University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Influence of Accounting Records on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Central Business District in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Small and medium scale enterprises are gaining wide spread acceptance as viable drivers of economic growth. A sound accounting and internal control system in any business irrespective of its scale is crucial. Audits of ... -
Strategy implementation and performance of major tea factories in Kericho County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Kenya’s overall economic and social development is highly dependent on the growth and development of the agriculture sector. Tea as a leading cash crop has made significant contribution to the economy. Tea exports increased ... -
The effect of budget deficit on economic development in east African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to establish the effect of budget deficit on economic development in East African Countries. The factors identified in the study are budget deficit rate, interest rate, inflation rate and foreign exchange. ... -
The relationship between stock prices and company performance of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange that engage in sustainability reporting
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Sustainability reporting and company performance are the two factors that need to be studied in recent years. Sustainability Reporting is a nonfinancial report that consists of three elements which are economic performance, ... -
Relationship between board structure and liquidity of listed companies in the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The board of directors plays a very important role in determining the strategic direction of any company which eventually impacts on the financial perfomance of any company. The objective of this study was to determine ... -
Dynamic capability and competitiveness of Safaricom Limited in Kenya
(2015-11)In a fast-moving business environments open to global competition and characterized by dispersion in the geographical and organizational sources of innovation, firms have adopted aggressive competitive strategies to ... -
Conflict Among-st Refugees: the Case of Kakuma Refugee Camp, 1992-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study focused on conflict amongst refuges. It looked at conflict amongst refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp in North Western Kenya and the attendant causes and impacts of the conflict thereof. The study was limited in ... -
The Effect Of Corporate Governance On Financial Performance Of Investment Managers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled, and it continues to gain prominence mostly triggered by the globalization of economies and the financial and investment markets. In Kenya ... -
Determinants of business models in the Kenyan music industry
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Music is an important vehicle for cultural transmission, national identity, employment and entertainment among other things. The Kenyan music industry offers employment to many professionals including performers, producers, ... -
Determinants of the prevalence of drug and substance abuse amongst Youth in institutions of Higher learning in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Drug and substance abuse is one of the major public health issues throughout the world that is causing serious social and economical burden to different nations. Everywhere the target group is the young population between ... -
Effects of Mobile Banking on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile banking offers customers an easy access to financial services by minimizing time and distance to the nearest retail bank branches associated with traditional banking. Mobile banking has been beneficial to both the ... -
New Media Technologies and Hate Messages: Investigating the Role of Social Media in Propagation of Hate Messages in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)This study sought to investigate the use of Social Media in propagation of hate messages in Kenya. It was carried out among undergraduate students of The Co-operative University College of Kenya, Karen. The sample size ... -
Strategies adopted by multinational pharmaceutical corporations to cope with competiton in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)the long term, which achieves advantage in a changing environment through its configuration of resources and competencies with the aim of fulfilling stakeholder’s expectations. For an organization to not only survive but ... -
Nicholas Kyalo scoops the top poster prize for his 4th year special project at the HAK Workshop
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-10) -
The Implications of Climate Variability and Change on Rural Household Food Security in Zambia: Experiences From Choma District, Southern Province
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The study analyzes the implications of climate variability and change on rural household food security in Zambia with specific reference to Choma district. The district like the rest of the country is grappling with the ... -
Ms. Yoko Otaki and Mr. Katsuhiko Otaki pay a visit to the Wangari Maathai Institute to share environmental friendly initiatives adopted in Japan
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Influence of Prepaid Electricity Meters Adoption on the Level of Customer Satisfaction: a Case of Thika Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)The purpose of this study will be to investigate the influence of the prepaid electricity meters adoption on the level of customer satisfaction in Thika Sub County. It will be guided by the following objectives: to ... -
Effects of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Working capital management plays a vital role in the success of businesses because of its effect on profitability and liquidity. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of working capital management variables ... -
The Effect of Change in Base Lending Rate on Growth of Micro-finance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)For the past few years, central bank of Kenya through the monetary committee has actively changed base lending rate from time to time. This has mostly been attributed by inflation and exchange rate. Subsequently the no ... -
Microresearch training workshop 2015 to start on 23rd Nov 2015
(University of Nairobi, 11/23/2015)
