University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Which Made Eastleigh, Nairobi a Haven of Peace in the Midst of the 2007-2008 Post -election Violence in Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)Violence in Kenya has been a common characteristic of general elections since independence leading to clashes and conflicts in many parts of the country. However, the post-election violence of 2007 to 2008 that rocked ... -
Normal mixtures in finance: a comparative study and applications
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Many studies on modelling return distributions of financial assets have been conducted. Among them, the most used three-type distributions are the normal, the lognormal and the non-Gaussian stable distributions. Other ... -
Influence of Information Technology in Strategy Implementation of the Ngos Within the Health Sector in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Information technology (IT) is a vital strategic tool for all modern organizations including non-profit ones. Some strategists and practitioners refer to IT as an organizations competitive weapon. IT influences the ... -
Strategy Implemetation at National Irrigation Board
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Although NIB faces a number of strategy implementation challenges, it is not known which challenges and the response strategies the organization uses to cope with the situation. The objectives of this research were to ... -
Ethnicity and Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Malawi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)This study set to find out the contribution of each of the principal proximate determinants of fertility to the total fertility rate from a national and a sub-group perspective. Four factors were examined and these were ... -
Foliar Fertilizer (NPK) Nutrient Uptake Of Tea camellia Sinensis Growing In The Highlands Of Kenya
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Stakeholders Perspectives of Developments and Strategies for Addressing Challenges Along the Northern Corridor in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Northern Corridor is fundamental to the logistics of the EAC region. Logistics has been defined as: the process of strategically managing the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory ... -
Urban Youth and Entertainment Television in Kenya: a Survey of Youth in Universities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Majority of entertainment television programmes offered by local stations in the country target the youth. They are conceived by media managers with information from advertising and marketing research findings, executed ... -
Assessment Of Inhalation Techniques Among Adult Asthma Patients Using Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: It is projected that by the year 2025, approximately 100 million world citizens will be asthmatic. Currently, prevalence of asthma in Kenya is estimated at about 10% and it's bound to rise with increased ... -
Strategic Management Practices in Law Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Strategic management is the process by which a business enterprise determines its overall direction and what is important in conducting its business, what must be done to achieve that defined direction and how those ... -
The Effect of Agency Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The twenty first century has been characterized by rapid growth and application of technology that entails innovative ways of doing business, in a way that enhances efficiency and effectiveness with reduced cost and ... -
Strategic Role of Branding in Building Competitive Advantage at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The primary purpose of the study was to assess the strategic role of branding in building competitive advantage at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited. The interviewees were the human resources manager, public relation manager, ... -
The Relationship Between Supply Chainmanagement Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between supply chain management practices and performance of small and medium enterprises in Mombasa County. The objectives of the study were to determine the ... -
Business forecasting and prediction markets potential on banking industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The environment surrounding organizations is turbulent. for this reason forecasting techniques have played a major role in sustaining them. TIle banking industry in Kenya is not also exceptional due to the fast change ... -
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy among sero-positive clients at Mbagathi district hospital-Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has shown to improve the Health and prolong the lives of most SERO-positive clients. As compared to other therapies, the efficacy of Antiretroviral therapy depends on strict adherence to the ... -
The Effects of Mul Tiplatform Delivery as an Element of Media Convergence on Media Content and Adherence to the Code of Conduct for the Practice Journalism-a Case Study of the Daily Nation Publication.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study investigated the effects of multi-platform delivery as an element of media convergence on media content and adherence to the code of conduct for the practice of journalism in Kenya, a case study of the Daily ... -
The Effect of Information Technology Investment on the Financial Performance of Healthcare Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Information systems play an important strategic role and support the competitive strategy of the firms which affect the speed and flexibility of decision-making and make it easier to adapt to environmental conditions. ... -
Strategies Adopted by Dtm's to Position Themselves in a Regulated Micro Finance Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Organizations can only adapt to changes in the macro-environment. Tney neither can change the environment nor stop it from changing. When fundamental, sometimes structural, economic, political and social change occurs, ... -
Factors That Influence the Implementation of World Class Manufacturing Techniques in Edible Oil Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The main objective of this study was to determine factors that influence the implementation of world class manufacturing techniques in edible oil industry in Kenya. To achieve this, specific objectives were to establish ... -
Change Management Practices at Senaca East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Effective organizations are organic entities that have to constantly change in response to their environment to ensure their survival. A firm's ability to seek and maintain competitive advantage rests on its ability to ...
