Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of selected macroeconomic variables on the economic growth in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Study to investigate influence of chosen macroeconomics variables on growth of the economy ( Kenya). The research methodology adopted was descriptive. Inflation, foreign direct investments and exchange rate were used as ... -
County Public Service Board Functions,accountability Practices, Governance structures and Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Internationally there is a growing recognition of the importance of boards for the success of a firm. Several countries have issued guidelines and recommendations for best governance practices and boards. Literature ... -
Debt literacy, attitudes towards credit and digital credit over-indebtedness.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, youths are credit constrained and considered financially disadvantaged. However, In Kenya, over the years, they have continued to be financially included as a result of the growth of digital financial services. ... -
Maternal Health Care Services And Infant Mortality In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Infant mortality is an important estimate used to measure the quality of healthcare service, welfare and socioeconomic status of a nation. Across the globe, remarkable strides have been made in decreasing child mortality ... -
Gender, Credit Access And Small And Medium-Sized Enterprise Performance In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are key in employment and wealth creation in Kenya. Nonetheless, their level of operation is sub-optimal due to the challenges they face most notably limited credit access. Access to ... -
Determinants of Banks' financial performance in developing Economies: Evidence from Kenyan Commercial Banks.
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Variation Of Catastrophic Health Expenditure By Chronic Disease In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Protection of households from financial risk as a result of seeking healthcare is one of the fundamental goals of universal health coverage (UHC). Out-of-pocket health expenses create barriers to healthcare ... -
Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Entrepreneurship Training and Success of Start Ups Amongst Equity Group Foundation Tvet Program Graduates
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Launch and subsequent growth of start-ups remains a concern for policy makers, practitioners and researchers. This is mainly explained by the fact that even after taking people through entrepreneurship and technical training, ... -
The Effect Of Fiscal Decentralization On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is anchored towards examining the effect of fiscal decentralization on economic growth in Kenya between the years 2013 to 2018.The main motivation towards conducting this study is the fact that1the effect1of ... -
The Law on Corporate Governance and Shareholder protection in Kenya: a case for reduction of Corporate Scandals within private Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study is on the law on corporate governance and shareholder protection in Kenya with key emphasis on corporate scandals within private companies. It examines the evolution of corporate governance in Kenya and a number ... -
Effect of mass customization on operational performance of flour milling firms in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Despite the generally accepted view that mass customization is a profitable business practice, little has been done to document the impact of mass customization in the manufacturing sector on operational outcomes in Kenya. ... -
Effectiveness of Counter-terrorism Strategies in the Horn of Africa Region- a Case Study of Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Terrorism is a major danger to the world and safety at domestic, regional and international levels. It challenges the basic principles of law, justice, human rights and freedom and proves to be an affront to international ... -
Strategic choices and competitive advantage of indigenous construction companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic choices guide organizations to identify where to action in order to outsmart competition sustainably. Organizations are composed of capabilities and resources, which include human, financial, physical and ... -
Strategic management practices and performance of retirement benefits schemes in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study aimed to identify the effects of strategic management practices on performance of Retirement Benefit Schemes in Kenya. The study was underpinned on three theories namely; the dynamic capability theory, resource ... -
The Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions Announcements On Stock Prices Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a trend in the financial field in Kenya. The study aims to find out the effect of mergers and acquisitions announcements on stock prices of companies listed at the NSE. The NSE ... -
Stress management and employee performance at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya Airways has had numerous challenges such as expensive ticketing which has led to reduced revenue, poor investment practices leading to loss of money as well as poor human practices leading to industrial unrest. ... -
Countering International Terrorism by the Military in Africa: a Case Study of the Kenya Defence Forces
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study explored the use of military in countering international terrorism in Africa by using the Kenya Defence Forces. The study illustrates the use of the military as a way of eradicating terrorism in the horn of ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Brand Equity of Uap Old Mutual Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The number of Mergers &Acquisitions in Insurance sector has increased in Kenya and the whole of East Africa. Every M & A provokes branding decision, the objective of this study was to determine the Mergers and acquisitions ... -
Implications of Arming Private Security Guards on National Security Management in East Africa- a Comparison Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigates the implications of arming private security guards on national security management in East Africa. This comes at a time when Kenya and East Africa at large are facing various security challenges, ... -
The Effects of Sexting Among the Youth in Dagoretti North Constituency, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Technology has for the past decade reshaped the interactions and communication among youth. There has been an increase in reliance of technology among youth. Digital or online technology has been integrated by young people ...