Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Kenya"
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Determinants of internet financial reporting in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)To evaluate a potential investment, investors require detailed financial and other types of information about the companies. Evidence has shown that most institutional investors usually or occasionally review corporate Web ... -
The determinants of light diesel prices in Kenya
(School of Economics, 2008-11)This study was motivated by the important role diesel energy plays in the modem economy and the persistent increase in pump prices over the past decade. Automotive diesel is a quintessential commodity in the modem economy ... -
Determinants of non-performing loans in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001-07)Non-performing loans (NPLs) are tending towards a worrying level in Kenya, a trend that could eventually cripple the financial sector in Kenya. As at January 2001, the level stood at 39% of the total loans in the Kenyan ... -
Determinants of Nuptiality Patterns in Kenya
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1999-02)The focus of this study is to establish the patterns of nuptiality and to examine the factors which determine the patterns. The analysis is conducted at various levels, first at national level in which the general trend ... -
Determinants of operational sustainability of micro finance institutions in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Many people in developing countries have been given access to formal financial services through micro-finance programs. Nevertheless, millions of potential clients still remain unserved and the demand for financial services ... -
Determinants of Private Investment in Kenya:an Empirical Analysis
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 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 ... -
Determinants of the Disparity Between the Central Bank Rate and the Commercial Bank Prime Rates in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Efficiency in the banking sector is recognized by the Central Bank as a precondition for macroeconomic stability and is important for effective monetary policy execution. Further, a banking sector’s ability to allocate ... -
The Determinants of Transformation of Micro-finance Institutions Into Deposit Taking Mfis in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the determinants of transformation of non-deposit taking Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya into deposit taking micro-finance institutions. The study specifically sought to ... -
A determination of the relationship between tax collected and financial repression in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The hypothesis of financial repression emphasizes a situation where the government limits access to funds in repressive systems. It involves laws, regulations, restrictions and taxes imposed by the government to disallow ... -
The digital revolution in Kenya: a strategy for access to markets in the tourist and air travel sector
(2013-05-08)This research paper presents an analysis of the role of information communication technologies (ICTs)on market access to the Tourism and Air travel sub- sector in Kenya. It also provides an inter-country comparison in ... -
Disaster recovery and business continuity plans in Class-A Parastatals in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Information has almost single handedly become one of the most critical success factors for most organizations. Through the use of vast information bases organizations are able to make relevant and important strategic, ... -
Dispute resolution mechanism under the Kenyan public procurement and disposal act, 2005: a critical analysis
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Doctors' perception of mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical industry in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-09)Up to the year 2004, there were numerous mergers and acquisitions with the biggest being that of Glaxo Welcome and SmithKline Beecham to create the world's largest pharmaceutical company; GlaxoSmithKline. Many of these ... -
Does corruption affect poverty?
(Department of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2004-09)Corruption is increasingly viewed as a major impediment to sustained economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its importance is reflected in conditionalities for development assistance being proposed by members of the ... -
Domestic violence and women's vulnerability to HIV infection in Kinoo Division, Central Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)This was a study on domestic violence and women's vulnerability to HIV infection. The study was carried out in Kinoo Division, Central Kenya. It was done among women and men who were HIV infected and had enrolled in ... -
E-banking in Kenya: towards a principle based regulation
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2010)No abstract available -
Economic dependency as a basis of co-operation and political compliance inter-state relations:A case study of Kenya's foreign polict towards Britain,1963-1988
(Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Nairobi, 1999)Kenya’s economic dependence on Britain since independence has had immense significance in determining Kenya’s foreign policy behaviour towards Britain and therefore, the overall relationship between the two countries. Many ... -
The economic transformation of the Tugen of Kenya:1895 - 1963
(Faculty of Arts, 1993-08)This dissertation is set out to investigate and to assess the Tugen economic transformation between 1895 - 1963. First, it is important to note that the Tugen live mainly in present day Baringo District in the Rift ... -
The effect of business process outsourcing on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-08)Outsourcing is a widely used business practice for organizations that are in an effort to improve firm performance and add value to their firms. Empirical studies show that outsourcing has very limited positive impact ... -
The effect of capital adequacy requirements on credit creation by commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)Capital provides buffer against losses and thus it ensures safety and soundness of the financial institutions. It is necessary to ensure that the banks have sufficient capital. Capital regulations are therefore put in ...