University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Initial return and long run performance of initial public offerings in the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Mathematics., 2013-12)This project investigates the initial returns and long run performance of initial public offerings (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) using a sample of 5 companies in Kenya both locally and internationally ... -
Influence of Corporate Strategy on Recruitment and Selection Practices Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Human effort has remained the only weapon for competitive companies around the globe. Employees with amix of skill, knowledge and experience give a company a competitive edge compared to its competitors in the market. ... -
Prevalence and short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury in term neonates with perinatal asphyxia at the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(2013)ABSTRACT Background Perinatal asphyxia contributes significantly to perinatal morbidity and mortality especially in resource poor countries, with a mortality of 31.1% by day 7 of life in Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn ... -
Factors influencing academic performance of girls in public primary schools in Sereolipi education zone in Samburu county, Kenya
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Performance in national examinations by day primary girls’ schools has been poor in Kenya. The participation of girls in primary education has been below that of boys for the last five years. Various interventions have ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at the Kenya Police Service
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The strategy implementation process is a very vital process in the sustainability of the organization. The objective of the study was to establish strategy implementation challenges faced by Kenya Police Service and to ... -
Mtindo katika diwani ya mfuko mtupu na hadithi nyingine
(University of Nairobi,Department of Kiswahili, 2013-11)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia mtindo katika Mfuko Mtupu na Hadithi Nyingine. Katika sura ya kwanza, mambo muhimu yanayojadiliwa ni; Utangulizi, Tatizo la Utafiti, Madhumuni ya Utafiti, Nadharia Tete, Sababu za Kuchagua Mada, ... -
Determinants of Business Collaterals and Loan Portfolio Quality of Commercial Banks’ Branches in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)The banking industry in Kenya is now characterized by increasing competition and innovation. This phenomenon has led to most banks adopting cutting edge technology to improve the quality of their loan portfolio. This paper ... -
Critical Analysis of Strategies of Wildlife Related Conflict Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)According to the 2003 International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, human-wildlife conflict occurs when wildlife requirements encroach on those of human populations, with costs both to ... -
The Impact of the Constituency Development Fund in Empowering Women in Mbita Constituency, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropolpgy, 2013-11)The study was undertaken to investigate the impact of the constituency development fund in empowering women in Mbita Constituency, Homa Bay County. It sought to address the following specific objectives: to establish the ... -
Influence of Leadership Styles on Strategy Implementation at Co-operative Bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Leadership style is a pattern of behaviour designed to integrate organisational and personal interest in pursuit of an objective. The guidance and direction of the leaders, that is, leadership style is important in ... -
Adoption of Total Productive Maintenance Practices Among Large Manufacturing Firms in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-10)Today’s operations managers face many challenges including globalization, ever increasing competition and dynamic technology. This necessitates adoption of world class techniques, like continuous improvement in maintenance ... -
Implementation of International Treaties: a Focus on the Impact of Cedaw in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,The Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013)Women’s rights have continually been violated in Kenya over the years. Kenya acceded to CEDAW in 1984 in order to ensure gender equity and equality. In an effort to implement the Convention, Kenya has undertaken several ... -
The Relationship Between Interest Rates Spread and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2010)It is widely believed that fluctuations of market interest rates exert significant influence on the activities of commercial banks. The effect of interest rate spread changes on banks’ profitability is shown to be ... -
Metaphors in the Book of Revelation: a Study of Selected Seventh-day Adventist (S.d.a.) Lay Leaders’ Interpretations
(Linguistics and Languages, University of Nairobi, 2013)Metaphors are among language universal elements freely used in normal conversation and writing. It is on that note that it can be said that metaphors are the fabric or basic structure of language. This is why the study was ... -
The Effect of Credit Management on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-10)Credit management is one of the most important activities in any company and cannot be overlooked by any economic enterprise engaged in credit irrespective of its business nature. Sound credit management is a prerequisite ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Mobile Telephony Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The study main objective was to establish competitive strategies adopted by mobile telephony companies in Kenya. The study was guided by game theory, strategic conflict model and industrial organization and economic theory. ... -
Management Perception of the Influence of Performance Contracting on Service Delivery at the Ministry of Education in Kenya
(University of NairobiBusiness Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)Given the impact of performance contracting on the operation and effectiveness of public sectors in Kenya, it is essential that employees sign performance contracts. The purpose of this study was to determine the management ... -
Factors Affecting Water Governance and Accessibility Among Households in Huruma Informal Settlement, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The enactment of the Water Act of 2002 has been hailed as an important milestone in the reform and subsequent improvement of the water sector in Kenya. The Act established institutions that separated the three key functions ... -
Determinants of Organisational Performance by Tier Three Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The Banking sector has undergone significant transformation and continues to improve with new regulations and guidelines seeking to maintain stability. The objective of the study was to establish determinants of organization ... -
Code Mixing in ‘devil on the Crossa Translation by the Author (Ngugi Wa Thiong’o).: Sfl Approach
(University of NairobiBusiness Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)This study is a stylistic analysis of code- mixing in the Novel ‘Devil on the Cross’ as translated by the author. The study focuses on three types of code-mixing: Intersentential mixing, intra – sentential mixing and ...
