Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the Impact of Increased Government Borrowing on Economic Growth in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary aim of this research project was to evaluate the impact of increased borrowing by the government on the growth of the Kenyan economy. The study targeted institutions like the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ... -
Essays on Kenya’s Service Exports
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Trade in services is a crucial part of international trade in Kenya. About half of the country’s total exports are services. The country has a trade surplus in services and is the fifth largest exporter of services in the ... -
The Impact of Adopting Ifrs 16 on Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study was conducted to determine the impact of adopting IFRS 16 on key selected financial performance ratios of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange for four successive years’ period 2017-2022. The period ... -
Relationship Between Market Sensing Practices and Performance of Fintech Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A majority of market sensing capabilities studies have either been carried out in different contexts or the conceptualizations were different. The current study was focused on establishing the relationship between market ... -
Examining Appropriate Accountability Mechanisms for Al-shabab Activities in Somalia
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Effect of Lending Practices on Credit Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to establish the effect of lending practices on credit risk of commercialbanks in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was adopted targeting 40 commercial banks inKenya and census were used, but only 35 ... -
The Determinants of the Kenya Shilling-united States Dollar Exchange Rate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There are many determinants of the KES-USD exchange rate. This study took a descriptive stance to look at interest rates differential and interest rate differentials and how they affect the exchange rate. For the period ... -
Public Debt, Output Volatility, Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The general objective of the study was to establish the relationship among public debt, output volatility, financial deepening and economic growth in EAC, with specific objectives of establishing the relationship between ... -
Effects of Corporate Governance on Strategic Planning Practices Within Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporate governance is a critical area in every organization that influences the strategic planning practices adopted by a firm. Good corporate governance helps in the formulation of strategic decisions such as strategic ... -
Influence of System Alliance on the Performance of Kenya Airways Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Business alliances are seen as stepladders to lessen the threats associated with foreign market expansion. Through alliances, foreign firms get easily accepted by foreign governments and the people. Due to the diverse ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management on Dividend Payout of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Depending on how effectively disposable resources are managed and how cautious a firm is when it comes to resolving operational concerns, the skill of striking a balance between firm working capital and dividend payments ... -
The Influence of Digital Marketing Platforms on the Performance of Small and Medium Business Retailers in Kamukunji Market, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary objective of this project was to examine the Influence of Digital Marketing Platforms on the performance of Small Business Retailers in Kamukunji Market, Nairobi, Kenya. The projects main objectives included ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation and Performance of Environmental Projects in Kenya: a Case of a Selected Project at the Institute for Law and Environmental Governance
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The importance of monitoring and evaluation as a key instrument for program performance has grown. Continuous project progress monitoring seems to increase, among other things, the likelihood of project success. In order ... -
Pricing Strategies and Operations Performance of Hotels in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study, therefore, investigates the impact of pricing strategies on hotel operational performance in Western Kenya during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hotels operations during this unforeseen and uncertain times were greatly ... -
Effects of Social Media on News Publication: a Case Study of the Standard Group
(University of Nairobi, 2022)News institutions are continually rethinking and redesigning their strategies because of the potentially disruptive effects of social media. The emergence of new media has affected operations of news organizations as ... -
Changes in Technology and Performance of E-services Online Store in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)E -Services Online Store in Kenya operates in an environment of continuous technological changes. These changes have compelled the need to bring about responses that can address performance in the midst of turbulence. ... -
Students’ Preparedness for Online Learning of Mathematics in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to investigate the preparedness of secondary school students on online learning of mathematics in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the knowledge ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The firm’s financial strength is measured by the cash flows, when the cash inflows are more than the outflows, the organization is considered to be healthy. The use of debt to finance firm’s operation is more advantages ... -
Strategic Leadership Practices and Competitive Advantage Among Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Strategic leadership is a change in the emphasis of management away from internal dynamics and toward outward alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. In recent years, strategic leadership has become the ... -
Social-economic Determinants and Outcomes Among Teenage-pregnancies in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main aim of this research project is to investigate the socioeconomic disparities and outcomes among teenage pregnancies in Machakos County. Further, the study examined how these socioeconomic disparities influence the ...