University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Organizational development and survival of Kenya PostOffice savings bank
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Development implies change and is applicable to organizations because organizations are influenced by environment changes. The study aimed at establishing the organizational development and survival of Kenya Post Office ... -
A critical analysis of public perceptions on opinion polls: a case of the 2013 general election
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The purpose of this study was to critically analyse public perception on Kenyan opinion polls, with a focus on the 2013 general election. The aim of this study was to recommend how to improve the future practice of political ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Service Delivery in Humanitarian Organisations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study was conducted to establish the relationship between supply chain management practices and service delivery in Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya. The study had three objectives; to establish the supply chain ... -
International criminal justice mechanisms and the plight of post elections victims: a case of Kenya (2007 - 2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Justice for victims targeted in Post-Election Violence is of utmost importance if impunity is to be tamed and eventually eliminated. The right to participation, protection and reparations for victims is of paramount ... -
Information technology investment and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Over the years, technology in business has been changing rapidly as the global environment becomes highly competitive and innovative. The use of information technology (IT) then has become very vital to all organizations ... -
Strategy implementation practices at center for Mathematics, Science and technology Education in Africa (Cemastea) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Despite having well developed strategic plans, strategy implementation has proved to be an uphill task in most organizations especially government institutions in Kenya. They have strategic plans meant to direct the ... -
Influence of socio-economic factors on utilization of healthcare services in informal settlements: a case of health projects in Kibera Slum, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research sought to demystify the influence of socio-economic factors on utilization of healthcare services in Kenya’s informal settlements using community health projects in Kibera slum in Nairobi County. The study ... -
The potential of cash transfers to strengthen the capacity of HIV affected fishing families to take care of orphans and vulnerable children in Budalangi District, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study investigated the potential of cash transfers to strengthen the capacity of HIV affected fishing families to take care of orphans and vulnerable children in Budalangi District, Busia County. The study examined ... -
The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Youth Micro Enterprise Development in Embakasi South in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2015-12)ICT use has proven to be efficient and reliable in the economic development of any nation. High level of unemployment and improper use of ICT has increased the need to sensitize the youth on ways in which they can make ... -
Association between infant mortality and fertility change in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Sub-Saharan Africa begun to experience fertility decline in the latter part of the 1980s and especially after the initiation of fertility decline in other parts of the developing world during 1960s and 1970s.This decline ... -
Effect of legume integration and application of organic fertilizers on soil nutrient status and kale yield in Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kale production in Kenya is being hindered by declining soil fertility among other factors. A study was done on ways of improving soil fertility, quality and yield of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) in Kabete - ... -
Strategies Adopted by Nairobi Securities Exchange in the Establishment of Automated Trading Systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to examine the strategies adopted by Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in establishment of automated trading systems (ATS). The study was based on the rationale that adoption of automated trading ... -
The Effects of Peer Pressure: a Case Study of the Public Service: Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015, Oct.)This study focused on peer pressure among adults and how it affects the process of decision making using a case study of National Registration Bureau in the public service of, Nairobi County. The objectives of the study ... -
Strategic positioning and performance of insurance firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the global market and developing economies like Kenya, competition among firms grows quickly while market share gets narrower by the day. In order to gain new markets and retain existing ones, firms strategize to gain ... -
Adoption of mobile banking services by Nairobi county Saccos
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mobile money providers have partnered with commercial banks in Kenya to offer mobile based financial products that aim to reach the unbanked. However, as compared to commercial banks in Kenya, the penetration of M-banking ... -
Contributions of constituency development fund to students’ access to secondary education in Kabete Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Educational access is the ability to provide all students with appropriate educational institutions, materials and personnel. All students must have access to and complete a full course of schooling and eliminate social ... -
Long Run Performance of Initial Public Offerings at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was aimed to investigate the long-run performance of initial public offerings of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange so as to address methodological gap which resulted to inconsistent results ... -
VC's speech during the 54th graduation ceremony
(University of Nairobi, 2015)VC's speech during the 54th graduation ceremony SPEECH BY PROF. PETER M.F. MBITHI, VICE CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI DURING THE 54TH GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2015 AT THE CHANCELLOR’S COURT ... -
8,861 graduate at UoN’s 54th Graduation
(University of Nairobi, 2015)8,861 graduate at UoN’s 54th Graduation There was pomp and celebration today, when 8,861 graduands were conferred with Degrees and awarded Diplomas during a graduation ceremony presided over by Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, the ... -
Seasonal forecast of tropical cyclone activity in the South-West Indian Ocean
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12-03)
