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Gender Relations in the Management of Community Water Projects. The Case of Mbiuni Location, Machakos District
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-06-28)
TIlls study discusses the gender relations in the management of
community water projects in Mbiuni Location ofMachakos District.
The main objective of the study is to explore the various socio- cultural
factors that ...
An Investigation of Commuter Satisfaction in the Use of Muthurwa Terminus, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
The problem under investigation is that commuters who use Muthurwa terminus are not
satisfied. Matatus take them to Muthurwa while their destination is the city center and
beyond. This does not meet conditions of the ...
Perceptions and Barriers to Contraceptive Use Among Adolescents: a Case Study of Nairobi
(2013)
Contraceptive use among teenagers is low worldwide and in the Kenyan context, little is known
about factors that underlie the low use of contraceptives among adolescents aged 15-19 years.
Similarly, little is known and ...
Influence of National and Organizational Culture on Management of Oil Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
National cultural differences can be a source of confusion, hostility and distrust for the foreign firms (Krug & Nigh, 2001). Organizational culture is an important resource for enhancing organizational competitiveness. ...
Micro Financing as a Strategic Approach to New Venture Support and Growth in Micro Finance Institutions in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Microfinance ensures the provision of financial services to the low income households,
micro and small enterprises, and in turn provides an enormous potential to support the
economic activities of the poor and thus ...
Factors Leading to Paradigm Shifts in Petroleum Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-01-03)
Over the last 10 years, there have been many changes in the Kenyan economy. These changes
have had a considerable impact on all industries and the oil industry is no exception having
been liberalized in October, 1994. ...
Defined Contribution Pension Plans as a Strategy for Pension Management in Kenya: a Case Study of Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Pension plans may be set up by employers, insurance companies, the government or other institutions such as employer associations or trade unions. The mostly used pension schemes were the Defined Benefits scheme. These ...
Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems as a Strategic Approach by the Equity Bank Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
Equity Bank Limited is one of the institutions in Kenya currently implementing enterprise resource planning system as a strategic approach. This study sought to establish the factors that influence the implementation of ...
Firm Level Factors and International Performance of Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The determinants of international success have always been an issue of importance in
international business research. Firm level analysis enhances the understanding of
how firms compete in the international market place ...
The Relationship Between Short Interest Rates and Stock Returns in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)
Among the most notable developments have been the establishment and revitalization
of stock markets in emerging economies; and the shift from fixed exchange rates
towards independently floating exchange rates. Though ...