Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Psychosocial Factors Associated With Alcohol Use in School Going Children in a Public Primary School in Westlands Subcounty Nairobi
(Uon, 2021)NACADA’s filed report for 2017 indicates that alcohol consumption in the age gap of 10-19 years in Nairobi city is close to 13.7%. Other research has connected teen drinking to peer pressure, bad parenting, drug availability, ... -
Assessing Kenya’s Compliance With the International Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Refugees: a Right to Health Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The intrinsic prerogative to “the highest attainable standard of health” is anchored in international legal texts and serves [or rather is presumed to serve] as the cornerstone of any country’s practical consideration of ... -
Effect of Land Use Types and Soil Macrofauna on Soil Aggregate Stability and Carbon Storage in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Changes from natural forests and bush lands to various land use types has been shown to have great influence on soil structure and carbon storage. However, little is still known about how these changes affect soil aggregate ... -
The Effect of Investment Strategies on the Value of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The banking industry is so dynamic and competitive. A total of 10 banks control the entire banking industry accounting for about 52.39 percent in market share. Although limited number of banks generate huge amount of ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused at identifying the relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth in Kenya. This proposed study sought to ensure that it also investigated on the relationship of other macroeconomic ... -
Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years and Associated Risk Factors in Banadir Hospital Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Young children and newborns are especially more susceptible to malnutrition because of their high dietary demands for growth and development. Many child survival programs by the Somalia Government, bilateral agencies and ... -
Effect of Ownership Structure on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The exploration inspected the impact of proprietorship structure on monetary execution of assembling firms recorded at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. Specific objectives depended on the free factors which included; ... -
Strategic Response to Covid-19 Pandemic and Performance of Nation Media Group Plc
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Media organizations in Kenya operate in a turbulent environment which has necessitated the need to develop strategic responses to enhance their performance in the midst of the turbulence. “The media firms started facing ... -
Socio-economic Effects of Covid-19 on Households Expenditure in the Urban Areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents itself as not only a health crisis but also an economic crisis. This implies that while the primary goal is to contain the spread of the virus, tracking urban ... -
Corporate Strategies and Market Leadership in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Nairobi Kenya
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Effect of Financial Technology on Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial technology continues to change and shape the banking sector in Kenya. The Kenyan banking sector has focused increasingly on fintech as a strategic instrument to achieve organization goal of reducing costs and ... -
Strategic Decision Making and Performance at Kenya Power
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The issue of strategic decision-making process has attracted the attention of researchers and enterprise managers. This has been largely attributed to globalization and technological advancements in the business environment ... -
The Impact of Border Management Strategy in Advancing Regional Security in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya and Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the twenty-first century effective border security is the taken as the effective management of border procedures and border processes. The study aims to analyze the impact of border management strategy as way of advancing ... -
Effects of Land Use Distribution on the Surface Water Quality in the Upstream Section of Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The river ecosystems play critical roles in ensuring the general human wellbeing and social-economic development. Despite their importance, surface water resources and rivers in particular face threats from several factors ... -
Last Mile Logistics and Service Delivery in Disaster Response Among Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Response to disaster globally has been a challenge despite their upward trend. The study’s general objective was to establish how the last mile logistics affect service delivery. The study’s specific objectives were to ... -
Predictors of Smoking Initiation Among the Youth in Kiambaa Sub County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study explored the predictors of smoking initiation among youth aged 12-34 years in Kiambaa Sub County, Kiambu County. The study aimed to establish smoking prevalence, determine effect of psychosocial risk factors and ... -
Evaluating the Place of Alternative Justice Mechanisms as a Form of Restorative Justice in Kenya: Interrogating Best Practices From the South Africa’s Criminal Justice System
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Restorative justice is one of the many modern approaches to justice that are geared towards addressing the justice needs in the criminal justice systems. Its objective is to offer the affected parties a chance to dialogue ... -
Innovation Strategy and Competitiveness of Fintech Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the research was to determine the effect of innovation strategies on the competitiveness of fintech companies in Kenya. The independent variables were proxied by five variables, namely; new product ... -
Corporate Governance and Performance of Public Benefit Organizations in Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of corporate governance among corporate entities has recently received a lot of attention due to an increase of scandals and crises globally. The contribution made by public benefit organizations to good ...