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The Financial Impact of Fairtrade Certification on Small-scale Producers in Kenya: a Case Study of Changoi Self-help Group in Kericho
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This study addresses the question of whether Fairtrade - and in particular Fairtrade tea - has the potential to be used as a comprehensive tool for poverty reduction and, if so, whether it has had a positive financial ...
Innovation Processes Within the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
It is becoming obvious that, in order to stay competitive, the organizations across all industries must truly and fully embrace innovation: create innovation policies, strategies, processes and, most importantly, they need ...
A Test of Relationship Between Stock Market Price Volatility and Unit Trusts Returns
(2011-11)
The recognition and increasing importance of unit trusts as an investment instrument has spurred research on their performance. The objective of this research paper was to test the relationship between stock market price ...
Mediation Styles and Outcomes of Intractable Conflict Resolution: a Comparative Analysis of Sudan and Somalia Peace Processes
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The study provides an overview of the Sudan and Somali conflicts. It analyzes critically the importance of mediation styles in a mediation process, the impact of mediation styles on disputant relationship and whether there ...
Patterns of Production and Consumption of Local Language Radio in Kenya: a Comparative Study of Rural Audiences
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Liberalization of the media industry in Kenya that started in the 1990's has seen tremendous and unprecedented developments in the broadcasting sector in the country. At the centre of these unprecedented developments has ...
Factors That Influence Implementation of East African Common Market Within Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
As international trade and investment levels continue to nse, the level of economic integration between various groups of nations is also deepening. There has been a worldwide wave of regional integration agreements. Most ...
The Extent to Which Commercial Banks in Kenya Have Adopted Change Management in Response to the External Environment
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This study sought to determine the extent to which commercial banks in Kenya have adopted change management to cope with external environment and how they have responded to changes in bank environment in Kenya. The study ...
Dynamic Movements of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environment and Their Influence on Phytoplankton Production in the Waters of Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The environmental processes physical, chemical and biological interactions at ecosystem scale, affect the Lake ecosystem including algae and invertebrates, which are food for fish. Therefore, it is logical to examine the ...
Factors Influencing the Use of Direct Procurement of Common User Items by Government Ministries From Supplies Branch
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Government ministries procure wide variety of goods and services using various methods of
procurement stipulated in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 (PPADA) in order
to serve the public in various capacities. ...
Strategic Responses of Saccos to Changing Competitive Business Environment: a Study of Kussco Affiliated Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
A company has competitive advantage whenever it has an edge over its rivals in securing customers and defending against competitive forces. Strategy is therefore fundamental in the planning process since strategic decisions ...