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Analysis of Spatial Determinants of Poverty in Rural Uganda
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2007)This study sought to examine the spatial determinants of poverty in rural Uganda. It was undertaken based on the theoretically informed expectation that certain spatial characteristics of where an individual or household ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investments on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study attempts investigates the effect of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) on economic growth in Kenya. International Monetary Fund (1977) defines FDI as investment that is made to acquire a lasting interest in ... -
Impact Of Official Development Assistance On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The demand for continued aid exists. Whether or not foreign aid is positive for the recipient country’s economy remains inconclusive. Since attaining political independence in 1963, Kenya has continued to receive ODA ... -
The effect of diaspora remittance on financial development in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In spite of the importance of remittance inflows gaining prominence in their contribution to the foreign capital inflows, the effects of remittances on capital formation specifically the financial sector developments has ... -
Brand Management Attributes, Corporate Image, Customer Characteristics And Customer Satisfaction Among Undergraduate University Students In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The general objective of this study was to determine the influence of brand management attributes, corporate image, and customer characteristics on customer satisfaction among university students in Kenya. Specifically, ... -
Effect Of Social Capital On Labor Force Participation In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The aim of this study was to examine the effect of social capital on labor force participation in Kenya. Whereas human capital is necessary, social capital is an adequate factor for successful participation in the labor ... -
Quality Of Sexual Life In Women With Female Genital Mutilation/cutting And Associated Factors At Garissa Level Five Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally an estimated 3million young girls undergo female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) each year in the world. FGM/C has no health benefits and is associated with complications including sexual problems. ... -
Determinants of Inward Foreign Direct Investment Stock in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya’s foreign direct investment overtime has been waning despite investment policies and frameworks to attract it. This study analyses the FDI dynamics in Kenya for 1970- 2018 period using annual data. Unlike existing ... -
The Effects of Current Account Deficit on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study explored effects of current account deficit on growth in Kenya by using series data between1975 and 2018. The long run effects between variables were investigated using co-integration test and the results confirmed ... -
The Impact of Diaspora Remittances on Trade Balance-Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study was motivated by the growing trade deficit due to overreliance on imports in Kenya, and the fact that there has been a growth in the Diaspora remittances as more people seek jobs abroad. This study sought to ... -
The Effect Of Bank Lending Interest Rate On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study investigated how Kenyan commercial banks’ profitability is affected by lending interest rates of banks. The objective was based on how bank internal conditions, regulatory conditions, political conditions and ... -
Analysis Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Pre- exposure Prophylaxis By Clients: The Case Of Special Treatment Centre.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An estimated 1.5 million people in Kenya died after developing AIDS since 1984, leaving about one million orphans (NACC, 2005). Areas with high HIV prevalence and risk population have been the target by CDC in its quest ... -
The Impact Of Public Sector Investment In Human Capital On Economic Growth: A Case Study Of Healthcare And Education In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The paper sought to explore how investment in human capital by the public sector impacts on growth of Kenyan economy. To establish the impact specific components of such investments, human capital was disintegrated into ... -
Essays on Smallholder Avocado Contract Farming, Gender Patterns in Labor Allocation and the Effect of Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture on Food Security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Avocado has been identified as one of the non-traditional export crops with national and global economic importance in Kenya. Production of the fruit predominantly depends on intra-household division of labor in which ... -
Effects of Actuarial Function on the Financial Performance of Private Health Insurance Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to establish the effect of Actuarial Function on the financial performance of health insurance providers in Kenya. Actuarial function is a fulfilment of the requirement of EU, article 48 of the Solvency ... -
Impact Of Sacco Societies Act On The Growth Of Deposit Taking Saccos In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of Sacco Societies Act, 2008 on the growth of deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya. By using a sample of 10 deposit taking SACCOs, the study conducted a panel regression model ... -
Effects Of Cost On Pharmaceutical Availability Of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) Drugs
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Purpose of the study: Pharmaceuticals are essential in addressing the increasing burden of Non Communicable Diseases which are the leading cause of mortalities in low and middle income countries (LMIC’s). Pharmaceuticals ... -
Impact of Capital and Recurrent Expenditure on Public Debt in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Public expenditure is a fiscal policy measure taken to influence a country’s economy and is therefore an important tool for boosting economic growth. In Kenya, the level of spending is way higher than the revenue collected ... -
Determinants of Sugar Demand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the factors affecting the aggregate demand for sugar in Kenya using time series data dating from 1981 to 2018. The specific objectives of this study are: firstly, analyze the factors influencing the ... -
Determinants of total factor productivity in the Rwandan Services Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is perceived worldwide that the service sector is important especially in boosting economic growth and generating employment opportunities. More importantly in most developing countries, Rwanda included, the share of ...
