University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Cropping Systems on Soil and Nutrient Losses Through Runoff in a Humic Nitisol
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A field study was carried out using runoff plots during the short and long rainy seasons of 2014 and 2015 respectively at the Field Station of Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were ... -
The effects of capital adequacy requirements on liquidity of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding on the effects of capital adequacy requirements on liquidity of commercial banks in Kenya. A research to determine the effects of capital adequacy requirements ... -
Rethinking command responsibility: a critique of the applicability of command responsibility in the international criminal justice system
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Command responsibility is a form of criminal responsibility that addresses the culpability of superiors who fail to prevent or punish their subordinates committing criminal acts during war. It has been developed through ... -
Effects of Outreach on Loan Default Amongst Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
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The Impact of International Standards Organization 9001: 2008 Standards Certification on the Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ISO standards make a positive contribution to the world and facilitate trade, spread knowledge, disseminate innovative advances in technology, and share good management and conformity assessment practices. However, despite ... -
Ethical procurement practices and supply chain performance of Kenyan energy sector
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Ethical procurement practices are acceptable norms that supply chain professionals and institutions should adopt to ensure flawless supply process. There are a lot of challenges that are created including developing an ... -
L’interprétation dans les juridictions pénales internationales : le cas du tpir et de la cpi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Le présent mémoire de recherche traite des problèmes d’interprétation rencontrés par la CPI et le TPIR. Le premier chapitre présente les trois objectifs que le mémoire espère remplir, à savoir dans un premier temps, expliquer ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Sarova Hotels Limited, Kenya to Changes in the Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Change in the business environment is likely to create pressure for change in an organization. Specific factors in the business environment will likely affect different organizations in different ways, favoring others ... -
Laplace Transform in Probability Distributions and in Pure Birth Processes
(2015)Transforms such as generating functions, Laplace transform, Mellin transform and Fourier transforms are very useful tools in probability distributions and stochastic processes. The objective of this work is to use Laplace ... -
Access and use of knowledge on fruit processing technologies by smallholder farmers: Case study of Mwala, Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many fruits are produced and consumed in Kenya. They are eaten either fresh or in processed form. Processing is commonly by formal industry. The Government of Kenya strategy on reducing post-harvest losses to promote ... -
An analysis of land use potential in arid and semi-arid areas: - central location, isiolo county
(2015-06)Arid and semi-arid areas are part of the global ecosystem that completes the whole. Despite their aridity conditions, ASALs are endowed with a variety of resources ranging from fertile soils, minerals, oil, wildlife, and ... -
The Effect of Loan Repayment Frequency on the Cash Flows of Smes in Kanduyi Constituency Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to investigate the effect of loan repayment frequency on the cash flows of SMEs in Kanduyi constituency in Bungoma County. The objective of the study was to determine how frequency of loan repayment affects ... -
Competitive Strategies Employed by Government Institutions Offering Hospitality Services in Nairobi in a Changing Business Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Hospitality Industry in Kenya over the last ten years can be said to have experienced different set of competition than earlier existing in the sector. This is in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030 where Kenya should be ... -
The Role of Kenyan Military on Regional Security: Case Study of Kenya Defence Forces Operation in Somalia
(2014-11)This study is designed to analyze the roles of Africa military on the regional security, with reference to KDF operation in Somalia. specific objectives were: to analyse the causes and drives of Somalia conflict and ... -
Determinants of Tax Compliance Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Tax is an important stream of revenue for government’s development projects and therefore all efforts must be made by governments to ensure that it is accurately and efficiently collected so as to facilitate the government’s ... -
Sustainable Management of Riparian Areas in Kenya:a Critique of the Inadequacy of the Legislative Framework Governing the Protection of Sustainable Management of Riparian Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Riparian area is a critical component that holds several benefits to the environment as it essential for high water streams, rivers, lakes and along shorelines. However, riparian area has remained relatively unprotected ... -
The Response of Maasai People in Regard to Initiatives to Stop Female Genital Cutting: a Case Study of Imbirikani Group Ranch
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Female genital mutilation / cutting / circumcision (FGM or FGC) are terms used to incorporate a wide range of traditional practices that involve the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia basically for ... -
Crowdsourcing as a Platform for Operational Performance in Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The use of information technology provides an innovative channel of transforming manufacturing. This is done through the process of outsourcing non-core functions. Firms strive to be providers of high quality goods and ... -
Towards secure, efficient and effective script management system: a case study of the Kenya national examinations council
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Over the years, KNEC has relied on manual documents prepared by Contracted Professionals (examination officers managing distribution centres, supervisors, examiners and invigilators) in order to account for candidates’ ... -
The Effects of Dividend Announcement on Stock Returns for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many studies on the effects of dividend announcement on stock prices have been done over the years. There is a general consensus that in situations of efficient markets, stock prices are a good estimate of the value placed ...
