University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Usawiri wa malezi unavyoathiri utambulisho wa vijana katika riwaya ya kiswahili.
(2015-10)Utafiti wetu umeshughulikia usawiri wa malezi unavyoathiri utambulisho wa vijana katika riwaya tatu teule za Kiswahili ambazo ni Asali Chungu (S.A. Mohamed), Anasa (Y. King’ala) na Fahari ya Mateso (J.S. Oyoo). Uhusika ... -
Factors influencing the performance in Kiswahili at the kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination level In Moyale Sub-County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kiswahili is a compulsory subject that is taught in the primary schools, secondary schools and primary teachers training colleges’ curriculum in Kenya. It is also the national language in the Republic of Kenya. It is ... -
Turn of the month effect on stock returns: evidence from the nairobi securities exchange
(2015)The security market faces inconsistency in prices due to various reasons and at different periods. The drifts in prices allow investors capitalize on the abnormal profits showing markets are not as efficient as depicted ... -
The Effect Of Board Diversity On The Financial Performance Of Trading And Manufacturing Companies Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Scholars and researchers have in over the past two decades tried to determine the relationship between company board of directors’ attributes and the financial performance of firms listed in the securities exchange all ... -
Category management and procurement performance among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)A study was conducted to establish the relationship between category management and procurement performance among commercial banks in Kenya. The study had three objectives: to determine category management practices ... -
A Cognitive Approach to the Analysis of Kikuyu Metaphorical Proverbs on the Portrayal of Women Using Cognitive Semantics Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study analyses Kikuyu metaphorical proverbs on women within the cognitive semantics framework to find out the way the principles of cognitive semantics theory may help us gain adequate insight into the portrayal of ... -
An assessment of the relationship between risk and return at the Nairobi securities exchange using the downside risk capital asset pricing model
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was conducted with the aim of determining whether the D-CAPM accurately predicts the behavior of returns on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study was a time series analysis using data for the five-year ... -
The Role of National Radio in Solid Waste Management in Juba: a Case Study of South Sudan Radio
(2015)The intention of this study was to explore the role of national radio in solid waste management. Its specific objectives were: to examine how radio helps in solid waste management in Juba; to establish the extent and ... -
The Effect of Macro-economic Variables on Performance of Real Estate Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The real estate industry plays a very important role in the economy. The industry has increasingly attracted the attention of investors in the recent past. Kenya’s real estate industry is expected to remain strong in coming ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation and the performance of Zetech university in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic Planning is an area no business can ignore today. It involves anticipating the future and positioning the organization in such a way that it takes advantage of the changes likely to happen. Inorder to achieve the ... -
International Procurement and Operational Efficiency in Major Logistics Multi-national Firms in Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)An important challenge faced by the Multinational Logistics Firms (MLF) is to mitigate delays in the implementation of its operations. The international purchasing function is a critical element in the multinational company's ... -
The role of the East African Community in the Economic Development of the East African Region
(2015)The East African Community (EAC) is one of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa with integration in the region dating back to pre-colonial times. However, the integration process achieved less than desired ... -
Outcomes of severely malnourished children aged 6 – 59 months on outpatient management program in kitui county hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a 5–20 times greater risk of death than well-nourished children (UNICEF, 2012). Traditionally, children with SAM were rehabilitated within inpatient ... -
Treatment of hypertension in adult patients at Ruiru sub-county hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Hypertension or high blood pressure has been on the rise globally. It has emerged as a major global public health issue and one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease. Use of blood pressure lowering ... -
Effects of competitive strategies on performance of express connections limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Competitive strategy is concerns with what a firm is doing in order to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. The stiff competition among the public transport companies and the entry of other players into the industry ... -
African countries and the world trade organization dispute settlement mechanism; the challenges, constraints and the need for reforms
(University of Nairobi, 2014)African countries form almost one-third of the membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) yet their participation in the WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) is quite alarming. Only South Africa and Egypt have ever ... -
Market Orientation, Firm Characteristics, Dynamic Capabilities and Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The overall objective of this study was to determine the effect of market orientation, firm characteristics and dynamic capabilities on the performance of deposit taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted to Enhance Performance by Manufacturers of Hair Products in Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)As the level of competition intensifies, many business units continue to seek profitable ways in which to differentiate themselves from competitors and the small enterprises are not exceptional. This is because the ability ... -
Perceived factors affecting employee job satisfaction in energy regulatory commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Job satisfaction refers to the source of relief or tension caused by the gap between the expectations of the individual and unmet needs (Kotler, 2003). The study sought to establish the perceived factors affecting employee ... -
The effect of chief executive officer turnover on performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Employee turnover is the movement of people into and out of the organization. CEO turnover is the frequency with which CEOs are replaced over a given time period. Recently engaged employees are more likely to leave than ...
