University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Comparative evaluation of six indigenous rangeland grasses for Pasture production under varying soil moisture contents in Tana River county, South Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)In response to the increasing livestock feed shortages in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid rangelands, production and storage of hay and/or other forages for utilization during the dry seasons has been identified as a possible ... -
The Relationship Between Board Structure and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2014)There is no specific optimal board structure that applies to all banks; every board considers whether its size, diversity and demographics make it effective. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship ... -
Autobiographics in Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s Dreams in a Time of War: a Childhood Memoir and in the House of the Interpreter
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The autobiography portrays characteristics which show its worth as a creative work. It is on this strength that this study attempts a literary inquiry into Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Dreams in a Time of War: A Childhood Memoir ... -
Strategic Changes Brought About by Bomet County in Kenya to Improve Performance
(2014)Change is an alteration of a company’s strategy, organization or culture as a result of changes in its environment. Static competitive environment has been replaced by an increasingly dynamic uncertain environment thus ... -
Effect of Access to Micro Financing on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Gikomba Market, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the socio-economic development of any country. They provide an appropriate channel for the achievement of national macroeconomic objective in terms of employment ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Board Structure and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Boards of directors have been largely criticized for the decline in shareholders’ wealth and corporate failure. Thus, corporate governance affects firms’ financial performance as companies with better corporate governance ... -
Turnaround Strategies Adopted by Kenya Planters Cooperative Union in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Turnaround strategies involve components of managing, stabilizing, funding and fixing an underperforming or distressed company. The overall goal of turnaround strategy is to return a distressed company to normal in terms ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Operational Performance of SMEs in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supply chain management (SCM) practices on operational performance of small and medium enterprises (SMES) in Nairobi County. Due to the role of SMEs in economic ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign exchange risk management is complex and requires a thorough understanding of the banks business needs, its internal and external environment and exposures to the financial markets. Challenges abound as banking ... -
Information Technology and Operational Perfromance of Firms in the Kenyan Hospitality Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Information technology plays a major role in tourism, travel and hospitality industry. It has become a key pillar to business operations and growth. Adoption of information technology in operations helps reduce operations ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A firm has to issue various securities in a countless mixture to come across particular combinations that can maximise its overall value which means optimal capital structure. If a wrong mix of finance is employed; the ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on the Value of Real Estates Supplied in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The real estate market plays a very important role in any economy. It is known to have a dramatic multiplier effect and is a key economic indicator. The real estate market has experienced significant growth in the last ... -
The Effects of Financial Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Proper management of risks ensures that the financial earning capacity of a firm is enhanced and guarantees future firm growth. Risk management techniques bring more benefits than raise costs in financial institutions ... -
The Effect of Product Pricing on the Growth of Micro Insurance by Insurance Underwriters in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study sets out to examine whether the growth of microinsurance in Kenya is affected by how insurance underwriters price their products. The research objective was to establish how product pricing affects ... -
Effects of Government Spending on Economic Growth in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Government spending can be defined as any expenditure made by local, regional, and national governments making up a considerable portion of the Gross National Product. Government spending can be financed by government ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Spread on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro-finance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)MFIs over the past have primarily focused on micro lending activity and ignored savings deposits, therefore deposit taking microfinance bank (DTMB) business can be called a venture still in its determining stages. The ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of the study was to carry out a survey of credit risk management practices on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This paper seeks to contribute to the literature by broadening the understanding ... -
The Influence of Marketing Mix Variables on Consumer Buying Behavior of Insecticides Treated Bed Nets in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Promoting and advocating for the use of long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), otherwise known as treated bed nets, is of great importance since they have the potential for protecting human beings against mosquito bites ... -
Effect of Collateral Financing Agreements on the Financial Performance of Petroleum Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the effect of Collateral Financing Agreements on the financial performance of firms in the Kenyan petroleum sector. The petroleum sector is becoming more internationalized and thus the financing ...
