University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of social stratification on academic performance of public and private secondary school students in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study focuses on the influence of social strati fication on academic performance of secondary school students. This was done on selected secondar y schools in Nairobi County. The study was carried out to investigate ... -
Quality management systems and quality in universities in Kenya
(2014)This research sought to analyze Quality Management Systems and quality in Universities in Kenya. In this study a descriptive survey design was used. According to Owlia and Aspinwall (1996), descriptive research portrays ... -
The Effect of Credit Default on the Growth in Turnover of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies Regulated by Saccos Societies Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)SACCOs in Kenya have been endeavoring with an objective to maximize their returns and growth through mobilization of members‟ funds and granting credit to members‟ development however the problem of credit default has ... -
E-procurement and procurement performance among state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study focussed on e-procurement practices and performance in state corporations and the study objectives were to establish the extent of e-procurement adoption among state corporations in Kenya, the challenges facing ... -
A comparative study of print and online media content in Kenya:a case of ‘Daily Nation’ newspaper
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Development in technology has transformed the way newspapers have traditionally been produced, distributed and read. In Kenya, technological improvements have seen an enhanced access to online newspapers besides the ... -
Determinants of beekeeping in enhancing environmental conservation in arid and semi arid lands in Kenya: a case of Lomut ward, west Pokot county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of beekeeping as an alternative economic activity in enhancing environmental conservation in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya, a case of Lomut ward West Pokot ... -
Adoption of computer based testing and assessment in national examinations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible challenges faced by The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in the adoption of computer based assessment in National examinations. The study examines the ... -
Print Media Coverage of County Governance in Kenya: a Content Analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was to examine the print media coverage of County Governance in Kenya by analyzing the two leading dailies: Daily Nation and The Standard. Framing Theory, Public Sphere Theory and Agenda Setting ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Challenges at Kenya National Audit Office
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The objective of this study was to establish the challenges faced by Kenya National Audit Office in managing strategic change and determine strategic change management practices adopted by Kenya National Audit Office. ... -
Employees perceptions of benefits of corporate social responsibility by Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of the study was to establish benefits of corporate social responsibility at Safaricom Limited. The study used descriptive research design with a target population of 100 employees of Safaricom whereby primary ... -
The Effects of Distribution Channel Systems on the Achievement of Sustainable Competitive Advantage Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of distribution channels on sustainable competitive advantage of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by the following objective: To find the effects of ... -
The paradigm shift in rethinking of national and regional security strategy in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This thesis is a case study conducted through the structured focused comparison approach. It focuses on the states of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda Tanzania and Uganda for the period 1999-2013. The objective of the study was ... -
Factors perceived to influence employee retention at Kenya pipeline company
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)It is the responsibility of every organization to attract and retain well motivated workers in order to ensure maximum productivity and in return create employee satisfaction which leads to employee retention. This study ... -
Effective Service Delivery on Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Within Financial Institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is something that has taken a new craze in recent times. Many organizations are spending countless amounts of money towards various CSR activities including having media visibility ... -
Dynamics of Conditional Stock Returns Volatility
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-08)This study analyzed the volatility in conditional stock returns at Nairobi Securities Exchange for the period 2ndJanuary 2001 to 31st March 2014. The study adopted a purely econometric approach majorly using the ARCH – ... -
Implementation of Strategy in Kahuho Uhuru High School in Kiambu County of Kenya
(2014-11)Recent government policy initiatives have focused on attainment of Education for all (EFA) in Kenya which led to declaration of Free Secondary Education (FSE) in 2008. All these changes require continuous planning of ... -
Factors influencing implementation of effective HIV prevention programmes; a case of selected public and private Kenyan universities
(University of Nairobi, 2014)HIV and Aids is a global disease which UNAIDS estimates that there were 33.3 people living with HIV at the end of 2009 compared with 26.2 million. In sub Saharan Africa, 22.5 million people are living with HIV while about ... -
A synchronic survey of Kiembu dialects
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study attempts to establish and describe the dialects of Kiembu by comparing their phonological, morphological and lexical features. In order to establish the extent of the variations in Kiembu, the research is set ... -
Business Opportunities and Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises in Waste Recycling in Nairobi East Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Waste management is one of the most visible urban services whose effectiveness and sustainability serves as an indicator for good local governance. Waste management therefore is a good indicator of performance of a ... -
Human resource information system and decision making in the ministry of health
(2014)Kenya and many African countries are faced with acute shortage of Health workers due to increased demand for medical professionals in response to global health issues. Lack of adequately trained health workers and ...
