University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect Of Credit Management Practices On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In The Transport And Logistics Industry In Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The failure rate of SMEs globally is estimated by experts to be between 70 and 80 percent. It is substantially higher for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Most Kenyan transport and logistics companies have been unable ... -
The Role of Kenyan Courts in Arbitration, Enabling or Constraining?
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Even as arbitration becomes popular, it is imperative to have the same examined with a view to identifying and addressing concerns that would otherwise impede its growth. That way, access to justice that is expeditious ... -
Determinants of Uptake of Youth Enterprise Development Fund by the Youths in Bomet County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Lack of access to finance has been identified as one of the major constraints to small business growth. The reason is that provision of financial services is an important means for mobilizing resources for more productive ... -
Seismic Anisotropy Beneath Lodwar and Kibwezi Broadband Stations, Kenya, Revealed by Shear Wave Splitting
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Seismic anisotropy beneath Lodwar (LODK) and Kibwezi (KIBK) broadband seismic stations is investigated in this dissertation. This is achieved by use of shear wave splitting analysis of SKS teleseismic phases. Shear wave ... -
The Effect of Managerial Practices Transferred From Head Office of Barclays Bank to Kenyan Subsidiaries
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The business environment in which firms operate is dynamic. Environmental forces affect business in different ways, influence competitiveness and therefore the need to transfer best managerial practices to gain competitive ... -
Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Students With Special Needs in Institutions of Higher Learning
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Students with disabilities face diverse challenges in institutions of higher learning which greatly affect their access and full participation in academic programmes. The purpose of this study therefore is to find out ... -
Quantification Of Methane And Heavy Metals Levels In Leachate. A Case Study Of Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Increased rate of urbanization in Kenya influences solid and liquid waste generation and management and other environmental impacts. This has increased use of landfills to manage wastes and reduce pollution. However, ... -
A study of morphophonological processes in “gĩtamanya” ludling among Kiembu speaking youth of Manyatta area, Embu
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study attempts to analyze a mixed code known as “Gĩtamanya” that is used by the Kĩembu – speaking youth of Manyatta area in Embu County. The code exhibits some differences from Kĩembu. Similar to other mixed codes or ... -
Determinant Of Programmes Monitoring And Evaluation In Kenya: A Case Of Akam Outreach Programme In Mombasa County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)For more than 60 years, various agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have offered microfinance services through integrated development programmes and self-standing microfinance institutions. Today, these ... -
Gis_based Power Transformer's Planning and Location Case Study:kirinyaga West Sub-county
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This project explores the application of Geographic information system (GIS) as a tool in the energy sector. The objective of the project was to study the distribution of power transformers in Kirinyaga West Sub County and ... -
Influence Of Empowerment Initiatives On Employee Performance Among The Public Sector Corporations: A Case Study Of Kenya Pipeline Corporation
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The discipline of employee empowerment has gained prominence among the key functions of the human resource management functions in the last decade. Although considered as one of the critical functions of the human resource ... -
Evaluation of Yield, Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils of Tagetes Minuta L. (Asteraceae) Against Selected Phytopathogens
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria cause enormous crop yield losses worldwide. Over the years, management of plant pathogens has primarily relied on the use of synthetic chemical antimicrobials and development of disease ... -
Incidence, Types And The Outcome Of Surgical management Of Perforated Peptic Ulcers As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Perforated Peptic Ulcer disease (PPUD) is believed to be less common and less severe as the result of modern medical treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Management of PUD has improved over the past few ... -
Improved Cox Hazard Model for Loans and Advances Impairment
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the report by CBK in March 2014, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) had increased by 34.4% to KES 77.3 billion in June 2013 raising the percentage of the gross NPLs from 4.5% to 5.3% over the 2012/2013 period. The gross ... -
Firm Characteristics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Operating Environment And Performance Of Financial Institutions In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Organizational performance has been a key research issue for a majority of scholars in business research. Indeed, researchers and practitioners have attempted to unravel how firms can remain competitive by ensuring they ... -
Influence of Total Quality Management Principles on Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Kajiado North Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Ministry of Education is perpetually interested in good performance of schools in the national examinations. This is not always achieved in the many public secondary schools in the country. This performance in national ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Production of Hydroponics Fodder Among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kiambu Sub County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Rapid urbanisation in Kiambu sub-county has led to subdivision of land into plots for real estate’s construction. This has resulted to reduction of land for fodder production. Most smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu ... -
Factors Influencing Women Participation In Government Procurement: A Case Of Nyeri Central Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Public procurement is increasingly being recognized as a vehicle to help governments achieve social goals and sustainable economic development. The government procurement market often makes up 10 to 15 per cent of the ... -
Influence of constituency development fund on educational standards in public secondary schools in Shinyalu constituency of Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to investigate the influence of Constituency Development Fund on provision of improved Secondary School education in Kenya while attempting to; assess the challenges encountered by secondary schools in ... -
Re-assessing the Right to Self Defence in International Law: Revisiting Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The United Nations Charter at Article 2(4) specifically calls on all members of the United Nations to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force. Article 51 of the Charter, however, permits ...
