University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Corporate Governance, Idiosyncratic Risk, Economic Factors, and Value of Non-financial Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The value of non-financial listed firms on the Nairobi Securities Exchange was investigated, as well as its relationship with corporate governance, idiosyncratic risk, and economic factors. The study specifically sought ... -
Effectiveness of Conflict Early Warning System as a Framework for Conflict Prevention in Africa. Case Study of South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Since conflict will always exist, many academicians and policymakers are more concerned with how conflict might be controlled. This has sparked the creation of a number of conflict management techniques, the most prominent ... -
The Effect of Gross Loan Portfolio on the Value of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study aimed to assess the impact of gross loan portfolio on the value of Kenyan commercial banks. Contextually, it prioritized banks listed at NSE. It set out specific variables such as; real estate loans, retail and ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Kitui High School, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study examined competitive strategies adopted by secondary schools in Kenya to achieve good performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination. The study was based on two theories; Porter’s Theory of Competitive ... -
Integration of Supply Chain Systems and Healthcare Performance: a Case of Afya Ugavi Project, Migori County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Integration of Supply Chain Systems improves Supply Chain Performance ensuring commodity security. Effective Health Supply Chains are critical in provision of health services therefore improving Healthcare Performance. ... -
Effect of Inflation on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Inflation has affected most economies in the 21st Century. With increase in fiscal stimulus packages and better accommodating monetary policies across the globe, there has been a major concern of increase in inflation. ... -
Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Performance of Commercial State Owned Enterprises in Uganda
(African Development Finance Journal, 2023-02-06)During the last three decades, the performance of commercial State Owned Enterprises in Uganda has been disappointing. Available evidence shows that CSOEs have been characterized by low returns, financial fraud, increase ... -
Refugee Repatriation as a National Security Concerninafrica: Kenya-Somalia Experience (2013-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to assess refugee repatriation as a national security concern in Africa: Kenya- Somali experience (2013-2018). Three specific objectives anchored the study: To examine the factors underlying ... -
The Impact of Digital Innovation on Financial Performance of Forex Bureaus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of digital innovations on efficiency, and cost reductions in the financial services sector is paramount to the profitable service delivery and competitiveness of firms in the industry. Financial service providers ... -
Covid-19 Effect on Share Prices Volatility of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
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The Source Rock Evaluation and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Cretaceous Rocks from Chalbi Basin, Block 10a of the Anza Rift based on Lopatin–Waples Method
(AJPS, 2022-12-16)The Anza Rift is a northwest-southeast trending sedimentary basin located in northern Kenya. This is one of the remaining underexplored frontier exploration areas possessing high potential in hydrocarbon discoveries ... -
Effect of Upright (‘all Fours’) Versus Lithotomy Birth Position on Obstetric Outcomes Among Low-risk Parturients at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Mixed Method Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction The World Health Organisation endorsed that parturients, without epidural anaesthesia, should deliver in a position of their preference including upright positions during the delivery process. Studies from ... -
Characterization of Outdoor Malaria Transmission and Plant Feeding Pattern Among Anopheles Funestus and Anopheles Gambiae Mosquitoes From Selected Ecologies of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Outdoor malaria transmission remains a major hindrance to effective control and elimination of the disease. However, the anopheline vector composition among outdoor biting fractions is poorly understood including associated ... -
Effect of Positioning Strategies on Competitiveness of Health Insurance Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this research was determining how positioning strategy affect the competitiveness of Kenyan health insurance companies. The study's foundations were the resources-based approach and Porter's (1980) theory ... -
HIV Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
Normal Weighted Inverse Gaussian Distributions and Em Algorithm With Appliactions to Risk Measures and Dependence Modelling
(University of Nairobi, 2022)High frequencyfinancialdataischaracterizedbynon-normality,asymmetric,leptokurtic and fat-tailedbehaviour.Thenormaldistributionisinadequateincapturingthese characteristics. Tothisend,variousflexibledistributionshavebeen ... -
Logistic Regression Modelling of Factors Associated With the Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Embakasi, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The researchprojectisaimedtowardsestablishingriskfactorsassociatedwiththepreva- lence oftuberculosis(TB)inNairobiEmbakasi.Thisstudywasconductedonpatients visiting chestclinicatMamaLucyKibakiTeachingandReferralHospitalw ... -
Corporate Insolvency: Protection of Employee Rights in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Employees are an integral part and the lifeblood of any corporate entity. They play a crucial function in the existence of a corporate entity. They have immense stake in its continued existence and its sound financial ... -
Tensile and Flexural Strength Properties of Surface-modified Banana Fibre Epoxy Composites
(University of Nairobi, 2022)There is presently a rise in the research and development of composites reinforced using natural fibres because of an increase in environmental awareness driven by climate change concerns. This is because natural fibres ...