Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Pricing Strategies at Bamburi Cement Company Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-10)The cement industry in Kenya has grown significantly. At the end of 2014, there were six cement companies in the country. There were, and there are still potential entrants into the field. The consumption of cement has ... -
Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Use Among Rural Women in Kenya
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Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of the study was to establish the influence of financial literacy as well as retirement planning in Nairobi, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of the study were all the SMEs in ... -
Stock Market Performance and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock market is seen as an avenue where efficient distribution of capital resources takes place and that through this market, borrower’ obtain funds which they utilize to finance various long term projects, while savers ... -
Effects of Credit Risk Management Strategies on Performance Of Deposit Taking Saccos in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SACCOs have contributed largely in achieving Vision 2030. This is by way of extending loans and also providing direct or indirect employment to the society. However, in Kenya, SACCOs are facing an impending crash. This ... -
Assessing the Potential of Social Media in Curbing Substance Abuse Among University Students in Kenya- a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Substance misuse has long been a concern for university and college students around the world in terms of academics, health, and growth. Despite multiple efforts by various parties to curb the threat, the situation in ... -
Effect of Capital Intensity on Financial Performance of Manufacturing and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The most crucial part of financial management is capital structure decisions. As a result, financial managers must always ensure that the cost of capital is as low as possible in order to maximize shareholder wealth. ... -
Effects of Capitation on Service Quality in Hospitals Accredited by Nhif in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The project sought to establish the effect of capitation payment on health care service delivery in hospitals accredited by the NHIF in the county government of Nairobi, Kenya. Specifically, this project sought to establish ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Operational Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research was carried out on SCI and operational performance in pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nairobi. Establishing the extent of implementation of SCI in pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nairobi and ascertaining the ... -
Diversification Strategy and Financial Performance of Kenya National Police Deposit Taking Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Diversification strategy remains a critical corporate strategy in the business world today for purposes of building a sustainable competitive advantage, growth of market share, spreading business risks, resource utilization ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk Management Strategies on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The management of credit is critical to any firm since it impacts significantly on firm performance. Effective management of credit is a requirement for the stability of a financial institution and continuous generation ... -
Effect of Covid-19 Announcement on the Share Returns of Manufacturing and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The outbreak and rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and it rigorous containment measures implemented globally have rigorously affected the level of economic activities worldwide. The global manufacturing output dropped ... -
Competitive Advantage and Performance of Real Estate Development Firms in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Competitive advantage translates to superior performance of a firm compared to its competitors. It originates from various sources internal to a firm which are either tangible or intangible. Tangible sources include among ... -
Sustainable Logistics Practices and Operational Performance of Multinational Manufacturing Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was determine the influence of sustainable logistics on operational performance of multinational manufacturing corporations in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the adoption ... -
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Profitability Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to assess the effect of CSR on profitability among Commercial banks in Kenya. To achieve this objective, a descriptive research design was adopted. This study relied on secondary data of fourty three (43) ... -
Whatsapp Use in Newsrooms-a Case Study of the Daily Nation Newspaper
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to examine the effect of WhatsApp Messenger use in media houses. The study focused on the use of WhatsApp Messenger by Nation Media Group journalists. The study was premised on three objectives namely, ... -
Relationship Between Conscientiousness Personality Trait and Job Performance Among Pharmaceutical Technologists-a Case of Goodlife Pharmacy Stores in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Personality traits reflect someone’s enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. These patterns significantly influence one’s perceptions, values, and attitudes. Conscientiousness personality trait is the level ... -
The Effect of Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)As a result of the rising volatility of money markets, financial inventions, and the expanding importance of financial instruments associated with financial intermediation, risk management is becoming an essential subject ... -
Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Father Presence and Chemical Dependency Among Recovering Addicts at Shimo La Tewa Medically Assisted Therapy Clinic, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Raising children occasionally opens them up to several avenues. Some of these avenues are of deviance and drug abuse while other avenues are not. The nurturing environment in which a child grows up in contribute greatly ... -
The Relationship Between Real Estate Investment Trusts and Financial Performance of Investments in Real Estate Sub-sector in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although the demand for social housing is growing and investors' investment opportunities in real estate are increasing, property prices are still increasing. This study is to apply the design of the descriptive study. ...