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Credit access, constraint and default: evidence from small scale enterprises in urban Liberia
(2012)
Small enterprises in the post-war Liberia have huge potential of reversing the negative consequences
of conflict and spurring economic growth. However, they are trapped in financing difficulties that
impede their investment ...
Challenges encountered by nontraditional students in satisfaction of their information needs with reference to Nairobi and Kenyatta university s’ libraries
(Kenyatta University, 2012)
Growing appeal for nontraditional mode of learning in the public universities of Kenya has
placed academic libraries at the centre of attention. This is owed to the crucial role libraries
play in supporting teaching, ...
Breeding Maize for early maturity and drought tolerance in Kenya using anthesis to silking interval
(2012)
Maize is the most important staple crop grown in all the agro-ecological zones of Kenya including the Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) that cover 80% of the total land mass. Due to climate change prevalent globally, an ...
Effects of rural transport on socio-economic development of rural dwellers in South Imenti District, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Socio-economic development and subsequent economic growth on the African continent is hampered by several limiting factors, including the lack of adequate roads infrastructure. Investment in transport infrastructure in ...
Factors affecting the economic empowerment of women Mvita constituency, Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Women continue to lack access to and control over resources, the purpose of this research project therefore was to identify the factors influencing the economic empowerment of women in Mvita Constituency in Mombasa County. ...
Factors influencing adoption of internet banking in Kenya: the case of Kenya Commercial Bank, Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Internet banking offers many benefits but little research has been done about its acceptance in Kenya. This study aims at assessing the factors that influence the adoption of internet banking in Kenya, the factors include ...
Early functional outcome of distal femoral fractures treated operativeley at Kenyatta National Hospital and P.C.E.A Kikuyu Mission Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Background: Distal femoral fractures account for 4% to 7% of all femoral fractures': 20,21. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Locally they occur mainly in the young socio-economically ...
The role of public relations in creating products and service awareness in the Kenyan Commercial Banks-a case study of Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The banking industry has recently changed from the original perspective that banks were for a few and the elite in the society. This Kind of change in trend calls for each and every banking institution to adopt better ...
The role of community radio in promoting economic empowerment among women in Kenya: a case of Radio Mang'elete in Nthongoni location, Mtito-Andei Division, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The goal of this study was to explore the potential role of community radio in promoting economic empowerment among women in developing corqmunities and more specifically where men have taken a leading role in the management ...
Environmental degradation and economic growth in Kenya: an ARDL bounds testing approach
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study set out to determine the nature of the relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth in Kenya over the period 1970-2008. The objectives were to determine the impact of economic activities ...