Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An Analysis of the Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Biodiversity From the Impact of the Upstream Petroleum Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Petroleum industry is among the key drivers of economies in oil producing countries. With the discovery of commercially viable petroleum in Turkana County, Kenya is set to benefit majorly from exploitation of this ... -
Jurisdictional Challenges in Kenya’s Aviation Industry
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Influence of Organizational Culture on Service Delivery Among Private Hospitals in Nairobi City County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the current competitive global market, a number of organizations have directed much of their attention to matters related to culture and service delivery. Culture influence employees in setting their professional and ... -
Determinants of Health Insurance Uptake Among Low Income Populations in Kibera-nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Insurance is critical for any country's economic growth and development to be sustainable. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a critical pillar of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Kenya has identified it as a ... -
The Role of Microcredit and Financial Capability in the Growth of Smes: a Case Study of Montserrado County, Liberia.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SMEs overtime has been important in the Liberian economy in the aspect of employment, reduction in vulnerability and poverty alleviation. The growth of SMEs in the private sector increases employment which significantly ... -
Role of Strategic Planning and Globalization Challenges Faced by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study1sought to establish1the role of strategic planning in overcoming challenges of globalization for SME’s in Kenya. This study was guided by three theories that include Institution Theory, Contingency Theory and ... -
Cross Border Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Peace in Eastern Africa Region: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Africa is well gifted with plenty of natural resources but still remains the world’s poorest inhabited area that usually relies on foreign relief in augmenting support for its insecure populations. The dire underdevelopment ... -
The Relationship Between Ownership Structure and Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study aims at analysing the performance of firms in relation to ownership structure of companies at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Period under research was from 2016 - 2020 and 51 listed firms were selected ... -
Influence of Innovation Strategies on Competitive Advantage Among Fintech Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In strategic management theory and practice, innovation is deemed one of the core settings for competitive advantage and for success, thus a firm’s strategy for innovation is a significant component of developing long term ... -
Influence of Board Composition on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)National economies are dependent on financial governance, transparency, and competitiveness as they are the determinants of value. Transparency and management of corporations is a concern to most investors around the globe. ... -
Financial Supply Chain Management and Operational Performance in the Low-cost Airline Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In every rapid business setting, FSCM is crucial. Kenya's economic development vision for 2030 emphasized the aviation industry as the expansion of the economy model (GoK, 2020). Kenyan low-cost airlines have been ... -
Employee Age, Human Resource Management Practices, Employee Competence and Employee Performance In Kenyan State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There has been considerable academic and practitioner interest in the relationship between employee age and employee performance due to changing population and age structures in both developed and developing countries. Age ... -
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The impact of FDI has been studied by many scholars and most of them have come out with differing results. The proponents tend to believe that based on the studies that they have, Foreign Direct Investments boost a ... -
Effect of Leverage on Earnings Quality Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Leverage and earning quality have been very paramount in the commercial banks. The fundamental aspect of commercial banks is the earning quality. It is crucial in the provision of relevant and accurate information to the ... -
The Role of Women in Terror Organizations in Africa- Kenya and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There is growing global recognition that women play multiple roles both within violent extremist organizations and in preventing and countering violent extremism. However, very little is known about women and violent ... -
Effect of Macro Economic Factors on Share Price Volatility Among Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to determine how the NSE reacts to changes in the macroeconomic variables. Specifically, the purpose to find out how money supply, exchange rates, interest rates, and inflation influence the NSE. The study ... -
The Significance of Civil Defense in Disaster Management in Eastern Africa- the Case of Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Disasters whether man-made or natural often have devastating impacts that threaten human life and infrastructure. Countries world over have endeavored to institute disaster management mechanisms focused on lessening the ... -
An Assessment of the Role of Non-motorized Transport in Promoting Rural Mobility: a Case Study of Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main objective of the study was to examine the role of non-motorized transport in promoting rural mobility in Laikipia County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were:- (a) To determine the relationship between ... -
Influence of Career Progression Guidelines on Employee Performance in the Kenyan Civil Service- a Case of State Department for Livestock
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Successful companies recognize that improved career growth will maintain and boost their competitiveness. For all workers, promotion in one’s career is a necessary phase. Each employee of every company hopes to advance ... -
The Effects of Audit Quality on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In today’s business world, many corporations have followed diverse strategies in governing and monitoring tools to address the developing competitiveness and economic needs. Commercial banks play a key strategic role in ...