University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Conservation Web-GIS Application Of The Virunga National Park, Dr Congo Using Open Source GIS Technologies
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The availability of conservation data and information of a conservation area (such as a national park) can lead to an improvement in the exploitation of its natural resources, management and preservation and to a greater ... -
Slum Upgrading Programs in Kenya: Performance of Kiberasoweto Upgrading Project, Nairobi.
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Organizational Learning and Continuous Improvement Among Cereal Milling Firms in Kenya
(Unversity of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to ascertain what organizational learning mechanisms cereal millings firms in Kenya use to achieve their learning, the challenges in implementing these organizational learning mechanisms, and whether ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Mastermind Tobacco Kenya Ltd to Changes in the International Macro-environment
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The integration of the global economy over the past few decades has led to the creation of an environment full of opportunities for firms to increase business. But in order to take advantage of these opportunities firms ... -
Neurocognitive deficits and psychiatric morbidity among hiv/aids patients attending a ctc clinic at muhimbili national hospital dar es salaam, tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background; Factors associated with Neurocognitive deficits among HIV/AIDS patients are usually attained from cross sectional study. Aims; (i) to determine the pattern and prevalence of Neurocognitive deficits and ... -
Change management and performance of public secondary schools in Siaya Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The current focus on change management practices in the Public sector has been significantly induced by new public management paradigm shift that places heavy emphasis on managing for results. This is an emerging issue ... -
The Strategic Value of Enterprise Resource Planning at Anglican Church of Kenya Development Services - Nyanza Region - Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is an Information Technology solution for organizations that helps in streamlining and integrating operations, organizational processes and workflows to synergize the resources ... -
The Effect of Inflation and Money Supply on the Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Changes in the macroeconomic environment have affected the returns of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for a long time. Knowledge of the variability of stock returns in regard to macro economic factors is ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Image in Banking Industry; a Case of Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Corporate social responsibility is a concept born of the premise that both for profit and not for profit organizations have various stakeholders whose different interests are affected one way or the other by an organization's ... -
Current Account Balance and Economic Growth in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines the link that exists between Tanzania's current account balance and economic growth. The analysis is based on a critical investigation of behavior of current account balance components towards economic ... -
The Effect of Cross Listing on the Liquidity of Shares Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)For a company that is already listed on an exchange, an alternative route is to cross list. Cross listing is where a firm lists its shares for trading on at least two stock exchanges located in different countries. Listing ... -
Determinants of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine uptake among children attending immunization services at Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Pneumonia is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Statistics have shown that pneumococcal infections kill approximately one million children worldwide (WHO, 2009). Routine childhood vaccination reduces the ... -
Criminal Justice System as an Instrument of Internal Security: a Case Study of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The study examines the problems caused by crime in Rwanda and responds to two critical questions, what factors underlie crime mutations in Rwanda? What security implications do mutating forms of crimes pose to Rwanda. ... -
The Role of Print Media in the Fight Against Corruption. A Content Analysis of the Nation Newspaper Coverage of Corruption Related Stories.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study seeks to investigate the role of print media in the fight against corruption in Kenya by focusing on coverage. The objective of the study is to establish the prominence given to corruption related themes in ... -
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Girl Child Transition Into Secondary School in Bomet Central Sub - County, Bomet County, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing this low transition rate of the girl child into secondary school in Bomet County. The research objectives were to determine the extent to which female ... -
Decentralization and Performance of Relief Supply Chain Services at Kenya Redcross
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-12)Relief supply chain is one of the most vital aspects in post disaster periods. Its functions ensure quick return to normalcy within the shortest time. However this process faces great challenges in planning, coordination ... -
Factors influencing development of greenhouse Farming projects in Nyamira county
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Although traditional fanning is prevalent in Nyamira County, now new fanning technology like poly-greenhouse fanning provides better income and nourishment. The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing ... -
Strategic Management Practices at Taj Mahal Properties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Profit maximization is key to stability, growth and excelling of any profit making organization. It is a dream for such an organization to be in a situation where by its profitability is not compromised regardless of the ... -
Factors Influencing Economic Empowerment of Women in Pastoral Communities in Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study is to highlight factors that affect the economic empowerment of pastoral women in Transmara West, Narok County. The objectives of this study are: to assess the extent to which culture influences ...
