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Policy and Planning Implications for Temporary Settlements Hosting Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) In Kenya: A Case Study of Afraha Stadium IDP Camp
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are increasing becoming a
challenge to Kenya. Whether displaced by conflict, disaster or
development initiatives, the IDP population is often left to grapple with
no basic needs and ...
The influence of political risk factors on the internationalization decisions of horticultural exporting firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The internationalization of firms has been studied extensively. Political risk and its
analysis have changed over the last few decades. According to a study by Meyer (2003;
p. 223), “Political risk has been a major concern ...
Psychological Outcomes of Current Infant Feeding Dilemma for HIV-Infected Mothers
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Infant feeding (IF) in the context of HIV is challenged by the potential and cumulative
risk of MTCT of HIV through breastfeeding (BF), and the risks associated with
replacement feeding (RF). The human rights approach ...
Challenges in the formulation and implementation of strategy: The case of Kenya Sugar Board
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) replaced the defunct Kenya Sugar Authority
(KSA) on April 1, 2002 with the mandate to regulate, develop and
promote the sugar industry in Kenya. In an effort to meet these
mandates, management ...
Determination of the optimal level of pension contribution in the proposed new scheme for civil servants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Population ageing requires huge public expenditures for the aged on pensions, health and medical care, and influences government budgets, pension funds, and eventually long-term fiscal sustainability. The problem of an ...
A survey of SMS banking applications in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2008)
This study analyzed the extent of Short Message Services banking adoption, major factors responsible for and barriers to SMS banking technology adoption. Short Message Services is a technology enabling service from banks ...
Freight customers’ perception of service quality by Rift Valley Railways
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The marketing environment all over the world has changed posing serious challenges to the
survival and profitability of firms (Mbau 2000). In this competitive environment, quality service
is critical to corporate success ...
A study on the perception of Ministry of Labour on the causes of labour disputes in the public sector
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
In the last ten years, the Ministry of labour has recorded increased labour
disputes, strikes and work stoppages in the public sector. This has led to a
higher labour turnover especially in the health and education sector ...
Strategic risk management practices among state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Public entities, including state corporations, are today under more pressure than ever to manage costs and deliver services more efficiently. As operating budgets are scrutinized, public officials search for creative means ...
A survey of challenges faced in data migration by companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study objective was to investigate the challenges faced in data migration by companies listed at
Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). In order to achieve the objective, a survey design was used and data
was collected using ...