Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Usasa Katika Ushairi Wa Kithaka Wa Mberia: Uchanganuzi Wa Maudhui Na Mtindo
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Themes and style are two inseparable aspects in a literary work. This research mainly focuses on modernity of themes as enabled by the unique style in Kithaka wa Mberia’s poetry. The objectives of this study are: to ... -
Ownership Structure and Earnings Management:evidence From the Listed Non-financial Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The quality of financial reporting is an important matter to both regulators and investors. The purpose of preparing general purpose financial statements is to enhance objective decision making. Empirical evidence shows ... -
Modern Contraceptives Conversations Among Sexually Active Youth in Kianda Ward, Kibra Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study sought to investigate how sexually active youth in Kibera’s, Kianda Ward communicate among themselves regarding adoption and use of modern contraceptives. The objectives of the study were to analyze modern ... -
The Inheritance Rights of Muslim Women in Kenya: Reality or Rhetoric?
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This thesis sought to establish whether Muslim women in Kenya actually enjoy their inheritance rights as decreed in the Qur’aan and protected by the 2010 Constitution and the Law of Succession Act. The study’s findings ... -
Perceived Influence of Backward Integration Strategy on Organizational Efficiency in the Cement Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The steady, timely and adequate supply of quality raw materials in the right quantity required for the production process is key to achieving organizational efficiency. Manufacturing organization’s overall performance ... -
A Morpho-semantic Study of Anthroponymy- Turkana Personal Names
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at analyzing the morphology, the semantic and pragmatics of selected personal names in the Turkana language. After exploring the morphology, semantic and pragmatics of these names, it is evident that ... -
Influence of Agile Marketing on Brand Equity at Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project aimed at determining the influence of agile marketing on brand equity at Safaricom Limited. Brand Equity is an important intangible asset for a company. Therefore, it is imperative for companies to explore on ... -
Determinants of External Public Debt Servicing in Kenya (1980-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)For the last one decade, Kenya has been facing an upsurge in the public debt which has seen the country plunge into debt crisis. As at the first week of April 2020, Kenya’s debt to GDP ratio had reached 70 percent, the ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Conflict and Its Management in Africa: a Case of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cultural practices are likely to play a significant part in causation and resolution of conflict. The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence of cultural practices on conflict and its management in ... -
Legal Frameworks, Normative Action, Political Environment And Performance Of Biosocial Projects In Informal Settlements In Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated relationship between Legal frameworks, Normative action, Political environment and Performance of biosocial projects in informal settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya. The inquiry investigated mediating ... -
Looking Beyond Oil Profits: an Appraisal of the Laws Governing Natural Resource Management by Multinational Corporations in Kenya, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the wake of industrialization and expansion of activities by Multinational Corporations in the oil and gas industry, it becomes imperative that the effect of their activities to the environment are effectively monitored ... -
Social Entrepreneurship Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Tour Firms in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Entrepreneurship is well-thought-out to be a vital force of economic growth, as it generates growth and serves as an engine for innovation and revolution. The social entrepreneurship strategies are a major determinant for ... -
Enhancing Women Empowerment
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Microenterprises are a meaningful source of livelihood for rural and urban dwellers across the African landscape. In Kenya, majority of microenterprises are women-owned, demonstrating their importance in facilitating ... -
Predicting Bank Failure in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Predicting default or probability of failure is a concept that has brought out a lot of interest since 1960’s, the banking sector has not been left out as models have been developed to predict bank failure. In this study, ... -
Enforcement Challenges in Addressing Migrant Smuggling Into Kenya- a Case of Moyale Border
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Moyale border has been identified as a hotspot for human smuggling. Majority of irregular migrants travelling south are said to be smuggled into Kenya through Moyale. This research takes a case study approach to getting a ... -
Effect of talent management practices on employee performance among Mobile Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The fact that we have modern competitive labor market, the main aim for most organization is the quest to attain performance levels that are high through utilizing human capital. Consequently, the management of talent is ... -
Determinants of profitability of Islamic Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Compared with their conventional counterparts, majority of the Islamic financial institutions do encounter challenges with their profitability. Such challenges are characterized by a relatively higher proportion of ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Insurance Disputes: a comprehensive review of the Legislative framework in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Disputes are inevitable when not avoidable and especially so in the insurance industry which is synonymous with high volumes of claims. Unresolved disputes become a constant burden to all the parties involved and therefore, ... -
Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the Female Population; a case of in Kabete Ward, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to rise in Africa, governments have put in place prevention measures like social distancing and lockdown to contain this pandemic. This measures, although ... -
The Link Between Poverty and the Right to Free, and Fair Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the interplay between poverty and free, and fair elections in Kenya. It explores historical, the legal, and institutional framework for elections in Kenya and, a few selected election irregularities ...