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Effect of Agency Costs on the Portfolio Returns of Mutual Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of agency costs on portfolio returns of mutual funds in Kenya. The study applied descriptive research design on a target population of 86 mutual funds in Kenya within ...
Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A merger can be looked at as the process in which two or more business operations are
combined into one business entity with the same management and ownership. From a
legal stance, mergers can be looked at as the ...
The Influence of Knowledge Management on Perceived Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The study sought to determine the strategies adopted by Mhasibu Investment Company in
order to achieve competitive advantage. The specific objectives were to determine the
strategies that were adopted by the company and ...
Conflict-related Factors Influencing Boy-child Retention in Public Primary Schools in Lamu East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The occurrence of perennial conflict in the community affects the livelihood of the people, more so educational access. Boys are used in conflict related activities that lead to dropout and lowered retention rates. The ...
Newsroom Practices Assessing the Effects of News Media Competition on Objectivity in Kenya: a Case of Standard Group Communication
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of news media competitionon objectivity
at the Standard Group. This study was based on three objectives, namely: To assess the
effects of newsroom cultures on objectivity; ...
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Equity in Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Gender Based Discrimination and Violence Among Secondary School Students
(2017)
A robust education institution that responds to gender issues is paramount in overcoming socio-cultural norms that are discriminative to either sex. The third goal of the now defunct MDG‟s targeted eliminating gender ...
Assessing Factors That Influence Europe’s Response to the Emergent Refugee Crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The main aim of the study was to assess the factors that have influenced Europe‟s response to the emergent refugee crisis.
The study was guided by the following research objectives; To evaluate the causes of the Refugee ...
Determinants of Health Insurance Uptake Among Women in Kenya: an Application of Discriminant Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The current high utilization of out of pocket payments by a majority of Kenyans to settle
their medical bills has continued to ensure that the poor and the vulnerable in the society
cannot access essential health care ...