School of Business: Recent submissions
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Effect of Corporate Governance on the Financial Perfomance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Corporate governance is critical in the operation of the insurance companies. Since time immemorial, corporate governance has remained afloat as the yardstick towards holistic development of firms. The corporate governance ... -
Effect of Credit Policy on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to determine the effect of credit policy on financial performance of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Kenya. Key determinants of SACCO financial performance reviewed in this ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Stock Returns of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For the purpose of this study, a descriptive research approach was utilized, and the sample population consisted of 47 non-financial firms that were listed on the Nairobi Security Exchange between January 1, 2015 and ... -
Predicting Credit Default Among Microfinance Customers at Eclof Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) carry out a crucial role in the financial sector for economic development of many countries. The MFIs advance credit to the active poor who mostly lack formal collaterals to secure the ... -
Covid-19 Induced Supply Chain Disruption and Resilience of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The research‟s objective was to examine the degree to which COVID-19 induced supply chain disruption affected the resilience of pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. Premised on the predictions of Disruptive Innovation Theory, ... -
Effect of Strategic Planning on Organizational Performance of Agricultural Trading Companies in Mombasa Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of the study was to ascertain how strategic planning affected the performance of agricultural trading firms in Kenya's Mombasa County. The McKinsey 7S Model served as the study's foundation, and ideas like strategic ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Risk Taking Behaviour of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The primary goal of the research was to ascertain how board characteristics affected Kenyan commercial banks' risk-taking behaviour. Three theories—agency theory, stewardship theory, and resource dependency theory—served ... -
Participatory Project Practices and Performance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Projects: a Case of Polish Humanitarian Action Project in Banaadir Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The influence of participatory project on performance of water, sanitation and hygiene projects: a case of a case of Polish Humanitarian Action project in Banaadir6 region, Somalia was explored in this inquiry. More ... -
Formal Beneficiary Feedback Approach and Implementation of Non-motorized Urban Transport Project in Kisumu City, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Non-motorized travel is a type of performance transportation that relies on human force to move people rather than energy sources. It entails walking, cycling, and alternatives such as using handcarts or scooters. In the ... -
The Effect Of Dividends Announcements On Stock Prices Among Commercial Banks In Kenya Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluates dividend announcement effects on stock prices among commercial banks in Kenya, particularly those listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study demonstrates different theories and analyses ... -
Effects Of Digital Banking On Banking Sector Performance In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In the recent past the bank's financial performance has benefited when expenses are kept to a minimum through adoption of different financial innovations. Some of these financial innovations include digital banking which ... -
Effect Of Asset Quality On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Loan portfolio constitutes the largest proportion of banks’ assets and therefore when loans become non-performing, they negatively impact financial performance along with overall financial activity by banks. High levels ... -
Strategies Adopted By Agrochemical Firms To Achieve Competitive Advantage In Nairobi City County Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Strategies adopted by the firms are the game change in the business competitive environment. The customers’ demands for the products those fitting their tastes and preferences. Strategies are very fundamental in business ... -
The Relationship Between Judicial Efficiency And Credit Market Development Among Financial Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Enforcement of agreement and contracts binding parties to their actions as far as lending is concern can have an impact on credit market performance since it affects the risk and cost of credit transactions which ultimately ... -
Effect of Selected Macro-economic Factors on Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
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Determinants of Dividend Payout of Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The maximization of wealth is the core of value of any business. The shareholders demand for the value for their investment. The repayment of the shareholder can be done through the dividend payout. The importance of ... -
The Effects of Financial Inclusion Strategies on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies (Saccos) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Financial inclusion strategies focus on ensuring that the entire society can acquire cheap financial products and services fairly and transparently. The focus of the research was to establish how financial inclusion ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Capping on Share Returns of Commercial Banks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluated whether returns to stocks of commercial banks trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange were majorly impacted by interest cap law. The study is based on asset pricing traditional theories such as; ... -
Effects of Financial Inclusion on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County, Kenya
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Decision Making Approaches and Operational Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The decision-making processes and operational effectiveness of large industrial enterprises in Nairobi County were the main subjects of this study. The study's goals were to iassess ithe iextent ito iwhich large manufacturing ...