University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Principle of Sanctity of Contract in International Investment Agreements: the Role of Bilateral Investment Treaties in Africa
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The number of BITs signed between developing and developed countries in Africa has increased over the years. This is more so due to the large deposits of natural resources that a number of African countries are endowed ... -
The Impact of Diaspora Remittances on Agricultural Output Growth in Kenya (1983-2015)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Rapid agricultural growth has put most developing countries on the path of a much broader transformation process. In Kenya, agricultural sector is one of the key sectors that can enhance and deliver the 10 per cent annual ... -
The Effect of Diversification Strategies on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Diversification has been a key strategy employed by organizations in an attempt to improve their attractiveness and performance. In the banking industry, diversification boosts the performance as it helps in initiating ... -
Factors Influencing Involvement of Women in Strategic Planning in Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The objectives of this study was to identify the extent of influence of educational qualifications, experience, social cultural factors and organization policies have on involvement of women in strategic planning at ... -
The Impact of the Implimentation of Intergrated Financial Management Information System on the Performance of Judiciary in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Integrated Financial Management Information System is an automated system that is used for public financial management. It interlinks planning, budgeting, expenditure management and control, accounting, audit and reporting. ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Viability in Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kisii Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Corporate governance entails agreed methods and arrangements for monitoring and directing an organization. This research considered four models associated to corporate governance viz; agency, stewardship, political and ... -
Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation Approach To Development: A Case Study Of Ugatuzi Na Kazi Project In Garissa County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Participatory monitoring and evaluation improves ownership and enhances accountability in development programmes. This study’s general objective was to establish how beneficiary youths were participating in the implementation, ... -
The Relationship Between Product Diversification and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between product diversification and financial performance of deposit taking Microfinance institutions in Kenya. The study was done through the sample of the 9 ... -
Diversification and competition among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Kenya’s banking industry has experienced drastic changes in the last few decades. This has led to stiff competition, as the fight for customers seems to be never-ending war. Commercial banks as a result use diversification ... -
A Grounded Theory of Regaining Normalcy: Health Seeking Behaviour and Reintegration of Patients With Obstetric Fistula in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Obstetric fistula is a reproductive health problem causing immense suffering to 1% of women in Kenya. Formed as sequelae to obstructed labour, the women endure urinary and faecal incontinence, foot drop, social ... -
The Role of the Media in Preparation of Climate Change in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)limate change has affected all the aspects of human life and has been declared a universal phenomenon and its diverse consequences can impact on loss of biodiversity and affecting on fundamental human rights especially ... -
The Effect of Lending Rate on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study mainly focused on the relationship between the lending rates and financial performance of the deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. This has been noted that Microfinance institutions had increased ... -
Top Management Team Psychological Characteristics, Institutional Environment, Team Processes and Performance of Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The objective of the study was to establish the challenges of strategy implementation in quality service delivery and organizational performance a case study of Wajir County. The study adopted a case study approach. The ... -
The Relationship Between Teachers’ Attitude Towards Performance Appraisal And Their Commitment To Service In Public Secondary Schools In Rachuonyo South Sub – County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Teachers’ performance in public secondary schools in Kenya remains the concern of the public and the government. According to Rachuonyo South Sub-County Education Board (2016), teacher commitment to duty has been wanting. ... -
Kaizen Management Practices and Operational Perfomance of Cooking Oil Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to establish the extent to which Kaizen is implemented and its effects on operational performance of cooking oil manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study also aimed at assessing the relationship between ... -
A within host system dynamics model of Hiv/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria treatment policy
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Simulation and Modelling have a good history of application in numerous decision support health cases where the objective is of a managerial or policy nature. In- formation and Communication Technologies(ICT) in health ... -
Information Systems Innovations and Financial Fraud in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)financial fraud in commercial banks in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between the information system innovation and financial fraud .The study concluded that commercial banks had ... -
Agro-morphological and Nutritional Characterization of Tomato Landraces (Lycopersicon Species) in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), often associated with a wide range of health benefits due to its rich nutritional quality, is an important fruit vegetable crop in Kenya. However, varieties grown in Kenya are few and highly ... -
An Analysis Of The Adequacy Of The Legal Framework In Protecting The Rights Of Child Offenders In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)One half of the Kenyan total population is below 18 years of age.1 In tandem to this is the fact that 45 % of the Kenyan population is living below the poverty line.2 Coupled with the challenges of modernity amongst them ... -
Strategy Implementation of Mckinsey’s 7s Framework and Performance of Large Supermarkets in Nairobi- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study’s objective is to determine the relationship between strategy implementation of McKinsey’s 7S Framework and performance of large supermarkets in Nairobi. Out of twenty one questionnaires sent out and or administered ...
