Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Morphophonological and Lexical Variations of the Waqooyi and Maay Dialects of Somali
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This was research was about the variations that the Maay and the Waqooyi dialects have. The variations discussed were in phonology, lexis and morphology. The research aimed at bringing out these variations that exist in ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Inter-state Relations in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of the Kenyan-somalia Relations.
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Impact of Bank Internal Factors on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial Banks are key players of our economy. They maintain capital by accepting deposits and lending the funds through loans, they promote employment creation and smoothening commerce and trade functions. Key to their ... -
The Role of Whatsapp in Learning by University of Nairobi Graduate Students
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Digital technology, without a doubt, plays a significant part in modern schooling. WhatsApp mobile technology is quite useful in this regard, as it is widely and extensively employed in virtual university instruction. It ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Three to Five Star Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this research was to ascertain the influence of Supply Chain Management Practices on Operational Performance of 3-Star to 5-Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was steered by two objectives; determining the ... -
A Critical Assessment of Kenya’s Poverty Alleviation Approaches- Towards an African Jurisprudential Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Historically, Kenya’s development agenda has directed immense resources towards mitigating poverty. This is equally true of contemporary development plans such as the Kenya Vision 2030 or its most recent enunciation under ... -
Impact of Internal Control Systems on Financial Accountability in County Governments in Kenya-A Case of Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The county governments in Kenya are facing challenges in the implementation of financial accountability. The reports of the OAG and the CoB raised red flags on several financial year expenditures. The increase in financial ... -
Government Expenditure, Efficiency, Institutional Quality and Economic Growth in Sub-saharan African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this thesis was threefold. First, the study scrutinized the role of government spending on output growth for SSA countries. SSA countries’ economic growth has been low compared to other developing regions. ... -
Determinants of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Financing by Registered Financial Institutions in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(2021)Small and Medium enterprises play a key role in development of many economies in the world. Despite SMEs being critical in acceleration of economic growth due to employment creation in Kenya, they have faced many challenges ... -
The Effects of Working Capital Management on the Profitability of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Despite the extensive studies on manufacturing firms in Kenya, there has not been conclusive research on effects of WCM on the profitability of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in particular. The research sought to ... -
Innovative Practices and Performance of Nzoia Water Services Company Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There is increasing need of adopting innovative technologies to curb challenges facing organizations, exploit opportunities and enhance performance as well . The intertwined and multifaceted water linked problems facing ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices, Process Formalization and Organizational Performance of Cargo Handling Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to find out the effect of adopting Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices on the performance of cargo handling/storage facilities. The specific objectives of the study included: to establish SCM practices ... -
Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Agility of the County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at establishing the influence of sustainable procurement and supply chain agility of the county governments in Kenya. The objectives that guided the research include; to determine the extent of adoption ... -
Climate Change in Uganda: Legal, Policy and Institutional Frameworks
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Market Information Risk, Trading Activity, Organizational Characteristics and Price Discovery for Stocks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Besides being one of the yardsticks for assessing the quality of financial decisions by management in the maximisation of shareholders wealth, stock markets around the world provide unparalleled investment destination ... -
Effect of Assets Quality on the Financial Performance of the Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to establish the influence of asset quality on the financial performance of commercial banks listed at NSE in Kenya. The study utilized descriptive research technique whereby secondary data ... -
Logistics Management Practices, Logistics Information Systems, Logistics Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Selected Shippers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)One of the main challenges for any organization is to focus its logistics management strategies of satisfying the customer needs of ensuring products are delivered when and where they are needed. The key objective of ... -
Maudhui Ya Siasa Na Athari Zake Katika Jamii: Mifano Kutoka Diwani Ya Kaza Macho
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kwenye tasnifu hii, tumehakiki maudhui ya siasa na athari zake katika jamii. Diwani ya Kaza Macho imerejelewa. Utafiti wetu ulilenga kutekeleza madhumuni matatu yafuatayo: Kuchanganua namna maudhui ya kisiasa yanavyojitokeza ... -
Basel Iii Framework and Market Risk Management of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish the role of Basel III framework on market risk management of commercial banks in Kenya and to determine the challenges faced in the implementation of Basel III framework on market ... -
The Effects of Fintech on Growth of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the recent past, fintech has been redefining how organizations are offering their services. To remain competitive in a technologically changing environment, the financial services industry and other organizations are ...