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The Effect of Microfinance Access on the Financial Performance of Innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study assessed the effect of microfinance access on ingenious Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The general purpose of this study looked at how the operations of Micro Finance Institutions influenced ... -
The Impact of Dividend Policy on Long-term Investment Performance of Firms Listed With Nairobi Securities Exchange Investment Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of the study was to determien the effect of dividend policy on long term perfromance of finance and investment companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Company. To determine the amount to distribute to ... -
Gender Differences in Household Poverty and in the Impact of Cash Transfers on Human Capital Development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Addressing gender inequality and poverty in households will enhance people’s choices to achieve equal rights and opportunities, and the capacity to make independnent decisions and contribute to social and economic development ... -
Effect of Digital Agricultural Marketing Platforms on Extent of Commercialization and Food Security Among Potato Farmers in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Agricultural commercialization in Sub-Saharan Africa has been identified as a potential solution for reducing food insecurity among farmers by increasing their income. The advancement of commercialization through digitalization, ... -
Analysis of Contraceptive Use, Discontinuation and Switching Among Homeless Women in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background and Purpose: Contraceptive use, switching, and discontinuation have facilitated child spacing and choice in how many children women wish to have. Over the years, family planning has been utilized by the national ... -
Access and Utilization of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women in Malaria Endemic Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Malaria continues to be a major public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it has a disproportionate impact on pregnant women. In 2020, malaria accounted for 2.6% of the global disease burden, ... -
Determinants of Crime Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Crime poses a severe threat to the socioeconomic fabric of Kenya, with alarming increases in reported cases over recent years, including a staggering 14.3% rise in crime rates between 2020 and 2021 alone. This study sought ... -
Effect of out-of-pocket Health Expenditure on Utilization of Healthcare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Healthcare services utilization is essential for wellbeing and reduction of both morbidity and mortality. Healthcare services utilization is dependent on the mode of healthcare financing. Accordingly, understanding how ... -
The Effect of Correspondent Banking De-risking on Trade Dynamics in Djibouti
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The Relationship Between Public Debt and Economic Growth in Kenya (1985-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Governments all over the world have resulted to borrowing, both domestically and externally, to finance infrastructure projects like roads, railway and electricity. When utilized appropriately, public0debt can boost the ... -
The Effects of Minimum Wage on Agriculture Sector Employment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The discussion on employment influence of minimum wage is still heated. There is still no consensus among the empirical studies that have been done both for the developed and developing countries. This paper adds to the ... -
Effects of Inflation on the Performance of Smes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research aims to assess the impact of inflation on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, focusing specifically on its influence on the export growth of SMEs. The study also seeks to draw ... -
Effect of Mobile Money on Economic Growth within Select East African Community Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This paper analyzes how economic growth within select countries in the East African Community (EAC) is affected by mobile money. The analysis leverages on annual panel data from Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya from 2009 to ... -
Determinants of Poverty in Western Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Poverty is a multi-faceted and intricate phenomenon that includes not only economic aspects for instance income and consumption but also non-monetary dimensions like health, education, access to water and gender equality. ... -
The Impact of Gender in the Utilization of Digital Financial Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to estimate the impact of gender in the utilization of digital financial services. (DFS) in Kenya using the 2021 FinAccess Survey, which is a joint initiative of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ... -
Factors Influencing Children’s Vulnerability to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (Ocsea) in Urban Poor Settings: a Case of Kibera Slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) is a universal problem with evident long-term effects. Its scope and practice have tremendously expanded and metamorphosed leading to its rapid spread. The metamorphosis stems ... -
The Impact of Power Sector Reforms on Efficiency, Access and Household Welfare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Electricity is a key enabler of socio-economic development. Provision of adequate and affordable electricity is necessary for economic growth and wellbeing of a people. Since the 1980s electricity sector in many countries ... -
Political Business Cycles and Macroeconomic Performance in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Despite the economic policies employed in the East African Community (EAC) countries, their public debt, fiscal deficits, and external balance accounts are deteriorating. Budget deficit excluding grants is over 5%, overall ... -
The Effect of Gender Inclusivity in Education and Employment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Gender inclusivity is the idea that all privileges and services are available to everyone regardless of sexual disposition (United Nations, Gender-inclusive Language). It is the availability of all resources and opportunities ... -
Essays on Agricultural Productivity, Agricultural Trade Openness and the Effects of Agricultural Financing on Agricultural Productivity Growth: Evidence From the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Countries in the East African Community are mainly agricultural economies with over 70% of their populations living in the rural areas. Trade amongst them is dominated by agricultural commodities. The importance of agriculture ...
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