University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Information Security Management Strategy Implementation Challenges at Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The value of information goes beyond the written words and numbers: knowledge, concepts, ideas and brands are examples of intangible forms of information. Information security is achieved by implementing a suitable set ... -
Information and Communication Technology Adoption in the Floricultural Farms in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)ICTs have been introduced in the agriculture and food sectors, improving production as well as transportation of agricultural products to the end consumers. The uptake of these solutions has however been slow for various ... -
Application of Mathematical Programming Techniques in Kenya: a Survey of Manufacturing Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)This thesis presents the results of a cross sectional survey to determine the extent of application of mathematical programming techniques in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The questionnaire used was designed to determine ... -
Reward Management Practices and Employee Performance at Nakumatt Holdings Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of this study was to establish the influence of reward management practices on the performance of employees at Nakumatt Holdings Limited. A total of 195 questionnaires were administered and the study managed ... -
The Effcet of Creidt Risk Management Practices on Loan Performance in Microfinanace Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Credit risk has always been a concern not only to bankers but to the entire business world because the risks of a borrower not fulfilling his obligations in full on due date can seriously jeopardize the performance of a ... -
Challenges in the Implementation of the Institutional Risk Management Policy Framework in the Ministries of the National Government of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study was undertaken on the 18 ministries of the national government as per the Executive Order No 2/2013. These ministries play a key role in the economy by creating an enabling environment and providing basic facilities ... -
The Effect of Firm Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(2014-08)The performance of pension schemes is imperative as they play a very significant role in the economy of any country. Countries throughout the world are increasingly relying on individual pension savings accounts to provide ... -
Secession as a Cause of Ethnic Conflict: the Case of South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Secession is an attempt to resolve a domestically based territorial dispute by dividing a country's home- land territory into new, secessionist and rump. the World has experienced secessionist movements from the including ... -
The Relationship Between Intellectual Capital and Financial Performance of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Intellectual Capital is increasingly being recognized as an important component of organisational value. Thus, intellectual capital information is vital for decision making both within the organization and for external ... -
The Relationship Between Retirement Benefits Authority Investment Guidelines and Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Data used in the study was for the period 2003 to 2009. The Retirement Benefit Authority investment guidelines which became effective in 2001 classifies investment assets as cash and demand deposits in institutions licensed ... -
The Monday Effect on Stock Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study was conducted to establish the existence of the Monday effect on stock returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study sampled the counters constituting the 20 share index owing to their 80% contribution ... -
Procurement Outsourcing and Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study was conducted to establish the effect of procurement outsourcing on supply chain performance among manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study had three specific objectives to achieve: to determine the extent to which ... -
Relationship Between Microeconomic Variables and Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In any economy, the financial sector is the engine that drives economic growth through efficient allocation of resources to productive units. During the last two decades, the banking sector in Africa and in the rest of the ... -
Outsourcing Risks in the Telecomunication Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of the study was to establish the outsourcing risks in the telecommunication industry in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to: establish the risks involved in outsourcing in the telecommunication ... -
The Effect of Fraud on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Fraud is a global problem affecting the society as a whole. It cuts across all walks of life. Fraud has been in existence from long time. It is a complex problem since the perpetrators will always try not to leave any ... -
Determinants of Cost Effeciency Level of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Kenyan banking sector has experienced tremendous structural changes over the years. Initially, during the 1980s to 1990s the banking sector was characterized by high level of undercapitalization, increased number of ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Corporate governance affects the development and functioning of capital markets and exerts a strong influence on resource allocation. In an era of increasing capital mobility and globalization, it has also become an important ... -
Free Primary Education Capacity Building Initiatives on Performance of Public Primary Schools in Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)The Government implemented the free primary education programme with the aim of providing more opportunities to the disadvantaged school age children, it created a positive outcome because it resulted in significant increase ... -
Assessment of the Factors Affecting Issuance and Usage of East Africa Travel Documents in Promotion of Free Movement of Persons. A Case Study of Kenya (2008-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The movement of persons within a region is an essential for regional integration. This is because free movement of people within a region aims to wide and deepen cooperation among the partner states in economic and social ... -
The Impacts of Terrorism Acts on International Business Investment Decisions by Multinational Companies Operating in Kenya
(2014)Terrorism can negatively impact growth, investment and trade flows. This research study was aimed at identifying the impacts of terrorism acts on international business investment decisions by multinational companies ...
