Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Financial Risk on Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study intended to establish how liquidity, leverage and equity price risks affect financial performance of non-financial firms. It used descriptive cross-sectional approach and longitudinal design. The population of ... -
Exploring the Influence of the Macroeconomic Determinants of Unemployment in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Unemployment as a macroeconomic indicator provides valuable insights into the economic health and general macroeconomic performance of an economy. This study is based on the Okun’s law and Philips curve theoretical frameworks ... -
The Assessment of the Application of Participatory Communication in the Implementation of Sustainable Agricultural Projects in Karai Ward
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Improved communication is one of the recommended methods to strengthen rural learning towards addressing the problem of food security. Over the past, research has consistently demonstrated that stakeholder-aligned strategies ... -
Role of Media Community Mobilization in Water Access and Use in Mbeere South, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research project set out to study the link between media community mobilization and water access and use in Mbeere South constituency, Kenya. The study seeks to find out how media engagement with stakeholders affects ... -
The relationship between workload levels and psychological resilience among Kenya Airways Cabin Crew Members
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cabin crew members in any aviation industry undergo work related stressors associated with the nature of their day to day work in the airlines. This is a daily actuality in the aviation sector; work demands are significantly ... -
Integration of Refugees and Acquisition of Second Language- a Case of Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study assessed the strategies used in language acquisition by refugees, how language proximity and diversity influences second language acquisition, how second language competence affects integration of refugees and ... -
The Socio-economic Benefits of Wakulima Commercial Savings and Credit Cooperative Ltd to Its Membership in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Two-thirds of the Kenyan population directly or indirectly benefit from a co-operative movement. There are 14,000 registered cooperatives of which 5000 are SACCOs. SACCOs are recognized as one of the most crucial as well ... -
Foreign direct investment, export and economic growth: Evidence from East African community countries.
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`Factors influencing radicalization among Youth in Urban settlements in Mathare Sub-County, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Radicalization is globally associated with youth mainly Muslim males, who get lured into acts of terrorism and extreme violence. The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing radicalization among youth in ... -
Participation of Students in Improving Strategic Planning and Performance for Academic Libraries in Kenya- Case of University of Nairobi Law Libraries
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The aim of this research project was to investigate the participation of students at improving strategic planning and performance for academic libraries using the case of the university of Nairobi law libraries. The ... -
Effects of Budget Absorption on Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Budget absorption rate refers to the share of the actual expenditure out of the targeted(budgeted). It is a great benchmark for determining the efficiency and effectiveness of the counties on the utilization, implementation, ... -
Electronic Banking Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the current turbulent, highly competitive contemporary business environment, bank managers are under pressure to implement strategies that will achieve their banks optimal competitiveness. Among the strategies they are ... -
Effect of Strategic Management Accounting Techniques on Investment Decisions Among Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The investigation aimed to examine the influence of effect of strategic management accounting techniques on investment decisions among manufacturing firms in Kenya. Target costing, balanced scorecard, and just in time were ... -
Access to Credit and Household Savings in Kenya Evidence From Kenya National Finaccess 2019 Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, policy makers have embraced financial inclusion as a key policy and development tool. An inclusive financial system boosts savings, resilience to economic shocks, credit uptake hence investments, general ... -
The relationship between financial wellbeing and mental health of contract employees at ABSA Bank in Nairobi County Between 2019 - 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study’s aim was to find out the correlation that exists between financial wellbeing and mental health of contract employees employed through managed service providers in Nairobi County between 2019 and 2020. The ... -
The relationship between psychological wellbeing and marital quality: a case study among married christian couples of PCEA Mukinyi Parish, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Marital relationships are noted to be robust predictors of the psychological wellbeing of married couples. The study aims at exploring the relationship between psychological wellbeing and marital quality among married ... -
Role of Librarians in mitigating information explosion in academic libraries: the case study of the Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library-UON
(University of Nairobi, 2020)University libraries are meant to support the mission of the parent institutions. The growing need for information has made institutions to stay abreast with discoveries thus causing an increased availability of published ... -
Service Recovery Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Service recovery strategy is achieved when customers derive value and satisfaction through the quality of service offered. When a service exceeds the previous expectations of a customer on that particular service then ... -
The Role of Leadership and Governance on Human Development in Africa: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The role and importance of governance wherever human populations exist cannot be overstated. It is not easy to dispute that Africa’s problem of poor human development is, to a great extent, one largely caused by poor ... -
Conflict Prevention and Management in Africa: Role of Track Two Diplomacy in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focused on track II diplomacy in conflict prevention and management in Africa; and specifically in Kenya. Objectives of the study included examining how track II diplomacy has led to conflict prevention and ...