Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Covid•19 Announcement on Stock Returns of Listed Companies at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Every investor's objective is to get value from the investment vehicle they have selected. Stock returns are the profits an investor derives from a portfolio invested in the stock exchange market for a certain period. ... -
Green Suppy Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at ascertaining the effect of green supply chain management on sustainable performance of the county governments in Kenya. The 3 objectives which steered the research are; to establish the level that ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Financial Performance of Financial Institutions Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
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Testing for Market Overreaction at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research tests validity of the theory of market performance based on current literature findings dealing with stock returns. Market efficiency theorem notes that using past trading evidence; it is not possible to beat ... -
The Impact of Violent Extremism and Radicalization on the Political Economy of the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Somalia and Eritrea.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Extremism and radicalization in the Horn of Africa have put human development at risk, and socioeconomic activities have been impeded. There has been no positive change in people's lives as a result. Additionally, people ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Credit Risk Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Numerous challenges involving corporate governance have been recognized in Kenya. The problems range from fraud to errors and mistakes. The issues are brought about by an array of variables relating to board size, board ... -
An Assessment of Strategic National Interest on African Continental Free Trade Area: a Case Study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research assesses Kenya’s Strategic National Interest and preparedness in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area in line with the country development agenda in the context of the existing policy framework. The ... -
Revenue Transfer, Absorption Rate and Performance of Devolved Units in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)From the year 2013, the National Government began transferring a minimum 15% of nationally collected revenue which has been most recently audited by the auditor general to the 47 Counties for use in their various programmes ... -
Lean Six Sigma and Baggage Handling Efficiency at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study is the establishment of the relationship between Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and baggage handling efficiency at Kenya Airways. There are various techniques that are used in the Lean Six Sigma implementation. ... -
The Challenges of Implementation of National Security Policies in the 21st Century Globalization: a Comparative Study of Kenya and Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assesses the challenges confronting implementation of national security policies in both Kenya and Mozambique in the 21st century. The challenges in Kenya are as a result of gaps in the national security ... -
The Policy Context and Its Effects on Foreign Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Generally, this study sought to analyse the effects of government policies on foreign insurance companies using Kenya as a case study. The study therefore, examined the links between government policy and investment on ... -
Logistics Management Practices and Operational Performance of Online Retail Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Logistics management practices have emerged as relatively new concept in the field of supply chain around the world. Sound logistic management practices have been associated with reduction in costs, improved quality, ... -
The Influence of Brand Equity on Sales Performance of Retail Pharmacies in Kisumu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of brand equity and its effect on various business parameters has elicited much interest among scholars in the recent past. The purpose of this study was to determine whether brand equity has an influence on ... -
Agricultural Output and Economic Growth in Kenya: a Causality Test
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The link between economic growth and agricultural output is extensively documented, but the causal relationship has not been well investigated. Understanding the relationship between the two factors can aid policy development ... -
Access to Land Justice: an Overview of the Environment and Land Court in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to land justice is the ability of marginalised communities confront, manage daily legal problems and seek redress and demands for their rights in land which is a key element of sustainable development. However, ... -
An Analysis of the Specialised System of Pension Dispute Resolution in Kenya
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Employee Perception of Performance Appraisal in Commercial Banks in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Employees’ perception of performance appraisal influences the level of commitment towards achieving organizational goals and ultimately their behaviors. If employees experience satisfaction with performance appraisal, they ... -
Access the Role of the Youth in Peace Processes With a Focus in Mediation: a Case of Horn of Africa, Kenya Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya and the larger Horn of Africa Region face complex and long standing conflicts, and many of the solutions that have been tried have not worked as they were intended. Being the most affected population by conflict ... -
Covid 19 Government Strategic Interventions and Performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study was aimed at looking into the effect of COVID 19 government strategic interventions on the performance of SMEs in Kenya, with a particular focus on Nairobi City County. The study provides early evidence of how ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The capital structure of a firm is simply the composition of its financial liabilities. There are many empirical and theoretical studies that have been conducted to clarify the relationship between capital structure and ...