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The Quest for Monetary intergration in East Africa; lessons for the East African Community Bloc
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Following the revival of the East African Community, the member states have, in addition to other objectives, decoded to form a monetary union in the manner similar to the Euro monetary zone.Using both primary and secondary ...
Business process outsourcing strategy and competitive advantage in commercial banks in Kenya
(2011-10)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of business process outsourcing
strategy and competitive advantage in commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, the
study sought to fulfill the following objectives: ...
Determinants of fertility in Kenya: a comparative study of Nyanza and Central provinces
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
This project examines the determinants of fertility in Nyanza and Central provinces of Kenya. The study specifically examines the effects of demographic, socio-economic and socio-cultural factors on children ever born to ...
Telecommunication Traffic Forecasting Model
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A problem of limited resources at the International Switch existed and this led to congestion.
Congestion occurred when the call load exceeded the capacity of available routes or trunks, or
of common control equipment ...
Investigation of tylosema fassoglense seed as an alternative source of protein in animal feed
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Formulation of animal feeds entails use of various raw materials in order to come up with a final
product capable of meeting dietary needs of the animal under consideration. To achieve this goal,
animal and plant based ...
Multipartyism and political violence in Kenya: the case of Likoni Division, Mombasa District, 1991-1997
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Although introduction of multiparty politics in Kenya in the early 1990s was seen as the only way of redeeming the country from dictatorial rule, the system was never without short falls. Multiparty system of government ...
Effectiveness of waste management strategies on environmental health, the case of Meru Municipality
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Waste management constitutes a major problem in many third world cities. Most cities do not collect the totality of wastes generated, and of the wastes collected only a fraction receive proper disposal. This represent a ...
A survey of the financial constraints hindering growth of SME’s in Kenya: the case of Kamukunji district in Nairobi County
(2011-11)
The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Sector has continued to play an important role in the Kenyan economy. The sector‟s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased from 14% in 1993 to about 20% in 2007. ...
Impact of iso 9001 quality certification on the financial performance of organizations listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
The academic literature offers two approaches to explain how quality management practices could have an effect on business performance. First, the operational view highlights that firms adopting quality management schemes ...
A knowledge-based system for selection of trees for urban environments
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Urbanization is the driving force for economic growth however it has adverse effects,
principally on human health, livelihoods and the environment. Urban forestry is key in
mitigating the environmental effects of ...