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Effect Of Sectoral Allocation Of Commercial Banks’ Credit On Economic Growth In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenyan economic growth trend has been erratic over the past decades and has mostly been under 6% with negative growth rate of 0.8% recorded in 1992. On the other hand, private sector credit has been on a rising trend ... -
The effect of seed dressing pesticides on the symbiotic relationship between rhizobium leguminosarum bv phaseoli and phaseolus vulgaris L.
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1988)Improvement of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production requires seed treatment with pesticides for control of pests. In order to maximize nitrogen fixation, inoculation of seed with effective Rh i zob i urn is important. ... -
Effect Of Seed Quality And Soil Borne Pathogen Inoculum On Disease Pressure In Common Bean
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Build-up of pathogen inoculum in seed and soil due to recycling of seed and continuous cropping by farmers contribute to high bean disease pressure and low yields. This study was carried out to determine the effect of ... -
Effect of Seed Source and Post-harvest Handling Techniques on Seed Quality and Yield of Soybean
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Soybean (Glycine max) is a multipurpose crop which is utilized for food, livestock feed, industrial raw material and a source of bio-energy. However, its production is constrained by use of poor quality seeds from informal ... -
The effect of seed •size and variety on growth, development and yield of potatoes (Sdlanum Tuberosum L.)
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, 1984)A study on the effect of seed size and variety on growth, development and yield of potatoes (8. tuberosum L.) was carried out between 1981 and 1982 at the Field Station, University of Nairobi. Three ) seed sizes (35-45 ... -
The effect of seedling age and pricking-out of true potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) seed seedlings on plant survival and tuber yield
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1998)The effect of transplanting true potato (Solanum tuberosum) seedlings of hybrid and open pollinated progenies, either pricked-out or not at various ages (28, 35 and 42 days after sowing - DAS) on plant survival and tuber ... -
The Effect of Selected Accounting Variables on Stock Liquidity for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business,, 2013)This study sought to investigate the effect of selected accounting variables on stock liquidity for firm’s listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. In particular the study examined the effect of debt to equity ration on ... -
The Effect of Selected Accounting Variables on Stock Returns Among the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This study sought to establish the effect of selected accounting variables on the stock returns among the companies listed at the NSE. For the purpose of the study three accounting variables were selected namely Net ... -
Effect of selected classroom interactions on learner’s academic achievement in chemistry in public secondary schools in Murang’a county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of selected classroom interactions on learners’ academic achievement in Chemistry in public secondary schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the ... -
Effect Of Selected Corporate Governance Characteristics On Financial Performance Of Listed Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Corporate governance structures are very critical for efficient firm performance in various sectors. The study sought to establish the effect of CG on the financial performance of listed firms in Kenya. The study will ... -
The Effect of Selected Determinants on Public Debt in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Public debt refers to the total of the nation's debts which covers debts of local and state and national governments indicating how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation. A prudent public ... -
Effect of Selected Determinants on the Implementation of Strategic Plans by Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Due to the complexity of insurance activities, regulatory changes and competition there has been need for strategic planning which has become essential for insurance companies. Organizations that are engaged in strategic ... -
Effect of selected elements of organizational culture on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Maara district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of school culture on performance of Kenya certificate of Secondary Education examinations in schools in Maara District by establishing the extent to which element ... -
Effect of Selected Firm Characteristics on Financial Performance of Firms Listed in the Agricultural Sector at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)A number of firm characteristics have been studied by many researchers, practioners and academicians to understand their effect on performance. This study sought to find the effect of selected firm characteristics namely ... -
Effect of Selected Firm Characteristics on Financial Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to establish the effects of selected firm characteristics on firm financial performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study was anchored on Resource based theory, trade off theory ... -
The Effect of Selected Interest Rate Determinants on the Quality of Credit Portfolio Offered by Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Commercial banks' capacity to advance sustainable loans to their clients depends on the quality of their credit portfolio. While monitoring the quality of a commercial bank's credit portfolio continues to be challenging, ... -
Effect of Selected Internal Factors on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The banking sector in a nation plays a significant character in the distribution of economic resources and thus contributes to the growth in the economy through the provision of resources to lenders and the deepening of ... -
The Effect of Selected Internal Factors on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)To ensure financial stability and growth of the Kenyan banking industry, it’s necessary to find out the factors that affect the financial performance of the sector. The objective of this study was to determine the effect ... -
Effect of Selected Internal Factors on the Performance of Occupational Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pension Industry contributes directly to the economy through reduction of old-age poverty and financial market development. The social objective of the pension schemes is provision of an acceptable living standard for its ... -
Effect of Selected Macro Economic Factors on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Presently, macroeconomic factors are considered an indispensable foundation and econometric in analyzing a country’s overall economic position. Extant research works have documented the effect of selected macroeconomic ...