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Socio-cultural factors influencing attitudes to body image and their health implications among the Luo of western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Earlier studies have shown that socio-cultural forces usually impose upon individuals within
particular communities to display their bodies in various ways. In matters of body image, there are
communities that value ...
The effect of ownership structure on dividend payout of firms listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)
This study set to determine the effect of ownership structure on dividend payout of firms listed in
the Nairobi Security Exchange. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship
between determinants of dividend ...
Natural and human factors causing landslides and their socio-economic effects: a case study of Kairo location of Murang’a county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy of Muranga County. The soils are
fertile and land productivity is high. Further economic growth and poverty reduction will
be dependent on how land can sustainably support ...
Risk management strategies used by national bank of Kenya to enhance its corporate image
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Over the last few decades, risk management has become an area of development in
improving organization performance as well as creating good image of any organization.
The area of financial services has been a business ...
Challenges of translating symbolism, wordplay and repetition in plays, a case study of S. A. Mohamed‟ s “amezidi” and it‟s translation „„he‟s far too much‟‟ by Sarah Weschler and niwaeli kimambo
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
This study explores on the unique challenges of Swahili-English translation. The paper has
also attempted to bridge the gap brought about by differences in culture between these two
languages. It explores the possibility ...
Agency banking and operational performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Agency banking roll-out in Kenya was meant to address the low financial inclusion in Kenya. As per the 2009 National financial access survey, 32% Kenyas bankable population is still totally out of the financial services ...
Factors influencing the demand for credit by the private sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)
The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of selected macroeconomic
variables on the demand for credit by the private sector in Kenya.
The study used annual time series data for the period 1980-2012. ...
The effect of money supply on the gross domestic product in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
There are a number of theories illustrating the relationship between money supply and gross
domestic product. Money supply can be defined as the total stock of money circulating in the
economy. The circulating money ...
Strategy implementation at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Public institutions in Kenya, including Kenyatta National Hospital, have been involved in
strategic planning as a requirement of performance contracting. These organisations are
characterised by management failure and ...
A critique of section 6 of the arbitration act
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
In any legal relationship, domestic or international, disputes are bound to occur. When such
disputes occur in trade they should be settled as expeditiously, flexibly and confidentially as
possible so that the economy ...