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Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in Africa: Case for Role of Women in Kenya: Case Study of Operesheni Dumisha Amani
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This dissertation contends that civilian disarmament reduces the arms in the hands of civilians thus creating effective security. Given the increasing arms proliferation in Kenya, the government has undertaken several ... -
Investigating Youth and Language Use: the Influence of Kenyan Christian Hip Hop Music
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In this study I sat to final out the language used by the youth and how. In this study I set to find out the influence of Christian hip hop music on the language used by the youths in Kenya today. The “hip hop language” ... -
The Relationship Between Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Commitment in Retail Banking of Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The general objective of the study was to analyze the relationship between human resource management practices and commitment of the employees in retail banking special focus on Standard Chartered Bank (Kenya). Descriptive ... -
Assessment of small dams and pans in Tanathi water services board
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Water is crucial to sustaining life and many resources are expended in water development and management with the intention of making it accessible so as to improve people’s lives and promote civilization. The making of ... -
A study of factors associated with the prevalence of coccidia infection in cattle and its spatial epidemiology in Busia, Bungoma and Siaya counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Coccidiosis is a protozoan infection that affects most domestic species: canine, feline, equine, porcine, bovine, ovine, lagomorphs and avian. The overall objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and spatial ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Stock Returns of Firms Quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study’s objective was to determine the relationship between capital structure and stock returns of firms quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The researcher adopted an empirical research design. In this case, ... -
Factors Perceived to Influence Employees’ Performance at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)In an organization, committed employees are regarded as being willing to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with their employer. Effective management teams need to recognize that positive employee attitudes ... -
Adoption of Green Marketing Practises by Hotels in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examined adoption of green marketing practises by hotels in Mombasa County, Kenya. To better understand this subject, the study sought to achieve three specific objectives; to determine the drivers for adoption ... -
Management Perception of the Influence of Organizational Learning on Strategy Development at Sarova Hotels Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Many organizations are faced with the challenge of remaining relevant in a highly competitive business environment. It is becoming increasingly important to be able to keep up with the current trends in strategy development ... -
Managers Perception of the Influence of Rewards on Employee Retention at South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)On average a company losses approximately Kes 10 million with every 10(ten) managerial and professional employees who leave the organization. The combined direct and indirect costs associated with one employee ranges ... -
A Data Mining approach to private healthcare services demand forecast in Nairobi County
(2014)One of the most important indices of defining general welfare and quality-of-life of people in the world is physical and mental health of individuals. Health care facilities in Kenya have always aimed to provide health ... -
Strategy implementation practices and organizational performance in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)With the dynamic environment in which organizations are operating in today, strategy implementation is vital as it ensures optimal organizational performance. Strategy implementation ensures an organization remains ... -
Determinants of Under-5 Mortality in Kenya During Upsurge and Declining Trends Period
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Under-5 mortality remains to be high in Kenya in spite of the government efforts and increased interventions to help reduce its prevalence. A number of multi factors have led to this relatively increased rate especially ... -
An Examination of Truck Driver’s Willingness to Report Allegations and Incidences of Bribery: the Case of Malaba Border Point
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The general objective of the study was to examine truck driver’s willingness to report allegations and incidences of bribery at Malaba border point. In order to achieve this, the study looked at the nature of the cases ... -
The Effect of Commercial Bank Loans on the Economic Growth of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision noted the influence of loans on economic growth by asserting that that the monetary policy affects the supply of bank credit and banks, being the players in the credit market, ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on the Profitability of Agricultural Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Working Capital Management involves management of current assets and liabilities of an institution. Proper management is critical in order for a firm to improve on its productivity. The main objective of the study was ... -
Evaluation of the antimalarial properties and safety profile of a polyherbal product (NEFANG)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The emerging resistance of Plasmodium species to currently available antimalarials remains a public health concern and necessitates the need to develop new, effective, safe and affordable drugs. Compounds ... -
Determinants of participatory forest management on conservation of Karura forest, in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)play an important role in supporting livelihood of people and biodiversity. However, the concept of the importance of conserving forests, as well as being part of the initiatives that promote conservation of forests is ... -
Strategic Responses by Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to Changes in the External Environment
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)Organizations‟ are open systems due to their dependency nature to their environment. Organizations should constantly scan their environment for any changes and respond accordingly or risk their existence. Strategic ... -
An Assessment of the Effect of General Elections on the Stock Market Returns in Kenya
(2014)The main aim of the study was to establish the effect of the general elections on the return of the stock market in Kenya. This is an empirical study that analyzed the stock market returns during electioneering periods ...
