University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Equity Financing and Financial Performance of the Energy and Petroleum Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main objective of the study was to establish the relationship between equity financing and financial performance for firms in the energy and petroleum sector listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The firms listed ... -
The Application Of Ecological Niche Model To Map Out The Rift Valley Fever Risk Areas In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, mosquito-borne zoonotic viral disease of economic importance caused by a virus of the Phlebovirus genus, Bunyaviridae family that mainly affects ruminants and humans. It causes abortion ... -
Determinants of Agricultural Commercialization and Its Impacts on Welfare Among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rampant poverty and food insecurity among rural farming households in developing countries have been linked to poor performance of the agricultural sector. In Kenya, for example, statistics show that rural households are ... -
The Effect of Mobile Phone Technology on the Growth of Micro Insurance in Kenya
(2014-10)There has been a transformation in the way insurance services are delivered in the country. Mobile phones have enhanced rapid penetration of insurance products to mass-market and furthermore created opportunities for new ... -
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research project investigates Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi County. The study focused on GSCM practices,the drivers of GSCM, and the effect of GSCM.The study has ... -
The effects of cyber-crime on e-commerce; a model for SMEs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Technology has become the norm of various activities within our business. Its ubiquitous state has seen businesses adapting to innovative products and services to its customers, developing customer centric strategies in ... -
The Impact Of Cognitive Style On Achievement In Mathematics In Secondary Schools In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the student cognitive style in relation to their academic achievement in mathematics. The objectives of the study were: a) to determine the Students’ Cognitive style; b) to ... -
The Effects of Agency Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The purpose of this study was to determine effects of agency banking on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was based on the following three theoretical foundations; agency theory, bank led ... -
Land Disputes Resolution in Kenya: a Comparison of the Environment and Land Court and the Land Disputes Tribunal
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Until recently, the legal framework on land was marred by the existence of multiple land laws, some of which were incompatible. These laws, coupled with the rampant land injustices hampered efficacy in land ownership, ... -
The Effect of Trade Policies on the Performance of Commercial State Corporations in the Agricultural Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Trade policies influence businesses in many ways, such as create advantages and opportunities for organisations. Conversely, they can place obligations and duties on organisations in that they may enhance or restrict the ... -
Parking Management and Mapping system based on WSN in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many cities have significant problems when it comes to traffic management. One of those problems is congestion in the streets and the roads leading to the city. This congestion can get so severe as to cause a complete ... -
A survey of animal-bite injuries in humans and the economic burden of rabies in Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis describes a survey of a retrospective and prospective study conducted in Machakos County and the epidemiology of animal-bites in humans in Machakos, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: 1) to characterize ... -
Strategic alliances in pharmaceutical drug development : A case study of three strategic alliances at Eli Lilly and Company
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Appraisal of Credit Applicant Using Logistic and Linear Discriminant Models With Principal Component Analysis
(2015)In this project, we examine the criteria for classify credit applicant status using Binary Logistic Regression and Linear Discriminant models with Principal Components as input variables for predicting applicant status in ... -
The Effect of Restructuring on the Performance of Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The objective of this study was to examine the effect of restructuring on the perfomance of financial institutions in Kenya, considering that over the years. It has become a common practice for companies around the world ... -
The Effect of Financial Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2014)Financial risk management is considered by researchers as a yard stick for determining failure or success of a financial institution. It has not been given much attention in recent times. This research work sought to bring ... -
The association of tropical sea surface temperatures and wind features with ‘KIREMT' Seasonal rainfall over Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Ethiopia, which is found in the Greater Horn of Africa, enjoys different climatic conditions ranging from temperate to desert. Ethiopia is agrarian country where agriculture employs 84% of the working force and 48% of the ... -
The effect of performance contracting on internal revenue collection at Nairobi city county government
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study sought to establish the effects of performance contracting on internal revenue collection at Nairobi City County. This research adopted descriptive research design through correlational study. The study targeted ... -
Schweizer Touristen In Kenia
(University of Nairobi, 2000)Als Kind hatte ich Gelegenheit, die Schweiz zu besuchen, wo ich auch zur Schule ging und viele Bekanntschaften und Freundschaften schlieBen konnte. Ein Jahrzehnt nach meiner Riickkehr in meine Heimat schenke ich wieder ...
