University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Profitability of Petroleum Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Working capital management (WCM) refers to the management of current assets and current liabilities. Its aim is to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations and has sufficient ability to satisfy both maturing ... -
Effects of power sector reforms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The energy sector plays a crucial role in economic development of any country in the world. In recognition of the usefulness of the energy sector, Kenya undertook reforms in the sector in the 1990s to ensure efficiency in ... -
The role of media in conflict prevention: the case of general election in Kenya, 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In most cases, media is viewed as a tool to fuel violence in during election process in a democratized government in Africa because it brings out the reality on the ground and therefore ends ups escalating political ... -
Effect of product innovation on performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)For most firms, successful new product innovations are engines of growth. Product innovation is the result of bringing to life a new way to solve customer’s problem. To remain relevant, financial institutions have gone ... -
Mutuality and partnership effectiveness: a case study of a triangular cooperation education partnership
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research project seeks to understand the influence of mutuality on the effectiveness of a partnership through a case study of a school triangular cooperation partnership. This is a partnership between members of the ... -
Marketing strategies and performance of Kenya revenue authority (KRA)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Marketing plays a major role in building an image of a given institution and raise awareness of products and services being offered by an institution. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the institution responsible for tax ... -
The effect of credit rating policies on the loan uptake in savings and credit co-operatives (SACCOS) in Nairobi county
(2014)SACCOs that have adopted effective rating policies have realized significant increases in the loan uptake, reduction in loan default and efficient delivery of timely information to their members and increased total ... -
Factors influencing implementation of poultry farming enterprises for economic empowerment of local communities in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to ascertain factors influencing implementation of poultry farming enterprises for economic empowerment of local communities in Mombasa County Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish whether ... -
Achieving sustainable public sector reforms: a case study of tax administration reforms by Kenya revenue authority
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Reforming public institutions and practices is one subject that has attracted the attention of policy makers, practitioners and scholars in develo ping countries, including Kenya, for many years. Many people would like ... -
Migration Decision Making: a Case Study of Kibera, Nairobi
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Integrating Corporate Security in Strategic Management of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Corporate security is defined as the in-house provision of security for an organization; it refers to the practice of protecting business’s employees, physical property and information systems. Corporate security identifies ... -
Strategic planning and organization performance at Nairobi city water and sewerage company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategic planning is a concept that concerns with decision making and taking corrective actions to achieve long term targets and goals of an organization. The purpose of the study was to establish strategic planning ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at the industrial and commercial development corporation, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)Strategy, which is a fundamental management tool in any organization, is a multidimensional concept that various authors have defined in different ways. It is the match between an organization’s resources and skills and ... -
Mobile telephony use and its role in preventing electoral violence in Kenya: case study of Embakasi constituency during Kenya’s 2013 general election
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to examine the role of mobile telephony use in preventing electoral violence in Embakasi Constituency during Kenya’s 2013 general election. Four research questions were developed from which ... -
Pattern of complications and anatomical risk factors for atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Atherosclerotic diseases are emerging major health challenges in Kenya. Data on their patterns and anatomical risk factors vary between countries and populations and are important for informing appropriate management and ... -
Women’s self help groups : a study of their characteristics and performance in Saboti constituency, Trans-nzoia county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Recently issues of women Self - help groups have gained grounds. Kenya like many other Sub - Saharan Africa n countries has a vibr ant history of self - help groups. Self - help groups play a major ... -
The role played by print media in law enactment: a case study of the biosafety law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Biosafety Act 2009 is an Act of Parliament that regulates activities on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), facilitates responsible research and commerce in genetically modified products through a transparent ... -
Challenges faced by agricultural finance corporation Kenya in the implementation of strategic change
(2014)The process of strategy implementation faces many challenges leading to most organizations failing to successfully implement their strategies. The objective of this study therefore was to establish the challenges faced ... -
Integrating the Business and People Dimension of Change at Safaricom Limited, Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)This research study is a case study carried out on Safaricom Limited, a leading mobile network operator in Kenya. The research study was carried out to identify integration of business and people dimension of change at ...
