Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Capital Budgeting Techniques and Profitability of Manufacturing and Allied Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The manufacturing sector has been a big focus in the country’s development agenda, yet it has stagnated at 10% contribution to the GDP over the years. The study aim was to establish the capital budgeting techniques and ... -
Nile Perch Pricing in Mfangano Island of Lake Victoria, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)One of the causes of excessive depletion of natural resources is their low price at the production level. The Nile perch continues to face depletion in its natural stock and is in this category of natural resources with ... -
The Effect of Tax Reforms on Performance of Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Taxation reforms have been in existence since 1986. Dwindling tax collections was the main reason that Kenya instituted major tax reforms hoping to spur tremendous growth in tax collections. This has not been the case in ... -
Interest Rates in Kenya: Who Has the Last Say, the National Assembly or the Central Bank of Kenya
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Strategic Adaptation and Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Kariobangi Light Industries
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this research project was to determine the influence of strategic adaptation on performance of manufacturing SMEs operating at Kariabangi light industries. This study was aligned with both the theories of resource ... -
An Evaluation of Information Literacy Initiatives: a Case Study of Taita Taveta University Library
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Information Literacy (IL) skills are integral in today’s information society. Efforts and initiatives put in place have a great impact on how Information Literacy skills are imparted to the targeted population. The aim of ... -
Effect of Collateral on Loan Repayments Among Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Collateral has been extensively utilized as a means to minimize the asymmetric knowledge that exists between borrowers and lenders. This reduces the risk of credit restriction. The overall objective of the study was to ... -
Effects of the Al-shabaab Mobile and Online Fundings on Kenya’s Counterterrorism Measures
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Al-shabaab extensive use of online platforms for purpose of funding their activities is a threat to the efforts to counter terrorism. The calculated use of social media where many donors participate, resulting in significant ... -
The Role of Technology in Elections in Kenya a Case Study of the 2017 Presidential Election
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any constitutional democracy. By and large, democracy dictates that every citizenry of a sovereign has a right to choose and replace their representatives in a credible ... -
Cross Border Kinship and Protracted Resource-based Conflicts in the Horn of Africa: the Case of Borana and Gabra in Kenya and Ethiopia.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Resource-based conflicts are rife within the Horn of Africa. These conflicts pose significant hurdles towards the continued prosperity of the region. While a majority of these conflicts are intrastate, some have become ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Service Delivery in Electricity Supply Firms in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A supply chain is made up of a number of different organizations, all of which have their own unique corporate identities. Current supply chain operations in Somalia have significant flaws, according to research on supply ... -
The Challenges of Translating Nonstandard English as a Writing Technique in Literary Works: a Case Study of Betrayal in the City and Usaliti Mjini
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study investigated the challenges of translating nonstandard English as a writing technique in literary works. To achieve this, the research was guided by three main objectives: To identify instances where nonstandard ... -
Application of Big Data Technology in the Construction Industry in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The mere ability to capture large amount of data digitally, store, clean, analyze, and retrieve insightful information from the comfort of one’s keyboard in Kenya construction industry ignited this study. The focus is ... -
A Critical Assessment of the Kenyan Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission’s Effectiveness in Resolving the Land Question
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Most transitional justice mechanisms relegate economic social and cultural violations to the background and leave them out when addressing other categories of violations. This reflects the priorities of most countries when ... -
Effects of the Use of Illicit Brews and Substance Abuse Among Youth in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)use of illicit brews and substance abuse among the youth in Africa does not only pose a challenge to the continent’s social, economic, political and health progress but also threaten national,regional and continental peace ... -
Public Transport Saccos Compliance With Labour Regulations in Kenya: a Case of Rongai - Route Matatus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused on compliance with regulations governing operations in the public transport sector. Using three SACCO’s with vehicles that ply the Rongai-Nairobi route, the study sought to (i) assess factors that ... -
Role of Mainstream Media in Democratic Governance in the 21st Century: a Case Study of Kenya and Ghana.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Globally the world has witnessed the effects of mainstream media in many areas. One of the most substantial effects was seen in the area of democratic governance. In both Kenya and Ghana, the media has been a passive ... -
A Critical Analysis of Food Security and Policy in Eastern Africa: the Case Study of the Maize Sub-sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The overall objective of the study was to investigate the role of policy on the attainment of food security and a sustainable development of maize sub-sector in Eastern Africa with special focus on Kenya. The specific ... -
Online Surveillance and Freedom of Expression in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Individual privacy is one of the building blocks in exercising freedom of expression in the online and offline space. Lately, findings from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and Communication Authority of Kenya ... -
The Role of Sports Diplomacy in Enhancing National Image: a Comparative Study of Kenya and England
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The overall aim of this study was to examine the dynamics of sports as an avenue or diplomatic instrument to enhance the national image. This study aimed to explore and analyze the great potential sport has in enhancing ...