Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Resource Utilization And Financial Sustain Ability Of Devolved Administrations: A Critical Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Issues of resources utilization ar crucial since that capacity of organizations to fully and profitably exploit resources is a key indicator of competitiveness. In past several years, economic instability has emerged in ... -
The Effects of United Nations Security Council Veto Power on Stability of States- a Case Study of Syria and Its Neighbors
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examined the effects of UNSC veto powers on stability of Syria and its neighbors from 2011 to 2019. The central argument of this study is that the UNSC has failed to execute its mandate and restore stability in ... -
Advertising and Gender in Kenya: Portrayal of Women in East African Breweries Limited Alcohol Commercials
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research sought to investigate advertising and gender in Kenya. It analysed the portrayal of women in East African Breweries Limited alcohol commercials. The objectives of the study were: to evaluate how women are ... -
Observing Human Rights and Peace Support Operations in Africa: the Case of African Union Mission Amisom in Somalia
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Devolved Governments and the Enhancement of National Security: the Case of Northern Kenya, 2013 - 2017.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The overall goal of this study was to investigate the role of devolved governments in enhancing national security in Kenya between 2013 and 2017. Specifically, this study sought to address three major questions. The first ... -
Effects of Ethnic Conflict on Economic Development of Eastern Africa: Case Study of Kenya South Rift, 1992 – 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to find out the effects of ethnic conflict on economic development of Kenya: case study of South Rift. The study objectives were to analyze the effects of the ethnic conflict on economic activities, ... -
The Contribution of Trade Liberalization to Agricultural Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In developing economies such as Kenya, agriculture is a ‘special’ sector and a fundamental engine for economic growth. Kenya has actively pursued trade liberalization though the existing studies have not clearly delineated ... -
Ein Kritischer Vergleich Der Übersetzung Afrikanischer Lieder in Zwei Deutschen Ausgaben Am Beispiel Von Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong‘os Roman „petals of Blood“
(university of Nairobi, 2020)The translation of metaphors from one language and culture to another is problematic, and therefore requires a lot of competence from the translators. This study analyzed the loss in meaning and the change in metaphorical ... -
The Persuasive Devices in William Ruto’s Political Speeches a Relevance TheoreticThe Persuasive Devices in William Ruto’s Political Speeches a Relevance Theoretic Approach Approach
(2020)The aim of this study was to explore the general effects and effectiveness of humour and rhetorical questions as persuasive strategies in selected speeches of William Ruto. The study focused on the identification and ... -
Applying the human based approach to the protection of child participants in armed conflicts, the case of somali
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The Effects Of United Nations Security Council Veto Power On Stability Of States: A Case Study Of Syria And Its Neighbors
(University Of Nairobi, 2020)This study examined the effects of UNSC veto powers on stability of Syria and its neighbors from 2011 to 2019. The central argument of this study is that the UNSC has failed to execute its mandate and restore stability in ... -
The Role of Colonial Powers in African Conflicts: a Case Study of Britain in Sudan Conflict and the Secession of South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The overall aim of the research was to determine how colonial powers contributed to conflicts in Africa. Specific objectives included to discuss the role of former colonial powers in African conflicts, examine the role of ... -
Sustainable Procurement Trade-offs and Environmental Supply Chain Performance of Export Processing Zone Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study explored sustainable procurement trade-offs and environmental supply chain performance of export processing zone (EPZs) firms in Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following objectives: (i) To identify the ... -
Decoding the Dilemma of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Kenya University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Although Kenyans have quickly and enthusiastically adopted cryptocurrency nevertheless the government has not provided an adequate regulatory framework to safeguard their interests. This has created substantial risk which ... -
Effects of Macro-economic Factors on Non-performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The increase in NPLs of a commercial bank is a major concern for the bank, of which necessitates the review of its lending policies. The reduction in the amount available to borrowers affect financial intermediation and ... -
Effect of Bank Specific Factors on the Level of Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Loan portfolio constitutes the largest proportion of banks’ assets and therefore when loans become non-performing, they negatively impact profitability along with overall financial activity by banks. High levels of NPLs ... -
The Elements of Drama in Koito a Traditional Wedding Ceremony Among the Tugen People of Baringo Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)African indigenous festivals in Africa have been described by Finnegan (1970) as ‗quasi-dramatic‘ and they lack the dramatic structure of the West. This view is against that of the literary African scholars who claim that ... -
Structure and Stratigraphy of the Bogal Inversion Zone, Anza Basin, Kenya:implications for the Petroleum System University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Anza basin is part of the larger Central African Rift System (CARS) that traverses the African continent from the west to the east. Inversion tectonics occurred in the various sub-basins of the CARS, including the Anza ... -
Influence of Training of Headteachers on Competence Based Curriculum Implementation in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of training of public primary school headteachers on the implementation of the competence-based curriculum in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objective of the study was ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Private Insurance Sector in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Any business wishing to grow must develop a strategy and implement it, and thereby see growth. However, strategy implementation is fraught with challenges. Accordingly, the research analyzed the challenges facing strategy ...