Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Perspectives on Aid Politics in the Horn of Africa- an Analysis of the Impact of Turkey’s Intervention in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the dynamics of aid politics in Horn of Africa. A specific focus was Turkey’s humanitarian aid intervention in Somalia in 2011 when parts of the country were hit by famine that triggered huge populations ... -
Effect of Financial Performance on Share Returns of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial banks in Kenya have reported a rise in their financial performance considerably. In the past ten years, the financial performance of banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) have been on the rise. ... -
Towards a Collaborative Security Approach in Africa- the Implications of Arming Private Security Guards in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Private security guards in Kenya are at frontlines whenever there is a security breach. This is because they have become the go to whenever persons and properties need protection. High crime levels and inadequate police ... -
Influence of Geopolitics on Kenya's National Security
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Social Media Incorporation Into Modern Public Relations Practice in Kenya- Perspectives of Active Public Relat
(2021)The general objective of the study was to explore the perceptions of public relations professionals in Nairobi on the incorporation of social media in the modern public relations practice in Kenya. The specific objectives ... -
Effect of Electronic Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study intended to investigate the link between electronic banking and the financial performance of commercial banks. The data came from annual reports from the 41 commercial banks that were accessible. This was ... -
Effects of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on County Own Source Revenue Generation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Intergovernmental fiscal transfers, both conditional and unconditional constitute the principal source of revenue for sub-national governments in many transitioning nations. These transfers which come in form of equitable ... -
Effects of External Financing on the Performance of Agribusiness Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Adequate finances keep businesses afloat hence ensuring that they remain in operation for long. Crucial as they may, funding is never adequate to support the various activities and investments of a business. As a result ... -
Effect of Mobile Lending on the Level of Nonperforming Loans in the Kenyan Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the Kenyan banking sector, mobile lending has been embraced by to reduce operational expenses and to enhance the volume of loans. At the same time, the number of nonperforming loans (NPLs) held by commercial banks has ... -
Effect of Trade Credit on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the fields of marketing as well as financial management, business firms are increasingly relying on trade credit. Trade credit is useful in business because it can be used instead of bank credit. Firms may use trade ... -
Foreign Aid Impact on Economic Growth- a Case Study of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has been receiving foreign assistance and inflows to support government spending especially development expenditure. Foreign aid and national government expenditures in Kenya, however, have raised concern as to whether ... -
Motivation in Sharing Economy-based Service Triads: Case of Uber Operations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the continuous rise of the sharing economy and its sub-components such as the ‘gig’ economy and Sharing Economy-based Service Triads, offering indirect services to the customers through a third party has become the ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock prices and other market values can be affected significantly by announcements, whether positive or negative, especially if the news is unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rare occurrence; no other incident of ... -
Jinsiangu–my Gender- a Documentary on Transgender Persons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This film Documentary was born out of a desire to learn more about transgender, the interest triggered by a Television footage on what appeared to be a very daring gay person openly giving testimony about their gender ... -
Relationship Between Consumer Trust and Consumer-based Brand Equity of Laundry Detergents in Buru Buru Estate, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between consumer trust and consumer-based brand equity for laundry detergents in Nairobi City County's Buru Buru Estate. The Howard-Model Sheth's of Consumer ... -
Factors Considered in Management of Workforce Diversity at Safaricom Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to establish the importance of factors considered in the management of workforce diversity at Safaricom Kenya. The study adopted a case study design. The study collected primary data with aid of the interview ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Efficiency of Large Manufacturing Firms in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study's goal was to see how supply chain integration affected the supply chain efficiency of large manufacturing firms in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study had three specific objectives: to determine supply chain integration ... -
Effects of Risk Management on Financial Performance of Banks in Kenya 2016 - 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study assessed effects of risk management on financial performance of banks in Kenya from 2016 to 2020 study period. The study was guided by four specific objectives. These were to: analyze effect of operational risk ... -
Effect of Financial Innovations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Monetary inventions are used by commercial banks so that they can compete in financial markets and therefore improves their performance and maintains their efficiency on market. Financial experts and academicians have ... -
Influence of Contemporary Marketing Practices on Customer Satisfaction Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Banking is a significant economic driver for any country therefore its performance in terms of satisfying customers is considered a necessity for growth. The study investigated the influence of contemporary marketing ...