University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The effect of internal variables on the profitability of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The banking sector in any economy serves as a catalyst for growth and development. Banks are able to perform this role through their crucial functions of financial intermediation, provision of an efficient payment system ... -
The Regulation of Telecommunications in Kenya: a Case for Reform
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Applicability of climate analogues for climate change adaptation planning in Bugabira commune, Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Projected impacts of climate change on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa are significant and require concrete measures to better understand the anticipated outcomes and address them effectively. The use of climate analogues ... -
Strategic responses to the changing environmental forces affecting manhussein and associates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Small and Medium Enterprises continuously operate in an environment where goods and services are often produced and exchanged to meet the material and social needs and advancement of living standards in a rapidly changing ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on the Profitability of the Hotel Industry in Kenya; a Study of the Five Star Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Working capital management involves the management of the most liquid resources of the firm which includes cash and cash equivalents, Inventories and trade and other receivables. Most firms do not hold the correct amount ... -
Strategic Responses by Child Fund Kenya to Changes in the Macro- Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Organization being in an open system is affected by the complexity and dynamism of its environment and the survival and success of organization depends on strategic responses to changes in the environment. ChildFund must ... -
Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The guiding principles in any strategic management process, whether in the public or private sector, is about understanding what changes are needed, how to implement and manage these changes, and how to create a roadmap ... -
The effect of incentive-based risk management on lending to agriculture sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A strong and efficient agricultural sector has a potential to enable a country feed its growing population, generate employment, earn foreign exchange and provide raw materials for country. it is however, that despite the ... -
Political ethnicity as an impediment to nationalism as envisaged by the constitution of Kenya 2010
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The effect of profit warnings on stock returns of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Profit warnings are voluntary disclosures made by firms indicating that their expected earnings will be lower than 25% in comparison to the previous year’s earnings. Several reasons have been advanced as to why firms make ... -
Influence of microfinance institutions in empowering motorcycle women entrepreneurs in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate on the influence of Microfinance institutions in empowering motor cycle women entrepreneurs in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following ... -
An analysis of the implementation of gender based affirmative
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Competitive strategies adopted by east African Portland cement company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The Competitive strategies refer to the distinctive approaches that organization use or intend to use to succeed in the market. These strategies are usually more skill-based and involve strategic thinking, innovation and ... -
Factors affecting poverty levels in Kenya: case study Busia county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Poverty has been a key challenge and has remained persistently high in Kenya.Several measures have been undertaken towards poverty alleviation. However,poverty has remained pervasive in many parts of the country.In Busia ... -
Relationship between financial structure and growth of saving and credit cooperative societies’ wealth in Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Over time, saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have been investing heavily to ensure achievement of their objective (mobilizing funds and granting credit to members) but they have not been able to grow their ... -
Risk management strategies used by equity bank ltd to enhance performance
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study aimed to identify the risk management strategies implemented by Equity Bank and how those strategies have helped improve their performance. This study was a case study since the unit of analysis was one organization ... -
Bank asurance in Kenya : a case for a Legislative framework
(University of Nairobi, 2007) -
An Investigation of the Existence of Weekend Effect in Stock Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The stock market movements are constantly monitored and persuaded in the global, regional and local context. Particularly the movement and fluctuations of standard indices which represent a tool to measure performance ... -
The correlates of undiagnosed depression among patients attending the diabetes outpatient clinic at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in the world. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is estimated at 4.66 %. The comorbidity of diabetes mellitus and depression is associated with poor outcomes. A ... -
The effect of liquidity risk management on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)During the early “liquidity phase” of the financial crisis that began in 2007, many banks – despite adequate capital levels – still experienced difficulties because they did not manage their liquidity in a prudent manner. ...
