics in Kenya. The study used content analysis and discourse analysis research methodologies and key informants’ interviews. The target ... -
Best Interest Principle Guidelines in the Trial Process; an Analysis of the Criminal Justice System in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)2 behavior is inconsistent, with what is expected by the rules put in place to govern the society and maintain law and order.5 Central to the concept of justice for minors, is a generally accepted principle that a child’s ... -
Factors Influencing Flow Of Funding On Maintenance Of Devolved Road Networks In Kapsaret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Road networks are an important infrastructure for any country. Road networks that are well maintained and in good condition spurs economic growth and development not to mention the reduced travel time for the road users. ... -
The Impact Of Technology Adoption On The Pharmaceutical Industry’S Distribution Channels In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Pharmaceutical industry in Kenya has consistently registered a double digit growth in recent past years. However, adaption of technology at the distribution channel level has been at different rates affecting the ... -
A Two Layer Mixed Integer Programming Model for Dynamic Composite Webservice Selection in Virtual Organizations Inspired by Layering as Optimization Decomposition
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The key motivation for virtual organizations (VOs) is the need for business agility against a highly volatile and globally competitive market. The agility includes the ability to dynamically and efficiently package and ... -
Investigating Whether The 802.11E Wlan Qos Standard Provides Optimal Performance In Converged Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Basic Service Set (BSS): A set of stations (STAs) that have successfully synchronized using the JOIN service primitives11 and one STA that has used the START primitive. Membership in a BSS does not imply that wireless ... -
Determinants Of Demand For Healthcare Services In Private Hospitals In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Access to quality healthcare has been a long term policy issue in Kenya, as well as in many countries globally; both developed and developing ones alike. The exponential growth of the private health care sector is a ... -
Role of Social Networks on Sexual and Health Seeking Behaviors among Menwho Have Sexwith Men (Msms)in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya Men who have sex with other Men (MSMs) remain at a higher risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV than the general population. Access to health services among MSMs is still low despite ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Missed Opportunities For Immunization Among Children Below 60 Months At Siaya County Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Immunization is today one of the safest, most cost-effective, and powerful means of preventing deaths and improving lives. Even though immunization currently averts an estimated 2 -3 million deaths every year, ... -
A Recommender Privacy Aware Reputation-Based Healthcare System
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Over the last decade, recommender systems have become an increasingly researched area due to the increased usage of the Internet by users. These systems have been widely applied in e-commerce and service oriented networks. ... -
Effect Of Donor Funded Projects On The Quality Of Maternal Healthcare: A Case Of Wajir County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)This study focused on the effect of donor funded projects on the quality of maternal healthcare with a special focus on Wajir County. The objectives of the study were to establish the effect of recruitment of personnel ...
