Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Competitive Strategies For Enterprise Growth Adopted By Incubator Companies At Nairobi Garage, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Currently, there is renewed interest in incubation as a framework for facilitating start-ups. Potential entrepreneurs consider it a viable option for support while venture investors see it as an avenue to diversify risky ... -
Adoption Of Learning Organization At The Kenya Power And Lighting Company Limted
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The concept of learning organization has grown in latest times due to the pressures facing modern organizations to adapt and stay competitive in the ever changing business environment. Many scholars of this concept agree ... -
The Influence Of Employee Competence On Employee Performance In Commercial Banks In Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)A key Factor to achieve competitive advantage in an organization is mostly through Human Resource. A workforce with the best talent is essential for organizational success. Employee competencies have been associated with ... -
The Role of Media in Conflict Prevention: a Case of Twenty Thirteen (2013) General Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The media is an increasingly strong channel which interconnects the world. The media serves to develop opinions both at home and abroad. The power of the media is the main propeller of propaganda that has seen certain ... -
Gender Relations and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Artisanal Gemstone Mining in Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Women are involved in artisanal gemstone mining in an increased number as a way of improving their livelihoods. Gender relations has played an important role in determining the status of female miners at the production ... -
External Debt and Economic Growth; Lessons for Africa From South East Asia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In recent years, external debt internationally has been considered as a means of spurring economic development and growth. Debt has been utilized in developing countries to finance capital intensive projects and finance ... -
Youth Unemployment and Its Implications on Development in Africa: the Case of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Youth unemployment is on the rise in Africa and it comes with huge economic challenges that lead to slow economic growth of the states. Youth unemployment in Africa and specifically Kenya, affects their development as well ... -
Role of Environmental Governance in the Management of Land Degradation in the East Mau Forest Complex, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Transformation of forest to agriculture, creation of industries, imminent human activities and construction of infrastructures has been identified as the core drivers of land degradation been carried out by most forest ... -
The Impact of Chinese Influence Towards the Socio-economic Developments of African States; Case Study of Kenya. (2003 - 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In the recent years, China has risen to become the largest economy by some measures besides being the most populous country on earth and this has come with both threats and opportunities for African continent. This study ... -
Role of Networks and Vendors’ Choice of Trading Location: a Study of Trade on Nairobi-Thika Superhighway
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Studies have observed that vending has been on the increase in developing countries particularly in urban areas and suburbs. The main contributing factors are rural-urban migration, lack of formal employment leading to ... -
Cage Fish Farming and Its Effects on Livelihoods of Fisherfolk Within Anyanga Beach, Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cage fish farming continues to be hailed for the important role it plays in realisation of sustainable development through creation of employment, improving incomes and guaranteeing food security to fishing communities. ... -
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Choices of Sanitation Technologies in Wajir County, Kenya. Halima Bashir Abdi Development Studies, University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Adequate sanitation and improved hygiene are the most fundamental components of effective public health regime. Residents of rural areas in many developing countries struggle to solve problems of sanitation especially ... -
Flexible Loans and Access to Agricultural Credit for Smallholder Farmers in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Access to credit is a pervasive problem for smallholder farmers in developing countries. While there are several factors why this is the case, the manner in which the loans are designed could play a significant role in ... -
Financing Renewable Energy Technologies for End Users: the Role of Strategic Partnerships Between Financial Institutions and Energy Service Companies in Enhancing Uptake of Solar Credit
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is consensus in literature that stimulating an off grid energy market can provide impetus in promoting access to modern forms of energy for low income households. Acquiring off grid energy solutions like solar home ... -
Private Financing for University Education and Implications on Participation: Evidence From Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research project sought to explore the implications of private financing on participation in the university by students from poor households of Ombeyi, Kenya, by finding out the private financing strategies deployed ... -
An Assessment of Communication Strategies in Inclusion of Former Beneficiaries in Resource Mobilisation: the Case of Children of God Institute -nyumbani
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought an assessment of communication strategies in inclusion of former beneficiaries in resource mobilisation at Children of God Relief Institute - Nyumbani. The specific objectives of the study were: to ... -
Efficacy of Instagram as an Advertising Platform for Young Women’s Clothes in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Instagram advertising is gaining popularity among several brands. This study sought to investigate the efficacy of Instagram as an advertising platform for young women’s clothes in Nairobi Kenya. This following specific ... -
Sources of Information, Levels of Awareness and Adoption of Renewable Energy in Keekonyokie and Olkeri Wards, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study explored the sources of information, levels of awareness and adoption of renewable energy in Keekonyokie and Olkeri wards in Kajiado County. The study sought to find out sources of information that can help guide ... -
Influence of Social Media on Crisis Management Among Corporate Organisations in Kenya: a Case Study of Safaricom Public Limited Company
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study set out to investigate the influence of social media in crisis management, among corporate firms in Kenya. Safaricom Public Limited Company was used in the study. The study was guided by three objectives; it ...