University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected macroeconomic variable on financial performance of firms listed at NSE in Kenya. Studies that have been done previously on effect of macroeconomic variables ... -
Assessment Of The Effects Of Human Scavenging On Livelihood And Welfare Of Low-Income Earners At Dandora Dump-Site In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The main focus was to look at the effects of scavenging solid waste materials for income on livelihood and welfare at Dandora dump-site. In this study; the respondents were young men and women who come to scoop solid ... -
Heart Failure Knowledge And Self Care Behaviour Practices Among Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Heart Failure (HF) is a global public health problem associated with a high consumption of medical resources. It is considered a worldwide epidemic and the incidence and prevalence is increasing in developed ... -
Influence of corporate social responsibility on performance of large supermarkets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of the most grounded advertising's apparatus and an exceptionally basic utilized promotion technique by many organizations to reach their customers. Execution of CSR measurements ... -
The Influence of Strategic Financing Options on Real Estate Growth in Kajiado County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)The researcher undertook this research study to establish the factors that influence the financing options and real estate growth in Kajiado County. The study was conducted in Kajiado County on September 2016 as census ... -
The Adoption of Mobile Virtual Network Operators by Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The adoption of Equitel MVNO met challenges since the award of license to three MVNOs by Communications Authority of Kenya. One of the Mobile Network Operators, Orange Kenya wrote to CAK complaining about an oversight on ... -
Factors Influencing Escalation of Conflicts in Northen Kenya: a Case Study of Mandera County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Over the last decade, the Garre and the Murulle have engaged in frequent fights that have affected more other groups in Mandera County. The inter-clan conflict has affected decisions in the County has had long-term ... -
Determinants Of Fertility In Westpokot County.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The world’s population has continued to increase and it’s expected to reach 10.8 billion by 2015. Population growth has several negative consequences which include unemployment and food security problems. Kenya has been ... -
Total Quality Management Implementation by Law Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)TQM is today in business world considered as a strategic force which results in numerous benefits including: improved customer satisfaction, superior employee focus, enthusiasm, and decreased waste and enhanced overall ... -
Factors Influencing Growth Of Informal Transport Sector: A Case Of Motorcycle Industry In Lurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County In, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The study seeks to find the reasons behind growth of informal transport sector majoring on the motorcycle industry in Lurambi Sub-county of Kakamega County. The objectives to be addressed cover on the socio economic, ... -
A Comparative Study of Resilience to Flood Disasters: a Case of Kano in Kisumu County and Budalangi in Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study discusses resilience to flood disaster in sub-locations in Kano: Ayweyo, Magina, Kochogo Central, Kochogo South, Kakola Ombaka, Kabonyo, Ahero Irrigation scheme and Kore and in sub-locations in Budalangi: ... -
Balanced Scorecard as an Effective Strategy Implementation Tool by the Nairobi City County Government in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate effectiveness of balanced scorecard as applied in strategy implementation at the Nairobi City County government in Kenya. The study sought to find out if practices adopted by ... -
Climate And Meteorology
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The Effect of Credit Information Sharing on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The banking industry as a whole has faced challenges in attaining wide-ranging information on clients’ payment history for use during their credit assessment process. The aim of the information sharing is to provide ... -
Extent of success in implementation of inclusion of special needs children’s access and participation in pre schools, in Kericho county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The world conference on special needs education in Salamanca which was adopted for action on special needs education set the policy agenda for inclusive education on global basis. UNESCO 1994 affirmed that inclusive education ... -
Health Care Provision
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Influence of Resource Availability and Project Environment on Sustainability of Community Development Projects Funded by Constituency Development Fund: the Case of Kaloleni Constituency, Kilifi County, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to investigate the influence of resource availability and project environment on sustainability of community development projects funded by CDF, a case study of Kaloleni constituency in Kilifi county.Since ... -
Application of Multiple Discriminant Analysis in Predicting Financial Distress of Commercial and Manufacturing State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Commercial and Manufacturing state owned corporations are heavily financed by the National Treasury and they perform important functions that ensure smooth running of the nation. Instances of financial distress or failure ... -
Characterisation of Mutations In Exons 6 and 7 of the Tp53 Gene in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the commonest type of oral cancer accounting for over 96% of all reported oral cancer cases. GLOBOCAN 2012 reports the prevalence of lip and oral cavity cancer in Kenya ... -
Knowledge Capability and Competitiveness of Firms in the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The effectiveness of building knowledge within the firm depends on the firm’s ability to monitor and absorb newly acquired knowledge from many sources and then integrate this knowledge into its existing knowledge base. The ...
