Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Climate Variability and Cattle Rustling Amongst Pastoralist Communities in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Marsabit County in Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The disagreements, feuds and conflicts, which can be attributed to livestock’s and culture among the pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa, have been occurring since pre-independence era. In the African traditions, ... -
Adoption of Cloud Services and Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Traditionally many organizations used to render their services in-house from on-premises environments using on-premises software that was installed locally on the organizations own computers and servers . Organizations ... -
Rainfall Variability Impacts on Rice Production: a Case Study of Rice Yield in the Administrative Unit of Collines in Benin, West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Rice is considered as key crop in the strategic planning to revitalize the agricultural sector to a level of self-sufficiency, reduce poverty as specified in the National Rice Strategic Plan. To place rice as a strategic ... -
Role Of Social Media In Enhancing Regional Cooperation: Case Study Of The East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The decision to write a research project on the effect of social media on integration was based on the view that there is plenty of technological change in the global, political and development arena, in the nature of ... -
Inventory Management Practices and Operational Performance of Government Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Government hospitals are key to our economy based on their role in provision of cheap and affordable quality healthcare services to a large part of the Kenyan population especially to the middle class and low class citizens ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Differentials on Exchange Rate Volatility of East African Community Currencies
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study sought to test the effect of interest rate differentials on the exchange rate volatility of East African Community currencies. The literature developed was steered by the Purchasing Power Parity theory, Fisher ... -
Impact Of Electoral Violence On Human Security In Kenya: A Case Of Kibra Informal Settlement (2007 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of this study was to examine the impact of electoral violence on human security in Kenya, with key focus on Kibra informal settlements. Specifically the study aimed at providing an overview of historical and ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Competitive strategy is the long term plan that a firm has for it to achieve competitive edge over its rivals in the business environment. Success and survival of an organization in a competitive business environment depends ... -
Product Strategy, Business Environment and Performance of Curio and Craft Vendors in Nairobi County
(university of nairobi, 2018)Residents can profit from visiting the attractions either via straight participation in the business, such as eatery and tour guiding or indirect participation such as produce and vending of craft merchandise (Mason, 2003). ... -
Resource Based Conflict in Africa: a Case of Oil in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2018)“Natural resources such as oil are the main sources of revenue to the countries in which they are located and at the same time as the root causes of conflict if not properly managed. As such research on resource based ... -
Water Access for Sustainable Rural Development Under Devolved Government System in Kakamega County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research project is on the provision of water for rural sustainable development under the devolved government system in Kakamega County. It investigates the theoretical and practical linkages between devolved governance ... -
The Effects of Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Performance in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Stock market execution is measured by stock showcase file which may be marker of the course of share cost development. It may be a speedy degree for judging the generally heading of the market and is considered to be an ... -
Cyber Technology And Insecurity In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study explores cyber technology and insecurity nexus in Africa. Africa is rapidly developing in information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and with this growth more people have been linked to the network. ... -
Effect of Credit Information Sharing on Financial Performance of Sasra Regulated Saccos
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Today, through the ability to share credit information banks, microfinance institutions, and SACCOs can share information on outstanding loans through the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). Through credit information sharing ... -
The Growth And Development Of The Qatar Oil Industry: Lessons For Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study examined the progress that Kenyan government has made towards managing oil drilling activities in Turkana County effectively in relation to Qatar oil case study. It established that while the government has made ... -
Effect of Free Cash Flow on Capital Expenditure of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to examine the effect of free cash flow on capital expenditure for non-financial firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study embraced a descriptive research design aimed at analysing ... -
Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on the Development of Bond Market in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Effective and efficient financial markets globally have sound performance that attracts foreign and regional investors. Bond securities are perceived to be less risky and has high yield. As a result, both government and ... -
Effects of Liquidity Risk on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Today’s business environment is extremely volatile. Interference of business norms is not only subjected to externalities but also to internal perspectives. Yes, competition is a major source of change and success in many ... -
Extent of Performance Management System Alignment to Organizational Strategy at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC
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The Influence of School and Family Based Factors on Anti-social Behaviour Among Secondary School Students: a Case of Nyaribari Masaba Constituency of Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cases of secondary school students indulging in anti-social behaviours and aggressive tendencies have been occurring and the blame has been on the influence of family and school-based factors. Against this background, ...