University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effects of Legislation on Electoral Opinion Polls: a Case Study of Pollsters in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2013-11)Public opinion polls are critical in shaping and transforming the society. Properly conducted and disseminated, polls give the general public an opportunity for its voice to be heard and influence the social – political ... -
Factors affecting performance of community owned enterprises: A case of Mutonguni ecosystem environment conservation project in Kitui county, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)It is widely recognized that Community Owned Enterprises (COEs) play an active role in developing countries as crucial engines for attaining national development goals such as economic growth, poverty alleviation, employment ... -
Determinants of Multinational Firms’ Investment Decisions in the Downstream Oil Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The objective of this study was to examine the determinants of multinational firms’ investment decisions in downstream oil industry in Kenya. The study employed crosssectional descriptive research design. The study focused ... -
Audit of management of diarrhoea among children aged 2-59 months admitted to Garissa Provincial Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: One of the ways to ensure that the quality of hospital care is maintained is the utilisation of evidence based guidelines in managing clinical conditions. Objectives: To audit and determine the adequacy of ... -
Democracy Human Rights and Development: a Case Study of Egypt
(University of NairobiInstitute of diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-09)Democracy and human rights over the years have become essential in many countries around the world due to their impacts on development. The study was focused on the role of democracy and human rights in development. The ... -
Lean Manufacturing Practices in a Continuous Process Industry: a Case Study of Bamburi Cement Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)The only way to stay competitive in the globalized market is to be efficient. Lean manufacturing is a strategic tool used to reduce waste and improve the efficiency and competitiveness of an organization. Lean manufacturing ... -
Border Management and National Security: an Analysis of the Implementation of Border Policies in Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-11)The study sought to analyze the challenges facing effective implementation of border management policies in Kenya. In particular the study sought to achieve the following specific objective: To determine the impact of ... -
Factors influencing electronic fraud in the banking industry in Kenya:a case of Kenya commercial bank central region.
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Fraud is one of the most serious corporate problems, and challenges in today's business environment. In the banking industry, many frauds are perpetrated through falsified payment instruments including computer fraud, ... -
The Signalling Effect of Bonus Issue on Stock Prices of Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Over the years, relationship between bonus issues and stock prices has been the subject of much empirical discussion within the finance literature. According to theory, bonus issues increase the number of equity stocks ... -
The Implications of Price Regulation by the Energy Regulation Commission on the Oil Marketing Strategies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The implications of price regulation, whether it is economic regulation or social regulation, are likely to depend on a variety of factors. Price regulation is adopted in order to increase consumer welfare by putting a ... -
Effects of Budgeting on Performance in Non Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Service excellence is demanded of today’s organizations since financiers and customers/ beneficiaries are increasingly demanding their service requirements and best use of money through the projects they undertake. This ... -
Strategy Implementation and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The application of strategic management in business for various sectors has long been adopted as a response to market demand, variation in clients taste and changing in technology.In as much as strategies could be brilliant, ... -
Strategies Adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya to Improve Performance
(University of Nairobi,Business Administration,, 2013)Business strategy is concerned with how a firm competes in a given industry or market. The Kenyan commercial banking industry guided by the banking Act that provides for the licensing and regulation of commercial banks ... -
Key Success Factors in Kenya’s Insurance Industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Key success factors for an industry are the two or three areas where companies must be distinctively better than its rivals in order to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The researcher undertook this research study ... -
Gender and Household Savings Behavior in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Savings play a major role in economic development since an increase in savings leads to an increase in investment hence improve gross domestic product. Low savings in an economy means unfavorable growth of the economy, ... -
The Effect of Non-performing Loans on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Nonperforming loans have got an effect on not only the financial institutions but on the entire economy.When non-performing loans continue to increase over time,it makes it difficult for financial institutions including ... -
The Diversity And Abundance Of Subterranean Termites In Different Land Cover Types: A Case Study Of Embu And Taita Hills, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Science, 2013)Termite belong to the order Isoptera, class Insecta and are ecosystem engineers which modify ecological systems and have the potential to be used as bioindicators of soil health. Subterranean termites are an important ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Bank of India, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The choice of a competitive strategy is critical for the survival and success of any company. According to Thompson, Strickland and Gamble (2008), the main objective of competitive strategy is to knock the socks off ... -
Sustainable Governance for Artisanal Sand Mining - Case of Kangonde Location, Masinga District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental studies, 2013)Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) contribute significantly to the creation of mineral wealth. The activity is very significant, in job creation and poverty alleviation in the rural areas, though this come with a number ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Challenges at Safaricom Limited, Kenya
(University Of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic management is all about identifying and embedding in the organization those changes that will ensure the long-term survival in the organization. Systematic methods are therefore needed to ensure that an organization ...
