SU+ Digital Repository: Recent submissions
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Digitising academic certificates using blockchain to curb fraud: the case of a Kenyan university
(Strathmore University, 2018-10-03)The prevalence of fake academic certificates in the country is worrying. This has come to light in the media during the vetting process during the recruitment of candidates for key public sector positions. The fraudulent ... -
A Mobile application to track pension payments: a case for pensions department in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)According to the existing terms and conditions of service especially for the permanent and pensionable officers in public service in Kenya, officers expect terminal benefits as an incentive for the services they rendered ... -
Assessment of factors affecting residential real estate prices in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study analyzes the effect of selected economic factors on real estate market in Kenya. House prices in Kenya have continued to rise over the past years. The study employed both cross sectional and time series data ... -
An Investigation into the presence of market timing in configuration of capital structures by companies listed at the NSE
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study sought to examine whether over or undervaluation of securities drove capital structure decisions with a focus on companies that offered corporate debt and rights issues for the period between 2006-2016. Main study ... -
The Effects of working capital management efficiency in listed companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Efficient working capital management is a pre-requisite for enhancement of shareholders’ value and has a direct correlation with the firm’s profitability and as a consequence, the shareholders’ wealth maximization objective. ... -
Effects of performance appraisal systems on employee performance of multinational companies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)To gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy, multinational firms are increasingly promoting high levels of employee performance through conducting effective performance appraisals. Performance ... -
Influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study’s main objective was to investigate the influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya. Ansoff’s growth strategies were explored. The study was grounded on Ansoff’s growth-vector ... -
Influence of relationship marketing on customer loyalty in the telecommunication industry in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
(Strathmore University, 2019)The telecommunication industry in Tanzania is fast growing and has revolutionized the way people communicate, network or transact. This growth has led to a stiff competition within the industry and very low switching costs ... -
A Mobile-based image recognition system for identifying bird species in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Kenya is world-renown for its wildlife tourism, which attracts many foreigners and is a leading foreign exchange earner. The last few years has seen significant growth in the number of people, called birders, who observe ... -
The Determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies that are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). A disclosure index was developed and used ... -
Factors motivating the application of Sustainability Management Accounting Tools among corporations in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2019)Sustainability Accounting is gradually gaining momentum, since then, awareness on environmental, economic and social issues in the business sector has increased mainly due to the increased pressure from stakeholders to ... -
Mobile application for long distance vehicles booking of passengers in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Making a booking for a journey has been one of the challenges affecting passengers who travel for long distances. Public transport is one field that is facing extreme pressures with customers demanding higher service levels ... -
The Influence of dynamic capabilities on firm performance of listed manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Manufacturing firms worldwide are faced with high competition which causes them to explore new ways of re-configuring their resources so as to gain superior firm performance. Existing studies have addressed the interaction ... -
The Effect of local content policies on sustainable local development by upstream oil and gas companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Despite the massive surge of multinational companies into the African extractive sector, regions where extractive activities are occurring have remained steeped in poverty and underdevelopment. In response, developing ... -
An Event study on effects of Kenya’s varying application of Capital Gains Tax on stock market performance at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Whether CGT has a positive or negative impact on liquidity and stock returns is a puzzle stock markets across the World are yet to answer. Secondly, whether to go long or short on different portfolios held by investors ... -
Celebrating 10 years of SU charter - Part II
(Strathmore University, 2018)This year marks 10 years since Strathmore University received its charter. On April 23rd 2008, the then President - His Excellency Mwai Kibaki and the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga awarded the charter at a ceremony ... -
Celebrating 10 years of SU charter
(Strathmore University, 2018)This year marks 10 years since Strathmore University received its charter. On April 23rd 2008, the then President - His Excellency Mwai Kibaki and the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga awarded the charter at a ceremony ... -
#Opinion count - 1st Public debate : Sexual harassment
(Strathmore University, 2018)The sexual harassment debacle in Hollywood that has reverberated in diverse arenas in the U.S and around the worlds, dubbed #MeToo has featured prominently in the media for now 3 months. Sexual harassment knows no ... -
VC's corner - Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well - Prof John Odhiambo
(Strathmore University, 2019)Prof John Odhiambo ( Vice Chancellor - Strathmore University) speaks at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference 2019 on the theme of Excellence: “The Greatness of Little Things” -
Our History ( Strathmore ) : Strathmore through the last 60 years - Silvano Borruso
(Strathmore University, 2018)Mr. Silvano Borruso. 1st Bursar Strathmore School. He was one of the first members of Opus Dei that St. Josemaria sent to begin the Work in Kenya. He arrived in September of 1960. Watch out to have deeper insight of the ...
