University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The relationship between internal audit independence and share performance of firms listed in the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The internal audit department is very important inside a firm that the internal audit is regarded as the key element in the application of accounting systems which in turn, helps in evaluating the work of the department. ... -
Influence of teacher characteristics on motivation of preschool children in learning the English language in Starehe District in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to find out the influence of teachers’ characteristics on motivation of preschool children in learning the English language in Starehe District Nairobi County. The study was guided by the ... -
Prevalence of depression among caregivers of patients receiving palliative care in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Chronically ill and end of life patients are increasingly being cared for in the home by their families, friends, or neighbours. As care has shifted from the hospital to the home, the role of family caregiver ... -
Factors affecting strategy implementation in public secondary schools in Hamisi sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Effective strategies are bound to fail or succeed depending of on how implementing agencies monitor, evaluate and constantly manage factors both in immediate internal and external environment of the organization. In ... -
Effects of social media on the growth of small businesses in Kenya: A case of go places Kenya
(2014)This study explored the effect of social media on the growth of small business in Kenya. The study was motivated by the need to analyse the effect of social media based on the insight from customers’ of Go Places Kenya. ... -
Social media and national security threats: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Social Media are connection and mass communication tools, characterized by a global diffusion and an ever-growing level of use, considering their handiness and flexibility, as well as their extreme cheapness. Social media ... -
The effect of liquidity management on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to establish the effect of liquidity management on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. Liquid assets are less profitable as compared to long term assets. The dilemma to a finance manager is whether ... -
Factors influencing performance of youth enterprise development projects in Kiambaa subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to investigate factors influencing the performance of Youth Enterprise Development Fund Projects in Kiambaa Sub-county of Kiambu County in Kenya. Unemployment is the single most significant challenge ... -
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Strategic planning practices at Laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategic planning involves articulating the direction, objectives and clear actions required to realize the desired strategic vision of an organization (Balanced Scorecard Institute, 2013). The aim of this research ... -
Response strategies to changes in external environment by Sony-sugar company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study was carried out to examine response strategies employed by SonySugar Company Limited to address changes emanating from its external environment. The research employed case study approach to undertake the ... -
Total quality man Agement and competitive Advanta Ge of commercial banks in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This project examines the relationship between total quality management usage has on competitive advantage in the banking industry in Kenya. The new electronic age has transformed the marketing of banking services. The ... -
Impact of the youth enterprise development fund on the performance of youth owned enterprises in Kenya: The case of Ruaraka constituency, Nairobi county
(2014)Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) developed a three year strategic plan in 2008 addressing various needs and aspirations of the youth and to address the challenges it had faced in the past and was currently working ... -
The determinants of measles vaccination in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This paper investigated the determinants of measles vaccination in Kenya using a nationally representative Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2008/09 cross-sectional data. The influence of maternal education, ... -
The effect of exchange rate volatility on budget variance of international refugee non governmental organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Most of the International Non-Governmental organizations in Kenya receive a significant portion of the budget funding in foreign currency contract. While the daily and monthly exchange rate in Kenya keeps on fluctuating ... -
Influence of advertising on organizational performance of cosmetic manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Today‟s dynamic business environment is continuously changing because of globalization, regulatory changes, increasing intensity of competition, increasingly demanding customers, new information technology, and mergers ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from sterile sites: cerebral spinal fluid, blood, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid and synovial fluid at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2014-12-08)Background. Antimicrobial resistance is dramatically increasing worldwide. Much of it due to inappropriate overuse and is causing significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of sterile site infections is based on ... -
A type-2 diabetes early warning system using particle swarm optimized artificial neural networks: a case of trans Nzoia county of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)This research aimed at developing an early warning system for pre-diabetic and diabetics by analyzing simple and easily determinable signs and symptoms of diabetes among the people living in Trans Nzoia County of Kenya ... -
Effect of technology adoption on operational efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Banks, like other service organizations, strive to improve customer service level and tie their customers closer. Technology is one leading driving force nowadays, in different businesses. Technology has become an intrinsic ... -
Challenges in Translating and Transcribing Kenyan Sign Language The case of Immanuel Christian School for the Deaf
(2014)This study set out to investigate challenges in translating and transcribing Kenyan Sign Language. There is not much translation in Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) because it is considered a visual language and it is relatively ...
