University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Linking economic values of mangrove ecosystems with the governing institutional framework for sustainable management of the Tana Delta, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Mangroves provide a host of ecosystem goods and services such as nursery and spawning ground for fish, shoreline and storm protection, carbon sequestration, ground water recharge, flood control, tourism and recreation, ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of foreign exchange risk management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey research design. The ... -
Raw Materials Delivery Systems and Operations Performance of Agrochemical Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The motive behind this study was to investigating the raw materials delivery systems in the agrochemical sector in Kenya and their effects on the operations of the organizations. The objectives of the study were to ... -
Effect of adoption of strenghtening Mathematics and science secondary education (SMASSE) pedagogy on girls’ Mathematics achievement in Secondary Schools, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In response to persistent poor performance in mathematics and science in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Kenya and Japan set up the Strengthening Mathematics and Science Secondary Education (SMASSE) ... -
A relevance-theoretic approach to the study of metaphorical expressions in selected mipasho taarab songs
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study focuses on explaining how the interpretation of the metaphorical expressions is achieved in the selected Mipasho Taarab songs to avoid misunderstanding. The study seeks to clarify how the listeners of Mipasho ... -
Assessment of psychosocial experiences of parents whose children are undergoing leukemia treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background Much has been studied regarding treatment and psycho-pathological symptoms of cancer/leukemia but little has been investigated concerning how fathers and mothers personally experience leukemia treatment of a ... -
Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Humanitarian Supply Chain Performance at the World Food Programme in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Supplier Relationship Management is understood as the sourcing policy - based design of strategic and operatio nal procurement processes as well as the configuration of the supplier managemen t. ... -
Online banking and competitive advantage in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study aimed at establishing the relationship between online banking services and the competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to establish how the online services has led to ... -
The impact of product innovation on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of product innovation on commercial bank’s financial performance as the key players in the banking sector over a period of 4 years. Kenya’s financial sector has undergone ... -
Issuance of students IDs
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1DIS Makes history at the December 2015 UoN graduation
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Chinese corner ‘Chinese characterastices’
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Hot dance of Taichi
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Entrepreneur Characteristics, Competitive Strategy, Firm Level Institutions and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises of Non-timber Forest Products in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Evidence is emerging that the dominant link between entrepreneur characteristics and firm performance is influenced by several other factors. There are indications of a link between entrepreneur characteristics, competitive ... -
Perceived Value of Investment Promotion Incentives, Organizational Characteristics, Macro-marketing Environment and Performance of Firms in Export Processing Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The broad objective of this study was to establish the influence of perceived value of investment promotion incentives, organizational characteristics and macro-marketing environment on performance of firms in the export ... -
Faculty of arts final examination timetables - December 2015
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Biodiversity status and indigenous knowledge systems in conserving Boni forest, Garissa county, North Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The conservation of forest bioresources is hampered by lack of information on the resources and on how communities interact with the resources. Historically, the association of local communities with resources such as ... -
Entrepreneurial Behavior, Social and Economic Institutions and Performance of Micro and Small Livestock Enterprises in North Eastern Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The motivation for this study arose from the fact that, whereas 73% of Kenya is arid and semiarid lands, suitable only for livestock rearing where the livestock sector contributes 12% to the national GDP and whereas, ... -
Succession Planning, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Business Development Services and Performance of Small and Medium Family Businesses in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Succession planning is a major problem that affects the performance of family-owned businesses in Kenya leading to their deaths, only one in three family businesses makes it from the first to the second generation. Family ... -
Contributions by Mombasa port to the improvement of international maritime trade
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)In today„s era of globalization, international trade has evolved to the level where almost no nation can be self-sufficient and global trade has fostered an interdependency and interconnectivity between countries. Shipping ...
