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Factors affecting institutional transformation for regulated MFIs
(2015)Purpose - Regulating microfinance activities has been an important policy concern in improving financial inclusion and extending financial services to all. However, introducing a regulatory framework of any kind pushes ... -
Factors Influencing Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2017-05)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing firm competitiveness among the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. Specifically the study set out to examine the influence of strategic leadership, ... -
Factors Influencing Maize Production in Rural Kenya: Case of Kisii County
(2018-07)Agricultural Sector in Kenya is the backbone of the country’s economy and the source of livelihood for majority of the rural population. The sector contributes about 26 percent of the country’s GDP, employs about 75 percent ... -
FARMCHEM’S DILEMMA:Coping with Distribution Challenges in the Supply Chain Management
(United States International University-Africa, 2011)It was on Monday, the 3rd of April, 2011, when Mr. Charles Mulinge, the Managing Director(MD) of Farmchem Limited, a firm dealing in agricultural input products, received a phone call. “Hallo!” he answered ... -
FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENY
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015-05)Kenya’s banking system has not been exception as far as financial innovations is concerned. The major impetus for financial innovation has been globalization of financial systems, deregulation, and great advances in ... -
FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)Kenya’s banking system has not been exception as far as financial innovations is concerned. The major impetus for financial innovation has been globalization of financial systems, deregulation, and great advances in ... -
Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning in the Informal Sector in Kenya
(2014)Old age dependency has become a major issue of concern to governments today. This is because a large number of retirees lack any form of regular income to sustain them in retirement. Kenya has one of the highest levels ... -
Financial Management Practices Influence on Performance Contracting Results in Local Authorities in Kenya
(2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of financial management practices on performance contracting results in local authorities in Kenya. Methodology: The study used a Correlational research ... -
Financial Time Series Modelling of Trends and Patterns in the Energy Markets
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2016)Precise recognition of a time series path is important to policy makers, statisticians, economists, traders, hedgers and speculators alike. The correct time series path is also a key ingredient in pricing models. This ... -
Hindrances to pupils’ access and participation in primary school education in Kakuma and Lokichoggio divisions, Turkana county
(Transnational Research Journals, 2012-10-29)This study was undertaken to investigate pupils’ access and participation challenges in primary school education in Kakuma and Lokichoggio divisions of Turkana County in North Western Kenya. The purpose of the study was ... -
Human Capital Investment and Organizational Performance: A Theoretical Review
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2024-03)Skill and capacities present in the workforce, if put to productive use, can be vital determinants of a nation's longterm profit gains. Building employees' competence through skill acquisition is an important yardstick in ... -
The Impact of Core Capital and membership growth on financial performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya
(2015)Savings and Credit cooperatives commonly known as SACCOs’ are financial organizations formed by members with the same common bond to mobilize savings and later grant loans to the willing members. Prior to 2008 regulatory ... -
The Impact of Credit Management and Liquidity on financial performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives In Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)Savings and credit cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have granted loans over the years without concentrating on the quality of loans in their portfolios and hence maintained key assets in their books that would not be accounted ... -
The Impact of Employee Benefits on The Employee Productivity at Kenya Tea Packers
(International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, 2020)The study sought to evaluate The Impact of Employee Benefits on The Employee Productivity at Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA). The study analyzed past theories related to the topic under the theoretical review ... -
Impact of Government Expenditure on Private Investment in Kenya
(2014)Kenya’s investment by private individuals and firms has not been sustainable since the country attained independence. This rather sorry state of affairs has raised concern to the government since investment is considered ... -
Impact of Kenyan New Labour Laws on Gender Disparities in Industrial Occupations in Kenyan Organizations and the Respective Trade Unions
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015-07)While gender responsive laws and policies have been adapted and enacted, gender differences continue to persist in the various dimensions of industrial occupations both in Kenya and other parts of the world. The objective ... -
The impact of name change on the financial performance of savings and credit co-operatives in Kenya
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016)Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the impact of name change, if any on the financial performance of deposit-taking savings and credit co-operatives (SACCOs) in a developing country characterized by a vibrant SACCO ... -
An In-Depth Analysis of the Altman's Failure Prediction Model on Corporate Financial Distress in Uchumi Supermarket in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Many firms in developing and transitional economies are in financial distress situation, due to low level of debt service coverage. The study of financial distress has become a significant global issue after the global ... -
An In-Depth Analysis of the Altman’s Failure Prediction Model on Corporate Financial Distress in Uchumi Supermarket in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Many firms in developing and transitional economies are in financial distress situation, due to low level of debt service coverage. The study of financial distress has become a significant global issue after the global ... -
Income Diversification in the Banking Sector and Earnings Volatility: Evidence from Kenyan Commercial Banks
(Kenya Bankers Association, 2012-12)This paper investigates whether diversification of income sources for Kenyan banks leads to better earnings and reduced individual bank and systemic risks. The study seeks to analyze the extent to which observed shift ...