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1988-Varsity focus (February, No. 63)
(University of Nairobi,Office of the Vice Chancellor, 1988-02) -
Factors Influencing Compliance With the Public Procurement Legislation in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Worldwide, public procurement has become an issue of public attention and debate, and has been subjected to reforms, restructuring, rules and regulations. Public procurement refers to the acquisition of goods, services and ... -
Relationship Between Security Returns and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Stock markets in the world individually and collectively play a critical role in the most national economies. Stock prices are generally believed to be determined by some fundamental macroeconomic variables such as ... -
Varsity focus (November 1987), No. 62.
(University of NairobiOffice of the Vice Chancellor, 1987-11) -
Analysis of Factors That Influence Performance of Rift Valley Railways in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This research was designed as a case study on Rift Valley Railways in Kenya. The objective of this study was to determine the factors influencing performance of Rift Valley Railways Ltd. In order to meet this objective ... -
Effects of Macroeconomic Factors on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Kenya, like any other developing country is being faced by numerous challenges among them high poverty levels, illiteracy and lack of proper policies to curb these many challenges. In fact, majority of the household in ... -
Influence Of Work Environment On Employees’ Quality Of Worklife And Commitment At Devki Steel Mills Limited-ruiru
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)To increase in the production of any organization, overall job satisfaction, quality of work life and organizational Commitment plays an important role. These are all closely related to each other and very important for ... -
A Comparative Study of the Returns of Quoted Sin and Non Sin Stocks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Sin stocks are of increased interest since more and more investors and fund managers avoid them while integrating social screening with their investment decisions. As a reflection of social norms, socially responsible ... -
Factors Influencing The Growth Of Youth Owned Micro And Small Entreprises In Tigania West Division, Meru County, Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influenced the growth of youth owned micro and small enterprises in Tigania West Division of Meru County- Kenya. The study was guided by five research objectives. ... -
The Effects of Information Communication Technology on Financial Performance of Courier Service Providers in Kenya: a Case Study of Document Handling Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The aim of this study was to establish effects of information communication technology on financial performance of courier service providers and to determine the effects of management information systems on financial ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Financial Performance Of Micro Finance Institutions In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)In the contemporary globally competitive market companies must portray themselves as socially responsible companies. The moral case for why businesses should be actively involved in promoting the betterment of the society ... -
The Effect of Political News on Stock Market Returns in Kenya: the Case of March 2013 General Elections
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study was carried out to establish the effect of political news on stock returns in Kenya. The objective was to establish the effect of the March 2013 general elections on stock returns for companies listed at the ... -
Factors affecting effective use of interlocking stabilized soil blocks (issbs) for reduced cost of shelter improvement. A case of trained community based organizations and individuals in mombasa county.
(University of NairobiSchool Of Built Environment., 2013)Meeting the need for adequate housing of the world‟s population requires sustained investment and continued innovation, particularly in Appropriate Building Materials and Technologies (ABMT) that lower the cost of construction ... -
The sustainability of housing co-operatives in shelter provision in the informal settlements: a case of kibera soweto east co-operatives.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2013)This is a research on study on sustainability of the housing co-operatives in the provision of shelter in the informal settlements. The informal settlements are seen as an eyesore and embarrassment by many people in the ... -
An Assesment Of The Adequacy Of Employer Assisted Housing Models In Selected Institutions Within Eldoret Town
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estate Management, 2013)Eldoret town being one of the fastest growing agricultural and industrial town continue to face housing problems. This is evidenced in the proliferation of unplanned settlements within the town which are used to house ... -
Solid Waste Management in Urban Areas Kenya: A case study of Lamu Town.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2013)This study set out to establish the actual state of waste management in lamu town, outline success areas and possible barriers to waste management and ultimately propose measures to be undertaken in order to remove those ... -
Impacts Of Urban Agriculture On Physical Infrastructure In The Informal Settlements Case Study Of Kibera, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction, 2013)Urban Agriculture has been viewed as a sound coping strategy in the face of dwindling food security, economic upheavals, civil strife and unprecedented population growth within many urban centers in the world. The state ... -
Change detection of informal settlements using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems: case of Kawangware, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of The Built Environment, 2013)Informal settlements behave dynamically over space and time and the number of people living in such housing areas is growing worldwide. The reasons for this dynamical behaviour are manifold. Nevertheless, informal settlements ... -
Organization Structure and Strategy Implementation in Selected Major Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of organization structure on strategy implementation in major banks in Kenya. Achieving performance excellence is a continuous dynamic process and various ... -
The Dynamics of Child Labour Along Fishing Beaches of Lake Victoria: a Case Study of Sori Beach in Migori County
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology And Social Work, 2013-10)Child labour is a global phenomenon and there is no region in the world which is completely free of the problem. Child labour is work that deprives children the opportunity for schooling and forces them to assume adult ...
