Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Title
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An investigation into the effects of changes in land use on runoff and sediment transport rates from the Turasha catchment, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1994)This study was conducted in the Turasha catchtnent in Nyandarua District, Kenya. The study traces the land use changes between the large scale farming practised by the white settlers prior to independence and subsequent ... -
An investigation into the effects of drug abuse on students learning behavior in secondary school in Ikolomani Division Kakamega District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2009)Drug abuse the world over is increasingly becoming a global problem which threatens to tear the social fabric of the society. The drug abuse menace has affected the youth particularly in Africa. The effects of drug abuse ... -
An investigation into the existence and characteristics of the dividend yield clientele phenomenon among the equity stock investors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 1989-06)The study intended to investigate whether the banding of investors around equity securities is a discernible phenomenon in the Kenyan investment situation. Companies were divided into four groups defined by their ... -
An Investigation Into the Existence of Fads in the Initial Public Offering Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The aim of the study was to test for the existence of fad explanation in the IPO market in Kenya. The study sought to examine the price behaviour of IPOs to test whether or not it was consistent with fad explanation. The ... -
An investigation into the existence of foreign currency borrower arbitrage in the Kenyan commercial banks
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-08)An arbitrage trading strategy whereby an investor capitalizes on the interest rate differential between two countries by using a forward contract to cover (eliminate exposure to) exchange rate risk.The study sought to ... -
An Investigation Into the Extent of Children Content in Kenyan Media: a Case Study of the Nation and the Standard Newspapers
(University of NairobiSchool Of Journalism And Mass Communication, 2013)News coverage can have a strong influence on how the public and policy makers interpret and respond to social issues. Child related issues require adequate publicity to influence decision makers to address them. This ... -
An investigation into the extent to which the contractors Fulfill the construction laws at the construction sites. case study: Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2008)This study sought to evaluate the extent to which contractors fulfill construction laws at the construction sites. This included establishing whether and to what extent do the contractors abide to the rules and regulations ... -
An investigation into the factors causing indiscipline in public secondary schools in Kibwezi division
(Department of Education, 2007)Every educational organization is governed by rules and regulations, which students and other members of the school must adhere to. These rules and regulations are intended to create harmony in the operations of the ... -
An investigation into the factors determining the utilization of antenatal care services in Kilome Division, Eastern Kenya
(Institute of anthropology, gender and African studies, 2010)This study was carried out in Kilome Division of Eastern Kenya with the overall objective of exploring the factors that determine the utilization of antenatal care services among women of child bearing age. It was designed ... -
An Investigation Into The Factors Influencing Export Trade In Kenya: The Case Of Manufacturing Firms In The Pharmaceutical Industry
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2002-09)The objective of this study was to identify the factors that influence trade in locally manufactured pharmaceutical products both from multinationals manufacturing locally and locally owned manufacturing companies. The ... -
An Investigation Into the Factors Influencing the Implementation of Secondary School Curriculum in Limuru Division, Kiambu West District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2007)Implementation is an essential aspect of curriculum. A curriculum however well designed must be implemented throughout a school district if it is to make any impact or if students are to attain its goals and objectives. ... -
An Investigation Into the Factors Predisposing Men to Acts of Rape in Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)There are increased cases of rape against women and girls in Kenya despite the efforts that are being made to prevent its occurrences. This study was, therefore, designed to answer the following questions: What are the ... -
An Investigation Into the Factors That Affect the Adoption of Internet Banking Among Corporate Bank Customers in Kenya:a Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank Branches in Kisumu.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study concerned the extent of adoption of internet banking and the factors affecting the adoption rate of internet banking services amongst the corporate customers of banks in Kenya. The need for the study arose in ... -
An investigation into the factors that have influenced the adoption of e-commerce in retailing industry: the case of supermarkets in Nairobi
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)This research aimed at accomplishing two important things. The first was to determine the awareness level of e-commerce in supermarkets in Nairobi and the second was to find out the factors that have served to influence ... -
An investigation into the gap between budgets and experience: the case of Bamburi special products limited
(Business Administration, 2005)This study sought to compare the budgets and the export results in a period of four years from 1998 to 2001. An analysis of variances between capital expenditure budgets and the four year performance budgets on one hand ... -
Investigation Into The Impact Of Public Relations In Achieving Social Cohesion In Public Universities
(2012-10)Majority of the public universities in Kenya, draw their students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds thus they are rich in diversity. However, the peace and tranquility at most of the university and other public ... -
Investigation into the impact of public relations in achieving social cohesion in public universities: A case study of University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Majority of the public universities in Kenya, draw their students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds thus they are rich in diversity. However, the peace and tranquility at most of the university and other public ... -
An investigation into the impact of television portrayals of homosexuality on urban youth
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)There is growing concern about young people's exposure to sexual content through the media and its potential effects on their sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Researchers have documented the growing prevalence of ... -
An investigation into the influence of pre-admission student attributes on academic performance among management students: case of cooperative management programme,Cooperative College of Kenya,Nairobi.
(Univesity Of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 1990)This study is on pre-admission predictors of academic performance among cooperative management students. The study sought to investigate whether or not pre-admission attributes of cooper-ative management students can ... -
An Investigation Into the Investment Practices of Reserve Funds in Savings and Credit Co-operatives in Nairobi
(University Of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, University of Nairobi., 1990)