University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategic Planning Practices and Service Delivery in Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi County government is mandated to provide services like health, education and infrastructure. However, in service delivery the Nairobi County government faces numerous challenges. The health services pause a ... -
Influence of Principals’ Performance Contract Practices on Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Mumias East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of quality education in secondary schools is one of the Government’s objective. Poor governance in public secondary schools has led to poor performance in national examinations. The study addressed the insufficient ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the influence of credit risk management on the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions (DTMIs) in Kenya. Drawing on theories including credit risk theory, agency ... -
Impact of County Road Infrastructure Investment on Employment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current research aimed to delve into the empirical connection between the infrastructure investment at the county level and employment outcome in Kenya. To be more precise, the study endeavours to scrutinize how county ... -
The Effect of Firm Characteristics on Financial Distress of Selected Retail Supermarket Chains in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Company under financial distress plunges into a strained cash situation and is unable to pay debts as they become due, this state of affairs can compel an organization into liquidation or bankruptcy. A company’s ability ... -
Operations Responsiveness and Competitive Advantage of Fast-moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study set to find how operations responsiveness and competitive advantage interacts among fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in industrial area, Nairobi, Kenya. Dynamic capability, resource dependence and open ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Equity Risk Premium of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Where the capital structure has a higher composition of equity, a firm experiences low market risk which leads to a lower equity risk premium. Commercial banks in Kenya have experienced high fluctuations in their capital ... -
Digital Banking and Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital banking and financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed both cross sectional and longitudinal research designs. The ... -
Assessment of the Effect of International Partnerships on Infrastructural Development a Case Study of Kenya/china Relations
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Development is inevitable in the world today, and countries are striving to achieve their various developmental goals in order to provide and ensure better livelihoods for their people. This study aims to explore the ... -
Utilization of Geographic Information System Technology on Implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority’s Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The success of any road construction project relies heavily on effective and efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of the construction progress. Studies have indicated the integration of GIS technology with the ... -
Predict Spread of Infectious Diseases Across Regions via Transport Systems in Kenya Using Machine Learning Models: Case of Truck Crews and Bus Passenger Movement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The recurrent outbreak of infectious diseases has led to a global health catastrophe with substantial socioeconomic interruptions, morbidity, and deaths. The coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Large Supermarket Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Though retailing has transformed in the recent past to one sector that has grown in prominence as a major economic driver especially in developing economies, it still remains erratic with increasingly fickle shopper loyalties ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kenya: Analysis of 2022 KDHS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Contraceptive use is an important determinant of fertility. This study focused on factors influencing utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated ... -
Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Reporting Quality of Oil Marketing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With an evolving financial landscape and increasing demands for transparency and accountability, it becomes imperative to understand the impact of risk-based auditing on the quality of financial reporting, especially in ... -
Influence of Strategy on Organizational Structure of Protestant Confession Churches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relationship between strategy and organization structure is a key component to the success of any organization. Strategy thrives in an organization with the right structure, management is therefore required to align ... -
Effect of Asset Allocation Decisions on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial landscape of Kenya, like many emerging economies, is characterized by a diverse array of investment instruments, with unit trusts becoming increasingly significant. Understanding how asset allocation decisions ... -
Quantifying the Relationship Between Air Transportation and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air transportation remains a core factor in the world’s economic growth. Thus, in the context of Kenya, this study looked at the connection that between air transportation and the economy. To conduct the study, the research ... -
Supply Chain Practices and Operational Performance of Christ is the Answer Ministries Church in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Exploring the nexus between supply chain practices and operational performance within (CITAM) Church in Kenya, this study endeavours to reveal the nuanced dynamics of these practices and their impact. The research is framed ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Spread and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks have a crucial role in the allocation and distribution of economic resources on a global scale. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of commercial banks and are significant ... -
Challenges of Implementing Performance Contracting Strategy at Impact Research and Development Organisation, Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance contracting is a strategy designed to manage performance and also a distinct element of organizational reforms. Despite the importance of performance contracting strategy, challenges such as a culture of ...