Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Macro-economic Variables on National Saving in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Low-savings countries tend to grow economically more slowly than high-savings countries. Accumulating capital enables a nation to raise its production and productivity, which in turn creates more opportunities for exports ... -
Mielekeo Ya Watawala Wakuu Na Wahadhiri Wa Chuo Kikuu Cha Nairobi Kuhusu Kiswahili Kama Lugha Rasmi Na Ya Taifa Na Athari Zake.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tasnifu hii ni utafiti wa mielekeo ya wakuu na wahadhiri wa Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi kuhusu Kiswahili kama lugha rasmi na ya taifa.Mielekeo yao inatarajiwa kuwaongoza wapangaji wa sera ya lugha ili kubuni njia na mbinu za ... -
Strategic Agility and Performance at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In today’s changing and unpredictable business environment, Organizations face increasing pressure to adapt quickly to the dynamics. How organizations anticipate, respond to, and capitalize on the emerging opportunities ... -
The Effect of Cost of Capital on the Profitability of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The execution of financial decisions in business is becoming intricate due to the rapidly changing business environment. Firms need to develop sustainable and immensely proficient financing structures in order to achieve ... -
What Drives Tax Morale in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research aimed at analyzing drivers of tax morale in Kenya. In doing so, it sought to determine the effects of perceived trust in KRA and government, perceived corruption in KRA and in government, national pride as ... -
THE POLITICS OF STABILISATION; KENYA'S POLICY POSTURE IN EASTERN AFRICA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1979)Kenya is one of the six countries which make up the Eastern African region. The other states are Ethiopia, Somalia, the Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Because of their common border with Tanzania and Uganda, Burundi, Ruanda ... -
WEB BASED PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OF THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MACHAKOS
(2018)In the past few years, public procurement has gone through significant evolution; the manual traditional processes experienced a facelift due to internet-based procurement that enhances efficiency and effectiveness in ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE STOP BORDER POST CONCEPT ON BORDER MANAGEMENT IN KENYA A CASE OF NAMANGA BORDER POST
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of OSBP concept on border management in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to assess whether one stop border posts have enhanced efficient clearance of people ... -
IS THE ORGANISATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCING COUNTRIES A CARTEL, WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR ITS SUCCESS
(1981)I first learnt of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in 1973. The organization which the newspapers popular/ phrased O. P E.C in their headlines was new to many people including myself. I was not quite sure ... -
APOLLO’S WILL; A PLAY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This play, Apollo’s Will, focuses on an inheritance conflict in a church set-up. It exposes hypocrisy, power struggles and greed in religious circles. The project uses dramatic techniques and theories of play writing that ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AS A PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR PUBLIC SERVICES IN KENYA - A CASE STUDY OF CITY COUNCIL OF NAIROBI PUBLIC TOILET SERVICES.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The rapid urbanization being experienced throughout the world has caused significant rise in the demand for urban public services. In order to meet this challenge and overcome the associated financial and management ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY BASED POLICING IN KIBERA INFORMAL SETTLEMENT IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)This study sought to assess public perception on the implementation of community-based policing in Kibera Informal Settlement in Nariobi, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: identify the common types of crimes in ... -
AFRICAN SOCIALISM AS A DETERMINANT OF GUINEA'S FOREIGN POLICY
(1974)This paper seeks to discuss African Socialism (Guinea’s style) as one of the key determinants of Guinea's foreign policy. The analysis covers the period 1959 to 1973 Implicit in my discussion is the notion that other ... -
A STUDY OF SPIRIT ACTIVITIES AND SOME RELATED FORMS OF MAGIC TODAY IN IVETI, MBOONI, TULIMANI AND KISAU LOCATIONS OF UKAMBANI.
(1987)The findings showed that youths between ages 15-20 were at more risk to indulge in drug and substance abuse and that male students are more likely to indulge into drugs and substances abuse as compared to their female ... -
THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN PEACE BUILDING; CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)This study examined the role of religion in peace building with the case study of Kenya. The paper examined the role that religious actor including religious individuals, leaders as well as faith-based organizations have ... -
WEBOMETRICS RANKING IN RELATION TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA; THE CASE OF UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)The study aimed to find out the relationship between webometrics ranking and the quality of education and research in academic institutions in Kenya with particular reference to the University of Nairobi. The objectives ... -
THE OGADEN SOMALIS; A CASE FOR SELF-DETERMINATION
(1984)The primary concern this dissertation will be the problem of principles of international law that seem to find no expression in practical situations The principle of self-determination has presented problems to both lawyers ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE RESTRUCTURING OF PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION ON STAFF MOTIVATION IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Provincial Administration has been a department in the office the President, coordinating national government responsibilities and representing the executive arm of the government in the field. However, major changes along ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS IN LEARNING INSTITUTIONS; A CASE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KOROGOCHO SLUMS, NAIROBI COUNTY.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Drugs and substance abuse is a problem that has raised concern all over the world especially among the youth in and out of school. It impacts negatively on the academic, social psychological and physical development among ... -
THE IMPACT OF MILITARY INTERVENTION IN FAILED STATES; A CASE STUDY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Military intervention in failed states remains a contentious issue in Africa just like elsewhere. Chronic insecurity in Somalia caused by inter-clan conflicts diverts the attention of international and regional bodies from ...