Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Teachers and Parents Perception on the Relationship Between Dyslexia and Self-esteem of Thirteen-fourteen Years Old Learners in Public Schools in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dyslexia may intensely affect self-esteem, even though the influence may be increased by lack of understanding of the issues underlying low self-esteem in dyslexic students and consequently offer therapy and support. The ... -
Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Reserves of Listed Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most companies trading on the NSE do not have sufficient cash on hand to meet their immediate liquidity needs. Furthermore, more than 60% of the capital for listed companies comes from equity. The purpose of this research ... -
The Influence of Textile Country of Origin Perceived Quality on Buyer Behaviour in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to establish the influence of country-of-origin perceived value of textile products from China on buyer behavior in Nairobi City County. The study was grounded on information processing theory and the ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Role of Early Warning Systems in Preventing Conflict in Africa: Case Study of the Ilemi Triangle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Discussions on peace and war have dominated African discourse amid protracted violent conflicts and the impact such have had on the continent’s stability and ability to attain its developmental objectives. Persisting civil ... -
Motor-cycle Crashes and Socio-economic and Demographic Characteristics of Riders. A Case Study of South Imenti Sub County, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study acknowledges the rise in the usage of commercial motorbikes as a transportation mode in Kenya. The increase is attributable to among other factors, transport system inability to satisfy Kenyans transport needs ... -
Determinants of Technical Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The accessibility to highest achievable standards of health is identified as a basic human right (WHO, 1978). Over the years there has been global, regional and local focus to improve accessibility to health care. The ... -
Effect of Innovations on Financial Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Innovations play a significant role in improving customer service while decreasing client's transactional cost leading to increased customer retention which in effect enhances financial performance. The objective of the ... -
Effect of Non-performing Loans on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Supply Chain Process Digitalization and the Effectiveness of Procurement Transactions Among Parastatals: a Case of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Public procurement is a crucial market in any economy since it often uses a significant amount of a country's public income. Public procurement procedures are essential to the efficacy and efficiency of development ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning Practices on Performance at Limuru Tea Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For a company to achieve good performance, it has to formulate and implement strategic planning practices to be able to survive in the turbulent, unpredicted and ever changing business environment. Strategic planning ... -
Strategic Change Adopted by Kisumu County Government for Service Delivery
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Change in strategy is generally key both in public and private sector because organizations are open systems hence interact with both internal and external environment. Whether we are dealing with a bank seeking greater ... -
Implications of Religious Intolerance on State Security in Africa: a Case Study Lilongwe in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is general consensus that contemporary African conflicts are fueled by the need to protect identity and are based on ethnicity, religion or the combination of the both. These conflicts start as latent with identity ... -
Effect of Financial Decisions on Financial Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Dairy Industry in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this research project was to determine the effect of financial decisions on financial performance of MSE’s in the dairy industry in Murang’a County, Kenya. The financial decisions entail financing decisions, ... -
Influence of Social Economic Factors on Pupils’ Transition Rate to Public Secondary Schools in Kandara Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The social and economic development and transformation of societies are seen to be significantly influenced by education. Even though the recurring education budget reflects significant investments in the education system, ... -
Relationship Between Financial Structure and the Financial Performance of Manufacturing and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporates operate in an increasingly volatile and dynamic environment where control is limited. Most affected by the volatility in local and international markets are manufacturing firms due to high cost of imported raw ... -
Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Students’ Enrollment Rates in Public Technical and Vocational Education Institutions in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study's goal was to investigate the socioeconomic characteristics that affect how many students enroll in public TVET colleges in Kenya's Kilifi County. Four goals served as the foundation for the study: to determine ... -
Effectiveness of Digital Marketing on Consumer Buying Decision Process of Insurance Services in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study's objective was to assess the extent to which digital marketing affected Mombasa County consumers' decisions about the purchase of insurance services. The study's main pillars were the buyer behavior, reasoned ... -
Effect of Performance Feedback System on Employee Performance in Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In response to globalization and decreasing funding from governments and donors, research institutions like Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) have had to lay off a number of their staff. This reduction in the number ... -
Harnessing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms to Enhance Access to Justice in Wajir North Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Article 48 of the Constitution guarantees the right of access to justice to every person in Kenya. This includes the residents of the Wajir North Constituency in Wajir County in the North Eastern Region. In Kenya access ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Water Points for Agro-pastoral Project in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Somalia, there is scarcity of permanent sources of water supply that is essential for the survival of the human population and livestock. During the middle of the dry season, most of these water points dry up leading ...