This document lists the titles of Masters theses from 2005-2007 related to business administration and communication. The theses cover topics such as human resource management, corporate governance, stock market efficiency, branding, microfinance, and more. The authors and supervisors are also provided for each thesis.
This document lists the titles of Masters theses from 2005-2007 related to business administration and communication. The theses cover topics such as human resource management, corporate governance, stock market efficiency, branding, microfinance, and more. The authors and supervisors are also provided for each thesis.
This document lists the titles of Masters theses from 2005-2007 related to business administration and communication. The theses cover topics such as human resource management, corporate governance, stock market efficiency, branding, microfinance, and more. The authors and supervisors are also provided for each thesis.
Titles of Masters of Business Administration Theses
Year Title Author Supervisor
The Extent of use of Human Resource Management Information Systems and Efficiency in Selected Banks in Nairobi Anne Stephen 2005 Mwebi Nyambegera An evaluation of the Information Efficiency of the Nairobi Stock Anthony David 2005 Exchange Kishoyian Wachira A Survey of Corporate Governance Practices in Selected Phanice David 2005 Commercial Banks in Kenya Bushuru Wachira Establishing the Efficiency of the NSE in Pricing Stocks Using the Dinah Evans 2006 Dividend Valuation Model Mirembo Amata Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Capital Asset Pricing Model Edwin Evans 2006 (CAPM) in the Kenyan Capital Market Kibuthu Amata The Effect of Counterfeit Products on Company Sales/Revenue of Anne Jimnah Permit Holder Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi (Kenya) Nelima Waweru 2006 Wanjala The Role of the Central Bank of Kenya in Controlling Bank Claude Abraham 2006 Failures: An Investigative Study Kodzo Waithima Kenya Women Entrepreneurs and Access to Micro Finance Anne Alfred 2006 Services Case Study of KWFT (Kiambu) Mwenje Muchai Process of Building a Strong Brand An Evaluation of a Local BwonditiNy John Theuri 2006 Bank Experience angiry Financial Resources in Third Sector Organizations. A Comparative Study of Pan Africa and Hope Restoration Group Samuel David 2006 Ng’ang’a Wachira A Survey of the Perception of Members of National Social Security Fund on the Conversion of the Fund from Provident to Akoya, Evans 2006 Pension Scheme James Amata The Perception of Kenyan Doctors on the Various Differentiation Strategies Used by Multinationals to Build Brand Equity within Okoth, Kefah 2006 the Pharmaceutical Industry Anthony Njenga Exploration of Factors Influencing Fraudulent Activities in Banks Kinyua Jimnah 2006 in Kenya A Case of XYZ Bank Juliana Waweru The Significance of Reward Systems on Employees’ Commitment Kuria to Stay in an Organization: A Case of Selected Insurance Jeddah David 2006 Companies in Nairobi Mbaire Minja The Significance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Property Management. A Study of Selected Firms in Irungu Cyrus 2006 Nairobi Nancy Wekesa Assessment of the Level of Involvement of Indigenous Managers in Strategic Planning: A Case of Selected Multinational Bwala Bintu Alfred 2006 Corporations in Kenya Muchai High Performance Business Strategies and Techniques Practiced Ngonga, by Successful Large Private Service Enterprises in Nairobi Francis 2006 Lasalo Kefa Njenga The Relevance of Internet Advertising as a Marketing Tool in Kenya A Survey of MBA Students from Selected Private Muindi Lesa Dorcus 2006 Universities Mwanba Employee Perceptions of Training Impact on Performance A Case Kiprotich, Stephen 2006 of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Melly Nyambegera Activity based Costing Investigation of its Adoption in Kenyan Kuraru, Serah 2006 Hospitality Industry Edwin Akelola The Impact of SMASSE Programmes on Trainee’s Performance in Wambua Stephen 2006 Microteaching Anne Nyambegera Perceived Service Quality amongst Employees in the Utility Mutua, Dorcas 2006 Industry A Case Study of Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd Jossylyn Mwamba Performance Management System’s Impact on Productivity A Njagi Stephen 2006 Case of Jubilee Insurance Emmah Nyambegera Strategic Response to Competition in the Banking Industry A Case Ng’ang’a, Micheni 2006 of Selected Local Banks in Nairobi Wanjiku Muchai An Assessment of Strategic Management Practices A Case Study Gathuri Muchai 2006 of Care Kenya International (Headquarter) Joyce Micheni An Investigation into the Growth of the Enrolment of the Mutual Musungu, Jimnah 2007 Funds Industry Marianne Waweru An Investigation into the Growth of the Enrolment of the Mutual Musungu, Jimnah 2007 Funds Industry Marianne Waweru Exchange Rate Risk Management Practice among Agricultural Macharia David 2007 Firms in Kenya Joel Wachira The Impact of Bond and Share Offering Announcements on Share Market Prices: A Study of the Nairobi Stock Exchange Efficiency Rwehera, David 2007 Dorine Wachira Waweru, David 2007 Factors Affecting Petroleum Product Prices in Kenya Samuel Wachira A Study on Resource Mobilization Strategies by Disability NGOs Maiywa 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya Sarah Paul Mbutu The Effect of Dividend on the Value of Kenyan Firms Listed in Mugambi, David 2007 the Nairobi Stock Exchange Pamela Wachira The Role of Leadership in Organizational Transformation: A Case Olande 2007 Study of Agro-Development Bank, Kenya Fredrick E.K. Ragui The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Performance, A Kamau, Thomas 2007 Case Study of Supervisors at Sarova Hotels Susan Koyier The Impact of Incentives in Productivity in Selected Gacheru Abraham 2007 Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi William Waithima A Study of Socio-economic Impact of HIV and AIDS on Micro Finance Clients: A Case of World Relief Bujumbura-Burundi Nicimpaye David 2007 Cesalie Wachira Assessment of the Application of Participatory Administration, Leadership and Management (Psalm) in the Management of Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of Public and Private Mithamo Alfred 2007 Primary School in Nairobi Area Margaret Muchai Perception of Organizational Change and Strategic Responses KonchellahJ Alfred 2007 ohn Mucha An assessment of the Financial Planning System and Internal Serah 2007 Controls at Amref Kenya Kavila Kiio Akelola Exploring the Four-part Model of Corporate Social Responsibility: Otieno, Esamwata 2007 A Case Study of Total Kenya Mercy Omondi Titles of Masters of Arts in Communication Theses Year Title Author Supervisor The Impact of Pre-trial Reporting of Cases on the Public’s Mwaura Anne Faith Nguru 2005 Perception of Justice in Kenya Mamo Kabede. Nyaga, 2005 Corporate Image and its Effects on Local Fundraising Rahab Wekundah Jeremire 2005 The Role of Public Relations in Crisis Management Manasseh Araka Attitudes, Knowledge, Beliefs and Behaviour of Residents of Mwanza City towards Environmental Pollution in Lake Kaijanangoma, Martha 2005 Victoria Dietrick Mbugguss) Communication and Satisfaction in the Marital Dyad A Study of the Catholic Marriage Encounter Programme in Kibuthu Faith Nguru 2005 Kenya Rosemary Towards Culturally Relevant Communication Approaches with Urban Church Youth A Study of the Uhuru Highway Andriamanjaka, Marta 2005 Lutheran Church, Nairobi Prosper Daniel Bennett An Assessment of Corporate Governance Practices in Ongang’o, Muchai 2005 Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya Mellyne Atieno Mucheni) Edutainment Radio Programmes on HIV\AIDS as a Strategy Mboya, to Encourage Behavioural Change among the Youth in Rosemary Alakie Martha 2005 Nyanza Province – Kenya Mbugguss Portrayal of the Male Gender in Food and Beverages Kuria Audreen James 2005 Commercials in Kenyan Television Stations Wakanyi Mutua Gender and Communication How the Female Gender is Florence 2005 Portrayed in Kenya in Secular Hip-hop Music Video Mueni, Joy Miya) 2005 Uses and Gratifications of Mass Media Communication by Djongana Teenagers from Selected Schools in Nairobi Chongombe Domestic Violence A Consequence of Acculturation among Ndunda, Coretta Alfred 2005 Kamba Couples Muchai Intercultural Communication Experiences between Ethiopian and Kenyan Professionals Working in Selected Multinational Abraham 2005 Organizations in Nairobi Mulugeta Jane Awiti Towards an Evaluative Training Knowledge Management Model for Contemporary Organizations A Case Study of Maina, Fides Faith Nguru 2005 Davis and Shirtliff (Kenya) Wanjiku Communicating with the Deaf Perceptions of television Mwongera, Mutua 2005 HIV/AIDS Messages among the Literate Deaf in Kenya Nkirote James A survey of Conflict Management Strategies Used by Managers in Selected Private Sector Service Organizations in Makanga, Peterson 2005 Nairobi Margaret Wango’mbe An Assessment of the Impact of Television New News Ombara Mary Faith Nguru 2005 Broadcasts on Selected Audience in Nairobi An Assessment of Communication Media Used in Rahab 2005 Counselling by Selected Churches in Nairobi Angel Shivere Nyaga HIV and AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes and Communication Skills A Survey of Students in Selected Theological Schools Mbugua, Allan Faith Nguru 2005 in Nairobi Karanja 2005 A communication Strategy for Foundational Building Blocks Ndebe Joseph Jane Awiti in a Biblical Marriage A Case Study of Young adults’ Ministry in Africa Inland Churches in Nairobi and its Environs The Impact of Mass Media (TV) on Church Life A Case Makori, 2005 Study of Jesus is Alive Ministries, Nairobi Jeremiah Awiti Jane Comparison of the Coverage of STIs and HIV and AIDS by the Daily Nation and Sunday Nation Newspapers in Kenya Levi, Juliet Jeremire 2005 from July 2002 to June 2004 Mrembo Araka Communication Conflict Management Strategy Preferences Havyarimana, Levi 2007 among Burundi Political Leaders Alexis Obonyo Dominant Communication Dimensions in Internet use and their potential for modelling persuasive strategies for positive Musyimi, Julius Billington 2007 behaviour change Mutinda Mwangi The Impact of Uganda’s Mobile Phone Industry’s Watendwa, 2007 Communication of Change on Their Corporate Image Geofrey Mary Kizito The Effect of Mobile Phones on Interpersonal Levi 2007 Communication among University Students Mwangi William Obonyo Persuasive Factors that Influence High School Youth in their Response to the Abstinence and Condom use Messages in the 2007 Context of HIV and AIDS Mwangi Rose Faith Nguru Impact of Cultural Heritage Television Documentaries on Shaping People’s Identity A Mixed Methods Case Study of Kimotho, John Michael 2007 Nairobi National Museum Gitabu Laney 2007 Social Marketing as a Means of Promoting Youth Ministry Kamau Phyllis Ann Miller Coverage of Environmental Issues by the Pullout Young Sime Abebe Mary Kizito 2007 Nation Magazine of the Sunday the Nation Fikerte 2007 Teleliteracy What should Children be Taught About TV? Njoroge Wanjiku Paul Mbutu
Titles of Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology Theses
Students’ Perception of the Role of Guidance and Counseling Gachoka, Rose Lillian 2005 at Tertiary Institutions Njeri Wahome Psychological Adjustment of AIDS Orphans to Institutional Boamah, Kimani Living A Comparative Study of Pre-adolescent AIDS Kwadwo Ofori Chege Orphans in Selected Para-Church and Church–based 2005 Institutions in Nairobi Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling in Public Mungasia, Lois 2005 Secondary Schools in Vihiga District Atsiaya Joshua Semenye Counselling of Hearing–impaired Student Athletes in Nairobi Nancy 2005 Province Grace Wanjiku Crawford Factors that Drive Men to Rape: A Study of Convicted Male Maweu Jonathan Lincoln Rapists at Kamiti Maximum Prison of Nairobi, Kenya Khasakhala 2005 Stress Counseling An Assessment of the Need for Counseling Gitau, Susan Kimani 2005 for Mortuary Workers in Nairobi Wambui Chege Psychological Factors Contributing to the Increase of Street Mike Kuria 2005 Children: A Case Study of Kisumu City Okumu, Sheba The Challenges of Life after Imprisonment A Study of Ex- Macharia, Helen Dominic 2005 prisoners in Nairobi Waithira Ayaa 2005 Needs Assessment for Training Professional Counselors in Rwiza Robert Lincoln Tanzania Khaskhala Mentoring Effect on Self-esteem, Locus of Control and Self- Maina, W. Mary Nancy efficacy of Economically Poor Women A Case Study of Crawford 2005 Amani Ya Juu, Nairobi Perceived Effects of Adolescents Peer Relations on Behavior Case Study of Osero Onyokie C.D.C (PCEA) Ewuaso Denneque, Seble Bertha 2005 Kedong, Kajiado Wongel Kaimenyi Perceptions on Students’ Related Problem Behaviours and Methods of their Interventions in Selected Primary Schools of Habtamu 2007 Lideta Sone, Addis Ababa Gutte Kelbessa Wondimu Factors Determining Behaviour Change in Adolescent Sexual Mbotela Wanjiru Margaret 2007 and Reproductive Health Muthoka The Role of Personality Traits in HIV Risk Behaviour A Sirima Margaret Study Among HIV Sero-positive Single Individuals in Wambui Mutheu 2007 Selected Support Groups in Nairobi Talitwala
Titles of Masters of Arts in Christian Ministries Theses
Case Study of Kotobe Evangelical Church, Mekane Yesus Samson Obwa 2005 Kanno Amsalu The Effect of Dowry on Solemnization of Marriages in the Church: A Study of Selected Congregations in the Anglican Muiru Perminus Daniel 2005 Church of Kenya, Diocese of Mt. Kenya South M’Mutungi Empowering HIV and AIDS Orphans for Human Development: An Evaluative Case Study of St. Anna’s Mukuna, Patrick Diane Stinton 2005 Centre, Gathukeini, Murang’a The Role of the Church in Implementing Holistic Child Development Programs: A Critical Assessment of Selected Samuel Ezekiel Emmanuel 2005 Churches in Arusha Town, Tanzania Moses Mbennah) The Widow and Property Inheritances Issues among Kikuyu Gethi, Angela Daniel 2007 and Luo Widows in Kenya Wairimu M’Mutungi 2007 Leadership Development for Church Growth Kimeu George Peter Mageto
Titles of Masters of Arts in Child Development Theses
The Capacity Needs of Children and Youth Teachers in Compassion-Assisted child Development Centers in Arusha Mgalu, John, Mbennah 2005 Douglas Emmanuel Caregivers’ Perception of Children’s Play Case of Murigande, Peter Odera 2005 Compassion Assisted Projects in Kigali - Rwanda Rosette 2005 An Assessment of the Contribution of Rwanda Red Cross to Rurangwa, Sylvester Street Children Sylvain Okenyi Parenting Capacity Needs Assessment for Holistic Early Childhood Development: A Study of Mothers of Compassion- Emmanuel 2005 Assisted Children in Arusha Town Kisinza, Elieshi Mbennah 2005 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) among Compassion Etienne, Muhoza Peter Odera Assisted Children in Rwanda Assessment of Counseling Mugema Needs The Management of Tutorial Teaching Compassion Assisted Child Ministry Centers in Arusha Town, Tanzania A Critical Emmanuel 2005 Assessment Mollel, Jackson Mbennah Psychosocial Needs of Children Affected by HIV and AIDS in Compassion Assisted Projects A Survey of Bushenyi 2007 Cluster Ouma, Gilbert Ezati Betty Coping Mechanisms Used by Underprivileged Children in Bizuneh, Debebe Tesfay 2007 Addis Ketema, Addis Ababa Shiferaw Social Service Delivery for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) An Assessment of Ibanda Child Development Center (CDC), Ibanda, Southwestern Uganda Turyamwijuka, 2007 Silvanus Bob Petty Ezati Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding HIV and AIDS Among Vulnerable Adolescents in Selected Kimbowa, Compassion International Assisted Projects in Bugiri District Andrew Kamaga 2007 of Eastern Uganda Vicki Owens A Study of Child Mothers in Compassion International Rueben 2007 Assisted Project in Kabale Cluster Kabale District Olwol Flavia Musiime The Influence of Complementary Care on Identity Development of Adolescents; A Case Study of Compassion Mukhwana, 2007 Assisted Adolescents in Masaka District Fredrick Vicki Owens 2007 Influence of Single Parenting on the Socio-Emotional Tugumisirize, Development of the Youth in Kampala Cluster Rosa Hope Ezati, Betty Factors, Nature and Extent of Children in Conflict with the Rebu, Yoseph Habtamu 2007 Law in Addis Ababa Imana Wondimu Impact of Parental Support and Home Environment on School Achievement in Adolescents Supported by Compassion in Kartayeba, 2007 Kampala Kenneth Betty Ezati The Nature and Level of Adolescent Participation in Child Taddesse, Tesfaye 2007 Focused Development Programs Tsehaywota Shiferaw Gudifecha - A Traditional Child Rearing Practice Vis-a –Vis Bulto, Habtamu 2007 Child Rights (conventions) Demmissie Wondimu