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Technical efficiency at public health dispensaries in Kenya: a case study of the Imenti-south sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The Imenti sub-County in Meru County inherited a large health system infrastructure from the Central Government but the performance of this system remains unknown. Meru is a rapidly growing county in terms of population, ... -
Technical Efficiency in Sugar Processing
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2001-08)The structural adjustment programs (SAPs) have been operational in Kenya from early 1980's. With their market-determined prices, they are supposed to address prevalent economic distortions and inefficiency in various sectors ... -
Technical Efficiency of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) to estimate the degree of technical efficiency and levels of productivity change at Kenyatta national hospital. The study has also used ... -
Technical Efficiency Of Manufacturing Enterprises In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Manufacturing is widely perceived as one of the economic drivers for transformation from low to high productive activities through task-based production among the developing countries. It allows diversifying economic ... -
Technical Efficiency of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Over the years, the role of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in economic development has become apparent. In order to formulate appropriate policy measures to improve the development of MSEs, it is important to examine ... -
Technical efficiency of pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya: an application of data envelopment analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya have expanded in terms of members and contributions. However, little is known about their level of technical efficiency. The purpose of this study was to estimate technical ... -
Technical efficiency of public health centers in Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Since independence Kenya has adopted several reforms and policies in health sector. One of the aims of these policies and reforms is improving efficiency, resource allocation and use. The new Kenyan constitution has ... -
Technical Efficiency of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in the development of the Kenyan economy. The sector is not only a major source of employment but also plays a significant role in promoting competition, innovation ... -
Technical Efficiency of the Kenyan Judiciary: a Case of the Magistrates‘ Courts
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Efficiency is a performance measure: in production, it is concerned with how well resources are used in a firm. For that matter, it should be tracked within a firm or an organisation. This study set to do just that, that ... -
Technical efficiency of the Nairobi City Council health facilities
(Department of Econimics, University of Nairobi, 2008-10)The Nairobi city council (NCC) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) manage the health facilities within the NCe. Currently, the NCC/MoH facilities are managed under the Nairobi Health Management Board (NHMB) who ensures the ... -
Technical Vocational And Education Training (Tvet) And Entrepreneurship Development Among Graduates Of Karen Technical Training Institute For The Deaf - Nairob
(University of Nairobi, 2019)For centuries, technical skills and entrepreneurship has been widely regarded as a strategy to boost economic development. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in technical skills and entrepreneurship ... -
Technological Advancement and Economic Growth in Kenya – a Case Study Mobile Money Transfer
(University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013)The performance of Kenya’s economy since independence has remained mixed with both growing and declining periods. The growth momentum over the years has mainly been affected by; internal and external shocks, poor infrastructure, ... -
Technological advancement and environmental conservation:Paradoxes and some solutions
(Department of Philosophy, 2001)For the past two centuries since the advent of industrial revolution, man has tremendously improved his scientific and technological knowledge with the aim of promoting his quality of life. However, some of our technological ... -
Technological Capabilities, Learning Mechanisms and Innovation Performance: a Study of Potato Crisp Processing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the extent and how food processing firms in Kenya build their technological capabilities as a part of a broad firm strategy to achieve competitiveness. In doing this, ... -
Technological Challenges Affecting Radio Broadcasts to Schools in Kenya: the Case of Primary Schools in Rangwe Division, Homa Bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Radio broadcasts to schools programme has been in existence since 1920's. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) develops Interactive Radio Lessons (IRLs) with education curriculum experts and other stakeholders ... -
Technological Change Management at the Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)The objective of this study was to investigate the technological change management at the Barclays Bank of Kenya. The dilemma faced by many businesses today is managing change initiatives efficiently and effectively. ... -
Technological Innovation and Customer Satisfaction in Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Customer satisfaction is a key success factor in the performance of many organizations. As a result most organizations have sought ways to improve the level of service offered to their customers. It is in line with this ... -
Technological innovation and occupational mobility: A case study in Nairobi
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Science, 1974)INTRODUCTION Most sociological studies focusing on occupational mobility have at least implied an interest, firstly, in the way society is stratified along vertical or horizontal lines or both; and second1y, in how ... -
Technological Innovations and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to examine technological innovations and performance of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study’s theoretical foundation was built on the resource based view ... -
Technological resources for sustainable competitive advantage in manufacturing: Case of selected companies
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)Both strategic management and operations management experts have handled the resource-based view. In the paper, technological advances in the resource base were the main focus in addressing the large manufacturing companies ...