Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Role of International Actors in Enhancing Labour Relations in Africa; a Case Study of International Labour Organization (Ilo) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The African continent has been identified as one of the rapidly developing and growing markets in the world. As such, Africa has recorded the highest economic growth rates than any other region in the world. Developing ... -
Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Private Sector Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For developing economies, structural reforms aimed at improving financial intermediation and private investment were prescribed as necessary preconditions for growth and development. In Kenya, massive reforms to enhance ... -
Determinants of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Services Uptake: the Case of Ahero County Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)HIV/AIDS is considered a global burden and imposes significant strain and burden to the healthcare systems. Majority of new HIV infections annually occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya records significant mortalities and ... -
Opportunity Recognition and the Perfomance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Being the first stage of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition is essential in determining the success or failure of businesses. Despite its importance, many SMEs have failed to conceptualize on future market opportunities ... -
The Socio-economic Impact of Cash Transfer Programme on Livelihood of Kenyans: Case Study of Beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the socio-economic impact of cash transfer programme on the livelihood of beneficiaries in Kainuk, Turkana County. It was steered by the following terms : to examine the types of CTP being ... -
Combating Environmental Crimes in Africa Through Cyberspace Technology; a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The field of security in the last decades has undergone a number of paradigm shift in its key concerns from the conventional security issues to emerging contemporary areas such as cyber security, hybrid threats and ... -
The Effect of Regulations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial performance a key focus by many will continue for an extended time due to its significance in the life of an organization. Consequently, there have been several attempts to comprehend this in terms of factors ... -
Differentiation Strategy and Performance of Taxi Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Sustainability of performance of firms is currently of much importance more than ever in facilitating the survival and growth of businesses. Many organizations have thus diverted their core focus into gaining competitive ... -
Effect of Country Risk on Yield Spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at examining the effect of country risk on yield spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds. The spreads in this case represented a premium paid on the Eurobonds in comparison to yields on similar bonds in the international ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general aim of the study was to investigate the impact of supply chain integration on manufacturing firms’ performance in Kenya. The specific objectives guiding the study were to establish the supply chain integration ... -
Youth Entrepreneurs in a Digital Environment: Adoption and Utilization of Instagram by Informal Sector Entrepreneurs in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Web-based media popularly known as social media is a peculiarity that has revolutionized the business atmosphere. Since its inception and subsequent adoption by entrepreneurs, businesses havebeen able to get access to ... -
Evaluation of Health Insurance Client Satisfaction With Service Delivery and Quality in Kenya- the Case Study of Langata Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Customer satisfaction is often considered the most important factor in thriving in today’s highly competitive insurance business and in quality service delivery among firms globally. The importance of satisfying and keeping ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Micro-finance Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The escalating rate of credit risks owing to the soaring rate of none performing loans incurred by the MFIs. This nature of a drift weakens the financial steadiness, financial feasibility, and sustainability of the MFIs. ... -
The Impact of Accounts Receivables Management on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Company profitability is a good measure of the internal operations that take place in an organization. This means studies to determine what can influence profitability are crucial to all firm stakeholders. This research ... -
The Role of the Mainstream Media in Mitigating Security Threats in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With key focus on assessing the role of the mainstream media in mitigating security threats in Africa: a case of Kenya and Somalia, the study sought to assess the effectiveness of the mainstream media in contributing to ... -
Elements of Performance in Toddobobax Ceremony of Somali People of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study investigates the elements of performance present in the Toddobobax ceremony. The ceremony is a post-wedding ritual and is the last stage of the Somali wedding process. Toddobobax which takes place on the seventh ... -
The Role of Governance in Countering Terrorism in Horn of Africa- a Case Study of Kenya and Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With key focus on assessing the role of governance in countering terrorism in HoA: A case study of Kenya and Somalia the study sought to examine existing measures and methodologies used by states in countering terrorism ... -
Effects of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Decisions regarding the appropriate mix of equity and debt or the financing options to investments and operations result to a given firm’s capital structure. Subpotimal financial choices may lead to business collapse if ... -
Strategic Responses to External Environmental Dynamism of Branding of Vision Media Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study had sought to establish the strategic responses adopted by Vision Media Limited, concerning the dynamic external environment in Kenya. The research was under pinned by resource based view theory, open systems ... -
Towards Achieving Political Federation in East Africa Community- Challenges , Successes and Opportunities
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assesses the challenges, successes and opportunities in the realization of a political federation in the East African Community (EAC) as the ultimate object of the treaty. It argues that although the Summit has ...