Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An Empirical Investigation of the Effect of Cash Transfers on Child Labour and Schooling in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The widespread occurrence of child labor, frequently influenced by economic vulnerabilities and poverty, presents a substantial obstacle to educational access. Children involved in diverse labor activities, including ... -
Impact of Health Insurance on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health remain areas of significant disparities globally, primarily driven by limited access to high-quality care. This study examined how health insurance influences antenatal care (ANC) ... -
Variety Reduction Practices and Materials Control in Level 4-6 Hosptals in North Rift Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are focused on satisfying their customers, suppliers, and units by providing them with a variety of products to choose from, thus ignoring the aspect of variety reduction. Consequently, due to a lack of variety ... -
Effects of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of the Manufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Working capital influences decisions organizations make regarding financial economics. This study conceptualized association between working capital management and financial performance. Its primary goal was to evaluate ... -
Influence of Capital Adequacy on Efficiency of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the majority of financial entities is long-term survival and success. However, maintaining adequate quantities of money for operational existence is necessary for firm survival. When a business entity lacks ... -
Experiences of Women in Male Support During, and After Post Abortion Care in Kenyatta Hospital and Nairobi Women’s Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study on experiences of women in male support during and post abortion care. The study examined the attitude and experiences of women in involving men in their abortion trajectory, ... -
Effect of Tax Revenue Growth on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current paper sought to investigate effect of total tax revenue growth on economic growth in Kenya. Specifically, the research sought to evaluate the effect of total tax revenue growth on economic growth in Kenya ... -
Strategic Leadership and Performance of Laterite Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of Laterite Kenya Limited. The study was based on the upper echelon and the dynamic capabilities theories. The study ... -
Tourism Destination Competitiveness Across Eastern and Southern Africa: an Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The growing competition among tourism destinations reflects the increasing global demand for travel experiences and the necessity for destinations to differentiate themselves to attract more visitors. Despite the steady ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Food Security Projects in Kenya: a Case of Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Food security is a critical concern in Kenya hence the need to develop projects that will enhance food security in the country. There is an underlying assumption that specific universally recognized project management ... -
Assessment of Gender-based Violence Response Through Policare Centre; the Case of Central Police Headquarters in Nanyuki
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) have continued to face challenges both in access to post GBV services and justice. Most survivors therefore have had to grapple with access to medical treatment and care, psychosocial ... -
Operations Strategies and Firm Performance of Large Construction Companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In recent years, construction companies in Nairobi County have been grappling with rising client demands, the imperative to enhance services and products, inflation, a shortage of skilled labor, and capital supply constraints. ... -
Film Distribution in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi’s River Road Piracy Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated film distribution in Kenya focusing on Nairobi’s River Road film industry, also termed as Riverwood. Its objectives were: 1) To document the film piracy model in Nairobi's River Road, 2) To investigate ... -
Influence of Strategic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of the Motor Vehicle Assemblers in Kenya: a Case Study of Isuzu East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the research was to establish the influence of strategic capabilities on competitive advantage of motor vehicle assemblers in Kenya. Anchored on Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory ... -
Effect of Work Life Balance on Organization Commitment at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current organizational operating environment has prioritized competitiveness as the main objective and employee organization commitment has been seen as the most appropriate strategy to foster competitiveness .However, ... -
Security Agencies in Combating Human Trafficking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human trafficking as a global challenge involves the exploitation of individuals to provide forced labor as well as commercial sexual activities. Despite the numerous studies done, policies, and legislation enacted on human ... -
E-logistics and Operations Performance of International Humanitarian Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between e-logistics and operational performance of international Humanitarian Organizations (IHOs) in Nairobi County. The study specifically determined the ... -
Strategic Leadership and Competitive Advantage of Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the present-day global and interconnected economy, the source of a firm's competitive advantage has shifted from physical capital to its ability to process information in a fastpaced manner efficiently. The strategic ... -
An Assessment of Newspaper Coverage of the 2022 Presidential Election
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines media coverage during Kenya's 2022 presidential election, focusing on The Daily Nation and The Standard Newspaper to discern factors influencing candidate portrayal, media framing, and overall tonality. ... -
Impact of Working Remotely on Cooperation Between Interpreters Working in the Same Booth: a Study of the Zoom Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Remote simultaneous interpretation platforms are becoming increasingly popular for professionals working in the interpretation field. However, along with numerous benefits associated with time and costs, this technological ...