University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Impact of community forest associations on forest resources management in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2013-11)This study sought to assess the impact of Community Forest Associations (CFAs) on forest resources management in Kenya by exploring the experiences of implementing Participatory Forest Management (PFM) under the Constitution ... -
Role of internet banking in enhancing cross border business in East Africa
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)East Africa Community provides a large platform for multinational corporations, with the midyear population projection in the EAC region estimated at 133.1 million persons in June 2010, representing a 2.8 percent growth ... -
Statistical Analysis For A Lattice Design Experiment To Determine The Best Performing Maize Variety In Machakos County
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2013-11)Maize is one of Kenya’s main staple food crop which plays a major role in the livelihoods of many households in terms of food security, income and employment generation. Over eighty percent of Kenya’s population which ... -
The effect of interest rates on the supply of real estate finance in Nairobi County
(School of business,, 2013-11)This study investigates the effect of interest rates on the supply of the real estate finance in Nairobi County. It examines the theories for real estate finance. The study adopts secondary data from the financial reports, ... -
Information system service design and customer service delivery at Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)During the 1980s, the relationship between information technology (IT) and productivitybecame a source of debate, the astonishing improvementsin computers’ underlying capabilities proved almost impossible to assess in terms ... -
Strategic change management practices adopted by barclays bank Kenya limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Successful organizations recognize the importance of strategy as a tool in management and realize that their survival is dependent on how well they adopt new strategies or enhance existing strategies in an attempt to ... -
Post-conflict peace building in East Africa: The case of Sotik and Borabu constituencies in Kenya, 1990-2012
(University of Nairobi.college of humanities and social sciences,, 2013-09)This research study is an intensive examination of peace-building initiatives in East Africa, with a case-study of post-conflict peace-building efforts in Sotik and Borabu constituencies, which are located in Bomet and ... -
Hypomagnesemia in critically ill patients on admission to the critical care units at the Kenyatta National Hospital: a prospective observational cohort study
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The prevalence of hypomagnesaemia in critically ill adult patients varies between 14-66%. Magnesium depletion is described as the most under diagnosed electrolyte abnormality in current medical practice yet ... -
Challenges and practices of strategic change management of insurance firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)Historically, insurance companies targeted the middle and upper classes who could afford to pay their premiums. However, the increasing cost of living has obligated insurance companies operating in Kenya to alter their ... -
The influence of corporate culture on strategy: A survey of the internet service providers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Corporate Culture on Strategy among internet service providers in Nairobi. The objectives were two fold, namely, to establish which of the elements of corporate ... -
Pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with treated smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis at Riruta, Kangemi and Kibera tuberculosis Clinics in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Pulmonary impairment following TB treatment has been described in selected populations. No previous studies have evaluated the effects of treated pulmonary TB on lung function and QOL in Kenya. Methods: This ... -
Strategies adopted by small and medium, manufacturers enterprises to cope with challenges of globalisation in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)Globalization is a powerful force shaping economies, redefining national cultures, influencing flows of capital and labor and changing traditional ways of doing business. The need to develop multicultural multinational ... -
Balanced score card as a performance measurement tool in the Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The concept of the Balance Scorecard is premised on the need for lagging and leading indicators that enable a holistic measurement of performance of the organization. The Insurance Industry is currently experiencing ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted By University Of Nairobi To Deal With Challenges Of Competition
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study sought to evaluate the competitive strategies the University of Nairobi has adopted to deal with the challenges of competition. The objectives were to determine the challenges of competition faced by University ... -
The Role of Central Bank rate on Commercial Banks profitability in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main purpose of the research is to investigate the role of central bank rate on commercial banks profitability in Kenya. Recent movements in interest rates, inflation and exchange rates present real dangers to economic ... -
Adherence to the national guidelines for management of children with pneumonia at Garrisa Provincial General Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine,, 2013)Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for childhood illnesses including pneumonia in Kenya are contained in the basic paediatric protocols. These have been disseminated through the ETAT + course since 2007. Implementation ... -
Management of strategic change at Local Authorities Pension Trust (Laptrust) in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Change or die!” is the rallying cry among today‟s managers worldwide. More and more organizations today face a dynamic and sometimes turbulent environment. This, in turn requires the organizations to adopt and adapt to the ... -
Perceived effectiveness of employee performance management practice at Médecins Sans Frontières (msf) Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Performance management is important for any organisation that wants to remain relevant in today‟s competitive business environment. This study sought to find out the perceived effectiveness of performance management practice ... -
Effect of Bancassurance on financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-07)Bancassurance is viewed as the future of the banking industry. It originates from French usage of banks to carry out their insurance transactions which has been adopted globally. Its growth was boosted by fact that ... -
Employee perception towards management of strategic change in the Kenya citizens and foreign Nationals Management Service
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic change poses a major challenge to managers because it goes beyond designing a structure and processes to put a strategy into effect. Perceptions are the mental process involved in identifying and subjectively ...
