University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Digitalization Initiatives and the Expansion of the Digital Space for Startups in Kenya: a Case of the Norad-funded Digital Launchpad Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As businesses and operations get more digitalized across sectors, industries and markets, enterprises are increasingly recognizing the need to use and expand their reach in the digital realm. Consequently, enterprises seek ... -
Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies and Resilience of Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Almost every manufacturing company relies on suppliers for the supply of various types of raw materials. However, reliance on suppliers exposes the manufacturing firms to diverse Supply Chain (SC) related risks. With a ... -
Challenges in Provision of Basic Urban Services in Residential Neighborhoods: a Case Study of Delalekutuk and Ildamat; Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Affordable housing projects heavily rely on essential urban services, which continue to pose a significant challenge in Kenya. The inadequate provision of crucial services like water, electricity, waste management, and ... -
Assessing Land Use Suitability in Relation to Ecologically Sensitive Areas: a Case of Kisii Central Ward in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kisii County is presently witnessing a remarkable and somewhat concerning surge in its growth rate, resulting in a noticeable transformation of land utilization. According to the most recent data available in the Kenya ... -
The Influence of Food Stories on the Food Preference Among Kindergarten Children; a Case of Mvita Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to the increasingly prevalent diets in modern society such as foods high in sugar, high in fat, and ultra-processed food, (junk food) posing threats to human health, biodiversity, and the climate, there is an urgent ... -
Impact of Tax Reforms on Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the impact of tax reforms on the financial performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study was anchored on theoretical foundations from investor sentiment theory, capital ... -
Stakeholder Management and Completion of Class B Road Construction Projects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2023)The study aimed to establish the relationship between stakeholder management and the completion of road construction projects in Kiambu County. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the relationship between stakeholder ... -
Role of Participatory Development Communication in Natural Resource Management: a Case of Naivasha Wetland Area
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Participatory development is key in ensuring that there is sustainable and efficient improvements from the physical aspect, especially where there is involvement of public facilities like sanitation and water amenities. ... -
Effect of Dividend Payout on the Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Dividend policy is a broadly debated topic within the scope corporate finance and so is the amount of research that has gone into it with respect of it effect on the overall value of the shareholder’s stake in the firm. ... -
Effects of Digital Loans on Financial Performance for Commercial Banks Listed at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Financial segment has experienced a remarkable transformation, leading to reforms and an expansion of financial products, processes, organizational structures, and managerial approaches within firms. This metamorphosis has ... -
The Relationship Between Fintech Adoption and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research investigates the dynamic relationship between Financial Technology (Fintech) adoption and the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Fintech, characterized by disruptive innovations in the financial sector, ... -
Effects of Strategic Change Management Practices on Organizational Performance of Kakuzi Plc in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study explores the influence of strategic planning as an organizational change management practice on Kakuzi PLC, an agribusiness company in Kenya. The study was anchored in the Penrose's Resource-Based View (RBV), ... -
The Prevalence and Pattern of Paediatric Proptosis in the Ophthalmology Department, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Proptosis of the eyeball is a clinical condition that can manifest in pediatric patients with a wide range of etiologies and clinical features. Etiologies range from congenital conditions to tumors and inflammatory ... -
Effect of Insider Loans and Advances on Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study focused on the impact of insider advances and loans on the financial performance of Kenyan microfinance banks. A longitudinal descriptive survey design was employed in the study. It focused on all microfinance ... -
Assessing How to Enhance Uptake of Index-based Insurance Among Smallholder Farmers in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenyan agriculture is susceptible to climatic shocks, posing challenges for smallholder farmers in predicting the productivity and profitability of rain-fed farming systems. Despite the implementation of various adaptation ... -
Effects of Innovation Strategies and Service Delivery Among Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strong innovation strategies must be in place for businesses that are entering foreign markets to thrive. These techniques enable organizations to foster a tendency of ongoing innovation and fresh product development, ... -
Prevalence of Antenatal Depression and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Antenatal depression is an illness that many pregnant women go through as a result of physical and emotional changes. Excessive tiredness, mood changes, lack of hope, sleep difficulties, disinterest in everyday ... -
Social Media Technology and Entrepreneurial Management Efficiency of Family Owned Businesses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Social media technology is widely adopted and is now extensively applied in regular tasks of different establishments, including start-up businesses, small and medium enterprises, and large multinational organizations. ... -
Factors Associated With Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Among Covid 19 Positive Pregnant Women in Pumwani Maternity and Aga Khan University Hospitals From 2021-2022, a Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Pregnancy-related changes in the immune system make pregnant women more vulnerable to infections, including viral infections such as COVID-19. Pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 face a higher risk ... -
An Online Survey on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Facebook Users in Mogadishu, Federal Republic of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Somalia faced challenges with mass vaccination such as limited vaccine supplies and vaccine hesitancy. Identifying reasons for vaccine hesitancy will inform the ...
