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A Struggle Between Livelihoods and Forest Conservation: a Case of Mau Forest in Kenya
(2014)
There is an increasing understanding that forests have played a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods among the rural communities and has been key element in poverty reduction strategies. Contrary to this major contribution, ...
The Effect of Social Cash Transfers on Financial Inclusion in Kenya: a Study of Kenya Social Protection Interventions
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Building inclusive financial systems is a key strategy to drive economic growth
especially in developing countries. Kenya has commendably increased the number of
adults accessing financial services through the use of ...
The Relationship Between Earnings Volatility and Dividend Pay-out of Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The study was undertaken to examine the relationship between Earnings Volatility and
Dividend Pay-out of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). A
sample of forty two companies listed continuously from ...
A Survey of Business Growth Strategies Applied by Medical Insurance Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Growth means change and proactive change is essential in a dynamic business
environment. The growth of a business firm is similar to that of a human being who
passes through the stages of infancy, childhood, adulthood ...
Perceived Factors Influencing Performance Targets at Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development
(2014)
The objective of the study was to assess factors perceived to influence performance
targets set by Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise development. Descriptive
research design was used for the study. The study ...
Challenges Facing Kenyan Handicraft Traders in Accessing the Global Market a Case Study of Shop Owners at Kariokor Market
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Handicrafts are unique expressions of a particular culture or
community through local
craftsmanship and materials. With increased globalization, however, products are
becoming more and more commoditized and artisans ...
The Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Investigation (1976-2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is gaining momentum in Kenya as
organisations are recognizing the vital role it plays on firms’ performance. This is so
mostly with the large corporations who are using it as a ...
Effects of Lending Rates on Share Prices of Commercial Banks Quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Over the last few years, the Banking sector in Kenya has continued to growth in assets, deposits, profitability and products offering. This growth has seen the bank entry into the privatisations making the Bank executives ...
The Relationship Between Internal Control Systems and Revenue Collection Efficiency in Water Services Providers in the Athi Water Services Board
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)
Water services providers
have to put in place appropriate internal controls
to ensure that
revenue collection and billing are done promptly to enhance
their
revenue collection
efficiency. It was upon this that the ...
Persistent Conflict in Sierra Leone and South Sudan, a Comparative Study of Gender Factor
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)
Conflict is fuelled by deeply engrained divisions, mistrust and exclusionary politics.
There are indeed different gender roles evident in conflict. Particularly for this study,
women’s peace efforts, like many civil ...