Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Communication Gap Between Scientists and the Public on the Climate Change Discourse; a Case of Kasarani Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite the popular dialogue among the scientists on climate change, the general public’s level of understanding and their engagement in climate change discourse remains a concern as the public remains uninformed and ... -
Staff Technical Capacity, Budgetary Allocation, Stakeholders’ and Management Participation and Performance of Innovative Projects for the Elderly in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation practices is essential in measuring the achievement of a project. Most organisations, such as NGOs, private business firms, and government institutions, have adopted Monitoring and Evaluation ... -
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Risk on Financial Performance of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fluctuations in exchange rates can affect various aspects of the company's financial performance, leading to implications for profitability, cash flows and overall financial stability. One key area where foreign exchange ... -
Conflict Over Urban Business Space: a Case of Kenyans and Somali Refugee Entrepreneurs in Nairobi’s Central Business Districts, 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This project paper seeks to investigate the conflict over urban space in Nairobi‟s CBD between local entrepreneurs and Somali refugee entrepreneurs. The paper focuses on the circumstances that contribute to the conflict, ... -
Management Strategies and Sustainability of Green Energy Harnessing Projects in Kenya: a Case of Olkaria One Unit Six, Nakuru Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of this ever-changing external pressure, businesses are rapidly adopting new management strategies in order to maintain their economic viability. The primary purpose of this research was to analyze how the ... -
The Impact of the Violation of the Right to Land on the Enjoyment of the Right to Housing: a Case Study of the Nubian Community in Kibera, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research project aimed to examine the impact of the violation of the right to land ownership on the right to adequate housing among the Nubian community in Kibera, Nairobi County. Its specific objectives were: to ... -
Culture Change and Continuity: the Case of Abaidakho Initiation Rites of Passage, 1918 - 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the history of the Abaidakho initiation rites of passage from 1918 to 2010. The year 1918 is a historical year that marked the end of World War I, which had far-reaching repercussions in Africa. After ... -
Devolution and Health Service Delivery: a Case Study of Kiambu County, Kenya
(2023)Devolution is the process by which central governments delegate power to subnational entities. It is a type of administrative decentralization whereby there is the delegation of responsibility to the sub-national level for ... -
Strategic Planning Practices and Service Delivery in Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi County government is mandated to provide services like health, education and infrastructure. However, in service delivery the Nairobi County government faces numerous challenges. The health services pause a ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the influence of credit risk management on the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions (DTMIs) in Kenya. Drawing on theories including credit risk theory, agency ... -
Impact of County Road Infrastructure Investment on Employment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current research aimed to delve into the empirical connection between the infrastructure investment at the county level and employment outcome in Kenya. To be more precise, the study endeavours to scrutinize how county ... -
The Effect of Firm Characteristics on Financial Distress of Selected Retail Supermarket Chains in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Company under financial distress plunges into a strained cash situation and is unable to pay debts as they become due, this state of affairs can compel an organization into liquidation or bankruptcy. A company’s ability ... -
Operations Responsiveness and Competitive Advantage of Fast-moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study set to find how operations responsiveness and competitive advantage interacts among fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in industrial area, Nairobi, Kenya. Dynamic capability, resource dependence and open ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Equity Risk Premium of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Where the capital structure has a higher composition of equity, a firm experiences low market risk which leads to a lower equity risk premium. Commercial banks in Kenya have experienced high fluctuations in their capital ... -
Digital Banking and Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital banking and financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed both cross sectional and longitudinal research designs. The ... -
Assessment of the Effect of International Partnerships on Infrastructural Development a Case Study of Kenya/china Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Development is inevitable in the world today, and countries are striving to achieve their various developmental goals in order to provide and ensure better livelihoods for their people. This study aims to explore the ... -
Utilization of Geographic Information System Technology on Implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of any road construction project relies heavily on effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction progress. Studies have indicated the integration of GIS technology with the ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Large Supermarket Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Though retailing has transformed in the recent past to one sector that has grown in prominence as a major economic driver especially in developing economies, it still remains erratic with increasingly fickle shopper loyalties ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Contraceptive use is an important determinant of fertility. This study focused on factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated ... -
Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Reporting Quality of Oil Marketing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With an evolving financial landscape and increasing demands for transparency and accountability, it becomes imperative to understand the impact of risk-based auditing on the quality of financial reporting, especially in ...