University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The utilisation of the implementation of conflict early warning and response network on the kenya –uganda border conflict, 2002-2013.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Generally, the aim of conflict early warning is to identify critical developments in a timely manner so that coherent response strategies can be formulated to either prevent violent conflict or limit its destructive effects. ... -
A study of the supra-segmental features of ki-ndia dialect of Gikuyu language
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an investigation of Ki-Ndia suprasegmental features. The features under investigation are vowel harmony, nasalization and tone. These features posed a problem to Generative Phonologists because of their ... -
Procurement practices and the performance of parastatals in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In today’s dynamic global competitive business environment, technology-based service is no longer an afterthought rather it is a must for public and private organizations. It has become necessary for companies to provide ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of improved maize storage systems in Bungoma District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Post-harvest facilities or appropriate storage technology has been the major problem of Kenyan agricultural sector and has resulted in inconsiderable waste of agricultural output and great loss to the economy. The purpose ... -
Alignment of strategy to industry critical success factors among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The research report is about the alignment of strategy to industry critical success factors among commercial banks in Kenya. The objectives of the study were, to determine the extent to which commercial banks align ... -
The effect of interest rates on financial performance of Commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Interest rates in Kenya have been fluctuating over the last few years with the effect of fluctuations remaining unknown on financial performance of commercial banks. Interest rates and macroeconomic volatility generally ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in order to gain a sustainable competitive advantage in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was set out to investigate the competitive strategies adopted by local pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. The objective of the study was to investigate the competitive strategies adopted by local pharmaceutical ... -
Role of Women in Post Conflict Societies Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to find out the role of women both during the peace process and also in the rehabilitation and reintegration phase. Pre-conflict and post-conflict phases share marked parallels. The requisite measures are ... -
Utilisation of Entrepreneurship skills among TIVET graduates: A case study of Ruiru Town
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The wealth of a nation depends on its capacity to develop its human resources and not so much on its physical resources, and a country which is unable to develop skills and knowledge of its people and to utilize them ... -
Civil society advocacy in political participation in Kenya between 2007 and 2013: a case study of friedrich-ebert-stiftung
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Political participation is the embodiment of democracy; it not only legitimizes the state and the policies emanating from it, but also reinforces accountability, participatory government, links individuals to the governing ... -
The Effect of Funding Structure and Liquidity on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to find out the effects of funding structure and liquidity on the financial performance of savings and credit societies in Murang’a County. The county has a total of sixty eight active SACCOs distributed ... -
The influence of competitive strategies on performance of private schools in Mavoko district of Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study sought to examine the influence of competitive strategies on performance of private schools in Mavoko District of Machakos County, Kenya. These were necessitated by the desire to establish whether schools are ... -
Effect of Union Membership on Private Sector Wages in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Union membership is one of the indicators of collective bargaining in the labour market. The trade unions rely on the number of workers they represent during the bargaining process since it gives them leverage over the ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Nakumatt holdings limited to gain competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Competitive strategy in business is central for survival and growth. How well a business is able to build and sustain its advantage is a question of strategy and how competitive those strategies are based on internal as ... -
The effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Study attempted to address the question whether Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be linked to financial performance of Insurance companies in Kenya .Using descriptive research design and inferential analysis; ... -
Organizational learning and performance of insurance firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Organizational learning is increasingly becoming a key source of competitive advantage for many firms, allowing them to cope with increasing organizational and technological complexities that have emerged in the global ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by small and medium audit firms in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(2014-10)This research study was on the various competitive strategies adopted by small and medium audit firms with specific focus to Nairobi City County. SMEs make important contribution to the economy and social development of ... -
The effect of bank credit on financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Dagoreti north constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Small and Medium size enterprises present the most dynamic economic foundation for growth, income and employment creation. However, this vital sector has been greatly affected by lack of credit by financial institutions ... -
Risk factors and socioeconomic effects associated with spread of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Turkana county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Livestock keeping is the main source of livelihood for most pastoral households found in arid and semi arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya which are characterized by prevalence of diseases, extreme climatic features of drought, ...
