Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Mobile Money Transfer on Cash Transaction Cost in Non-governmental Organizations in Kisumu Central Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study focused on the relationship between the use of mobile money transfer and cash transaction cost. Despite the fact that mobile money transfer systems may not be designed primarily as a means of cost reduction, ... -
Assessing Recurrent Neural Networks as a Prediction Tool for Quoted Stock Prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The relevance and success of financial time-series modelling is predicated upon the inefficiencies of the securities markets. Each forecasting attempt first denies that prices of securities mimic a random-walk process and ... -
Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)We looked into Kenyan banks' efficiency and their determinants since 2014 to 2019. To find the efficiency of these banks, we employed Data Envelopment Analysis. In the following stage, a probit model was employed to assess ... -
Corporate Governance, Idiosyncratic Risk, Economic Factors, and Value of Non-financial Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The value of non-financial listed firms on the Nairobi Securities Exchange was investigated, as well as its relationship with corporate governance, idiosyncratic risk, and economic factors. The study specifically sought ... -
The Effect of Gross Loan Portfolio on the Value of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study aimed to assess the impact of gross loan portfolio on the value of Kenyan commercial banks. Contextually, it prioritized banks listed at NSE. It set out specific variables such as; real estate loans, retail and ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Kitui High School, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined competitive strategies adopted by secondary schools in Kenya to achieve good performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination. The study was based on two theories; Porter’s Theory of Competitive ... -
Integration of Supply Chain Systems and Healthcare Performance: a Case of Afya Ugavi Project, Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Integration of Supply Chain Systems improves Supply Chain Performance ensuring commodity security. Effective Health Supply Chains are critical in provision of health services therefore improving Healthcare Performance. ... -
Effect of Inflation on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Inflation has affected most economies in the 21st Century. With increase in fiscal stimulus packages and better accommodating monetary policies across the globe, there has been a major concern of increase in inflation. ... -
Refugee Repatriation as a National Security Concerninafrica: Kenya-Somalia Experience (2013-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to assess refugee repatriation as a national security concern in Africa: Kenya- Somali experience (2013-2018). Three specific objectives anchored the study: To examine the factors underlying ... -
The Impact of Digital Innovation on Financial Performance of Forex Bureaus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of digital innovations on efficiency, and cost reductions in the financial services sector is paramount to the profitable service delivery and competitiveness of firms in the industry. Financial service providers ... -
Covid-19 Effect on Share Prices Volatility of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Effect of Positioning Strategies on Competitiveness of Health Insurance Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this research was determining how positioning strategy affect the competitiveness of Kenyan health insurance companies. The study's foundations were the resources-based approach and Porter's (1980) theory ... -
Corporate Insolvency: Protection of Employee Rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Employees are an integral part and the lifeblood of any corporate entity. They play a crucial function in the existence of a corporate entity. They have immense stake in its continued existence and its sound financial ... -
Governance Practices and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Excellent governance practices are critical to corporate performance in the twenty-first century. Effective governance practices are the foundation for successful strategic management practices. Governance concerns have ... -
Top Management Teams Demographics and Innovation Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The demographics and innovation performance of Top Management Teams in Kenyan insurance organizations were the main subjects of this study. The goal was to determine how the demographics of top management teams affected ... -
The Efficacy of the Competition Laws in the Liberalization of Trade in Kenya: a Study of the Telecommunication Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The central aim of this paper is to highlight the efficacy of Competition Laws in the regulation of the Telecommunication Sector in connection to promoting competition in Kenya. The paper highlights the institutional and ... -
Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on the Financial Performance of Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The banking sector has continuously gained momentous growth. However, the macroeconomic factors have destabilized the sustainability of the business due to financial predicaments and global problems. In Kenya several ... -
Valuing Recreational Benefits of Urban Green Spaces in Nairobi City: an Application of Travel Cost Method
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There has been increased support for environmental based urban green spaces (UGS), that offers variety of benefits to population such as health, environmental conservancy and recreational amenities for improved life quality. ... -
Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Telemedicine by Health Care Practitioners a Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to determine factors that influence adoption of telemedicine by healthcare practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital. Despite various studies arriving at several factors that influence ...