University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Underage Girls in Sex Work in Kenya.
(University of nairobi, 2020)This research seeks to address access to sexual and reproductive health and rights of underage girls in sex work in Kenya. The study evaluates the status of girl’s involvement in sex work and the extent to which they ... -
Effect of Trading Volume on Volatility of Stock Returns of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of nairobi, 2022)Stock Return Volatility postulates the direction and the likelihood of the performance. The greater volatility means the greater risk premiums resulting from the investment. The research objective is to assess the effect ... -
Comparing Accelerated Failure Time and Cox Ph Models:a Case Study on Employee Attrition
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of this project, is to compare the AFT model and Cox PH model using the employee attrition data set. Survival analysis examines the desired outcome until the occurrence of the event. Although Cox PH together ... -
The relationship between firm size and profitability of microfinance institutions in kenya
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Essays on Public Spending and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Government spending and its consequence to the economic growth have pre-occupied policymakers in many countries because high level of government expenditure hinders economic growth. Nevertheless, the debate has not been ... -
Factors Affecting Population, Nesting Habits, and Conservation of Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica Reguloram, Bennett 1834) in Lake Ol’ Bolossat Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Birds are significant drivers of ecosystem processes and are therefore sensitive to natural and human-induced changes. Cranes are a highly threatened bird family and Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is listed as ... -
Shared Compound Frailty Model With Application in Joint Life Annuity Insurance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Observable risk factors (e.g., health condition) can explain heterogeneity in mortality among assureds; but modeling the risk profile of a heterogeneous life from unobservable risk factors, such as genetics is complex. ... -
VP Shells and Argument Structure in Lubukusu
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study discusses Lubukusu predicates within the provisions of one of the recent phases of Generative Grammar Theory; the Minimalist Program 1995. Its aim is to investigate and give a detailed description of how Lubukusu ... -
Foreign Market Entry Strategies and Financial Performance of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation in Foreign Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this study was to research on the foreign market entry strategies adopted by Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited when entering foreign markets and its financial performance of in foreign markets. The ... -
Stakeholders’ Involvement and Implementation of Child Protection Programs by Charitable Organizations in Kenya: a Case of Five Compassion International’s Projects in Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Child protection has become one of the key activities by many charitable organizations especially those that are focused on child development. This is because of the growing need of protecting and safeguarding children ... -
The Influence of Communication on Harm Reduction for People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs): the Case of Regional HIV and Harm Reduction Programme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With increasing narcotic drug use globally and in East Africa, harm reduction in relation to drug use is quickly gaining ground as an alternative to addressing and managing the drug use problem. The overall objective of ... -
Digital Marketing Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The research objective was to research and analyze the digital marketing approaches that give the competitive advantage of top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was based on the theory of diffusion ... -
Total Quality Management Practices and Service Delivery in Iso Certified Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of total quality management practices on the operational performance of private health sector in Kenya. The global health service industry is getting competitive day ... -
Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Financial Performance of the Deposit-taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This particular research wanted to determine effect of COVID-19 pandemic on financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. It was anchored the on real options, diffusion of innovation, and ... -
Assessment of Hotel Hot Water Systems and Viability of Solar Water Heating: Case Study of Sarova Hotel Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Hotel systems especially water heating consume significant amount of energy leading to high operational costs. High cost of electricity and fuel price volatility coupled with tighter environmental regulations on emissions ... -
Corporate Governance in Kenya: the Dilemma of Achieving Equality in Board Management
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study examines the factors that hinder attainment of gender parity on public corporate boards in Kenya. The period under review is from 2010, following the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, to the present ... -
Effects of Corporate Governance Practices on Investment Decisions of Large, Retail Chains in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The present economic condition has endured for far too long, and as a result, consumers have every right to expect better results from retail companies. This ought to happen as a consequence of retail chains addressing ... -
Working Capital Financing, Financial Flexibility and Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Working Capital is central to daily operations of every business. Working Capital Financing adopted by a firm take either Aggressive (where ratio is above 0.5) or Conservative (where ratio as below 0.5). The study explored ... -
Budgetary Control and Financial Sustainability of Local Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Budgetary control is a critical component in the effective management of the organization’s finances. Budgetary control is the process by which an organization plans for its resources by allocating to specific cost centers, ... -
Effects of Macroeconomics Variables on the Dividend Payout of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Macroeconomic variable crucial and responsible for deviations in the market. The macroeconomic factors have been changing periodically due to fast-paced globalization and proliferation. Additionally, the government has ...
