University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Comparative study of lower and middle class women’s consumer behaviour towards clothing: a case study of women in mathare valley estate and garden estate in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this paper is to establish the similarities and differences of lower and middle class women‟s consumer behaviour towards clothing. The study also seeks to determine the factors that influence consumer ... -
Job changes and employee commitment among employees of postal corporation of Kenya - Homabay county
(2014)Job changes are the alteration and modification of activities, schedules, assignments, structure, remuneration and other human resource management process. Job changes take place in various forms including job mobility, ... -
The influence of institutional factors and job related attitudes on the relationship between employee empowerment and performance of public universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research aimed at assessing the influence of employee empowerment on performance of Public Universities in Kenya, and to determine the moderating role of institutional factors on this relationship, and to determine ... -
Relationship between selected aspects of corporate governance and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between selected aspects of corporate governance and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, this study examined board size, ... -
Impact of community based organisation on the socio - economic development of the rural communities: a case of Kakamega south district, Kakamega county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Community based organizations in rural areas serve to empower the poor by giving them a collective bargain. They build a countering power with which to conform to the powerful economic, social and politic al forces. ... -
Strategies adopted by multinational pharmaceutical firms in Kenya to respond to competitive rivalry in the pharmaceutical industry
(2014)Today‘s business environment requires firms to embed in relationships with other actors in order to gain access to resources needed. In order to be successful, organizations must be strategically aware. They must understand ... -
The relationship between liquidity management and stock market return: evidence from commercial banks
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Liquidity management which refers to the management of current assets and current liabilities plays an important role in the successful management of a firm. It is a concept that is receiving serious attention all over ... -
Quality management practices and performance of hotels in Nairobi
(2014)The drive of this study was to investigate the Quality management practices adopted by hotels in Nairobi and find out the impact of the adopted practices on hotel performance. A survey of the 39 hotels in Nairobi listed ... -
Strategic issues and performance of public secondary schools in Kisumu east and central subcounties,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategic issues are fundamental policy questions or critical challenges that affect an organization’s mandates, mission and values. The environment, in which firms operate as open systems, is the custodian of these ... -
An evaluation of the conservation of a swahili town a case study of Lamu world heritage site
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This research study sought to evaluate how a Conser vation plan based on the International Conservation Charters that has not be en adequately contextualised and adapted to local conditions can lead to a sustainab le ... -
Population ecology of maasai giraffe (giraffa camelopardalis Tippelskirchi) in relation to climate variability in southern kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife populations and their habitats are facing serious threats from global changes in climate and human development activities. Large herbivores with slow reproductive rates, bulk food requirements, wide foraging ... -
Public procurement procedures and supply chain performance In state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study focused on public procurement procedures and supply chain performance on state corporations in Kenya. The objectives of this study was to determine the extent of compliance with public procurement procedures ... -
Phytochemistry and bioactivity investigations of three Kenyan croton species
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Three Kenyan Croton species, C. megalocarpoides Friis and Gilbert, C. alienus Pax and C. sylvaticus Hochst were investigated for their phytochemistry and biological activity relevancies. Anti-microbial activity evaluation ... -
From the Bukusu fireside to the stage: the performance of the oral narrative in the shifting spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is premised on the idea that the performing arts are dynamic and adaptive to the changing social and artistic demands. It therefore examines the artistic adaption of the oral narrative from the traditional ... -
The determinants of listing at the growth enterprise market segment in the nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)SMEs are the main source of economic growth in developed and developing countries alike (Kilonzo, 2011). In recognition of the economic role played by SMEs and their challenges in financing, Governments and private ... -
Gender dimensions in dropout rates at secondary school in siaya county, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study set out to examine the gender dimensions in dropout rates at secondary school level in Siaya County of Western Kenya. It sought to investigate and identify the key factors that influence school dropout rates ... -
Social media as a communication tool for non governmental organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Social media has become a global phenomenon. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have adopted social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram use at the organizational level for communication, advocacy, ... -
Effects of floods on student’s access to secondary education in Nyando District, Kisumu County, Kenya
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Phenotypic characterization of Kenyan and south African spider plant (cleome gynandra l.) ecotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is an important leafy vegetable that has been used by local African communities as a source of nutrition in their diets for many years. The plant has recently attracted an increasing ... -
Agricultural Lending and Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)he Agricultural sector has been a key driver of economic growth in Kenya for the past four decades and is the main source of livelihood for almost 80 per cent of Kenyans. The sector has continued to play an important ...
