University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of microfinance services on poverty alleviation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Microfinance institutions are increasingly publicized as one of the most successful tools for poverty alleviation. Kenya has experienced a rise in the number of the Deposit Taking and Credit Only Microfinance Institutions ... -
Financial Literacy Targeting the Youth and the Media in Kenya. An Analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard Newspapers in 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to analyze how Daily Nation and Standard Newspapers, the two leading local dailies, cover financial literacy focusing on the youth. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2009) nearly 80% ... -
The effect of E-payment system on revenue collection by the Nairobi city county government
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A sound revenue system for devolved governments sets the pace for the success of fiscal decentralization, since it is the avenue for administrative accountability by empowering communities. Nowadays, modern e-payment ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation a Case Study of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The following research was undertaken to study the challenges to implementation of strategies at Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority the regulatory body with the mandate and responsibility to oversee the Regulation, ... -
Challenges faced by women employees in career progression in mobile telephony industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In recent years, women as well as gender issues have turned into a major area of concern. Seminars and workshops are being held over the world to discuss women issues and women progression in all areas of life. That is ... -
Effect of bank capitalization on liquidity of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The relationship between a bank’s capitalization and liquidity position has important implications for regulatory policies. This is because banks as financial markets’ outlet are regarded as one of the important chains ... -
The Effect of Asset Liability Management on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)To effectively compete in the market place, banks manage their assets and liabilities taking into consideration the risk level, earnings, liquidity, profit, solvency, the level of loans and deposits to mitigate losses and ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on climate change Adaptation by small holder farmers in Mwala constituency, Machakos County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Climate variability and change is affecting weather patterns and this has serious repercussions on food production among smallholder farmers in Kenya. In particular, semi-arid environments such as Machakos County are ... -
Strategic leadership and performance of the ministry of energy and petroleum in Kenya
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Relationship Between Employee Satisfaction And Service Quality: A Survey Of Funeral Homes In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Funeral homes in Kenya like other businesses operate in a competitive environment. Knowing what factors influence the level of service quality in their institutions is important because it can lead to future business ... -
Travel advisories and their impact on tourism- case study of Kenya 2000 – 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study attempts to identify the degree to which travel advisories influence the decision to travel to Kenya by International tourists and to examine the consequences they have on Tourism and related business. Kenya‟s ... -
The impact of brand image on customer satisfaction in major supermarkets in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)n a competitive business environment, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty is emerging as an issue for which the business firms are very sensitive of. As a result, the process of building a reputed brand image and ... -
Effects of human herpesvirus 7 infection on expression levels of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 receptors on Cd4+ T cells Among Hiv-1 highly exposed Sero-Negative persons in Nairobi Kenya
(2015-11)Background: Remaining as one of the infectious agents associated with major global health burdens, to date, there is no effective vaccine/drug to HIV and the available anti-retroviral therapy (ART) only prolongs the lives ... -
The relationship between market risk management tools and performance of investment firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)For effective implementation of risk management methodologies and practices within firms, it is crucial for organizations it identify and understand the key factors that influence success of market risk management ... -
Effect of competitive strategies adopted by NIC bank limited on performance of retail banking
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The confluence of market, societal and technological possibilities makes the present times markedly different for banks than the past. Banking has gotten progressively ‘better’ over the years, but slowly. It is a question ... -
Influence of home environment on academic performance of primary school pupils in English language in Alego-Usonga sub-county, Siaya county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The influence of home environment on academic performance of primary school Pupils in English language in Kenya have been in the Public domain for some time and it is of concern to education policy makers. This initiative ... -
Change management practices influencing performance at Kenya Bureau of Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The world around us is constantly moving forward and getting new dimensions. Introducing change is necessary, although not solely enough, for ensuring success in the future. Change is necessary for an organization to ... -
The relevance of customer based brand equity model in the geographical information systems (GIS) industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study was conducted to determine relevance of customer based brand equity model to GIS industry in Kenya. To achieve this, primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. The questionnaires were administered ... -
Strategies adopted by private security firms to deal with crime in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)When strategic managers constantly analyze their competitive environment, they understand their transient business situations in changing environments. With the appraised knowledge they are able to locate and establish ... -
Analysis of Internationalization of Banking in Emerging Markets: a Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Paradigm shift in financial intermediation globally from inward looking operations to outward vibrancy in provision of services has been attributed to emergence of globalization. Globalization has made many countries to ...
