School of Economics: Recent submissions
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Predictors of Smoking Initiation Among the Youth in Kiambaa Sub County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study explored the predictors of smoking initiation among youth aged 12-34 years in Kiambaa Sub County, Kiambu County. The study aimed to establish smoking prevalence, determine effect of psychosocial risk factors and ... -
The Impact of Budgeting on Health Outcomes in Public Healthcare Facilities: Evidence From the Kingdom of Eswatini
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Debt and Macroeconomic Stability in Kenya; Managing Debt
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There persists to be an intensifying deliberation on the growing public debt on macro-economic variables in many nations of developing states, hence the need for a clear understanding of the role of public deficit to ... -
The Effects of Changes in Exchange Rate on Horticultural Exports Earnings in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluated the effect of real exchange rate (RER) on the horticultural exports. Empirical evidence revealed that when the RER increases, it implies that the domestic currency depreciates against the foreign ... -
An Assessment of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Possible Severe Bacterial Infections Implementation Research Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study set out to do an assessment of the PSBI implementation research project. The assessment aimed at determining how well the PSBI M&E system meets established standards of a functional M&E system, identify strengths, ... -
Physical Mobility Experiences and Access to Worksites Among Small Scale Traders With Special Needs in Nairobi’s Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Most of the PWDs experience high levels of poverty and unemployment. Some work in city spaces that are not planned to meet their needs. While the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 aims at creating safe, resilient, ... -
Climate Variability and Poverty Nexus in Kenya (1986-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study had sought to examine the impact of climate variability on poverty in Kenya. Specific objectives included to examine the effect of climate variability and other covariates on poverty in Kenya. To establish the ... -
The Effect of Road Infrastructure on County Horticultural Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the effect of road connectivity on horticultural outcome at the county level. More specifically, the study aims at investigation the correlation between existing road connectivity and ... -
The Effects of Occupational Segregation on Gender Wage Gap in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Occupational segregation has been identified as a primary cause of the gender wage gap. In this line, this paper aimed at investigating the effects of occupational segregation on gender wage gap in Kenya using the 2019 ... -
Determinants of Referral Cases and Their Effect on Healthcare Delivery; a Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital Accident & Emergency Department
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Referral systems in health care have been globally recognized as the pillars and influencers of the demand for health services and their consumption time (Amoah and Philips, 2017). Although studies have been conducted to ... -
Determinants of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Services Uptake: the Case of Ahero County Hospital, Kisumu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)HIV/AIDS is considered a global burden and imposes significant strain and burden to the healthcare systems. Majority of new HIV infections annually occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya records significant mortalities and ... -
Evaluation of Health Insurance Client Satisfaction With Service Delivery and Quality in Kenya- the Case Study of Langata Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Customer satisfaction is often considered the most important factor in thriving in today’s highly competitive insurance business and in quality service delivery among firms globally. The importance of satisfying and keeping ... -
Effects of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on County Own Source Revenue Generation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Intergovernmental fiscal transfers, both conditional and unconditional constitute the principal source of revenue for sub-national governments in many transitioning nations. These transfers which come in form of equitable ... -
Foreign Aid Impact on Economic Growth- a Case Study of Agriculture, Industry and Service Sectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya has been receiving foreign assistance and inflows to support government spending especially development expenditure. Foreign aid and national government expenditures in Kenya, however, have raised concern as to whether ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Stock prices and other market values can be affected significantly by announcements, whether positive or negative, especially if the news is unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rare occurrence; no other incident of ... -
Proximate Determinants of Healthcare Utilisation in Kenya- a Gender Disparity Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Disparity in healthcare utilization is a challenge not only to the developing countries, but also to developed nations. Progress has been made in understanding the gender-based differences in healthcare utilization, this ... -
Supply Chain Information Sharing and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)SCIS is critical in attaining optimal performance through proper planning and coordination as well as timely and accurate decision making. It informs organizations of market needs for example demand, and their role in ... -
The Influence of in-store Marketing Activities on Consumer Purchase Decision in Supermarkets Within Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of In-Store Marketing has gained much attention in the scholarly circles. The purpose of this study was to determine whether In-Store Marketing activities/strategies do influence shopper purchase decision in ... -
Income Inequality and Primary School Enrolment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The level of income inequality plays a vital role in determining the level of school enrollment in any particular economy, especially in the contemporary world. Enrollment is core in preparing students for the various ... -
Determinants of Immunization Uptake in Under Five Children in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction: Vaccination is efficient and effective communal strategy because it is a long-term effort by humans to combat diseases that damage our health. Vaccination coverage is still a key determinant of child health ...