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Nexus Between Capital Markets and Economic Growth in Frontier Economies Evidence From Sub-saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study was meant to establish the nexus between capital markets and economic growth. A panel of five countries was used for the analysis and the sample period was from 2005 to 2017. In order to determine the most suitable ...
Decoding the Dilemma of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Kenya University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Although Kenyans have quickly and enthusiastically adopted cryptocurrency nevertheless the
government has not provided an adequate regulatory framework to safeguard their interests.
This has created substantial risk which ...
Effect of Bank Specific Factors on the Level of Non-performing Loans Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Loan portfolio constitutes the largest proportion of banks’ assets and therefore when loans become non-performing, they negatively impact profitability along with overall financial activity by banks. High levels of NPLs ...
Sustainable Procurement Trade-offs and Environmental Supply Chain Performance of Export Processing Zone Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The study explored sustainable procurement trade-offs and environmental supply chain performance of export processing zone (EPZs) firms in Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following objectives: (i) To identify the ...
Effects of Macro-economic Factors on Non-performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The increase in NPLs of a commercial bank is a major concern for the bank, of which necessitates the review of its lending policies. The reduction in the amount available to borrowers affect financial intermediation and ...
The Persuasive Devices in William Ruto’s Political Speeches a Relevance TheoreticThe Persuasive Devices in William Ruto’s Political Speeches a Relevance Theoretic Approach Approach
(2020)
The aim of this study was to explore the general effects and effectiveness of humour and rhetorical questions as persuasive strategies in selected speeches of William Ruto. The study focused on the identification and ...
Ein Kritischer Vergleich Der Übersetzung Afrikanischer Lieder in Zwei Deutschen Ausgaben Am Beispiel Von Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong‘os Roman „petals of Blood“
(university of Nairobi, 2020)
The translation of metaphors from one language and culture to another is problematic, and therefore requires a lot of competence from the translators. This study analyzed the loss in meaning and the change in metaphorical ...
The Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Stock Performance for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study sought to determine the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on stock performances. In
determining the effect, the research considered other variables. The control variables are
exchange rates, stock trade volumes and ...
Development Of Capital Equipment And Sourcing For National Security: A Case Of Kenya Defence Forces
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Ministry of Defence procures capital equipment to service the national military strategy as an aspect of national interest. These procurements are pivotal and prioritized based on fleeting needs and budgetary constraints ...
Influence of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Imenti South Sub-county, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The purpose of the s research was to investigate the influence of school principals’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Imenti South constituency, Meru County, Kenya. The research ...