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The Role of Non-governmental Organisations in Peace-building: Case Study of Isiolo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Conflicts, especially those related to competition over resource use, have defined the better part of the history of Eastern Africa's dry lands communities. Violent conflicts involving pastoralists have become widespread ...
The Effectiveness of Internal Audit in Promoting Good Governance in the Public Sector in Kenya
(2012-11)
In attempting to adequately discharge their responsibilities, internal auditors often find themselves in an anomalous position. For instance, they report to senior management within the organization, but they are expected ...
Media as Actors in Conflict: a Case Study of Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This research examines media as actors in conflict with Kenya's 2007-2008 violent electoral conflict as a case study. The broad understanding is informed by the concept of the pivotal role the media plays in every modem ...
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Jetlink Express Limited in the Eastern African Region
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to determine the competitive strategies adopted by Jetlink
Express Limited within the Eastern African Region. A case study was employed as the
unit of analysis was one organization. There ...
A Comparative Study of Harmonization of Foreign Direct Investment Policies in the East African Community Between 1985 and 2010
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Foreign direct investment inflows have rapidly increased worldwidq over the years. Economies have recognized that FDI is an important catalyst for economic development and have therefore improved their business climate to ...
The Impact of Automation on Operational Performance: a Study of Kenya Tea Development Agency Managed Factories
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
Technology can be the basis of realizing the operational performance objectives of quality,
customer-focus, dependability, flexibility, and cost-reduction. Automation is often chosen over manual methods because it has the ...
The Impact of Risk Based Supervision on the Financial Performance of Pension Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
Over the years, it has emerged that most pension schemes have not been keen in risk
management. However, current trends in developed countries have inspired developing
countries to consider various reforms aimed at ...
Using Corporate Governance as a Tool to Ensure Compliance With Constitutional Environmental Rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This study examines the application of corporate governance as a tool for ensuring
corporate compliance with the constitutional environmental rights in Kenya. The
rationale for this assessment is founded on the need to ...
The Social Dynamics of Food Security in Suburban Areas: a Case Study of Dagoretti, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Dagoretti is suburb in Nairobi city. There is rural/ suburban and urban Dagoretti and this study concentrated on the rural Dagoretti that comprised of Riruta, Waithaka and Uthiru locations. Food is one of the basic needs ...
Factors Affecting the Performance of Girls in Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Githunguri District, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to investigate the factors that affect the performance of girls in mixed day secondary schools in Githunguri District, Kiambu County. The study focused on the socio-cultural and economic factors that ...