University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Board of Directors’ Composition on Financial Performance of Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Board management and corporate governance (CG) has received much attention in the current studies all over the world especially after many corporate scandals and the failures of some biggest firms around the world such ... -
The effect of automation on stock market trade volume at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study investigated the effect of automation on stock market trade volume at the Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE). Two study periods were considered, pre-automation (January 2002 to June 2006) and post-automation periods ... -
The Relationship Between Dynamic Capability and Performance in Shipping Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Dynamic capabilities help units extend, modify, and reconfigure their existing operational capabilities into new ones that better match their changing environment. Global competition, technological advances and changing ... -
Corporate strategy and competitive advantage of investment banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate strategy includes the approaches of a firm in attracting customers, withstanding competitive pressure and improving its market position (Thompson & Strickland, 2002). A company has competitive advantage whenever ... -
Appraisal of the nature and scope of Kenya police reforms between 1995 and 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Many initiatives have been instituted on police reforms in Kenya at policy level, however this had not translated to practical policing outputs especially by the time of post-election violence (PEV) conflict in 2008. Since ... -
The Relationship Between International Diesel Price and the Inflation Rate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Higher oil prices can lead to higher inflation, lower corporate profits, higher unemployment and reduced national economic growth. Higher price volatility can lead to a reduction in investment, leading in turn to a long ... -
Effect of Foreign Exchange Exposure on Stock Returns for Non-financial Institutions Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Domestic currency depreciation makes local firms more competitive, leading to an increase in their exports. This in turn raises their stock prices. Forex rate serves as the basic link between the local and the overseas ... -
Effect of Forward and Reverse Mergers on Operational Efficiency in the Kenyan Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Banks as is for every other firm use mergers as means of attaining higher performance which is the ultimate goal for all entrepreneurs. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of forward and reverse mergers ... -
Seed Enterprise Management Institute Project (SEMIS) Achievements In 2015
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Students Involvement in Economic Modeling for Food and Nutrition Security
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The Effect of Social and Environmental Accounting and Reporting on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Profit and shareholders wealth maximization have for long dictated accounting and reporting practices, increasing demand for transparency and growing expectations that corporations measure, report, and continuously improve ... -
Relationship Between Budget Deficit Financing and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)The study main objective is to establish the This study seeks to find out the relationship between budget deficit financing and economic growth in Kenya. for Kenya, the central government budget deficit shows double digit ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions of the Financial Perfomance of Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of financial institutions in Kenya. The study took the form of a causal research design since this was a cause ... -
Effect of Credit Information Sharing on Loan Performance Among Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was set out to establish the effects of credit information sharing on the loan performance among SACCOs in Nairobi County. It sought to determine the effects credit information sharing have in relation to loan ... -
Radio and Hate Speech: a Comparative Study of Kenya (2007 Pev) and the 1994 Rwanda Genocide
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, the phenomenon of ethnic- related conflicts seem to be frequent. As such, numerous studies have been conducted about the post-election violence but little has been done to identify the role media took in comparison ... -
The Effect of Muslim Holidays on Stock Returns of Listed Companies at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Traditional finance theory postulates that investors are rational, in the sense that they correctly update their beliefs when new information is available. These assumptions of rationality, and their corresponding ... -
Factors contributing to commercial sex work among underage girls; the case of Dagoretti rehabilitation school in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main objective of this study was to establish factors contributing to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of girls. The study had four specific objectives, namely establishing factors contributing to commercial sexual ... -
Adoption of green marketing strategies by fast moving consumer goods manufacturers in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study examined the extent of adoption of green marketing strategies by fast moving consumer goods manufacturers (FMCG) in Nairobi City County. The study sought to achieve three specific objectives. Determine awareness, ... -
Factors Influencing Competitive Advantage Among Oil and Gas Companies in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing competitive advantage in the Oil and Gas industry in Kenya. The research objectives were: To determine factors that influence competitive advantage in the ...
