University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Dairy Sector in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of capital structure on financial performance of small and medium enterprises in dairy sector in Kiambu County. The SMEs in Kiambu have undergone tremendous growth ... -
Factors influencing adoption of electronic health record systems in small private health facilities:a case of Ruiru district, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research sought to explore factors influence of the adoption of Electronic Health Record systems in the provision of health services in Kenya by focusing on small private health care facilities in Ruiru district, ... -
Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis and diversity of echinococcus granulosus infection in sheep in Olokurto Division, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cystic Echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus species complex. This research study was conducted to determine the level of infection of the disease in sheep in Olokurto division, ... -
Determinants of utilization of free maternal health care in Muhuru and Nyatike divisions, Nyatike sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The free maternal health care was introduced in the year 2013 to improve access to maternal care for Kenya to meet the fifth millennium development goal which is to improve maternal health, to reduce maternal deaths and ... -
Performance Management and Competitiveness of Four and Five Star Hotels in Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was based on performance management and competitiveness of four and five star hotels in Nairobi. The study was guided by the knowledge based view, the resource based view and dynamic capabilities theory. The ... -
The Effects of Corporate Tax Planning on Firm Value for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many studies suggest that the financial directors of most quoted firms consider the reduction of their firm‟s effective tax rate as the main objective of their tax department. Apparently, these firms believe that reducing ... -
A description of guideline utilization in managing third trimester antepartum hemorrage at Garissa provincial general hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)currently accounts for 34% maternal deaths in Africa (Khan KS et al Lancet 2006). Objective: To describe gaps in Kenya National guidelines utilization in managing ante partum hemorrhage in 3rd trimester and compare ... -
Challenges of Implementing Outsourcing Strategy at Eastern Produce Kenya Limited
(2014-11)Organizations exist in an environment which is dynamic and highly unpredictable and hence the need to constantly update themselves with these changes. Owing to increased competition and operational costs, many organizations ... -
Management of Strategic Change at the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The ability of organizations to manage and survive change is becoming increasingly important in an environment where technological advancements are inevitable and globalization of markets is escalating. This study investigated ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation of Agricultural Research Institutes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategic management entails scanning the environment, formulating and implementing strategies that would give the organization a competitive advantage over other organizations operating in the same industry. This study ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Working capital management is a very important component of financial performance because it directly affects the liquidity and profitability of the company. Management performance would be improved by managing working ... -
The Effect of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Information and communication technology has brought a complete paradigm shift on the banks performance and on the customer service delivery in the banking industry. In a bid to catch up with global development, improve ... -
An Assessment of Community Radio in the Context of Rural Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was motivated by the fact that there were over 30 community radio (CR) stations in Kenya, and yet nearly all the areas covered by these stations were beset by a myriad of socio-economic, environmental, political ... -
Gender Factor In Sexual Based Violence Response By Unamid: Lessons For Amisom In Banadir
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) threatens women and girls, as well as men and boys, in conflict and post conflict situations globally. Creating strategies for implementation of SGBV responses and safe environments ... -
Role of parents in the acquisition of social skills by preschoolers in Langata district, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study set out to establish the role of parents in the acquisition of social skills by preschoolers in Langata district, Nairobi County. The study examined quality time and the acquisition of social skills by their ... -
Challenges Facing Women in Accessing the Constituency Women Enterprise Fund in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)In December 2013, statistics from the Manyatta Divisional Women Enterprise Fund Committee indicated that slightly over one thousand women groups in Manyatta Constituency had been registered at the Ministry of Devolution ... -
The Effects of Compliance Cost on Tax Compliance of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The main issue faced by all tax authorities is that it has never been easy to persuade all taxpayers to comply with the regulations of a tax system. The study specifically sought to determine the effect of tax compliance ... -
Challenges Facing Kenyan Handicraft Traders in Accessing the Global Market a Case Study of Shop Owners at Kariokor Market
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Handicrafts are unique expressions of a particular culture or community through local craftsmanship and materials. With increased globalization, however, products are becoming more and more commoditized and artisans ... -
A Survey of Business Growth Strategies Applied by Medical Insurance Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Growth means change and proactive change is essential in a dynamic business environment. The growth of a business firm is similar to that of a human being who passes through the stages of infancy, childhood, adulthood ... -
Supply Chain Risk Management and Performance of Hotels in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The research sought to establish the supply chain risk management and performance in three to five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. It identified the imperatives for implementation of comprehensive supply chain risk ...
