Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between the Level of Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Government Owned Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Presently, most of the state owned commercial banks in Kenya are having issues with their financial performance with majority of them posting negative cash flows and losses. The study therefore sought to determine relationship ... -
Women In Inter-Community Peace And Reconciliation In Nothern Kenya: A Case Of Turkana County 1973 - 2002.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Women from the pastoralist communities like any other women in conflict affected regions have found themselves involved in brokering peace in one way or another. This project paper, examines the contribution of Turkana ... -
Logistical Drivers of Emergency Supplies and Service Delivery by Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Emergency supplies are important and it is essential to make sure that they are not only readily accessible but also used rationally. This study sought to firstly, identify the logistical drivers of emergency supplies and ... -
Effect of Internal Controls on Operational Efficiency of Saccos Registered by Sacco Society Regulatory Authority in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to determine the effects of internal controls on operational efficiency of SACCOs registered by SASRA in Nairobi County. The study is significant in that SACCOs have an important role in social and ... -
Effect of Digital Financial Innovation on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is scarcity in the empirical works that points out the contribution of digital financial innovation on economic development and those have been done don`t directly relate financial innovation to economic growth. ... -
The Use Of Metaphors In Advertising
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study investigated the use of metaphors in food and drinks advertising slogans. These metaphors were analyzed using the conceptual metaphor theory which was developed by researchers in the field of cognitive linguistics. ... -
Voices Of The Civil Society And Donor Agents In Ole Kulet’s The Elephant Dance
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study evaluates the conspicuous voices of the civil society and donor agencies in Ole Kulet’s The Elephant Dance. The objectives of the study were to illustrate how Ole Kulet’s has been influenced by the civil society ... -
The role of police in multi-dimensional peace-keeping operations in UNMISS: Case of Kenya Police in South Sudan, 2005-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project paper sought to assess the involvement of Police in Multi-dimensional Peace Keeping Operations, using the case of Kenya Police contingent within United Nations Police (UNPOL). The main objective was to examine ... -
Inequality of Opportunity in Maternal Health Among Adolescent in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maternal health is both a public health and socio-economic burden. Adolescent mothers face higher maternal mortality and morbidity rates compared to older women in the reproductive age. Pregnancy complications are the ... -
Determinants of Choice for Health Care Providers in Informal Urban Settlement in Kenya: a Case of Kariobangi Estate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Healthcare is a basic human right and people seek services in different places. The determinants of health-seeking behavior range from socioeconomic factors to providers' attributes. Kariobangi area of Nairobi is home to ... -
Determinants of Tax Compliance Behaviour in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A major issue that any tax agency has to grapple with is the taxpayers’ non-compliance with tax laws as this has immense effect on revenue performance. In its 6th corporate plan period (2016 to 2018), Kenya Revenue Authority ... -
Determinants of Household Healthcare Expenditures in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite a country’s income improving, it does not obviously eliminate catastrophic expenditures. The study was conducted with an objective of establishing determinants of household expenditures in rural Kenya. The specific ... -
Determinants of Coffee Export Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Coffee sector is a very important sector that contributes to Kenya’s foreign exchange earnings, creates employment opportunities and overall economic growth. Understanding the factors that influence coffee export performance ... -
The Role Of Social Enterprise In The Empowerment Of Households
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The socio-economic empowerment of households in Kibra, in Nairobi County and the rest of urban slum areas in Kenya are declining. There is need for individuals and the community to be socio-economically empowered in order ... -
The Influence Of The Social Media In Promoting Kenya’S Foreign Policy Goals (2003 -2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to establish the influence of social media in promoting Kenya’s foreign policy goals globally. The study was anchored on a conceptual framework and on Soft Power theory by Joseph Nye. The study adopted a ... -
The Role Of Men In Ending Female Genital Mutilation/cutting In Maparasha Location, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main purpose of this study was to examine the role of men in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. FGM is a deep rooted culture in some Kenyan communities and as such, has been viewed a retrogressive practice ... -
Effects Of Climate-Smart Agricultural Awareness On Food Security Among Smallholder Farmers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Climate variability including temperature and rainfall variations is a core challenge impacting food production and security today. Kaptumo-Kaboi Ward, Nandi County is not immune to the effects despite being a moist ... -
The Effect Of Multinational Corporations On Human Rights In Developing Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to analyze the effects of Cirio Del Monte activities on Human Rights in Kenya. The study was guided by the following questions; What contribution has Cirio De Monte Company made towards the development ... -
Demand for Hypertension and Diabetes Screening in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Non communicable illness has emerged as a major public health issue and are accountable for about 60% of the global mortality rates. In order to deal with this global burden of NCDS, an improved healthcare system, early ... -
Effectiveness Of Online Public Access Catalogue In Meeting User Information Needs At The University Of Nairobi Library
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The University library is considered as the heart-beat of the intellectuality of the university as the quality of the university is determined against its library given its unique role. This critical role of libraries ...