University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Early Access to Retirement Benefits on the Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to establish the effect of early access to retirement benefits before the retirement age on financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya for the period 2009 to 2013. Agency Theory and ... -
Effects of shared resources on interstate relations in the horn of Africa: case study of the Mara-serengeti national parks in Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya and Tanzania spend huge amounts of capital to develop nature-reserves, which are enormous regions of their territory, with examples of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Serengeti National Park. However, due ... -
The Effect of Selected Accounting Variables on Stock Returns Among the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study sought to establish the effect of selected accounting variables on the stock returns among the companies listed at the NSE. For the purpose of the study three accounting variables were selected namely Net ... -
Combating National Security Threats: a Comparative Study of Usa and Kenya Terror Attacks
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The human loss experienced is immeasurable and Kenyans are still reeling in the aftermath of the massacre of the terror attack on this great nation. In the quest to find a suitable definition for terrorism, much has been ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Personal Investment Decisions Amongst Employees of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study assessed the effect of financial literacy on personal investment decisions amongst church employees of SDA church in kenya. The main objective was to determine how financial literacy influences investment ... -
Performance based rewards to teachers in private primary schools in Kasarani sub county, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Performance based Rewards is an important element in performance. Its adoption is contributing to shifts in performance of teachers in private primary schools. The ever increasing rise in reward systems has attracted ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at the Elgeiyo Marakwet County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The success of any strategy is hinged on its implementation. Though, most Organizations come up with elaborate strategic plans, implementing them may be a challenge. Strategy implementation is the process of putting plans ... -
Innovative supply chain management practices and organisational performance of oil marketing companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Supply chain innovations have received growing attention amongst organizations. Supply chain innovations acts as a catalysts for improved efficiency and competitiveness. To achieve value creation in supply chain management, ... -
Uchanganuzi Linganishi Wa Maswala Ya Vijana Na Jinsi Yanavyoshughulikiwa Na Waandishi Katika Diwani Ya Tunu Ya Ushairi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Katika tasnifu hii tumeonyesha maswala ya vijana na jinsi yanavyoshughulikiwa na waandishi katika diwani ya Tunu ya Ushairi ambayo ina mkusanyiko wa mashairi ya waandishi wanne tofauti.Waandishi hawa ni pamoja na Andanenga, ... -
The relationship between ownership structure and financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper makes a strong input to business literature by examining the relationship of ownership structure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The divergence of shareholders voting right enables them ... -
Effect of Environmental Challenges on Strategic Choices of the Horticulture Industry Saccos in Kenya
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Option Pricing in Nse
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The primary objectives of this study were to establish the value of option pricing in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) using Black and Scholes pricing models. All the NSE 20 share index listedcompanies in the Nairobi ... -
Evaluation of total white blood cell count and neutrophil percentage in assessing the severity of acute appendicitis at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain and indication for emergency abdominal surgery world over. History and physical examination remain the cornerstones of good clinical practice ... -
Service quality dimensions and customer satisfaction in Barclays bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study focused on assessing the service quality dimensions and customer satisfaction in Barclays bank of Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine levels of service quality and levels of customer satisfaction ... -
Turnaround Strategies and Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The many changes in firms operating environment impacts on organizations goals and objectives and this make it difficult for organizations to remain viable in a long run. Therefore, in order to remain competitive, business ... -
The Effect of Selected Internal Factors on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To ensure financial stability and growth of the Kenyan banking industry, it’s necessary to find out the factors that affect the financial performance of the sector. The objective of this study was to determine the effect ... -
Influence of Employee Welfare Projects on Police Officers’ Motivation to Work: a Case of Police Housing Project in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to establish how employee welfare projects in this case the police housing projects influenced police officers motivation to work. The study was guided by the following objectives: To determine ... -
Strategic Responses by Kenya Tourism Board to Changes in the External Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizations are open systems and thus are in constant interaction with the external environment. The external environment is made up of factors outside of the organization that are beyond the firm's control. In order ... -
Flowers and Trees
(University of Nairobi, 1971)The first things about Nairobi which impress most people are its colourful flowers and plants. Coming in from the airport along Uhuru Highway no one could fail to be impressed by the bougainvilleas, palms, cacti and other ... -
Effect of marketing strategies on the Performance of seed companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Seed companies today are facing unprecedented challenges in marketing their products due to the level of competition being experienced in Kenya. Since the liberation of the industry 1n 1992, there has been an increased ...
