University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Does Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the corporate philanthropy efforts of companies to increase their competitive advantage. Corporate philanthropy aligns the social goals of the organisation with economic goals of ... -
Adherence to national management guidelines for malaria treatment at the Kisii teaching and referral hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Clinical practice guidelines in healthcare are evidence-based recommendations, strategies or information that assists healthcare workers and patients in making decisions on appropriate healthcare for specific ... -
Application of a management information system in management of malnutrition programs, a case study of refugee children living in kenya
(2015)Persons who flee their country of origin because of war, famine or discrimination experience malnutrition due to lack of access to healthy food or/and water during flight or after arrival at the country where they have ... -
The Impact of Non-tariff Barriers on Maize and Dry Beans Trade in the East African Community
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)The East African Community (EAC) committed to elimination of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in order to realize the benefits of a single economic market, following gradual removal of tariffs on intra-regional trade by ... -
Integration of global professional services as a strategic orientation by ernst & young Kenya
(2014)Global professional service firms operated under professional services networks, which are networks of independent firms who come together to cost-effectively provide services to clients through an organized framework. ... -
Effect of maternal HIV status on breast milk intake and growth of HIV-uninfected Kenyan infants at 6 weeks post-partum and 6 months of age
(2015)Background: All infants irrespective of their HIV status and that of their mothers should be exclusively breastfed in their first half of infancy. It is however not well known if infants‟ exposure to maternal HIV infection ... -
Base deficit as an indicator of significant abdominal trauma at Kenyatta hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Early recognition of significant BAT is of utmost importance in preventing adverse outcomes. Focused Abdominal Sonography ... -
Digital Migration And The Penetration Rate Of Pay Television In Nairobi City County
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Relationship between corporate governance practices and financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study’s main objective was to establish and identify relationship between corporate governance practices and the financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya. A total of 18 registered unit trusts were studied. A ... -
Reporting Terrorism in Kenya; Striking a Balance Between Public Interest and National Security
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terrorism still remains a major threat to Kenya‟s national-security interests. Reporting security matter, especially terrorism is not only complex but tedious activity that endangers the life of journalists. However, efforts ... -
Business Process Reengineering as a Strategic Tool at KCB Bank
(2015)Changes in organizations due to various factors such as technological advancements or increased competition usually have an effect on business processes. Advancements in technology provide new capabilities for new and ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Health Insurance Schemes Among Low Income Earners in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi City County
(2015)The main objective of this study was to examine the factors that influence the uptake of health insurance through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) scheme by government among low income earners in Kibera slum, ... -
Zero plastic waste for a healthier ecosystem: an assessment of sustainable waste management in Runda estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human anatomy is a practical route to bring the issue of waste to better understanding. A comparison between buildings and the human body shows similarities therein, mechanisms for air to flow in and out, pipe-work ... -
Effect of Credit Information Sharing by Credit Reference Bureau on Non-performing Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2015)The core activity of all commercial banks in Kenya is lending deposits to the investors. Due to increased rate of lending, Non-Performing loans have increased significantly causing doubtful debts and losses to the banks. ... -
Supplier development and operational performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to establish the effect of supplier development on operational performance among large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study had three objectives, to determine the extent to which large ... -
Fodder Production as an Adaptation Strategy in the Drylands: a Case Study of Producer Groups in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pastoral communities in Kenya are faced with many challenges chief of them recurrent and prolonged droughts which has triggered a number of responses aimed at enhancing resilience of pastoral households against such shocks. ... -
The role of non state actors in conflict management in Africa: case of 2007-2008 post election violence in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Human security has recently emerged as an innovative approach which has afforded the global village to address, in a holistic manner, the sources of insecurity affecting people worldwide. The security of the individual is ... -
The Influence of Agricultural Insurance as a Risk Management Tool on Large Scale Maize Farmers’ Performance in Kesses Subcounty,uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2015)In spite of agriculture being an important source of income growth and a potential source of investment opportunities in Kenya, farmers face numerous production risks including climate variability and change. Whilst ... -
Effect of credit information sharing by credit reference bureau on non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate governance is one of the most important issues for all local and international companies at the present time. The global financial crisis, which adversely affected world economy, has put the concept of corporate ... -
Effects of Transfer Pricing on Revenue Generation by Multinational Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of Transfer Pricing on revenue generation by Multinational Enterprises in Kenya. In the past decade, Kenya has seen an influx of Multinational Enterprises registering ...
