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An Investigation Into the Challenges Facing Girls in Nonformal Schools in an Urban Informal Settlement in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study investigated the social, cultural and economic factors that affect girls attending
nonformal schools in Kasarani Division of Nairobi. Specifically, the study sought to
investigate how different gender roles ...
Determinants of Private Investment in Kenya:an Empirical Analysis
(2009-09)
This study was motivated by the conviction that private investment is the key to economic
growth and increasing it is one of the prerequisites for achieving a sustainable economic
growth. The study examines the determinants ...
Positioning Strategies Adopted by Five Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-10)
This research project investigates the positioning strategies adopted by five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya to stay competent in the stiff competitive market in the hotel industry. The study has been conducted by considering ...
Response Strategies to Increased Competition by Spare Parts Dealers Franchised by Japanese Motor Vehicle Companies in Kenya
(2007-10)
Kenya's motor Sector has undergone major transformations since the advent of Structural
Adjustment Programs (SAP) in the 1990s. The environmental change created pressure to
the firms to adapt their operations to the new ...
The Effect of Credit Management on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)
Credit management is one of the most important activities in any company and cannot be
overlooked by any economic enterprise engaged in credit irrespective of its business
nature. Sound credit management is a prerequisite ...
Africa’s Growth and Opportunity Act: Economic Policy Implications for Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2002-10)
The study examines the policy areas that Kenya needs to improve on in order to take full
advantage of Africa's Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Act, as a new US trade
and policy towards Sub-Saharan Africa, provides ...
Factors That Determine Dividend Payout Ratio Among Sacco’s in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010-11)
Savings and Credit cooperative Societies that are successful earn income which is either
used to acquire securities, retire debts, invest in operating assets or distribute to its members as
dividends. The biggest challenge ...
Strategic Planning and Implementation in Non-commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2009-11)
The concept of strategic planning and implementation has taken root in the public
sector. This study set out to document the state of strategic management in a very
important segment of the public sector i.e the ...
A Survey on the Operating Efficiency and Loan Portfolio Quality Indicators Usage by Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010-10)
Over the years, there has been an increase in the number and significance of micro-finance in
both matured and emerging economies. In year 2008, the Kenyan Government operationalized
the Micro-finance Act 2006 with an ...
Tax Reforms and Revenue Productivity in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011-11)
An appraisal of the fiscal structure analysis in Kenya reveals a very large imbalance between
government revenue and expenditure which has over the years resulted in large and chronic
fiscal deficits. This persistent ...