University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Institutional related factors affecting performance of learners with special needs in Kamukunji public primary schools in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between institutional based factors influence on performance of learners with special needs in Kamukunji public primary schools. Descriptive research design was ... -
Effects of marketing strategies on the performance of retail stores in footwear sector in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the present day business environment that is characterized by the increased competition among local and international companies, the emergence of more demanding customers and great technological advances has resulted ... -
Strategic Planning and Performance of Enablis East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic planning is an organizational management activity that is used to set goals, focus energy and resources, strengthen operation and ensures that employees and other stakeholders are working towards the common ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by faulu micro-finance bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of the study was to determine the competitive strategies adopted by Faulu microfinance bank, Kenya to gain competitive advantage in the banking industry. The banking industry has experienced a rapid growth ... -
Bancassurance: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis and Performance for Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the internal and external factors that affect the performance of bancassurance in commercial banks in Kenya. The internal and external factors were obtained by performing a SWOT ... -
The influence of customer behaviour on adoption of alternative banking channels at the co-operative bank of Kenya, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Since the advent of the internet, intelligent telephony and e-logistics, there have been rapid and substantive changes in channels of distribution of goods and services in the world and significantly in developing economies. ... -
Prevalence of undescended testis in children aged 6 months to 12 years visiting the pediatric filter clinic at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study wasto determine the prevalence of undescended testis among children between the age of 6 months and 12 years attending the Paediatrics Filter Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital. RESEARCH ... -
Validity of altman’s z-score model in predicting financial distress of listed companies at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Financial distress prediction has been of concern to management and other stakeholders since the 2008 financial crisis. The impact of financial distress and bankruptcy on firms cannot be taken for granted. Financial ... -
Effects of cross border listing announcements on stock price performance at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The globalization of financial markets has resulted in an increasing number of firms choosing to cross list their stock on exchanges outside their domestic market. Academic discourse continue to investigate whether cross ... -
Uchambuzi Wa Mikakati Ya Upole Kama Inavyotumiwa Na Wahusika Wakuu Katika Tamthilia Ya Mbaya Wetu
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Utafiti huu umeshughulikia suala la upole kama linavyobainika katika matumizi ya lugha ya wahusika wakuu katika tamthilia ya Mbaya Wetu. Mtafiti ametumia mtazamo wa Nadharia ya Upole ya Brown na Levinson (1987) na kujikita ... -
Determinants of Capital Structure for Internet Service Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Raising funds for the growth and operations of the firm is a key issue or any organization. Financing decisions have to be made to determine the sources of funds. There are two major ways of raising finance for any ... -
Strategy implementation challenges faced by Kenya civil aviation authority in regulating aviation training institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The capacity of a firm to implement its strategies successfully is an important achievement, be it public or private, however, many institutions struggle to translate theory into action. Without a proper implementation ... -
The Implementation of the Two Third Gender Rule in the Devolved Government as Stipulated in the Kenyan Constitution: the Case Study of Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)According to the Laws of Kenya, not more than two-thirds of members of elective public bodies should be of the same gender. This is commonly known as two thirds gender rule. This study sought to examine factors that ... -
Factors influencing adolescent fertility in urban Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Adolescent fertility is an issue of increasing concern in developed and developing countries. High adolescent fertility results in an increase in total fertility and leads to rapid population growth. The 2008/09 Kenya ... -
Determinants and adoption of transaction processing information systems at the directorate of immigration and registration of persons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Driven by the steady growth of Information systems in government business processes in Kenya ,a study was conducted to evaluate the determinants and adoption of Transaction Processing Systems in the directorate of Immigration ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of traditional bone setting in iftin division, Garissa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of traditional bone setting among the people of Iftin in Garissa County. The study was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out at ... -
The effect of dividend announcement on share prices of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)In an ideal world, dividend announcement would have no impact on the shareholder’s value. In the real world however dividend announcement is often followed by changes in the market prices of stocks. Empirical studies show ... -
Development Communication in Education: an Analysis of Elearning in Selected Schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study is about development communication in education, with special focus on eLearning in selected schools within Nairobi County. Generally, the study aimed at interrogating eLearning in schools while taking a closer ... -
Survival of persons starting Haart in HIV/ aids care facility in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on HAART have been reported in many HIV intervention programs showing increased mortality in males. It is desirable to have estimates of expected ...
