Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Proximate Determinants of Healthcare Utilisation in Kenya- a Gender Disparity Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Disparity in healthcare utilization is a challenge not only to the developing countries, but also to developed nations. Progress has been made in understanding the gender-based differences in healthcare utilization, this ... -
The Role of Farmers’ Groups in Sustainability of Farm Enterprises: a Case of Small-scale Banana Farmers in Kirinyaga Central Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research sought to explore the role of farmers’ groups on the sustainability of farm enterprises in Kirinyaga Central Sub-county. The variables used in examining the sustainability of farm enterprise included crop ... -
Supply Chain Information Sharing and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SCIS is critical in attaining optimal performance through proper planning and coordination as well as timely and accurate decision making. It informs organizations of market needs for example demand, and their role in ... -
The Influence of in-store Marketing Activities on Consumer Purchase Decision in Supermarkets Within Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of In-Store Marketing has gained much attention in the scholarly circles. The purpose of this study was to determine whether In-Store Marketing activities/strategies do influence shopper purchase decision in ... -
Income Inequality and Primary School Enrolment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The level of income inequality plays a vital role in determining the level of school enrollment in any particular economy, especially in the contemporary world. Enrollment is core in preparing students for the various ... -
Court Annexed Mediation as a Tool for Access to Justice for Children in Kenya a Case Study of Milimani Children’s Court
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Access to Justice in Kenya’s courts has been epitomised by delays in delivery of judgments occasioned by backlog of cases. The Constitution of Kenya (2010) propagated the use of Mechanism for alternative dispute resolution ... -
The Institutional Challenges Facing Implementation of Anti-money Laundering Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With the enactment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and terrorism prevention laws in 2012 and supporting subsidiary legislation addressing the many deficiencies, Kenya is considered compliant with international AML and ... -
Effect of Economic Growth on Performance of Mutual Trust Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Mutual trust funds in Kenya has continued to post a dwindling performance for the last 10 years, especially for the last one year, when the country recorded a major performance decline in 2020 as a result of global Covid-19 ... -
Urban-rural Differentials of Neonatal Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Child survival is a key element to measure a country‘s developmental level in addition to help track and monitor progress made in achieving the 2030 Agenda. According to the publication on the child Mortality trends and ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The relationship between CG and the financial performance still evokes much debate. Those in favour of having sound governance practices have brought forward their argument on performance and sound governance go hand in ... -
Perceived Effect of Human Capital Investment on Employee Commitment at the Office of Auditor General in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Human capital investment is very important for any firm to increase effectiveness, efficient, productivity and commitment in organizations. However, despite investing in employee getting committed, motivated and loyal ... -
Separation as a Corporate Strategy: the Case Study of Barclays Bank Plc and Absa Bank PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research studied the separation as a corporate strategy. The study critically analysed the ABSA and Barclays Banks since it was a case study. The research analysed the areas that informed the decision making in the ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of Jumia Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For an organization to succeed, it develops strategies, either emergent or inherent, to counteract pressures and changes, and to capitalize on opportunities in its environment. Strategic management practices (SMPs) are ... -
Strategic Leadership Practices and Performance of Standard Group Plc
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The business environment in which the organizations operate is volatile and dynamic thus requiring strong strategic leadership skills and knowledge to manage the business. The art of development of an organization's strategic ... -
Role of Managerial Practices in Strategic Change Implementation in Private Hospitals in Uasin Gishu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)It is imperative that organizations adapt to the ever-shifting landscape of public and private institutions alike. Hospitals have seen an increase in demand for high-quality treatments in recent years. Implementing ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure is imperative in defining the soundness of an establishment's balance sheet and should be evaluated before making an investment decision. The study aimed to see how capital structure affects the financial ... -
The Role of Culture as a Soft Power Strategy in the Promotion of National Interests Among African States: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the pursuit of their national interests, African states have employed different strategies including culture diplomacy. However, it is important of find out how culture is perceived in the international system as ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation: a Study of International Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The success of a strategy is defined as much by the soundness of the strategy itself as by the implementation of the strategy. Even though INGOs benefit from abundant resources and capabilities coming from firm traits and ... -
Electronic Reverse Auctions and Procurement Performance in Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed to establish the influence of electronic reverse auctions on procurement performance in multinational pharmaceutical corporations in Kenya. The study had three objectives namely, to establish the level of ... -
Plea Bargaining in Corruption Cases in Kenya: Towards a Restraint Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2021)