University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The role of new media in enhancing organizational collective intelligence: the case of Kenya commercial bank (kcb ltd) on the use of twitter for product intelligence
(2014-11)This study sought to examine whether the interactions on new media could be meaningful to commercial institutions. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the role of KCB‟s Twitter platform in enhancing the ... -
The impact of constituency appropriate building technology centres on access to housing in Kenya: a case study of Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to assess the impact of the Constituency ABTCs on access to housing in Kakamega County. It specifically sought to: - establish the relationship between Appropriate Building Technology (ABT) physical ... -
Effects of digital technologies and social media on sexual behaviors among the youth at the College of Health Sciences university of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Narobi, 2014-08)Background: The use of digital communication technologies and social media has grown dramatically in the world including in Kenya. It has been suggested that the media influences people’s behaviors including sexual behaviors. ... -
Strategic leadership and change management practices at national bank of Kenya limited
(2014-11)Change management is a structured approach for ensuring that changes are thoroughly and smoothly implemented, and that the la sting benefits of change are achieved. To succeed in marketplace , companies need to manage ... -
The effect of personal and consumption taxes on income distribution in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of taxes on distribution of income in Kenya. The population of the study consisted of all households in Kenya. A total of 13,158 were considered in the study in ... -
Anti-money laundering legislation in Kenya:inadequacies
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Barriers to appropriate home management of acute gastroenteritis by caregivers of children under five years attending Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Diarrhoea is the third leading cause of under five mortality in Kenya. It accounts for 4.7% of all outpatient cases countrywide. Caregivers have been identified to play a vital role in appropriate management of acute ... -
Factors affecting transfer of knowledge from training to the job among employees of large commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The effectiveness of any training program and transfer of training for any organization is impossible to ignore since a huge fraction of the budgets is provided for staff training. A common experience is that learning ... -
Assessment of print media coverage of the war against terrorism in Kenya : a case of the Daily Nation and The Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)he main purpose of this study w as to assess the print media co verage of war agains t terrorism in Kenya. The study focus ed on terror - related stories in the April 2014, a period when the ... -
The perceived influence of reward management practices in the retention of generation y employees at g4s Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study is to investigate the perceived influence of reward management practices on retention of generation Y employees at G4S Kenya limited. The reward management factors that influence retention ... -
Assessment of association between perceived stigma, social Support and substance abuse among clients at the Comprehensive care centre at the Coast province general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)vi ABSTRACT Clients in Comprehensive Care Centres (CCC) usually face stigma and have poor social support which results in poor coping mechanisms including substance (alcohol and illicit drugs) abuse. The preva lence ... -
Factors influencing effectiveness in the execution of mandate of state regulatory and enforcement agencies within maritime trade in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of my research was to find out the Factors that are influencing effectiveness in the execution of Mandate of state regulatory and enforcement agencies within the maritime trade in Kenya. There are several ... -
Career progression of Women in the Banking sector: The case of the Standard Chartered Bank Limited, Nairobi City County
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The banking sector is one of the most crucial sectors in the world. The phenomenal growth of banks has created massive employment opportunities for the educated youths of our nation. Women play a vital role in the Kenyan ... -
Effects of market geography and institutional quality on financial markets integration in the East African Community
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)The East African Community (EAC) is in the phase of transition from a common market to a monetary union characterized by a single currency. This phase requires integration of financial markets. Studies on financial markets ... -
Practices adopted for the implementation of performance contracts in Kenyan state corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to establish the practices adopted for the implementation of Performance Contracts in Kenyan state corporations as well as to determine the challenges they face in implementing ... -
The effect of political risk on the financial performance of Kenya airways limited By
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Political risk and its analysis have changed over the last few decades. The effect of political risk on the financial performance of the airline industry especially in Kenya has received little attention in academic ... -
The relationship between working capital management and profitability of companies in the electric power sub-sector in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research project sought to establish the relationship between working capital management and profitability of companies in the electric power sub-sector in Kenya. The research project covered the conceptual and ... -
Information and communications technology and supply chain performance among logistics firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objectives of SCM are to achieve the desired customer service level in the targeted market segment and to optimize the total cost of the supply chain investment. In order to achieve the optimal level of service ... -
The effects of financial innovations on credit risk management of com mercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Various profit making firm and institutions would s eek the investment that have lower risk and uncertainties wit h a large magnitude of returns. In Kenya, f inancial institutions encounter major risks in rendering ... -
Strategic responses by Sasini coffee company limited to environmental changes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Businesses depend on the scare resources in their external environment .The scarce resources include as land, labour, capital, information, intellectual property rights, or a specific product or service. The degree of ...
