University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Media strategies and their influence in communicating information on Female Genital Mutilation: a case of Meru community in Tharaka District
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision is one of the traditional practices whose origins can be traced to ancient times. In Kenya, the prevalence varies widely among ethnic groups. Kenya Demographic Household ... -
Islam and western culture among the contemporary Swahili of Mombasa island: the interplay between two conflicting cultures
(University of Nairobi, 2014)From the timeless era to the present day, the relationship between the West and Islam has been one of conflict and misunderstanding which have aroused animosities between the two incompatible cultures. This is due to ... -
Impact of bid challenge system on procurement process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objectives of this study were to determine bid challenge decision time taken by the review authorities in Kenya, to establish factors affecting efficiency of bid review systems in Kenya, and to determine the impact ... -
Uchanganuzi wa mchezo wa papa shirandula kimaudhui nakimtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tasnifu hii ni juu ya uchanganuzi kimaudhui na kimtindo wa mchezo wa‘Papa Shirandula’ unaoonyeshwa katika runinga ya ‘Citizen’. Mchezo huu umetungwa na Charles Bukeko na ulipeperushwa kwa mara ya kwanza mwaka wa 2007 ... -
The effect of stock split on share prices of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Stock split encompasses the technique of psychological pricing where new prices are more attractive to the incoming retail investors as well as fulfilling to the existing shareholder. Knowledge of share prices and its ... -
Information sharing among water and sanitation providers: a study of Watsan portal: Kibera
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)As informal water and sanitation services grow, understanding how informal water and sanitation providers share and seek information throughout informal settlements becomes of increasing importance in understanding how ... -
Factors influencing school principals’ integration of ICT in administration of public secondary schools in Githunguri sub county, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The rapid growth in Information Communication Technology (ICT), has brought notable changes in the twenty first century as well as affected the demands of modern societies. ICT is increasingly becoming important in our day ... -
The impact of foreign aid on human development: a case study of MDG financing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign Aid forms one of the largest components of foreign capital flows in the international system for low-income countries. Since independence in 1963, Kenya has been receiving foreign aid to compliment its budget for ... -
The effect of inflation on stock returns and volatility at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The linkage between stock prices and inflation has been subjected to extensive research in the past decades and has aroused the interests of academicians, researchers, practitioners and policy makers globally. This study ... -
Factors inhibiting the realization of legal justice for sexual violence survivors in Kibera slums
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In spite of the many initiatives that presently exist to address domestic violence in general, communities living in Kibera slums are yet to stamp out or significantly reduce the cases of sexual violence. Its ugly face ... -
Determinants of success in information and communication technology (ICT) business startup’s incubation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Countries and regions around the world are striving to be successful in today‘s dynamic global environment. Amid economic and political turbulence, each nation is looking for ways to improve and sustain its economy and ... -
Determinants of biogas technology development and use as an alternative source of energy in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Biogas is a gas produced as a result of anaerobic respiration of organic matter under particular conditions. Biogas has been promoted in developed and developing countries and in some parts of Kenya more so the central ... -
Phytochemical investigation of harrisonia abyssinica and thespesia garckeana for antiplasmodial and antimicrobial compounds.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Harrisonia abyssinica (Simaroubacea) and Thespesia garckeana (Malvaceae) have been used in folk medicine but there is no scientific data on them. This study therefore sought to investigate the phytochemical and microbial ... -
Regulation of media: comparative analysis of regulation of broadcasting services in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11-11)All over the world the media is an integral part of our lives at home, at work, at leisure and while traveling. Kenya‟s Constitution 2010 has a new and progressive bill of rights requiring extensive reforms to both media ... -
An examination of the relationship between financial management practices and stock returns of listed companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study aims at identifying the relationship between financial management practices which are and stock returns of listed companies in Nairobi Securities Exchange. To achieve the study’s objectives, the researchers ... -
Strategic responses to absenteeism by mobile telephony Call centres within Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The telecommunication industry specifically the mobile communication industry has been one industry that has exponentially grown in just a matter of few years. Call Centre representatives work in unique environments since ... -
Challenges experienced by women casual domestic workers in Dagoretti sub-county, Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Casual domestic work is a common form of household engagement in Kenya and a much needed form of livelihood for many. Domestic casual workers are largely women who are in search of unskilled work that will provide them ... -
The effect of asset allocation on the financial performance of pension funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Much of the previous research into the effect of asset allocation on the financial performance of pension funds has concentrated generally on developed countries with few studies being carried out in emerging markets. ... -
Strategic response by public service commission of Kenya to changes in its environment
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Globally, the public sector remains a central vehicle for delivering development for both developed and developing countries. To cope with the increased complexity, hostility and turbulence within today’s organizational ... -
The Effectiveness of Using Non Standard English as a Technique in Writing Fiction Basing on Ken Saro-wiwa’s Sozaboy and Brian Chikwava’s Harare North.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This studyexamines the effectiveness of using non Standard English as a technique in writing fictional works. The study is based on two novels written by African writers Ken Saro-wiwa’s Sozaboy and Brian Chikwava’s Harare ...
