University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of sources of sexual information and personal characteristics on secondary School students’ sexual behaviour in Thika west sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this research was to investigate reliable sources of sexual information for secondary school students that influence their sexual behaviour. This research was carried out in Kenya, specifically Thika ... -
Contextual Influences in Female and Male Schooling: the Case of Igembe and Imenti North Districts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The goal of the study was to understand the role of household and community factors in male and female educational attainment in two rural districts in Kenya. The study focused on four educational transitions namely: ... -
Conference of the association of environmental law lecturers in African universities (ASSELLAU)
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Factors That Influence Trade Between Kenya and Thailand
(University of Nairobi, 2015)International business comprises of three broad aspects; the participants, activities and environment. International business has various importance one of it being that it enables countries to have access to bigger ... -
The Effect of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies Development Loans on the Growth of Real Estate Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)According to Central Banks of Kenya (CBK) 2010, The Kenyan real estate finance has grown rapidly over recent years in both value of loans and number of loans. The study is set out with the objective of establishing the ... -
Strategic Talent Management and Performance of Imperial Bank Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Most commercial banks have realized the worth of recruiting and retaining competent employees. To survive in the banking environment banks need to be equipped with talented and competent employees who are efficient and ... -
School celebrates class of 2015 PhD graduands
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The Effect of Ownership Structure on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The issue of corporate governance has become obverse and centre of the agenda for both business leaders and regulators all over the world. Shareholders are always regarded as the corporate owners, while directors are ... -
Cost effectiveness analysis of the oral cholera vaccine in Kenya: the case of Nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cholera is caused by exposure to a bacterium Vibrio cholerae and may result in acute dehydration or even death in severe cases. It has affected many people in Kenya in recent months and therefore warrants attention. ... -
Factors influencing maternal mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This research seeks to establish the factors that influence maternal mortality in Kenya. Various strides aimed towards achieving of the millennium development goal (MDGs) number five on reducing maternal mortalities have ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited to Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Modern businesses operate in a turbulent environment faced with a variety of new challenges brought about by globalization and trade liberalization. Its impact typically remains hidden within the normal fluctuations in ... -
An assessment of the patients’ perception of colorectal Cancer management cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide causing 9% of the total cancer mortality. The incidence of CRC has been decreasing in Western countries because of earlier diagnosis ... -
Effect of Corporate Culture on Global Marketing Organization at L’oreal East Africa Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Corporate culture defines the core set of attitudes and practices shared by members of the firm. Culture therefore gives an organization a sense of identity and determines through the organization’s legends rituals, ... -
Effects of climate change on agricultural households’ welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Natural and artificial ecosystems (such as agricultural ecosystems), confer benefits in the form of provisioning, regulatory, cultural and habitat goods and services to nations and humanity as a whole. Degradation of ... -
Perceived Relationship Between Employee Empowerment and Organizational Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The banking industry builds competitive advantages by providing exceptional customer service. To achieve this, every institution must have an empowered workforce. Employee empowerment is a strategy and philosophy that ... -
The perceived effect of reward management practices on factors influencing employee retention at communications authority of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The most perpetual challenge in most organizations today is lack of a well -structured reward management and employee retention program. This has heightened the need for reward management programs in order to achieve ... -
Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-government in County Governments: the Case of Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)As new processes in information and communication technologies (ICT) develop and the advancement in the in digital connectivity, national and local governments are reassessing the way they work and interact both internally ... -
Effect of firms’ market capitalization on stock market volatility of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main objective of this research paper was to analyze the relation between market capitalization and stock market volatility in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Market capitalization is an important measure for investors ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Trans Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was carried out to examine the aspect of the present day financial literacy of small and medium scale enterprises in Trans Nzoia County on business performance. More specifically, the study addressed the effect ... -
Factors Affecting Data Migration in the Kenya Government Ministries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The world has experienced rapid growth in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, resulting in major transformation in the social, economic and business operations and processes. The ICT sector has ...
