Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
Now showing items 1401-1420 of 3174
-
The Effects of Official Development Aid on Food Security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study’s main focus can be summarized as being to determine how agricultural Official Development Aid (ODA) flows into Kenya’s agriculture sector affects its food security status. A further breakdown of the study’s ... -
Feeding Patterns and Nutritional Status of Children in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There are 200 million children aged below 5 that are malnourished. Approximately 6.2 million of such children died of avoidable causes in 2018, with 45 percent of these deaths associated with under nutrition. Out of all ... -
The Effect of Financial Leverage on Profitability of Commercial Services Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of any company in business is to ensure it maximizes the wealth of its shareholders. With this aim in mind, the shareholders select and appoint a board of management that is tasked with overseeing the company’s ... -
Organizational Policies and Perfomance of Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banking sector remains paramount in the economy and development of any nation. The rapid competition in the banking sector has been an eye opener for product differentiation. The growth and impressive performance of the ... -
Outsourcing and Operational Performance of Commercial State, Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Due to the ever-changing nature of today's global marketplace, doing business has become more difficult. Organizations are becoming sick of the old methods of conducting business because of the increasing number of signs ... -
Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Saccos in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)ERP system is a key facilitator for Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) to provide products and services to members as well as provide the information required to ensure that they are operated in safe and secure manner. ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Attributes on Effective Tax Rate Among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Corporate governance attributes have recently become vital in relation to tax matters more than ever before. Goals of some firms is to use corporate governance mechanisms to mitigate recurring losses and thus businesses ... -
Influence of Strategic Leadership on Performance of Nation Media Group
(University of Nairobi, 2021) -
The Influence of Conflict Resolution Mechanism in the Natural Resource Management in East Africa Region; a Case Study of Mwea Settlement Scheme in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has continued to experience natural resource based conflicts over the years. These conflicts need to be settled swiftly as they encompass the livelihoods of people. Communities rely heavily on natural resources for ... -
The Effect of Profit Warning Announcements on Share Price Movement for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study’s main purpose was to establish the effects of profits warnings on stock price movement at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The research blends quantitative and qualitative data to provide you with relevant and accurate ... -
The Impact of Climate Change Adaptations on Conflict Prevention in the 21st Century: a Comparison of Eastern and Western Africa Experiences
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the theoretical relationship between Climate Change Adaptation on Conflict Prevention in the Twenty-First Century International System, assess the impact of Climate Change Adaptation ... -
Effect of Strategic Responses on Competivenessof Insurance Brokers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Thisstudy sought to determine the effect of strategic responses on competitiveness of insurance brokers in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design and study’s population comprised the 188 insurance brokers ... -
The Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Financial Perfomance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Rapid changes with high competitive pressure in insurance industry in the recent past has forced firms to adopt competitive strategies that will improve their financial performance. There have been extensive researches on ... -
Determinants of Demand for Health Care Among Sexually Transmitted Infections Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Globally, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have become an enormous burden leading to high mortality and morbidity. In Kenya, various policies have been formulated to address various conditions including STIs. Individuals ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Management Practices and Sustainability of Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Imprudent financial management practices have affirmed to be paramount motive of financial instability and eventual closeout of most non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nairobi. They are so clinging to donors and ... -
Effect of Working Capital on Financial Distress Among Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Working Capital Management (WCM) encompasses all elements of an organization's planning and management of current assets and current liabilities in ways that maximize the organization's ability to finance obligations as ... -
An Evaluation of the Role of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in the Protection of Women's Rights Under the Maputo Protocol
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study investigates the extent to which the African Court has protected the rights of women and girls as enshrined in the Maputo Protocol. Despite the fact that in theory, the Court is empowered to interpret the ... -
Influence of Brand Equity on Market Performance at CIC Asset Management Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Brand equity is a critical factor in how consumers make purchase decisions. In today’s world consumers are surrounded by brands, with most of the products and services they consume coming with a promise and marked by a ... -
Controlled Tenancy Statutes in Kenya: a Case for Harmonization
(University of Nairobi, 2021) -
Effects of Ethical Compliance on Professional Accountants in Selected County Governments of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has experienced the failure of multiple business organizations which has been mainly attributed to puny ethical system of these organizations. In spite of the availability of strict laws, many of the business managers ...