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Securing peace in Africa: the role of institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)
The creation of the African Union (AU) from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was necessitated by, among other things, the growing concern to secure peace and security for there to be meaningful socio-political and ...
Influence of performance contracting tools on service delivery in Kisumu county: a case of lake basin development authority, Kisumu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Performance contracting has attracted a lot of debate in the recent past. The common issues
that have necessitated performance contracting include; delivery of quality and timely
services through improved performance; ...
Technical efficiency of pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya: an application of data envelopment analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya have expanded in terms of members and
contributions. However, little is known about their level of technical efficiency. The purpose
of this study was to estimate technical ...
Determinants of maternal health care services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Maternal mortality are limiting Africa‟s development. This study explored three main indicators for maternal health status that is the antenatal care, skilled attendance at birth and postnatal care. This study has been ...
Perceived relationship between the preparedness of university graduates and their productivity at insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Universities can prepare students for a range of professional roles by considering how their
curricula, teaching, and other practices contribute to developing skills that are valued by
employers. The objective of the ...
Strategy formulation challenges facing listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Firms operate in a dynamic business environment. A number of forces in the environment
affect business in various ways and influence their competitiveness. These forces bring
about uncertainty for organizations in their ...
Influence Of Entrepreneurship Skills On Sustainability Of Youth Enterprise Development Funded Projects In The Slums Of Nairobi: The Case Of Kawangware Slum
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)
With the establishment of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in 2006 in Kenya, Several Youth income generating projects have been implemented in the country but with low success rate. In order to enhance sustainability of ...
Politeness as an impediment to translation: a case of medical translation
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
The objective of this paper was to establish how politeness can be an impediment in the
process of translating a medical text from English to Kiswahili. Translation does not only
deal with the transfer of meanings from ...
Technology as a competitive advantage in Supermarket operations in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Technology is a prerequisite for globally competitive organizations. The study aimed at investigating technology as a competitive advantage in supermarket operations in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study sought to answer the ...
Strategy implementation in technology business incubation: a case study of I -hub Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
In any organizational environment, strategy implementation is critical in creating and sustaining competitive advantage. In today’s unpredictable and competitive environment, there is an increasing recognition of the need ...