Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the Communication Strategies Used in Uptake of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund Initiative: Case of Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of existing communication strategies in the adoption of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Nakuru County. The study objectives were: to investigate the methods of ... -
Effect Of Alternative Banking Channels On Operational Efficiency Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)There is a revolution in the banking sector worldwide; this has seen the banks embrace new technology as well as review of the governing regulations. Other banks are changing and embracing relationship management and ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Market Capitalisation of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The capping of interest rate has affected various stakeholders either positively or negatively. Existing shareholders and potential investors are among the affected parties. Listed banks experienced a fall in share prices ... -
Assessing the Impact of Devolution on Gusii Women’s Participation in Electoral Politics in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)he participation of women in politics has throughout the world been acknowledged as a significant measure of the status of women. In retrospect, women’s participation in electoral politics has increasingly received growing ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)It is the responsibility of every corporation to ensure at all times good corporate governance practices since they are associated with high stakeholders returns. When entities uphold good moral business practices, they ... -
E-Commerce Adoption And Business Performance Of Automotive Firms In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study investigated the relationship between the adoption of e-commerce and the business performance of automotive firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The study sought to understand the extent of adoption, the related drivers and ... -
The Relationship Between Parent-child Communication on Sexuality and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents in Kasarani, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study examined the relationship between sexuality communication between adolescents and their parents and sexual risk behaviors among adolescents in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi County. Adolescence is a period where ... -
Effect of Perceived Psychological Contract Violation on Employee Commitment at Kenya Airways Corporation Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya Airways has been fighting with high cases of psychological contract violations that emanates from its new business strategic options aimed at reorganizing its competitive advantage in the corporation. The study’s ... -
Influence of Corporate Governance on Performance of Large Media Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Corporate governance concept is a global phenomenon that touches on pertinent issues in the organizations that helps organizations in achieving their long-term objectives. Both public and private institutions implement ... -
The Relationship Between Off Balance Sheet Financing and Financial Sustainability of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Off-balance sheet financing is one of the major developments in current financial markets, which are engaged by banking institutions. Financial institutions engagement in traditional banking has been shrinking whereas the ... -
Effect Of Capital Adequacy On The Financial Performance Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Regulated financial institutions are required to strictly adhere to the prescribed minimum statutory requirement on capital adequacy set by the regulator. The minimum standards on capital adequacy are set to ensure a stable ... -
Effects of Interest Rate Capping on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The rate of interest charged on loans and advances which makes banks earn interest income and the rate of interest paid to depositors, which translates to the cost of funds both have a significant impact on the performance ... -
Kontrastive Analyse: Zur Verbalen Flexion Im Deutschen Und in Der Ewe Sprache
(University of Nairobi, 2018)"Mother tongue forbidden!" This is the challenging prohibition that most kindergarten teachers and first graders of my generation have been granted. It has become a truism that effective foreign language learning is based ... -
An Assessment of Forest Product Extraction in Kakamega Rainforest and Associated Human Impact, Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Forest products utilization by the rural households living adjacent to forests is a common practice. Sustainable utilization of products from forests ecosystem is critical in ensuring continued availability of products for ... -
Procurement Best Practices and Procurement Performance of Smes in Nairobi County
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was set out to establish Procurement best practices and Procurement performance of SMEs in Nairobi County. To accomplish this, the study set out two specific objectives which included: (i) To establish the ... -
Internet of Things and Operations Performance: a Case of Kenya Wildlife Service
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The concept IoT in Kenya is has rapidly gained momentum in the last three to 5 years. IoT incorporates an interesting twist by using internet to better our lives and create comfort and efficiency in daily routines or other ... -
Factors Influencing Skills Acquisition Among Institutionalized Street Children and Youth: a Case of Street Children in Mombasa City County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The problem of street children in Kenya has aggravated since its emergence. This has necessitated the involvement of public and private agencies to help rehabilitate street children and equipped them with necessary skills ... -
The Influence of Constituency-specific Factors on the Utilization of Devolved Funds in Kenya: the Case of the Constituency Development Fund (2007/2008)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to establish the influence of constituency-specific factors on the utilization of CDF. The study was based on rational choice theory, and used the cross-sectional design to determine the effects of ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Allocation and Disbursement of Constituency Bursary Funds to Neeedy Students in Kikuyu Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study assessed some of the factors that determine the allocation and disbursement of bursary to needy students from Kikuyu Sub-county in Kiambu County. The study focused on examining the criteria used to award ... -
Relationship Between Strategic Management Practices and the Growth of Firms in the Aloe Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The aim of the study was to identify the relationship between strategic management practices and the growth of companies in the Kenyan aloe industry. The study was led by this research questions: what is the relationship ...