University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Service quality and passenger satisfaction in Rift Valley Railways Corporation-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)According to World Bank study (2009), by 1990s most of the African railways were in poor shape requiring large investments in infrastructure and rolling stock, and a new business oriented approach to their activities. ... -
Effects of principles of corporate governance on management of early childhood education in Bahati Division Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to examine the effects of principles of corporate governance on management of early childhood education (ECE) in Bahati Division Nakuru County, Kenya. These were necessitated by the desire to establish ... -
Mielekeo ya walimu wa shule za msingi kuhusu suala la lugha kama linavyoelezwa katika katiba ya Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Nchini Kenya, walimu wa shule za msingi ni kielelezo cha kuigwa na wanajamii walio wengi hasa katika maeneo ya mashambani. Aghalabu, wanayoyatenda na wanayoyasema walimu hawa kuhusiana na lugha ndiyo yanayofuatwa na ... -
Integration and use of institutional repositories in public universities: the case of the university of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was to assess the integration and use of institutional repositories in public universities with special reference to the University of Nairobi. Objectives of the study were to; assess the development ... -
Change management in the Kenya national commission for UNESCO
(2014)Organizations of today face an uncertain future due to various challenges posed by their dynamic and unpredictable environments. Economic and social factors such as globalization, political/legal, social/cultural, competition, ... -
Balanced scorecard in strategy implementation at discovery learning alliance of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The main aim of the paper is to investigate balanced scorecard in strategy implementation at Discovery Learning Alliance. Strategy implementation involves organization of the firm's resources and motivation of the staff ... -
Lean manufacturing and operational performance of Mumias sugar company limited, Kenya
(2014)Lean manufacturing focuses on creating more value for customers by eliminating activities that are considered waste. This study sought to determine the effect of lean manufacturing practices on operational performance ... -
Education for all : the status of the second millennium development goal in Kibera slum
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Since the introduction of free primary education in Kenya in 2003, the country has made remarkable progress towards the realization of the Education for All (EFA) goals. However, there are sections of the Kenyan society ... -
Strategies adopted by oil marketing firms in Kenya to remain competitive
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)A competitive strategy aims at gaining and maintaining competitive advantage over business rivals. For a firm to formulate appropriate strategies that will enable it respond effectively to environmental competitive ... -
Effect of merger and acquisition on the financial performance of oil companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study was carried out with an objective of establishing the effect of merger and acquisition on the financial performance of oil companies in Kenya. The research design adopted was causal research design. The study ... -
Factors influencing implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes on donor funded projects; a case of Gruppo per Le Relazioni Transculturali -GRT project in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)The purpose of this study was to establish factors affecting implementation of M&E practices in donor funded projects in Gruppo per le Relazioni Transculturali – GRT. The study was guided by the following objectives: To ... -
Diversification strategy and performance of radio Africa limited in Kenya
(2014)This study focused on the adoption of Diversification as a strategy at Radio Africa Limited in Kenya and its effect on the organization’s performance. Turbulence in the business environment has led to companies looking for ... -
Factors influencing implementation of enterprise resource planning in firms: a case of geothermal development company in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become common in large companies and government corporations mainly in developed countries. Over the past three decades, organizations worldwide facing pressure from changing ... -
The relationship between working capital management and profitability in petroleum product marketing companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Working capital is simply current assets used in operations. Management of working capital aims at maintaining optimum level of working capital components which are cash, inventory, receivables and payables. Working ... -
Women enterprise fund in Kenya: A study of its influence on livelihoods of women entrepreneurs in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi
(2014)The main objective of this study was to establish the impact of Women Entreprise Fund on the livelihood of women entrepreneurs in the informal sector in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi. The Women Enterprise Fund was launched ... -
The role of religion in conflict and management: the case of Somalia, 1999 - 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Somalia is a country that has experienced conflict for more than two decades. It has had state fragility, proliferation of small arms, conflict between clans and recently conflict by Islamist movements. Religion has been ... -
The impact of east Africa community on immigration policies: case study of Kenya immigration policy
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study endeavors to examine the impact of East Africa Community integration on Immigration Policies and in particular the Kenya Immigration Policy. The study sought to achieve the following specific objectives: To ... -
The effect of bank financing on the financial performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nairobi county
(2014)Bank financing refers to the provision of credit facilities by financial institutions for business activities, making purchases or investing. Financial performance refers to the degree to which financial objectives of a ... -
Globalization and the performance of digital opportunity trust-Kenya
(2014)In this era of globalisation, the environment in which organisations operate is constantly changing with different factors influencing organisational performance. This study was designed to determine the globalisation ... -
The effect of financial restructuring on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of financial restructuring on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Generally, the expectation is that financial restructuring when employed by ...
