Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Political Economy of Oil and Its Role in Enhancing Development in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the political economy of oil and its role in enhancing development in Africa, using case studies of Nigeria and Angola. The study attempted to apply the World Systems Theory developed ... -
Do Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Firm Value? Case Study of Kenya Commercial Bank and National Bank of Kenya Acquisition
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current study sought to establish whether M&As enhance or destroy value in Kenyan firms. Through the theoretical lenses of the synergy theory, the differential efficiency theory, the free cash flow theory and the ... -
E-commerce Adoption and Performance of Import Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relationship between e-commerce adoption and performance of import oriented small and medium enterprises in Nairobi City County.“The study was based on unified theory of acceptance and use of ... -
Incorporation of the Best Interests of the Child Principle in Kenya’s Climate Change Regime: an Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The existing child protection legal framework, under both international and domestic regimes in Kenya is robust. Children are no longer defined from the perspective of being objects of care, attention and welfare, but from ... -
The Impact of Corporate Restructuring on the Financial Performance of Airlines in Kenya
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Retention Strategies of Organizational Knowledge in Academic Institutions in Kenya: the Case of Vision Institute of Professionals
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this study was to examine the organizational knowledge retention mechanisms in Kenyan academic institutions, namely the Vision Institute of Professionals. Specifically, the researcher will find out understanding ... -
Influence of Professional Development on Career Growth of Senior Non-teaching Staff in Public Universities in Kenya: a Case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of professional development on career growth of senior non-teaching staff in public universities in Kenya: A case of the University of Nairobi. The study sought to ... -
The Role of Sports in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Among Muslim Youth of Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Radicalization and violent extremism have been a worrying trend in a number of countries in the world, including the African region. Kenya continues to face the problem of radicalization of youth where incidences of ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Inter-state Relation in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya- Somalia Relations
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Monitoring and Evaluation Practices, Community Participation and Performance of Public Funded Health Facilities Construction Projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)After enacting the new Kenya Constitution in 2010, the implementation of all public funded health facilities construction project was devolved to the counties, and hence county governments were to plan and execute development ... -
Firm Technology and Competitive Advantage of Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Banana Plant Residues for Methane Production Determinants of Sexual Debut Among in-school Adolescents in Nyamira County,south-western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sexual intercourse is commonly initiated during adolescence. When an adolescent begins to have sex, the path taken and the outcome depend on factors that can influence their behavior at each stage, that is, economic, ... -
Corporate Governance, Social Investment, Information Technology Investment and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporate governance has been an agenda for code of governance for many years. Emerging trend in business risks are environmental representing a significant shift from 2010 when nearly all top risks were either social or ... -
Gully Erosion and Stabilization in Semi-arid Environment of Wanjoga River Catchment of Tana Basin, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-07)Gullies are prone to occur in semi-arid regions characterized by rainfall variability and increased overland flow, thus affecting thresholds of geomorphic processes and ecological fragility and affecting any landscape ... -
The Impact of Mobile Money on Firm Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The research project focused on the impact of mobile money on firm performance in Kenya. It also dealt with the factors that influenced firms to adopt mobile money in their business transactions. The research project ... -
The Impact of Apocalyptic Music on Religious, Economic, Socio-political and Cultural Life Experiences in Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigates the impact of apocalyptic music on religious, economic, socio-political, and cultural life experiences in Zimbabwe. The study arises from the realisation that religious, economic, socio-political, ... -
Internationalization and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Many firms are increasing their foreign investment commitment to maximize their returns, as a result attention is growing on internationalization strategies and processes required to enter foreign markets without suffering ... -
Securities Market Development, Bank Industry Performance, Government Regulations and Economic Growth in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa was majorly founded to raise the living standards of citizens of member states by promoting joint development in economic activities to stimulate economic growth. The ... -
Abuse of the Judicial Criminal Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The rule of law and administration of criminal justice is fundamental in any given judicial system that seeks to protect the fundamental freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution. The Judiciary in its role as the ...