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Tourism Destination Competitiveness Across Eastern and Southern Africa: an Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The growing competition among tourism destinations reflects the increasing global demand for travel experiences and the necessity for destinations to differentiate themselves to attract more visitors. Despite the steady ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Food Security Projects in Kenya: a Case of Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Food security is a critical concern in Kenya hence the need to develop projects that will enhance food security in the country. There is an underlying assumption that specific universally recognized project management ... -
Assessment of Gender-based Violence Response Through Policare Centre; the Case of Central Police Headquarters in Nanyuki
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) have continued to face challenges both in access to post GBV services and justice. Most survivors therefore have had to grapple with access to medical treatment and care, psychosocial ... -
Operations Strategies and Firm Performance of Large Construction Companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In recent years, construction companies in Nairobi County have been grappling with rising client demands, the imperative to enhance services and products, inflation, a shortage of skilled labor, and capital supply constraints. ... -
Film Distribution in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi’s River Road Piracy Model
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated film distribution in Kenya focusing on Nairobi’s River Road film industry, also termed as Riverwood. Its objectives were: 1) To document the film piracy model in Nairobi's River Road, 2) To investigate ... -
Influence of Strategic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of the Motor Vehicle Assemblers in Kenya: a Case Study of Isuzu East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the research was to establish the influence of strategic capabilities on competitive advantage of motor vehicle assemblers in Kenya. Anchored on Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory ... -
Influence of Management Governance Practices on Board Employed Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Westlands Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The personnel and a dedicated workforce are often the primary organizational resources in every institution. Within the realm of education, instructors who serve on the Board of Management (BoM) are considered crucial ... -
Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Adult and Continuing Educationin Adult Education Centers in Imenti North Sub-county, Meru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, although the Non Formal Basic Education Curriculum has been developed and introduced, many non-formal education centers have not implemented the curriculum. This study examined the institutional factors ... -
Effect of Work Life Balance on Organization Commitment at Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current organizational operating environment has prioritized competitiveness as the main objective and employee organization commitment has been seen as the most appropriate strategy to foster competitiveness .However, ... -
Security Agencies in Combating Human Trafficking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human trafficking as a global challenge involves the exploitation of individuals to provide forced labor as well as commercial sexual activities. Despite the numerous studies done, policies, and legislation enacted on human ... -
E-logistics and Operations Performance of International Humanitarian Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between e-logistics and operational performance of international Humanitarian Organizations (IHOs) in Nairobi County. The study specifically determined the ... -
Strategic Leadership and Competitive Advantage of Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In the present-day global and interconnected economy, the source of a firm's competitive advantage has shifted from physical capital to its ability to process information in a fastpaced manner efficiently. The strategic ... -
Pathways to African Feminism and Development (Vol.8, Issue 1 - Dec, 2023)
(African Women Studies Research Centre, University of Nairobi, 2023-12)On behalf of the Editorial Board members, authors, reviewers, and those who have contributed in one way or the other in making this issue come to be, within and outside of the University of Nairobi I extend a very warm ... -
Funding Sources, Competitiveness, Firm Size and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The nature of the funding source a commercial bank decides to adopt is a key performance determinant. Ideally, banks make use of either shareholders’ equity, borrowed funds, or customers' deposits to finance their ... -
Risk Factors and Molecular Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus and Other Animal Pathogens Infecting African Buffaloes, Cattle and Goats in Eastern Rwanda.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) is a positive-sense RNA virus of the family of the picornaviridæ causing the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Although FMD is endemic in Rwanda, there are information gaps with regards to ... -
An Assessment of Newspaper Coverage of the 2022 Presidential Election
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines media coverage during Kenya's 2022 presidential election, focusing on The Daily Nation and The Standard Newspaper to discern factors influencing candidate portrayal, media framing, and overall tonality. ... -
Impact of Working Remotely on Cooperation Between Interpreters Working in the Same Booth: a Study of the Zoom Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Remote simultaneous interpretation platforms are becoming increasingly popular for professionals working in the interpretation field. However, along with numerous benefits associated with time and costs, this technological ... -
Institutional Management Practices, Personal Motivation and Learner Participation in Distance Learning Programmes: the Case of Selected Distance Learning Centers of the University of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There is an urgent need to address issues of distance learning at universities in Rwanda. The reason for this is that there are few places available for high school graduates to join universities for face-to-face learning. ... -
The Effect of Turnaround Strategy on the Performance of Kenya Power Lighting Company PLC
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated the effect of a turnaround strategy on the performance of Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The energy sector, particularly in developing economies like Kenya, faces multifaceted challenges ... -
Data Protection and Experience of Stakeholders at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Increasing usage of internet and computer machines over the last 30 years has increased the chances of cyberattacks, leakage of information and other unethical activity within large organizations. Kenya has laws that govern ...