University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Internal marketing and organizations performance among large supermarkets in Nairobi:a case study of leading supermarkets in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Internal marketing plays a major role in the successful implementation of a company’s goals and objectives. The ultimate goal in this context is to present internal marketing as a technique for gaining the acceptance of ... -
Prevalence of asphyxia, readiness for neonatal resuscitation and associated factors in Naivasha district hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Birth asphyxia accounts for up to a third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Appropriate newborn resuscitation can reduce these mortalities. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of asphyxia ... -
The Effect of Mortgage Financing on Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(2014-10)Mortgage financing helps in reducing poverty levels and the growth of informal settlements and at the same time offering high opportunity for profitability and growth for financial institutions that have decided to pursue ... -
Prevalence and types of electrocardiograph abnormalities in dialysis naive chronic kidney disease patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(2014-11-27)Background: Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to more than 60% of all deaths worldwide and approximately 80% of these deaths occurred in low and middle income countries, a category where Kenya belongs. ... -
The effect of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth of listed petroleum companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth of listed petroleum companies in Kenya. The population comprised of the listed petroleum companies in Kenya. The ... -
The effect of Islamic banking products on financial performanceof commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Shariah compliant finance has become an accepted niche product and service in local financial transactions. It offers a fresh opportunity to emphasize the moral and ethical aspects of business and finance that reaches ... -
Evaluation of Biomedical Waste Management: a Case Study of the Mater Hospital in Nairobi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research study was based on evaluation of biomedical waste management and was carried out at the Mater Hospital in Nairobi County and the main objective of the study was to examine the policies and regulations regarding ... -
The Effect of Investor Sentiment on Real Estate Investment Decisions in Kenya
(2014-10)Conventional theories of finance assume that investors rely on available fundamental information and make rational investment decisions based on the same, but in reality the scenario is different. Based upon the growing ... -
Gendered nature of African conflicts the case of Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced two successive wars, the first was a rebellion which started in 1996 to 1997 and saw the advancement of rebels to Kinshasa and the eventual overthrow of the Mobutu’s ... -
The contribution of community radio in promoting good governance through public participation in Murang’a county: a case study of Kangema Ranet Fm
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study critically analyzed the role community media plays by examining how radio can be an essential tool of ensuring principles of good governance by ensuring community participation. The researcher used descriptive ... -
The Effect of Integrated Tax Management System on Tax Compliance by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Tax is an important stream of revenue for government’s development projects and therefore all efforts must be made by governments to ensure that it is accurately and efficiently collected so as to facilitate the government’s ... -
A Stylistic and Pragmatic Study of Kipsigis Proverbs
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project presents the results of a linguistic study on Kipsigis proverbs. It was titled the Stylistic and Pragmatic study of Kipsigis proverbs. This study aimed at subjecting Kipsigis proverbs through a stylistic ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is associated with spontaneous abortions, low birth weight babies, congenital deformities and intrauterine deaths. In many developed countries, pregnant mothers are screened for infection with ... -
Strategies adopted by hire purchase companies to gain sustainable competitive advantage in Kenya: a case study of Amedo centres Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to investigate the strategies developed and adopted by hire-purchase companies and in particular, Amedo Centres Kenya Limited to gain sustainable competitive advantage. This study was based ... -
Impact of Remittances Inflows on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this research paper was to investigate whether or not international remittances enhance economic growth in Kenya. Data for the period 1970-2012 from World Development Indicator and Kenya’s economic surveys ... -
Effects of Reward Management on Employee Performance in Hotels in North Coast, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Basing on the arguments of expectancy theory that employees expect a certain reward for their input in the organization and the influence this has on employee performance as depicted by the instrumentality theory, employee ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of water projects in slum areas of Nairobi county: a case of Maji ni Maisha water projects
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The implementation of water supply projects especially in the rural areas has been the focus of successive governments in Kenya. Thus over the years many millions of dollars are invested by national governments and ... -
The effect of Sacco societies regulatory authority’s regulations on financial performance of Saccos in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya are required to adhere to regulations set in Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority’s (SASRA) regulations. SACCOs play an increasingly important role in Kenya’s ... -
Strategic Responses to the Dynamic Business Environment in Kenya by Old Mutual Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Organizations are open systems, they depend on the environment for resources and also to discharge their outputs. More importantly they operate in an environment of change. This means that they have to proctively monitor ... -
Suala la uhamaji na uhamiaji kama linavyoendelezwa katika riwaya ya Mbali na Nyumbani ya Adam Shafi
(2014)Utafiti huu unahusu suala la uhamaji na uhamiaji kama linavyoendelezwa katika riwaya ya kitawasifu ya Mbali na Nyumbani iliyoandikwa na Adam Shafi. Suala la uhamaji na uhamiaji ndilo lililotawala riwaya nzima kutoka ...
