University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges of Strategy Implementation in a Devolved Government System: a Study of Kenya Rural Roads Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)A myriad of factors can potentially affect the process by which strategic plans are turned into organizational action (Noble 1999). Noble argues that it is not surprising that, after a comprehensive strategy or single ... -
The Effect Of Funding On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to establish the impact of funding on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Banks operate by attracting funds from various sources and lending these funds to customers. The difference ... -
The effect of liquidity on the financial performance of construction and allied companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The financial performance of any business can be assessed using the concept of liquidity. Liquidity and financial performance are very important issues in the growth and survival of business and the ability to handle the ... -
The Effect of Micro Finance Loans on the Financial Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To examine the effect of micro finance loans on the financial performance of small medium enterprises in Nairobi County. The study was descriptive in nature. The population for this study was the SMEs operating in Nairobi ... -
Environmental diplomacy and conflict resolution: a case study of Mau forest
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Management of environmental issues have been gaining international attention and the conflicts that are arising from the scarce natural resources cannot be solved without the call for cooperation from both local and ... -
The Influence Of Corporate Governance On Quality Of Service Provided By The Government Of Ruiru Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose and objective of this study was to investigate the influence of corporate governance on the quality of the service provided by the Government of Ruiru Sub County. This study provides a basis by which public ... -
The relationship between capital structure and financial performance of real estate firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to determine the relationship between capital structure and financial performance of real estate firms in Kenya. Financing and investment are two major decision areas in a firm, how an organization is ... -
The role of percutaneous nephrostomy in the management of obstructive uropathy secondary to pelvic malignancies at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)5.1 Background Ureteric obstruction is an unpromising sign in patients who have advanced malignancy, and can progress into uraemia and quickly become a terminal event if no intervention is undertaken. Decompression by ... -
The Effects of Corporate Governance on Timeliness of Financial Reporting of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate governance continues to receive emphasis in practice and in academic research. The emphasis is due in part to the association between weaknesses in governance and poor financial reporting quality, earnings ... -
The Effect of Research and Development on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The growth of manufacturing firms is based on the exploitation of innovative products and services thus forcing them to strongly invest in research and development (R&D). If the R&D expenditures announce the strategic ... -
Strategic responses to challenges in implementation of food insecurity strategies by Makueni county government
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The main purpose of this study was to establish strategic responses to challenges of implementation of food insecurity in Makueni County in Kenya. The study sought to achieve two specific objectives: to establish the ... -
Effects of Monetary Policy on Inflation Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Despite the embracing of monetary policies by developing countries, most of them still find themselves entrenched in a never-ending cycle of inflation. The cycles of inflations end up destroying counties’ pride, and to ... -
Challenges Facing Gender Mainstreaming in the Kenya Prisons Service
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was carried out in the prisons department in the Central Region of Kenya. Central region has got 15 prisons; 4 women prisons and 11male prisons (KPS 2015). All prisons in the Central Region of Kenya were covered. ... -
Biofortified yellow cassava and vitamin A status of Kenyan children: a randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)BACKGROUND: Whereas conventional white cassava roots are devoid of provitamin A, biofortified yellow varieties are naturally rich in β-carotene, the primary provitamin A carotenoid. OBJECTIVE: We assessed the effect ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Volatility on Money Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Studies have shown that interest rate volatility has the potential to affect the economic performance and monetary policy decisions of a country through the effect on demand for money. A factor that increases the demand ... -
The role of social capital on the operational performance of smallholder dairy producer groups in Kajiado and Githunguri cooperative society
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Improvement of the operational performance of smallholder dairy farmers remains one of the major challenges in Africa. With high perishability of the dairy products, there is need to improve the commercialization of these ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovations on Risk Management by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The rapid rate of change in the financial sector no doubt calls for an assessment of the efficacy of risk management systems of financial institutions on one hand and devising appropriate regulatory responses to the ... -
Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study looks at the various forms of financial innovations that have continuously taken place in the provision of financial services in Kenya over a period of 4 years. Over a period of time Kenya has experienced continued ... -
Effect of Economic Growth on Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The growing competition for FDI is certain to have an impact on the course of economic development of economies and encourage the pursuit of continued reforms to improve the investment climate and attract greater foreign ... -
Effect of Communication Strategy on Strategic Planning in African Banking Corporation Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Due to competition, most organizations are adopting communication strategies to effectively portray their message in manner that captures the attention of their target market. It is important to have a proper plan on how ...
