University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The effects of product innovation on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)This project research is concerned with product innovation and its effects on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Although studies have shown that financial performance of commercial banks is influenced by ... -
Perceived Effect of Performance Contracting on Performance of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of performance contract on performance of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute. The study reviewed literature on organizational performance and performance contracting. ... -
Determinants of Lending Interest Rates in Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The high interest rates charged by many deposit taking microfinance institutions have attracted the attention of policy makers throughout the world. The DTMFIs lending rate is a key indicator of the marginal cost of ... -
A Struggle Between Livelihoods and Forest Conservation: a Case of Mau Forest in Kenya
(2014)There is an increasing understanding that forests have played a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods among the rural communities and has been key element in poverty reduction strategies. Contrary to this major contribution, ... -
Effects of Lending Rates on Share Prices of Commercial Banks Quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Over the last few years, the Banking sector in Kenya has continued to growth in assets, deposits, profitability and products offering. This growth has seen the bank entry into the privatisations making the Bank executives ... -
The Status of Hiv/aids Management Strategies in Correctional Settings in Kenya: a Case Study of Lang’ata Women and Kamiti Maximum Prisons
(2014)This study focuses on status of HIV/AIDS management strategies in correctional settings in Kenya. Specifically, it examines in detail how the transmission and spread of HIV is mitigated by the Kenya Prison Service. To find ... -
Determinants of deputy principals’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study aimed at investigating the determinants of deputy principals’ job satisfaction in Limuru District, Kenya. The study specifically looked at the extent to which: recognition by stakeholders influenced deputy ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Enterprise Risk in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Corporate governance is important in ensuring that companies are run in a transparent and professional manner. It is especially important in banks where the enterprise risk management has to be monitored to safeguard ... -
Influence Of Headteacher Leadership Development On Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Public Primary Schools In Kiambu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Effective headteacher leadership is critical to the successful implementation of inclusive education (Waldron, McLeskey & Redd, 2011). The mandate to achieve inclusive schooling implies that headteachers are expected to ... -
Challenges Faced by the Kenya Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission in Implementing the Strategies Recommended by United Nation Convention Against Corruption in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to identify the Challenges faced by the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission on implementing the strategies recommended by United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The specific objectives ... -
Influence of project participants related factors on the Performance of railway infrastructure projects: A case of Nairobi commuter rail projects
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)While delivering successful projects continues to remain a challenge in many parts of the world and more so among the developing countries such as Kenya, one cannot underscore the influence of project participants on the ... -
Impact of Internet of Things (Iot) on People Working in Nairobi Central Business District
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of Internet of Things on people working in Nairobi Central Business District. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study used primary data which ... -
Impact of Side Effects of Antipsychotics on Attitude and Adherence to Treatment among Adult Psychiatric Outpatients at Mathari Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Early intervention with antipsychotic medication in psychotic disorders increases the likelihood of favorable long term outcome. However, the use of antipsychotics is associated with a significant number of ... -
Effect of Value Added Tax Reforms on Revenue Collection in Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya introduced VAT to replace the Sales Tax which had been in operation since 1973. VAT has been the choice instrument for unexpected expenditure by increasing VAT rates. This study evaluates VAT revenue productivity ... -
Implementation Strategies of the Public Procurement Law in Kenya: a Case Study of Public Procurement Oversight Authority
(U, 2014)Procurement encompasses the whole process of acquiring property and/or services. It begins when an agency has identified a need and decided on its procurement requirement. Procurement continues through the processes of ... -
The biology and fishery of common octopus (octopus Vulgaris, cuvier 1797) in the Kenyan south coast
(2014)Although common octopus catches are increasing globally, lack of information on the species biology and fishery has been a major concern in its management particularly in Kenya. The present study aimed at investigating ... -
The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Investigation (1976-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is gaining momentum in Kenya as organisations are recognizing the vital role it plays on firms’ performance. This is so mostly with the large corporations who are using it as a ... -
Correlates of abortion, level of education, marital status and hiv seropositive status in Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Unsafe abortion is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. In 2012, the induced abortion rate was at 48 abortions per 1000 women of reproductive age (MOH, 2013). Each year in the developing ... -
Effects of Credit Risk and Working Capital on Capital Adequacy for Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Capital adequacy has been constantly growing in the banking sector in Kenya and is a key factor in determining the continuity of the commercial banks in Kenya. However capital adequacy is affected by such factors as ... -
Customer Relationship Management Practices in the Hotel Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)With the increasing competition that businesses especially in hotels industry face today in order to survive, firms have to adjust their approach towards customer relationship management practices and come up with response ...
