University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing the Application of Technology to Enhance Efficiency of International Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)The main purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing the application of technology to enhance efficiency of international banks in Kenya. The study arose because of the fast-changing competitive ... -
Determinants of maternal healthcare utilization in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)World Health Organization approximates that every year about 210 million women conceive; approximately 30 million develop complications; and 515,000 die. In addition, 3 million babies are still born while 3 million die ... -
Strategy Implementation by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Strategy implementation is a carefully considered process of ensuring that strategies which have been formulated within the organization are executed effectively and efficiently in order to achieve organizations goals ... -
Information and communication technology as a strategic approach in information dissemination at the Kenya forest research institute
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Kenya has been grappling with many issues related to food security. This has seen some parts of the country experiencing periodic droughts year in year out. The world is also experiencing changing weather conditions due ... -
Influence of tillage practices,cropping systems and organic inputs on soil moisture content, nutrients status and crop yield in matuu,yatta sub county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Crop production in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) is constrained by insufficient and unreliable rainfall, and low soil fertility. Against this backdrop a survey and field experimentwas conducted in Matuu, Yatta sub-county. ... -
Regional Approaches to the Governance of Internally Displaced Persons: a Case Study of the African Union in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study analyses regional approaches to the governance of internally displaced persons as a special category of people who require unique protection and humanitarian intervention owing to the fact that they have not ... -
Effect of share retention by pre- initial public offering shareholders on the market values of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The objective of this study was to establish the effect of share retention on market values of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study also sought to establish the effect of market capitalization to ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Fish Processing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Over the past 20 years, the fisheries sub-sector has gradually evolved from a domestic consumption oriented industry to an export oriented industry with value added processing being applied. According to a report by the ... -
Challenges and Prospects of Equitable Benefit Sharing in Mining Sector: a Case Study of Titanium Mining in Kwale County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The Kenyan constitution, under Article 69 urges the state to manage natural resources in an equitable way for the benefit of Kenyans. However, in Nguluku, communities have voiced their concerns about the titanium mining ... -
Causes of the high turnover of board of governors teachers: a case study of Kitui central district
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)This study focused on the causes of turnover amongst Board of Governors (BOG) teachers: a case study of public Secondary schools in Kitui Central District. There have been under-staffing in the Kenyan Secondary schools ... -
Religion, Gender and Peace Building in Africa; a Case Study of Kenya 2007/8
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The post-election violence of 2007/8 in Kenya unearthed the deep-rooted differences that had led to animosity between different ethnic groups. Eldoret was one of the worst hit towns in Kenya during the violence recording ... -
Determinants of Early Growth in Premature Infants After Hospital Discharge at Kitui District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Background: Growth restriction has been identified as one of the major complications of prematurity which eventually leads to poor outcomes in premature infants in their future. Early discharge of these infants from the ... -
The Impact of Gender Differences on Student’s Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Ndumberi Division, Kiambu County, Kenya in Science Subjects and Languages.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of gender difference on the students’ academic performance in Ndumberi Division, Kiambu County; the study was carried out using five secondary schools. Data sources ... -
Perceived Links Between Social Media Strategy and Organization Performance Among Mobile Telephony Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The business environment in which firms operate and how people interact has recently experienced a radical change. The introduction of personal computers, internet and E-commerce has had a tremendous impact on how business ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)increase in the production and consumption of goods and services. Investment is the most fundamental determinant of economic growth by being a source for building up physical capital, creating employment opportunities, ... -
International media and the resolution of Darfur conflict: a case study of cable news network (CNN)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)This research study was carried on contributions of international media and the resolution of Darfur conflict with reference to Cable News Network. Despite the positive factors related to media in resolving conflict, ... -
Use of Mulches to Manage Spider Mites and White Flies in Open Field and Greenhouse Tomatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Tomato (Lycopersium esculentum) is one of the widely consumed vegetables in Kenya grown by both small holders and large commercial producers .A study consisting of a survey and field experiment was undertaken in Laikipia ... -
Business analytics and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Businesses that have embraced ICT in their operations are increasingly collecting data from business transactions building up their data assets to a level that may be used as a competitive advantage. Banks are at the ... -
The effect of microfinance on rural women empowerment in Kikuyu constituency, Kiambu county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) provide its members with various services to help improve their entrepreneurial ventures and in the end empowering them. Despite many studies carried on the topic, the effect of ... -
The effect of diversification on portfolio returns of mutual funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of diversification on portfolio return of mutual funds in Kenya. The study took a descriptive research design approach. The study entailed a sample of 7 mutual ...
