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Structural failures and development control in Kenya: a regulatory and institutional analysis
(AHR, 2025-12-31)Shelter is a fundamental human need, yet in many rapidly urbanising African cities, the pursuit of affordable housing has increasingly produced unsafe buildings and recurrent structural failures. In Kenya, frequent building ... -
Empowering urban margins: community-driven capital mobilization for land tenure security in Nairobi's Baba Dogo Informal Settlement
(AHR, 2026-01-01)In Nairobi’s informal settlements, land tenure insecurity perpetuates poverty, eviction risks, and limited service access. This study examines Baba Dogo in Ruaraka Sub-County, where undocumented claims, bureaucracy, and ... -
Navigating urban sprawl and green space loss: strategic approaches for sustainable development in Nairobi
(AHR, 2025-12-04)Urban sprawl poses a significant threat to green spaces in rapidly expanding cities like Nairobi, Kenya, undermining both environmental sustainability and social equity. This paper explores the dynamics of green space ... -
Predictive machine learning modeling of urban traffic air pollution
(AHR, 2025-12-04)Air pollution in Africa is a growing yet often overlooked threat, worsened by rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and road traffic. This study examines the impact of traffic flow and meteorological conditions on urban ... -
A machine learning–based computational framework for road performance assessment in Developing Countries
(AHR, 2025-11-20)Road infrastructure assessment in developing countries remains fragmented. Existing methods focus on isolated dimensions such as pavement condition or geometric design, limiting their utility for comprehensive planning. ... -
Purchasing practices and procurement performance of state corporations in Kenya
(AJOMAS, 2024-11-20)Millions of dollars get wasted due to inefficient and ineffective procurement structures, policies and procedures as well as failure to impose sanctions for violation of procurement rules thus resulting in poor service ... -
Logistics outsourcing drivers, practice and challenges among tea processing firms in Kenya (perspectives from Kericho County)
(AJOMAS, 2024-11-20)Logistics outsourcing is today viewed as a globally accepted best business practice. Through outsourced logistics organizations can improve; customer services, cut down costs, minimize risk, increase competitive advantage ... -
Is there a link between supply chain risk management practices and power supply disruptions control?Evidence from Kenya
(AJOMAS, 2024-11-20)The study sought to explore the supply chain risk management practices adopted by the power sector firms in Kenya and their effectiveness in disruptions control within the value chain. In order to satisfy the objectives ... -
Is there a relationship between inflation volatility and exchange rate fluctuation? The extent to which the purchasing power parity theory holds in the kenya context
(AJOMAS, 2024-11-20)Foreign exchange rate is one of the main macroeconomic variables that affect the economy of a country. Exchange rate affects the level of investment in a country, price stability and the balance of trade. Various macroeconomic ... -
Moderating influence of firm size on the interrelationship between fraud risk management practices and financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2025-12-01)Efforts to curb fraud are viewed as critical investments for financial institutions due to the significant threat posed by this vice and the liquid nature of their products. To address this menace, financial institutions, ... -
E-logistics practices and supply chain performance of fast-food outlets in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2025-12-01)This study investigated the influence of e-logistics practices on Supply Chain Performance (SCP) of fast-food outlets in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study examined the utilization and effect of key components: ... -
The effect of demographic characteristics on the relationship between perceived service quality and customer loyalty among passengers of Railway Transport Services in Kenya
(AJBUMA, 2025-12-01)The purpose of this study was to find the effect of demographic characteristics on the relationship between perceived service quality and customer loyalty among passengers of railway transport services in Kenya. The study ... -
Green infrastructure for urban resilience:integrating nature-based solutions into stormwater management in Nairobi
(AHR, 2025-11-20)Increasing climate variability challenges urban stormwater management in rapidly growing African cities, with Nairobi exemplifying the crisis: traditional grey infrastructure proves structurally unsound, socially inequitable, ... -
Effect of asset quality and liquidity on financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Scienpress.com, 2026-02-23)The object of the study was to assess the effect of asset quality and liquidity on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study deployed explanatory research design using panel data. The period covered was ... -
Joint effects of capital structure, interest rate sensitivity and market value of non-financial firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Scienpress.com, 2026-02)This study sought to address the three variable research entitled, “Joint effects of Capital structure, interest rate sensitivity and market value of non-financial firms listed at NSE in Kenya. The research was based on ... -
An empirical assessment of the effect of dividend yield on the link between firm liquidity and value of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(jfia, 2026-02)This study examines the effect of dividend yield on the connection between firm liquidity and firm value among companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It defines firm liquidity through measures such as ... -
Bio-sociocultural factors determining utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women aged 25-49 years
(AJOEI, 2026-02-24)Background: Cervical Cancer has been established as the fourth most common cancer among women all over the world, with an estimated 570,000 new cases in 2018. Kenya cervical cancer statistics have shown that the disease ... -
Menstrual hygiene is not obvious among adolescent girls in low-resource settings: promoting it is a priority
(AJOEI, 2026-02-20)Background: Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a vital component of adolescent reproductive health, yet it remains inadequately practiced among girls in many low-resource settings. Cultural taboos, limited access to ... -
An analysis of some errors made in writing Chinese characters by learners at the University of Nairobi
(ISAR, 2026-02-05)The present study investigated some of the errors made in writing standard Chinese characters by Year 1 to Year 4 undergraduate students at the Confucius Institute, University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya. One of the authors, ... -
Africa Design Review Journal Editorial
(UoN Department of Art and Design, 2024-02-22)Welcome to Volume 5, Issue 1 of the Africa Design Review Journal, where we continue to explore and analyze critical facets of design, education, and innovation within the African context. In this edition, we delve into a ...
