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An Investigation Into Barriers to Participation of Women in Adult Literacy Programmes in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The focus of this study was an investigation into barriers to participation of women in adult literacy programmes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out whether intuitional ... -
An Investigation Into Causes and Effects of Agricultural Land Use Conversions in the Urban Fringes: a Case Study of Nairobi-kiambu Interface
(University of Nairobi,Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 2013)Agricultural land use conversions into other uses in the urban fringes have been of great concern, not only to Kenya, but the world over. In Kenya, this has been more pronounced in the Nairobi-Kiambu interface, among ... -
An investigation into causes of abandoned buildings a case study of Tetu and Othaya Divisions, Nyeri
(1988)In the world economic order, third world countries are always at a disadvantage position being producers of primary goods whose prices are determined by the consumers who are the developed countries. This is usually ... -
An investigation into chatter arising during the turning process using acoustic emission
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2001)Chatter is the condition where unwanted vibrational motion exists between the cutting tool and the workpiece during machining. Chatter is highly undesirable because it severely affects the quality of machined surfaces ... -
An Investigation Into Conflict Dynamics in Northern Kenya: a Case Study of Marsabit County 1994-2012
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)The purpose of this study is to investigate the conflict dynamics in Northern Kenya. The dynamics of conflict in Northern Kenya is probably the most spectacular one in the history of conflict in Kenya since the colonial ... -
An Investigation Into Disaster Mitigation and Readiness in Hospitals With Reference to Design and Facilities (Case Study: Nairobi Area)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The prime aim of this study was to evaluate the extent to which emergency planning is incorporated in the design of hospitals and also to examine the stock of emergency equipments all with reference to safe evacuation of ... -
An investigation into Enterprise Resource Planning Software adoption amongst firms listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Enterprise Resource Planning systems are being adopted by many organizations in Kenya and all over the world. Many reasons have been advanced as to why such adoptions are taking place. This research aimed at studying ERP ... -
An investigation into factors causing construction project delays in Kenya case study of high rise building projects in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 1999)Construction project delay is a widespread phenomenon in Kenya and reflects poor project time management practices. Project delay frustrates the process of development. In addition, scarce funds are tied in unfinished ... -
An investigation into factors considered by firms when entering into strategic alliances a case study of the Kenya institute of Management
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that companies consider when entering into strategic alliances, the case study of The Kenya Institute of Management, KIM. Of particular interest was the reasons ... -
An investigation into factors hindering development of foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-11)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in fostering economic growth and development because not only does it provide capital for domestic investment but also creates employment and helps transfer technology ... -
An Investigation Into Factors That Determine Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. It looked in to some of the key factors that determine financial performance and the ... -
An investigation into gender perspectives in teacher training: the case of Igoji Teachers Training College
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010-02)A focus on teacher training is important to be able to address issues of teachers' personal and professional orientations to enable an understanding of how gender discrimination takes place in school and their role in ... -
An investigation into implementation of outsourcing strategy by selected manufacturing firms in the chemical and allied sector in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)Outsourcing has expanded considerably over the years. It involves the act of transferring some of an organization’s recurring internal activities and decision rights to outside providers, as set forth in a contract. ... -
An investigation into internet banking technology adoption among Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2007)Internet banking is a subset of electronic banking. It has been in operation since the 1960s, developing from a simplistic form to a sophisticated one. Internet banking is based on the Internet as a typical open network. The ... -
An investigation into job satisfaction of public secondary School teachers in Nairobi province
(Department of educational administration and planning, 2004)This study was conducted in Nairobi Province, Kenya The main purpose of the study I was to investigate the level of job satisfaction among secondary school teachers, under the following topics: Teachers' attitude towards ... -
An investigation into market positioning strategies practised by pharmaceutical firms marketing medicines in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The phamaceutical companies today are facing stiff competition due to the increased number of medicines in the market. For firms to survive, it has been necessary to develop positioning strategies to enable them occupy ... -
An Investigation Into Mobile Phone-based Information Seeking Processes of Smallholder Farmers and the Use of Information on Maize Fertilizer Subsidy: the Case of Endebess Sub-county, Trans Nzoia County
(university of nairobi, 2018)The government of Kenya introduced subsidy to enable smallholder farmers access to high quality fertilizers as most could not afford fertilizer at market price from traders. However, access to subsidized fertilizer has ... -
An Investigation Into Momentum Anomaly:
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study set out to investigate further evidence on momentum anomaly at the NSE. Part of the study involved decomposing momentum profits based on firm size and testing for the influence of FF three-factor model. At ... -
An investigation into patterns of property values in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2007)Real property markets are well known for being remarkably imperfect. This therefore, complicates investment decision making owing to the high risks involved. This study addresses the problem of avoiding poor decisions ... -
An investigation into relationship between working capital components and profitability of small and micro enterprises in Kisumu City-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between working capital components and profitability of small and micro enterprises in Kisumu City. Most researchers have confined their research on working capital ...
