University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Impact of climate change on indigenous peoples’ livelihoods: a case of Loodokilani Maasai, Kajiado county.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)The study on the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods of the Maasai comes at a time when the community has been facing acute food insecurity and threatened livelihoods. It would be timely and necessary to establish ... -
Mobile banking as a strategic means of financial inclusion in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Financial inclusion is an important priority in the development programs of Kenya and other countries across the world due to its ability to ensure all bankable citizens in a country get to participate in main financial ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Barclays bank of Kenya ltd in response to competition from micro-finance institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)When operating in a turbulent environment firms usually have difficulty in coming up with the appropriate strategy that will ensure success in their entry mode and operations. Barclay Bank Limited is facing fierce ... -
Collaborative research visit to University of Free State, bloemfontein South Africa, 4-6 november 2015
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Spirit project knowledge exchange and technical visits in Rwanda, 9-12 November 2015
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The Relationship Between Financial Structure And Financial Performance Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The concept of microfinance is not new in Kenya, it has been around for some time, providing customers who were traditionally neglected by commercial banks a way to obtain financial services through cooperatives and ... -
Economic modeling for food security analysis training
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Effects Of Government Spending On Private Investments In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Government expenditure has been an imperative form of expansionary policy in Kenya since independence. Studies from diverse parts of the world indicate a mixed result of the effects of government spending on private ... -
Views on environmental and classroom factors affecting adoption of information and communication technology in schools: the case of the laptop project in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study researched the environmental and classroom factors affecting the adoption of ICT in schools with regard to the Kenyan One Laptop per Child project that the government intends to roll out in primary schools. ... -
Influence of indigenous trees on soil macrofauna and soil organic matter dynamics in tropical Miombo Woolands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Studying the interactions between the trees and the soil macrofauna would provide an insight into the activities and functions that take place below and above ground under the tree canopies. Objective of this study was ... -
The Relationship Between Microeconomic Variables And Institutional Efficiency Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In any economy, sectors of Agriculture, Commercial and Services, Telecommunication and Technology, Automobile and Accessories, Banking, Insurance, Investment, Manufacturing and Allied, Construction and Allied, Energy and ... -
Effects of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of manufacturing companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Corporate Social Responsibility is a commitment, which involves organizations globally to contribute to the development of the economy of any country. CSR is done to improve the well-being of the communities around us. ... -
Pattern of adult appendicular skeleton fractures at a teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)BACKGROUND: Trauma is a public health burden resulting in increased morbidity, mortality and disability for the survivors. Musculoskeletal trauma results in dramatic, distracting and life threatening injuries. No study ... -
Institutional capacity in disaster triage practice during mass casualty incidents: a case of Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to establish if there is a practise of Disaster Triage in Kisii County. The main focus was to determine if there were Rapid Response Teams in Kisii County, to analyse their structures and ... -
Supplier Selection Practices And Procurement Performance In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Supplier selection has become one of the elementary roles of supply chain managers since it virtually affects an organization’s competitiveness. A huge chunk of the organization’s capital resources is spent on inventory ... -
The effect of employee share ownership structure on financial performnace of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of employee share ownership structure on financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey ... -
The Influence Of Reverse Logistics Practices Of Returned New Products On Performance Of Pharmaceutical Firms In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to establish the influence of returned new products on performance of pharmaceutical firms in Nairobi City County. The population of study consisted of the 23 pharmaceutical manufacturing firms ... -
Marketing segmentation strategies as a source of competitive advantage at East African breweries limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Organizations aspiring to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing markets and increasing competition require strategic marketing decisions to be founded on well-conceived strategies. For instance to be successful, ... -
Competitve Strategies Adopted by Local Advertising Firms to Gain Competitive Advantage in the Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)A central objective of any organization in the present century is to establish sustainable competitive advantage. This requires a building of resources, internal strengths and capabilities; The firm must be able to cope ... -
Corporate Governance Practices In Middle Level Colleges In Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research project addresses corporate governance practices in middle level colleges in Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya. It gives a more explicit exposition of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer ...
