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Corporate Governance-Strategic Decision Making Co-Alignment, External Environment And Performance Of Mission Hospitals In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was set to test the viability of the co-alignment model using theories that support corporate governance practices and strategic decision-making dimensions and their effect on performance. It interrogated the ... -
Relationship Between Strategy and Performance in Chartered Private Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study aimed at establishing whether the Chartered Private Universities in Kenya have applied the Ansoff growth matrix as a tool for strategic growth and performance in their operations. Miles and Snow growth matrix ... -
Effects of selected bank specific factors on non performing loans amongst commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Non-performing loans refer to loans which for a relatively long period of time do not generate income. Controlling non-performing is very important for both the performance of an individual bank and the economy’s financial ... -
Social economic determinants of unsafe sex among young women age 15-24 in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Sub-Saharan Africa has been severally affected by the HIV pandemic. Kenya has a high HIV burden with an estimated 100,000 new infections per year. In set ups with high HIV prevalence, unprotected sex puts young unmarried ... -
Challenges of Implementing the Social Pillar Strategy of the Kenya Vision 2030 in the Devolved Health Sector in Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many organizations today have adopted strategic planning as a way to survive in the turbulent, dynamic and complex business environment. Strategy implementation is the action phase of any strategic management process and ... -
The Effect of Overage Learning on Guidance and Counseling Programs in Selected Public Primary Schools; the Case of Langata Sub-county, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The introduction of Universal Primary Education in Kenya coupled with the existence of a large youthful population (42.2% of Kenya’s population aged below 13 years of age) has resulted in a drastic increase of mature ... -
Challenges of feeding premature babies during the first six months of life: a survey on experiences by teenage mothers
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Feeding of premature babies is a challenge and more so by teenage mothers. The challenges experienced by teenage mothers in regard to successful breastfeeding of premature babies are uniquely associated with ... -
Nairobi city county women’s attitudes towards the representation of their interests by women members of parliament
(2015)This study set out to explore women’s attitudes towards the representation of their interests by women Members of Parliament (MPs) in Nairobi City County. The basic question that the study sought an answer to was, “To ... -
P16 expression in subsets of Head and Neck squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Traditionally head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been regarded as a homogenous group of tumours that differ only by anatomic site. However, numerous studies have indicated that this is not the ... -
Strategies Used by Commercial Banks to Gain Competitive Advantage in Providing Financial Services to Oil Companies in Kenya
(2015)Competitive strategy provides a company with the actions to create offensive or defensive positions in an industry and thereby yield a superior return on investment. A business should adopt a competitive strategy to secure ... -
Industry Strategies Adopted by National Bank of Kenya in the Turbulent Banking Industry and Their Effect on Organizational Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The banking industry has witnessed intense competition and turbulence the world over and the Kenyan banking industry is not an exception. To survive in this market, commercial banks have adopted different industry ... -
The use of figurative language in the hadiths of prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) in the book paradise of the pious by imam an-nawawi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study set out to examine the use of figurative language in Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) in the book Paradise of the Pious by Imam An – Nawawi. It sought to analyze and demonstrate: the frequency in the use ... -
The effect of credit reference bureaus information sharing on non performing loans in commercial banks
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to establish the effects of credit reference bureaus information sharing on non-performing loans in commercial banks. This study adopted descriptive research design. The population for this study was all ... -
The International Criminal Court And Sovereignty: Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)With the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), the notion of sovereignty was born creating the international state system. The rise of international law however, put sovereignty under increased pressure. While significant work ... -
Trade Barriers And Economic Integration: A Case Study Of Kenya And Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The exchange of capital, goods and services across international borders or territories is known as international trade. This study focused particularly on the bilateral trade between Kenya and Uganda and the effects ... -
The Radiological pattern of Male Urethral strictures in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urethral stricture is one of the common causes of lower urinary tract obstruction in Africa. Its impact includes pain, disturbance in family and social life and complications include renal failure, and urethral carcinoma. ... -
Influence of Enclosure Management Systems on Rangeland Rehabilitation in Chepareria, West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The establishment of enclosures has been recognized as an effective strategy for the rehabilitation of degraded rangelands in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While numerous approaches to restore degraded rangelands have failed, ... -
Strategies Adopted by Eclectics International to Enhance Its Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study analyses the strategies adopted by Eclectics International to enhance its performance in Kenya. The study was inspired by the realization that the ICT sector under which Eclectics International falls, being a ... -
Factors Determining Gross Domestic Savings in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The rate of growth of gross domestic savings in Kenya has been declining over the years. This is in line with the low economic growth rate and high rate of inflation facing the country. The aim of the study was to establish ... -
The effect of training on career development of employees in an organisation:A case study of Equity bank Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
