University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Guiding and counselling practice in relation to academic performance
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was based on establishing the influence of guiding and counselling practice as applied in secondary school in relation to strategies towards academic excellence. The objectives were: to determine the effect ... -
Establishing the impact of performance insurance fund
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Performance contracting is a key obligation that the management strives to achieve its key indicators; however there are always challenges in an environment where there are factors unfavorable to its accomplishment. This ... -
A logistic regression model to identify determinants of contraceptive utilization among youths in Kayole and Mukuru.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Despite the number of sexually active among youths being high, very few youths engage in safe sex. They had rather involve themselves in risky be havior. The overall image of literature is not encouraging, youths do ... -
Logistics outsourcing and performance of road construction projects in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study was conducted on logistics outsourcing and performance of road construction projects in Nairobi County.This study was set, to determine the extent of logistics outsourcing in road construction projects in Nairobi ... -
Effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study determines the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation in Kenya. This study employs regression research design. It uses secondary data on inflation, exchange rate, Treasury bill rate, money ... -
The role of village polytechnics in Entreprenneurship development: A Tracer study of graduates of Karurumo Village Polytechnic, Embu County
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)It is estimated that over 61% (6,710,000) youths aged between 15-35 years are jobless and living below poverty line (Census report, 2009). About 92% of these youth lack vocational or professional skills training demanded ... -
The legal protection of minority shareholders: a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks of Kenya and the united kingdom
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Minority shareholders in Kenya find it difficult to protect themselves against excesses of majority shareholders because of a number of reasons. First there is an inability to enforce criminal and civil laws against ... -
Effect of cost management strategies on the financial performance of manufacturing companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A number of cost management strategies have been studied before to understand their effects on financial performance. This study sort to find the effects of selected strategies namely; supply chain management, labour ... -
Influence of communication on adoption of agricultural innovation: a case of the system of rice intensification in Mwea irrigation scheme
(2014-11)The study sought to investigate the influence of co mmunication on adoption of agricultural innovation and technology. The study u sed a case of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) which was introduced to farme r ... -
Women’s perception of leadership and its influence on voting for women leaders in Kenya: a case study of Bumula constituency in Bungoma county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Women constitute more than half of the world population and therefore their contribution to social and economic development is also more than half as compared to men by virtue of their dual roles in the productive and ... -
Psychiatric morbidity among adult HIV/AIDS patients attending a comprehensive care centre at a city Council clinic in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Psychiatric morbidity has been associated with HIV disease since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Despite the fact that low income countries in Africa contribute up to 68% of the HIV infections worldwide, minimal ... -
Benchmarking quality of experience (QoE) offered by mobile network operators in Kenya: a user-centric approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Quality of Experience (QoE) is a concept which represents measuring of end-to-end performance of a service from a user perspective. This research presents the study of QoE offered by mobile network operators in Kenya. An ... -
Factors influencing peaceful co-existence among the pastoral communities in Wajir west sub-county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to investigate Factors Influencing Peaceful Co-Existence among the Pastoral Communities. The study population was 420 residents comprising the Provincial administration officers (DC‟s, DO‟s, and Chiefs), ... -
Chinese influence on African economy; a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to examine the role of China-Kenya’s relation in terms of investment, trade, diplomacy and aid. The study explores China’s foreign policy in general, then moves to tackle China-Africa ... -
Factors influencing students’ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance in geography in Changamwe District, Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence students’ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Geography performance in Changamwe district, Mombasa county Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
The influence of free primary education on teacher effectiveness in Kuria east constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In the last two decades there have been numerous initiatives aimed at ensuring that all children of school going age have access to education. Effective teaching techniques are highly dependent on the psychological well ... -
Move towards a new paradigm of corporate criminal liability in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study advances the evolution of the existing model of corporate criminal liability, away from identification model towards a case for the direct model of liability via corporate culture in deterring corporate crime. ... -
The role of records management in public service delivery in county governments in Kenya: a case study of Kisii county government headquarters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good records management will promote efficient and effective public services in ways such as ensuring regulatory compliance, curb graft, minimizing litigation risks, support making of informed decisions by providing ... -
The effect of tax incentives on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Taxation is the key source of revenue that the government of Kenya uses to provide public goods and services to its citizenry. Over the last decade, though revenue collections have increased, the revenues collected have ...
