University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Livelihood Diversification and Sustainability: the Case of Flood Prone Areas of Budalang’i Constituency, Busia County
(University of NairobiInstitute of Development Studies, 2013-11)Natural disasters continue to cause deaths, injuries, and economic loses around the world. One such disaster is floods. Flooding in Kenya is experienced perennially and most affected areas are Budalang’i, Nyatike, Kano ... -
Diversification Strategy and Performance of Mobile Telephony Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The competitive strategy of the firm in the business environment characterized by uncertainties in the market is an important management decision. Diversification strategy as one of the competitive strategies of the firm ... -
Effect of Internal Audit on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Financial performance requires appropriate internal audit practices to enhance efficiency. For the purpose of this study the researcher sought to determine the effect of internal audit on financial performance in commercial ... -
Realignment of Strategy and Structure by Multinational Corporations: a Case of Cadbury Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)It is observed that in many organizations, annual strategic plans do not include organizational structure elements that play an integral role in achieving corporate goals and objectives. This is because the link between ... -
The Effect of Mobile Money Uptake on Financial Performance of Non-govermental Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The uptake of mobile phone technology in Kenya has been unprecedented. Of vital significance is the rapid absorption of mobile money technology/services.. In an effort to gauge the effect/ implications of this mobile ... -
The effect of interest rate volatility on mortgage default rate in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The mortgage market in Kenya has increased from 7,600 in 2006 to 20,000 homes in 2012 but hikes in interest rates has slowed down mortgage uptake. The prevailing high interest rates as a result of a stringent monetary ... -
Strategic Leadership and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Proper strategic leadership is precursory for effective strategy formulation, implementation and control especially in the current highly volatile business environment. However, locally, there is dearth of empirical ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Management Reforms and the Economic Performance of Public Sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Financial Management Reforms are developments and changes overtime in the field of finance. They are important since they lead to prudent allocation of financial capital. Economic performance deals with the changes on ... -
The Extent of Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming Policy in Human Resource Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Gender gaps in employment opportunities and economic investment patterns in Kenya have continued to widen across all sectors of the economy and at various levels of development intervention. Women and girls bear the ... -
1992-It's 1st Prize at Nairobi Fair For UON
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Effect of Regulatory Controls on Interest Rates of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study was undertaken to assess the effects of regulatory controls on interest rates of deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Nairobi County. Its objective was to establish the impact ... -
Home” Near Home: Somali Migrants to Kenya, 1991-2013
(University of NairobiDepartment Of History And Archeology, University Of Nairobi, 2013-10)The purpose of this study is to examine the issues associated with the increased Somali migrations to Nairobi. Since the 1990s, following the fall of Siyad Barre, Somalia has never known peace. Consequently, the country ... -
The Effect of Behavioral Biases on the Mutual Fund Choices by Investors in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)The aim of the study was to determine the effect of behavioral biases on the mutual fund choices by investors. The study was anchored in four specific objectives. These included the effects of: the disposition effect ... -
A framework for the adoption of computer assisted medical diagnosis systems by medical doctors in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of computing and informatics, 2013)Information systems have great potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes. Accessing information about services on-line and carrying out a range of transactions electronically are still not fully accepte ... -
Factors influencing sustainability of ruminant livestock projects in the dry lands in Kaloleni district, Kilifi county, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)This was a study on the factors influencing sustainability of ruminant livestock projects in Kaloleni district, Kilifi County, Kenya. The study was carried out in July covering the larger Kaloleni District. The study ... -
Factors influencing employee retention in the state corporations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Retention of employees is becoming a real challenge in today’s operating environment as employers begin to realize the value of people that make up the organization. State corporations are organizations formed and owned ... -
Benefits From Strategic Partnerships in Mobile Banking Services in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic alliance between banks and telecommunication firms in mobile banking is of value to customers and the firms. The alliance adds value to the consumers as well as to the capital invested into the firms. In Kenya, ... -
Ethnic Conflict and Conflict Resolution: the Role of the Bible in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Kenya (1992– 2008)
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)This study has examined the universal phenomenon of ethnic conflict. The main purpose was to identify what the bible teaches on peacebuilding and reconciliation and establish its role in conflict resolution. In order to ... -
Factors influencing the use of evidence based guidelines in the management of malaria in pregnancy among health workers at Garissa Provincial Hospital, Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Evidence-based medicine is the integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision making process for patients care. The best evidence is usually found in ... -
Adoption Of Automatic Manufacturing Data Capture In Kenya's Carton Manufacturing Industry: Case Study
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013-10)Information communication technologies (ICTs) have significantly revolutionized the way companies capture manufacturing data. Manufacturers can maximize productivity by utilizing a complete shop floor system to electronically ...
