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Government Expenditure, Efficiency, Institutional Quality and Economic Growth in Sub-saharan African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this thesis was threefold. First, the study scrutinized the role of government spending on output growth for SSA countries. SSA countries’ economic growth has been low compared to other developing regions. ... -
Government Expenditure, Efficiency, Institutional Quality and Economic Growth in Sub-saharan African Countries
(university of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this thesis was threefold. First, the study scrutinized the role of government spending on output growth for SSA countries. SSA countries’ economic growth has been low compared to other developing regions. ... -
Growth in Energy Demand and Supply and Its Implications for Achieving an Inclusive Green Economy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study modeled Kenya’s electricity demand and supply as well as the associated greenhouse gases emissions up to the year 2030. The study was prompted by the concern on Kenya’s plan to expand the exploitation of non-renewable ... -
Health Insurance and Demand for Inpatient Services in Private Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Several studies have looked at the factors that play a role in determining whether an individual would use a health care provider, whether private or public, as well as whether or not to get health insurance. Costs of ... -
Healthcare-seeking Behaviour for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Among Under 5-years Old Children in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) are the number one cause of death in young children, accounting for more than two-fifths of all deaths in Sub-Saharan African countries. ARIs are still the chief cause of below 5 mortalities ... -
Household Financial Health and School Resumption Post Covid-19 in Kenya
(University of nairobi, 2022)This paper seeks to understand the housing financial health and school resumption post COVID-19 in Kenya. The key objectives are; to determine the effect of the ability to meet daily expenses on school resumption post ... -
The Impact of Agricultural Output on Economic Growth in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research analyzed how growth in Somalia was shaped by agriculture using timeseries data over the years of 1970 to 2020. Agriculture holds Somalia’s economy, and it serves as a catalyst for employment and income ... -
The Impact of Budgeting on Health Outcomes in Public Healthcare Facilities: Evidence From the Kingdom of Eswatini
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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 ... -
Impact of County Road Infrastructure Investment on Employment
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current research aimed to delve into the empirical connection between the infrastructure investment at the county level and employment outcome in Kenya. To be more precise, the study endeavours to scrutinize how county ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock prices and other market values can be affected significantly by announcements, whether positive or negative, especially if the news is unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rare occurrence; no other incident of ... -
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 Impact of Digital Innovation on Financial Performance of Forex Bureaus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The role of digital innovations on efficiency, and cost reductions in the financial services sector is paramount to the profitable service delivery and competitiveness of firms in the industry. Financial service providers ... -
Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth in Somalia: 1991-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The fundamental aim of aid is to create a platform for socio-economic growth. However, foreign aid has been criticized for only creating a cycle of economic dependency among recipient countries with no meaningful economic ... -
The Impact of Foreign Aid on Public Expenditure in Kenya (1970 - 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of foreign aid ion public expenditure in Kenya in the period 1970-2018. -
Impact of Health Insurance on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health remain areas of significant disparities globally, primarily driven by limited access to high-quality care. This study examined how health insurance influences antenatal care (ANC) ... -
The Impact of ICT on Export Behaviour of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to determine the impact of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) on firm export behavior in Kenya. More specifically, the study sought to evaluate how the use of company website, ... -
The Impact of Inflation on Economic Growth: a Case Study of Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sudan's economic strategy has been concerned with ensuring price stability while maintaining sustainable expansion of the economy, but the findings from previous papers on effect of price rises on expansion of economy in ... -
Impact Of Information Technology On Output Growth Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Manufacturing firms strive to improve their output growth by using modern technology. It is evidenced that investments in modern technology have a positive link with firm performance and output growth. Since investments ... -
The Impact of Infrastructure Development of Trade Costs in the East African Community
(University of Nairobi, 2022)