University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Market oriented dairying and its impact on women’s decision making in the North rift, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Interest in gender roles, decision making and control of income in a specific society has been growing for more than ten years, driven by the realization that women often do not benefit from development activities and ... -
Factors influencing implementation of work place couselling services: A case of University of Nairobi
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Social media as an effective advertising tool in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)It is without a doubt that the world is evolving from Traditional Media to New Media. The growing usage of social media indicates a potentially effective new platform for advertisers. With this new form of communication, ... -
Modalities of implementation of food safety system certification-22000:2010 standard: the case of nestle Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Implementation of FSSC 22000:2010 for any food manufacturing organization increases its competitiveness and this serves as a big gain in the marketplace. Consumers of the firm‟s products have confidence in what they ... -
Factors influencing retention of girls in primary education in vumilia resettlement area at Maaimahiu, Naivasha sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Narobi, 2014)In a case of emergency and conflicts like the post-election in 2007, communities, especially in the resettlement areas struggle to keep their children in school because of instability, shortage of resources and the threat ... -
Analyzing the legal protection of music copyright in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Kenya Society has placed immense emphasis on tangible property such as land as a means of production and as a development mode. Intellectual property rights have hitherto been ignored. It is only in the year 2001 that ... -
Product innovation and performance of haco tiger brands East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Understanding the relationship between innovation and performance is relevant for researchers, policy makers and managers. Innovation is widely regarded as one of the most important sources of sustainable competitive ... -
Determinants of teenage fertility in coast province : Evidence from the 2008/9 kenya demographic and health survey (KDHS)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Teenage fertility has been a major concern both nat ionally and globally. A better understanding, therefore, of its determinants to inform programmer s, researchers and policy makers on how best to reverse the trends ... -
The Place of Community Radio in Rural Development in Kenya: Case Study of Sauti FM in Rarieda, Siaya County.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Rural communities in Kenya have largely been relegated to the periphery of the regular mainstream socio-economic and political development conversations. Their voices remain muted and their core political and socio-economic ... -
The relationship between capital structure and profitability of companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines the relationship between capital structure and profitability for non-financial firms listed on the NSE in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between capital structure ... -
Accounts receivables management and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Accounts receivable of a firm is a legally enforceable claim for payment from a business to its customers / clients for goods supplied and / or services rendered in execution of the customers order. On the balance sheet, ... -
Influence of head teachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job satisfaction in public primary schools in Kajiado North District, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of head teachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job satisfaction in public primary schools in Kajiado North District. Four research objectives were formulated ... -
The impact of external debt on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)This study investigates empirically the effect of the external debt burden on Kenya’s economic growth. Using regression analysis on secondary data obtained from WDI and relevant publications from Kenya on the same topic, ... -
Assessing planning policy framework for public urban parks: A case of city park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to the urban communities. In Kenya their quality over time has deteriorated resulting in encroachment, lack of attention, poor maintenance, lack of ... -
Influence of school culture on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance of public schools in Makadara district, Nairobi county - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of school culture on students’ performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Makadara District Nairobi, County, Kenya. In particular, this study ... -
Factors influencing pupils’ performance in KCPE national examination in public and private primary schools in Nakuru-north sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing pupils’ performance in KCPE national examination in public and private primary schools in Nakuru-North Sub-County, Kenya. The objectives were to determine ... -
Factors considered in adopting expansion strategies by Technobrain limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)A major issue in international business is the appropriate choice of entry mode into foreign markets. There are many ways of expanding a business. Expansion strategies fall in the corporate level strategy as they relate ... -
Exploring the role of social media in activism in Kenya
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“Plant Breeders’ Rights in Kenya: Examining the effect of the DUS Test in Food Crops and Ornamentals”
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Plant breeding is a significant contributor to the success of any agricultural sector as it is the source of new, improved and better varieties for cultivation. In Kenya, agriculture is vital as it is a foreign exchange ... -
International trade negotiations approaches: the case of Kenya, 1963 - 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)International trade continues to be a central area of concern for academicians, policy makers and general citizenry of the world. This activity has been practiced the world over since ancient times and has seen most ...
