Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of competitive advantage in the real estate industry in Kenya a case of Thika greens golf estate in Muranga county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Real Estates development industry is recognized globally for taking a critical role in social, political and economic development . World over, t he real estate industry plays a significant role in providing employment ... -
Land cover and land use mapping and change detection of Mau complex in Kenya using geospatial technology
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)The significance of the Mau complex is viewed within the context of the en ormous biodiversity of flora and fauna. We evaluate land cover and use chan ges from 1973 to year 2010 through creation of geospa tial tool for ... -
Environmental Pollution
(2013)There exist various definitions to the word pollution depending on one’s jurisdiction and the laws of a particular country. Springer (1977, see references therein) looks at the meaningful concept of defining pollution in ... -
The Influence of Firm Capabilities on the Internationalisation and Performance of Publicly Quoted Companies in Kenya
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Business Process Outsourcing Strategy And Performance Of Kenyan State Corporations
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Management Perception on Performance Contracting Strategy at the City Council of Nairobi, Kenya
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Management Participation and Firm Performance
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Electronic Money Transfer Systems and Business Process Management among Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Thieves fry Kenya's power grid to make fast food
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Woozles: Their role in custody law reform, parenting plans, and family court
(2014)In the international debates on custody law reform and in individual custody decisions in families and in courts worldwide, social science research is often misused and abused. In this article I describe the process by ... -
The extent to which public universities in Kenya experience managerial and environmental challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The environment in which organisations operate is continuously changing, thereby posing challenges to the organisations, and higher education institutions are no exception. This study was undertaken to understand ... -
Assessment of compliance to sustainable development on mining activities in Tanzania: A case study of Kahama District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is based on the findings of a study undertaken to assess the compliance to sustainable development on mining activities in Kahama District. The study aimed at investigating how Buzwagi and Bulyanhulu mining ... -
Infrastructural development using stabilized soil blocks as a tool for climate change mitigation and sustainable development in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malawi has embarked on an economic growth strategy in order to meet the Millennium Development Goals by year 2015.In its strategic plans; infrastructure development has been marked as one important factor for achievement ... -
Effects of soil erosion on sediment dynamics, food security and rural poverty in Makueni District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Makueni District has experienced low crop production per unit area despite increased hectarage under crop production. The district relies heavily on farming for food and income generating activities for the households. However, ... -
Effects of socio - economic factors on food security situation in Kenyan dry lands ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is based on a study carried out in 2011 to examine the effects of socio-economic factors on food security situation in the Kenyan dry lands ecosystem using Tseikuru division as case study. Using a wide palette ... -
Comparative Analysis of Competitive Strategy Implementation
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This paper presents research findings on Competitive Strategy Implementation which compared the levels of strategy implementation achieved by different generic strategy groups, comprising firms inclined towards low cost ... -
The State of Kenyan Historiography: Its Genesis, Evolution and Future Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The writing of history as academic discipline in Kenya is relatively very recent. This is however not to deny its invaluable antecedents characterized by oral histories as well as written accounts. This paper thus provides ... -
Economic burden of malaria in six countries of Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Economic burden studies are important for use in advocating with Ministries of Finance and donors for increased investments in public health problems such as malaria. In September 2001, the authors convened a workshop ...