University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing establishment of small and medium enterprises by women in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The current constitution of Kenya provides a new window of opportunity to address SMEs related issues through regulatory and institutional reforms under a new, devolved governance system as well as the Micro and Small ... -
The association between substance use disorder and schizophrenia among patients attending out patient services in Mathari Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Substance use disorderis the most prevalent co-morbidity in schizophrenia. The rates of substance use disorder in schizophrenia patients has been estimated to be 4 to 5 times that in the general population, and contributes ... -
Effect of posters and mobile-health education strategies on teething beliefs and oral health knowledge among mothers in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Health education describes any combination of learning opportunities designed to equip the individual and/or community with appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills to maintain and improve their health. Mobile health ... -
The relationship between budgetary control and financial performance of the insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A robust economic backdrop has been a key driver of underwriting activity and is likely to continue to be so over the coming years. A growing middle class and increased levels of households spending are creating an opportunity ... -
The Right to Education for Children in Conflict Situation: How Responsive Is Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Despite the importance of education there are approximately 72 million children out of school worldwide and more than half (37 million) live in conflict-affected and fragile states. Furthermore, an average of 750, 000 ... -
Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation Among Water Service Providers Licensed by Lake Victoria North Water Services Board in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizations are usually set up with the intention of excelling in whatever they are formed for. However, it is not always that such objectives are achieved due to dynamisms that characterize the operating environment. ... -
Green supply chain management practices and operational performance of commercial banks in KIisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to establish the role of green supply chain management practices on operational performance among commercial banks in Kisumu. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the study adopted a descriptive ... -
An empirical investigation of factors influencing tea export earnings in Kenya (1973-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Kenya’s tea export earnings have been fluctuating over time causing instability in the farmer’s earnings. The fluctuation in the earnings therefore justifies the need to identify the factors which influence the tea earnings ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Growth of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a highly popular form of corporate development across the globe. Many organizations facing challenges in recent times have often adopted mergers and acquisitions as a means of corporate ... -
Alcohol Abuse As A Risk Factor In Hiv Infections In Kiambu County, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study concerned itself with the perceptions of alcohol abuse as a risk factor in HIV infections in Kiambu County, central Kenya. The study centred on two specific objectives; the first one was to assess the association ... -
Kuwepo ‘kutokuwepo’ kwa wahusika wa kike katika tawasifu ya mbali na nyumbani ya adam shafi (2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa kuchunguza uwasilishwaji wa wahusika wa kike kimajukumu katika Mbali na Nyumbani kwa lengo la kubainisha kuwepo na “kutokuwepo” kwao kwa uwazi katika baadhi ya miktadha na “kutokuwepo” ... -
Spatial analysis of risk factors and their effects on peste des petits ruminants control strategies in kajiado and marsabit pastoral systems of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The contribution of sheep and goats to pastoralist livelihoods and economies is limited by the frequent occurrence of small ruminant diseases such as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). PPR, also known as ‘goat plague’, is ... -
The Effect of Budgetary Controls on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Budgeting and budgeting Control occupies an important place among techniques used in planning and control functions of an organization. In budgeting, the focus is not only to prepare the budget but more importantly to have ... -
Ethics and Procurement Performance of Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was conducted to establish the relationship between ethics and procurement performance of humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the impact of ethics on procurement ... -
Factors influencing staff training and development decisions in state-owned hotels in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The 21st century has more than sufficient evidence of unprecedented changes in the environment that have rendered a new sense of urgency to businesses of the need to incorporate training and development in the organization ... -
Communication Focus and Customer Satisfaction in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out in the insurance industry in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the level of customer satisfaction, service quality and communication focus in the industry, and the relationship ... -
The Effect of Capital Gains Tax on Investmnent in Securities at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The Kenyan government has budget deficit. To meet this deficit, there has been suggestion from various stakeholders. Among the suggestions was to reintroduce capital gain taxes to reduce the budget deficit. CGT tax was ... -
GBV determinants of survival of HIV-haart naive patients to haart initiation at bondo sub-county hospital: a two year retrospective cohort study.
(2015)HIV-AIDS remains a major public health issue in Kenya with a prevalence of 5.3% and contributing to 29% of annual mortality. Despite marked improvement in the provision for care and treatment a search for improvement of ... -
The effect of anti money laundering risk assessment on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Financial institutions are faced with the cost of AML compliance. This is due to their extensive regulation. It is very difficult to quantify the incremental cost impact of implementing the set regulations. The board and ... -
Information Communication Technology and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many organizations are stepping up the pace to increase the size of investment in ICT due to the benefits accruing on such investments and as a result organizations, and hence ICT departments, are under increasing pressure ...
