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Poverty in Deep Sea Informal Settlements; a Gender Inequality Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The feminization of poverty has sparked a widespread debate in analyzing poverty trends globally. The key aim of this study was to study poverty in Deep Sea Informal Settlements with a gender inequality perspective. A ...
Rural Roads Development and Marketed Agricultural Production in Kenya: a Time Series Analysis (1973-2021)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The marketed agricultural production had been on the increase despite the decline in the number of kilometres of newly constructed rural roads. Thus, the objective of the study was to investigate the responsiveness of ...
The Role of Climate Variability on Maize Production. Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The harsh climate effects continue to adversely affect Kenya’s agricultural sector. Motivated by this development, this study examined the role of climate variability on maize production in the country. Secondary time ...
Quantifying the Relationship Between Air Transportation and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Air transportation remains a core factor in the world’s economic growth. Thus, in the context of Kenya, this study looked at the connection that between air transportation and the economy. To conduct the study, the research ...
Effect of Financial Liberalization on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Financial market reforms aim to improve the financial system of a country. These reforms should, in particular, include policies that should induce higher stock market returns. Most of the relevant literature has proposed ...
An Empirical Investigation of the Effect of Cash Transfers on Child Labour and Schooling in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The widespread occurrence of child labor, frequently influenced by economic vulnerabilities and poverty, presents a substantial obstacle to educational access. Children involved in diverse labor activities, including ...
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) ...
Tourism Destination Competitiveness Across Eastern and Southern Africa: an Application of the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The growing competition among tourism destinations reflects the increasing global demand for travel experiences and the necessity for destinations to differentiate themselves to attract more visitors. Despite the steady ...
Effect of Tax Revenue Growth on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The current paper sought to investigate effect of total tax revenue growth on economic growth in
Kenya. Specifically, the research sought to evaluate the effect of total tax revenue growth on
economic growth in Kenya ...
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 ...