Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Information Systems And Supply Chain Integration In Manufacturing Industry In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Manufacturing firms as a long-time leading in competitive edge in business. Manufacturing industry have realized the importance of SC integration through the use of IT which as enable them achieve value of the firm by ... -
Effect Of Mobile Lending On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mobile lending is aimed at increasing the customer base which can in turn increase the profitability of the banks. The mobile application has made it easy for the commercial banks to transact especially lending loans to ... -
Strategic Planning, External Environment And Performance Of Large Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to establish the influence of strategic planning on performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. The research was conducted using cross sectional survey design. The population of interest ... -
Determinants Of Capital Structure Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Capital structure of microfinance banking institutions is key to the economy but has limited literature on the topic. There is no clear method on how microfinance should choose their optimal debt to equity financing ratio. ... -
Factors Influencing The Performance Of Public Procurement For Independent Public Offices And Commissions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Public procurement is a necessity that enhances public institutions to deliver goods and services to the public. Its performance therefore is always a matter of concern to stakeholders. However, procurement performance is ... -
Tafsiri za Methali na Misemo katika Mshale wa Mungu
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tafsiri za methali na misemo katika kazi za fasihi, hasa fani hizi zinapotokea kuwa na uamilifu wa kipekee katika kazi husika huhitaji kutafsiriwa kwa njia ambayo itafanikisha dhamira ya mwandishi kuhusiana na matumizi ya ... -
The influence of Vigilantism on National Security in Kenya: a Case Study of Sungusungu in Kisii County (2002-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Vigilantism, a security phenomena based on a retributive justice model and commonly understood as an alternative mechanism of providing security and justice where the State does not, significantly affects national security. ... -
Perceived Influence Of Third Party Interventions In Trade Dispute Resolution By Trade Unions In Kakamega County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Industrial Relations Is Vital For The Smooth Flow Of Work.in The Course Of Working together,the Employers And The Employees Have Divergent Expectations From Each Ot Her And These Have To Be Harmonized To Ensure There ... -
Challenges that hinder Women from Trade Union leadership positions: the Case of Kenya's Electrical Trades and allied Workers Union
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Participation of men and women in all spheres of socio-economic and political development is a basic human right that is enshrined in all the international conventions and treaties that the Kenyan government is a signatory ... -
Effect Of Earnings Management On Stock Returns Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of any firm is the maximization of the wealth of its shareholders. This means that every corporate event undertaken by the firm should be geared towards achieving this goal. Earnings management is a major ... -
Effects of Micro-credit Programs on Women Economic Empowerment: a Case of Kajiado North Sub-County (2005-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The empowerment of women is crucial as well as essential in economic development. In third world economies, women with little earnings remain victims of suppression as well as abuse in the society. On the other hand, their ... -
Influence Of Free Trade Agreements On Business Growth Of Animal Feed Firms In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Free Trade Agreement enables countries to buy and sell goods and services to member states with limited or completely no regulations for example tariffs and quotas. Countries take part in FTAs so as to remove barriers in ... -
Predictability Of Stock Returns Using Valuation Ratios: Empirical Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of valuation ratios as determinants of stock returns is widely being acknowledged. Seminal works present evidence of a return advantage on stocks with high earnings yield, book to market and dividend yield ratios. ... -
Relationship between Participation in formal continuous Professional Development, Job satisfaction and attitude towards Patient Care among Nurses in Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, nurses form a largest part of multi -disciplinary health care team. They are the backbones of healthcare and frontline service providers providing direct patient care in all health care facilities. Therefore, to ... -
The Effect Of Agency Banking On The Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Banks are developing innovative service delivery methods that ultimately lead to growth in revenue streams or decline in operational costs, and eventually increase in profit. Some of the innovative ways include adaptation ... -
Effect Of Debt Financing On Financial Performance Of Public Universities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effect of debt financing on financial performance is a significant determinant of the financial wellbeing of a company. Public universities have a tendency to suffer more from fluctuations in financial leverage because ... -
Social construction and Management of Male Infertility among the Akamba People: a Case of Muvuti/kiima Kimwe, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health organization, estimates that 60-89 million couples are infertile. Africa has the highest number of infertility rates of between 20%-35%, male factor infertility accounts for 40% of the 60% of all infertility ... -
Devolution and its Influence on the Provision of Healthcare Services in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study examined devolution and its influence on the provision of healthcare services in Tharaka Nithi County. Health is a basic human right and this is emphasized in the sustainable development goals. A target population ... -
An analysis of reporting of Sexual Violence among female Survivors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sexual violence has been on the rise over the years with women being the most affected. In 2014, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported that 21% of all the women in Kenya had experienced sexual violence and one ...