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The relationship between capital structure and profitability of companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study examines the relationship between capital structure and profitability for non-financial firms listed on the NSE in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between capital structure ...
The level of preparedness of sugar firms in Kenya ahead of the end of Comesa safeguards in february 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The sugar industry is currently facing numerous challenges. The sugar firms operate in a very
dynamic environment and therefore must devise creative strategies to stay competitive. The
status of the industry in Kenya is ...
Strategies of regulating alcoholism and drug abuse in Kenya’s line ministries: a case study of the ministry of devolution and planning
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The main objective of the study was to establish the strategies that have been put in place at
public workplace by the government of Kenya in spearheading the fight against Alcohol and
Drugs Abuse (ADA). Specifically, ...
Cost leadership strategy and sustainable competitive advantage of Naivas supermarket limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The retail chain industry is undergoing a fundamental structural shift. For many, survival
of the retail chain business depends on their ability to develop new business models to
enable them adapt to the ever changing ...
Lean procurement and supply chain performance at Safaricom limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
In various organizations, lean has not only improved procedure, reduced inventory and
enhanced ergonomics, but it has also allowed the company to fine-tune its chemistry and
keep pace with changes in demand. However, ...
Demand for maternal health services: analysis of antenatal care services in the rift valley region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
This study investigates the factors that determine the demand of maternal health care
services in the Rift Valley region with a specific focus on antenatal care services (ANC).
The 2008-09 Kenya Demographic and Health ...
Implications of farmers’ adaptation stratagies on maize productivity in central Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the capacity of smallholder farmers to adopt climate change adaptation strategies is limited. It is therefore imperative to identify and analyze factors that determine the adoption capacity of these ...
The role of financial intermediaries in administering youth fund: A case study of equity bank in Thika sub county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
The quantity of youth fund is not the impediment to high potential of its effectiveness
on job creation to the youth. The issue is the information asymmetry that makes the
Financial Intermediaries (FI) apply strategies ...
Strategy and performance of British American insurance company Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
As at the time of study there are 51 Insurance Companies Registered and licensed by the
Insurance Regulatory Authority. With the current and recurrent environmental uncertainty, chaos
and turbulence with which every ...