Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Live Broadcast Of Parliamentary Proceedings And Its Impact On The Legislative Oversight Role Of The Senate Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings is meant to create public awareness on the roles of parliament and the Senate in particular. However, despite the existence of live broadcast of parliamentary proceedings since ... -
An Assessment of the Kenya Quarry Sustainability Performance in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The extractive industry has visible and, sometimes, not so visible negative impacts on the operators, abutting communities and land uses. While relevant management authorities and operators have demonstrated their ... -
Effect Of Circular Economy Practices On supply Chain Performance Of Chemical And Allied Sector Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to determine how circular economy practices affect supply chain performance of chemical and allied companies in Kenya. It equally conducted an assessment of the challenges in adopting circular economy ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Stock Return Of Commercial Banks Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Firms have strived to revamp their CSR initiatives with an aim of positively influencing societies and environments within which they do business. Firms that have actively engaged in CSR, social good and ethical business ... -
Narratological Examination Of The Narratee In Christopher Okemwa’S Sabina And The Mystery Of The Ogre And Sabina The Rain Girl.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study set out to examine the narratee in Christopher Okemwa’s Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre and Sabina the Rain Girl. The study analyses the narratee notion focusing on its definition, its signals and identification. ... -
An assessment of the Security of Interstate Pass as a travel document within the East African Community Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)To enhance free movement of people within the East African regional bloc, partner states have introduced interstate movement passes as regional travel documents. Issuance and use of travel documents involve security ... -
Entrepreneurial Training and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises Under Youth Employment Opportunities Project in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Entrepreneurship training has been cited to promote innovativeness, risk taking, opportunity identification, business management, and technical skills development. This in turn leads to improvement in business performance. ... -
Effect of Financial Technology on Financial Performance of the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There has been an immense increase in financial technology utilization in the global financial sector. This has promoted efficiency in operations of the banking sector like the internet and electronic payment among others ... -
The Role of Media in Conflict Management- a Case of 2017 General Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main purpose of this study was to establish the role of media in conflict management: a case of 2017 general elections in Kenya. Specifically, the study was set to determine the role media played in dispute resolution ... -
Multi-channel Retailing Operations and Performance of Select Alcohol Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of multichannel retailing operations on the performance of alcohol manufacturers in Nairobi, Kenya; with the multichannel operations being proxied by inventory, ... -
Effect of underwriting results on profitability of General Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)General Insurance sector plays a very significant role in Kenyan and global economy, over the few years however, the sector has experienced decline in profitability in Kenya despite indicating growth year on year according ... -
An Empirical Assessment Of Technical Efficiency In The Kenya Sugar Industry: Data Envelopment Analysis (Dea) Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The sugar industry in Kenya has been struggling and falls behind competitively produced sugar from COMESA and non-COMESA countries like Brazil. The key challenges facing the industry include high cost of production, low ... -
Influence Of Provision Of Free Maternal Health Care Program On Maternal Mortality Rates In Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has long suffered from high maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Recent estimates set the maternal mortality rate at 488 deaths per 100,000 live births, well above the MDG target of 147 per 100,000 live births ... -
The Impact of Electoral Violence on National Security: a Case Study of Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Up to date, historical grievances remain unanswered, especially regarding land distribution, as a crucial reason for violence in Kenya. In the current Central and Rift Valley, the colonial government confiscated much of ... -
Impact Of Information Technology On Output Growth Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Manufacturing firms strive to improve their output growth by using modern technology. It is evidenced that investments in modern technology have a positive link with firm performance and output growth. Since investments ... -
Influence Of Strategic Leadership On The Performance Of Managed Equipment Services (Mes) Projects In Level 4 & 5 Hospitals In Nairobi Metropolitan Area In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of managed equipment services (MES) projects in level 4 & 5 hospitals in Nairobi metropolitan area in Kenya. The study ... -
The contribution of Women Leaders in the fight against corruption in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This was an exploratory study on the contribution of women leaders in the fight against corruption in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the roles played and the challenges faced by women leaders in fighting corruption. ... -
Effect Of Selected Corporate Governance Characteristics On Financial Performance Of Listed Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Corporate governance structures are very critical for efficient firm performance in various sectors. The study sought to establish the effect of CG on the financial performance of listed firms in Kenya. The study will ... -
Determinants of Sugar Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the factors affecting the aggregate demand for sugar in Kenya using time series data dating from 1981 to 2018. The specific objectives of this study are: firstly, analyze the factors influencing the ... -
Digital marketing strategies and consumer purchase decision of online stores within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Currently, a big population use internet and computer devices as part of their essential daily need which also include emails and smart phones as well as accessing social media sites such as LinkedIn, Face book or twitter. ...