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The Effect of Female Labor-force Participation on Fertility: Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Researchers, policy makers and development partners have increasingly advocated female labor-force participation as a driver of fertility transition, a crucial factor in simulation models for assessing fertility reduction ...
Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the Female Population; a case of in Kabete Ward, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise in Africa, governments have put in place prevention measures like social distancing and lockdown to contain this pandemic. This measures, although ...
Determinants of profitability of Islamic Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Compared with their conventional counterparts, majority of the Islamic financial institutions do
encounter challenges with their profitability. Such challenges are characterized by a relatively
higher proportion of ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Insurance Disputes: a comprehensive review of the Legislative framework in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Disputes are inevitable when not avoidable and especially so in the insurance industry which is synonymous with high volumes of claims. Unresolved disputes become a constant burden to all the parties involved and therefore, ...
Digital marketing strategies and consumer purchase decision of online stores within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Currently, a big population use internet and computer devices as part of their essential daily need which also include emails and smart phones as well as accessing social media sites such as LinkedIn, Face book or twitter. ...
Ownership Structure and Earnings Management:evidence From the Listed Non-financial Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The quality of financial reporting is an important matter to both regulators and
investors. The purpose of preparing general purpose financial statements is to enhance
objective decision making. Empirical evidence shows ...
Usasa Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia: Uchanganuzi Wa Maudhui Na Mtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Themes and style are two inseparable aspects in a literary work. This research mainly focuses on modernity of themes as enabled by the unique style in Kithaka wa Mberia’s poetry. The objectives of this study are: to ...
Determinants of Sugar Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study examines the factors affecting the aggregate demand for sugar in Kenya using time
series data dating from 1981 to 2018. The specific objectives of this study are: firstly, analyze the
factors influencing the ...
Strategic management practices and performance of Hotels in Kabarnet Town, Baringo County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Strategic management remains a key tool for firms to steer them through turbulent and competitive business environment. Organizations can only deliver superior and sustained performance in such environment through adopting ...
A pragmatic analysis of metaphors in HIV/AIDS discourse a case of Ekegusii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This research is based on a Pragmatic Analysis of Ekegusii metaphors used in HIV/AIDS discourse. This follows the fact that among the Abagusii people, metaphors are ubiquitous. These metaphors are basically used to relay ...