Recent Submissions

  • Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Performance of Commercial Banks in East Africa Community 

    Njagi, Mercy Muthoni (Edinburg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2022-12)
    Bank performance indicates the bank’s capacity to generate sustainable profits. The banking sector in Kenya has been experiencing fluctuating performance, which could be detrimental to its survival. The study sought to ...
  • Energy efficiency in the Kenyan manufacturing sector 

    Macharia, Kenneth Kigundu; Gathiaka, John Kamau; Ngui, Dianah (Elsevier, 2021)
    As one of the highest energy-consuming sectors, Kenya’s manufacturing sector share of electricity consumption in 2019 was 50.16%. That of fuel consumption was 12%, the second-highest after the transport sector. It ...
  • Trade Union Revitalization in Kenya: Acquisition and Utilization of Power Resources 

    Omolo, Jacob (African Journal of Economic Review, 2018)
    A consensus has emerged in trade union research that trade unions are not solely at the mercy of major societal trends, but always have the option of making strategic choice(s) to revitalize and ensure improvement in the ...
  • Measures of Financial Constraints in Kenya 

    Kirui, Benard Kipyegon; Wawire, Nelson H. W. (International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2018)
    Understanding the effect of financial constraints on firms’ real decisions requires accurate identification of financially constrained firms. Unfortunately,identifying financially constrained firms is a challenge that is ...
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunity Discovery Dimensions and Growth of Nongovernmental Organizations in Kenya 

    Tindika, Olive Kamene Ndeveni; Wanjau, Kenneth Lawrence; Kariuki, George Mbugua; Muchiri, Joseph (International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 2019-08-19)
    Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a critical role in addressing social ills like poverty, employment, and food insecurity; therefore, their growth prospects enhance their ability to address these social ills. ...
  • Effects of Political Risk Factors on Tax Revenue in Kenya 

    Mueni, Manyanza Rhodah; Wawire, Nelson H.; Onono, Perez A. (European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 2021)
    A broad range of tax reforms have been implemented in Kenya in the post-independence period with the objective of increasing tax revenue for promoting economic growth with reduced reliance on external funding. Most of the ...
  • Analysis of Value Added Tax Productivity in Kenya 

    Muguchu, Jane; Wawire, Nelson H.; Wambugu, Anthony (Journal of Economics and Public Finance, 2020-09-28)
    One of the critical components of Sustainable Development Goals is to strengthen domestic resource mobilization. The target is to have domestic resources contributing at least 75 percent to 90 percent of the financing ...
  • Analysis of Budget Imbalance Dynamics in Kenya 

    Oguso, Alex; Mwega, Francis M.; Wawire, Nelson H.; Samanta, Purna (Journal of Economics and Public Finance, 2018-11-24)
    Kenya needs substantial and sustained fiscal consolidation to create fiscal space for financing the government’s election pledges, the Vision 2030 development projects, and sustainable development goals. However, the ...
  • An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Employee Relations in the Flower Industry in Kenya, a Case of Waridi Ltd, Athi River 

    Odhong’, Emily Atieno; Omolo, Jacob (Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, 2014-10)
    Despite impressive performance and contribution to national economy, the flower industry in Kenya is still faced with decent work deficits. These could be manifested in the terms and conditions of employment leading ...
  • Effects of Energy Efficiency on Firm Productivity in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector 

    Macharia, Kenneth Kigundu; Ngui, Dianah; Gathiaka, John Kamau (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2022-03-22)
    There is concern about probable energy efficiency and economic performance trade-off, particularly in developing countries which often require more energy consumption to spur their economies. This study assesses the ...
  • Determinants of Sustainable Development in Kenya 

    Kaimuri, Belinda; Kosimbei, George (IISTE, 2017)
    This study investigated the determinants of sustainable development in Kenya using annual data for Kenya for the period of 1991 to 2014. Adjusted net savings rate (ANSR) was used as a proxy sustainable development. ...
  • Congestion in the Justice System and Private Investments 

    Marang’a, Moses; Ouma, Duncan; Kosimbei, George (IPRJB, 2018)
    Purpose: Public goods and services play a vital role in a given economy. Most importantly, optimal supply of public goods and services is desirable. The justice system services are public services that, as argued by most ...
  • Dynamic Linkage between Foreign Equity Flows and Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange 

    Gachanja, S. N; Kosimbei, G (Strategic Journals, 2018-07-15)
    This study investigated the dynamic linkage between foreign equity flows and equity returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) since foreign equity flows are expected to induce a surge in domestic stock prices and ...
  • Bank Size and Financial Risk Exposure on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya 

    Konya, M. Nelly; Jagongo, Ambrose; Kosimbei, George (Sciedu Press, 2019-09-13)
    The performance of banks in Kenya has become a major concern for economics and policy makers due to the role of banks remaining central in financing economic activities. The study sought to establish the effect of bank ...
  • Effects of Reforms on Productivity of Coffee in Kenya 

    Thuku, Gideon Kiguru; Gachanja, Paul; Almadi, Obere (International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2013-11)
    Coffee is a major player in the agricultural sector and has contributed immensely to the Kenyan economy through foreign exchange earnings, farm incomes, and employment. To streamline the coffee subsector, many policies have ...
  • Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Performance of Commercial Banks in East Africa Community 

    Njagi, Mercy Muthoni (Edinburg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2022-12)
    Bank performance indicates the bank’s capacity to generate sustainable profits. The banking sector in Kenya has been experiencing fluctuating performance, which could be detrimental to its survival. The study sought to ...
  • Energy efficiency in the Kenyan manufacturing sector 

    Macharia, Kenneth Kigundu; Gathiaka, John Kamau; Ngui, Dianah (Elsevier, 2021)
    As one of the highest energy-consuming sectors, Kenya’s manufacturing sector share of electricity consumption in 2019 was 50.16%. That of fuel consumption was 12%, the second-highest after the transport sector. It ...
  • Trade Union Revitalization in Kenya: Acquisition and Utilization of Power Resources 

    Omolo, Jacob (African Journal of Economic Review, 2018)
    A consensus has emerged in trade union research that trade unions are not solely at the mercy of major societal trends, but always have the option of making strategic choice(s) to revitalize and ensure improvement in the ...
  • Measures of Financial Constraints in Kenya 

    Kirui, Benard Kipyegon; Wawire, Nelson H. W. (International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2018)
    Understanding the effect of financial constraints on firms’ real decisions requires accurate identification of financially constrained firms. Unfortunately,identifying financially constrained firms is a challenge that is ...
  • Analysis of Value Added Tax Productivity in Kenya 

    Muguchu, Jane; Wawire, Nelson H.; Wambugu, Anthony (Journal of Economics and Public Finance, 2020-09-28)
    One of the critical components of Sustainable Development Goals is to strengthen domestic resource mobilization. The target is to have domestic resources contributing at least 75 percent to 90 percent of the financing ...
  • Analysis of Budget Imbalance Dynamics in Kenya 

    Oguso, Alex; Mwega, Francis M.; Wawire, Nelson H.; Samanta, Purna (Journal of Economics and Public Finance, 2018-11-24)
    Kenya needs substantial and sustained fiscal consolidation to create fiscal space for financing the government’s election pledges, the Vision 2030 development projects, and sustainable development goals. However, the ...
  • An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Employee Relations in the Flower Industry in Kenya, a Case of Waridi Ltd, Athi River 

    Odhong’, Emily Atieno; Omolo, Jacob (Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, 2014-10)
    Despite impressive performance and contribution to national economy, the flower industry in Kenya is still faced with decent work deficits. These could be manifested in the terms and conditions of employment leading ...
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunity Discovery Dimensions and Growth of Nongovernmental Organizations in Kenya 

    Tindika, Olive Kamene Ndeveni; Wanjau, Kenneth Lawrence; Kariuki, George Mbugua; Muchiri, Joseph (International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 2019-08-19)
    Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a critical role in addressing social ills like poverty, employment, and food insecurity; therefore, their growth prospects enhance their ability to address these social ills. ...
  • Effects of Political Risk Factors on Tax Revenue in Kenya 

    Mueni, Manyanza Rhodah; Wawire, Nelson H.; Onono, Perez A. (European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 2021)
    A broad range of tax reforms have been implemented in Kenya in the post-independence period with the objective of increasing tax revenue for promoting economic growth with reduced reliance on external funding. Most of the ...
  • Effects of Energy Efficiency on Firm Productivity in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector 

    Macharia, Kenneth Kigundu; Ngui, Dianah; Gathiaka, John Kamau (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2022-03-22)
    There is concern about probable energy efficiency and economic performance trade-off, particularly in developing countries which often require more energy consumption to spur their economies. This study assesses the ...
  • Bank Size and Financial Risk Exposure on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya 

    Konya, M. Nelly; Jagongo, Ambrose; Kosimbei, George (Sciedu Press, 2019-09-13)
    The performance of banks in Kenya has become a major concern for economics and policy makers due to the role of banks remaining central in financing economic activities. The study sought to establish the effect of bank ...
  • Determinants of Sustainable Development in Kenya 

    Kaimuri, Belinda; Kosimbei, George (IISTE, 2017)
    This study investigated the determinants of sustainable development in Kenya using annual data for Kenya for the period of 1991 to 2014. Adjusted net savings rate (ANSR) was used as a proxy sustainable development. ...
  • Congestion in the Justice System and Private Investments 

    Marang’a, Moses; Ouma, Duncan; Kosimbei, George (IPRJB, 2018)
    Purpose: Public goods and services play a vital role in a given economy. Most importantly, optimal supply of public goods and services is desirable. The justice system services are public services that, as argued by most ...
  • Dynamic Linkage between Foreign Equity Flows and Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange 

    Gachanja, S. N; Kosimbei, G (Strategic Journals, 2018-07-15)
    This study investigated the dynamic linkage between foreign equity flows and equity returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) since foreign equity flows are expected to induce a surge in domestic stock prices and ...
  • An Analysis of Household Choice of Mobile Money Transfer Services in Nairobi County, Kenya 

    Njuguna, Mbugua, John; Mwangi, Gachanja, Paul (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2018-10)
    Mobile Money Transfer Services (MMTS) has proven to be a critical component in poverty reduction in Africa in general and Kenya in particular. Access to basic financial services through mobile money could enhance the ...
  • Determinants of Choice of Mobile Money Transfer Service Providers in Nairobi County, Kenya 

    Mbugua, John; Gachanja, Paul Mwangi; Muli, James Mulinge; Muthoga, Samuel Karagu (International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2018)
    In the developing world telecommunication sector has developed widely. Such development includes Mobile Money Transfer Service (MMTS), transfer of money using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) framework ...
  • The Effect of Education on Business Skills Cognition: The Case of Indigenous Microscale Enterprise Owners in Kenya 

    Bosire, Joseph; Etyang, Martin (Taylor & Francis, 2003)
    One of the expected utilitarian values of education is the development of competencies for effective business practice after school. This article presents findings of a study on the effect of education on Business Skills ...
  • The Demand for Energy in the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector 

    Onuonga, Susan Moraa; Etyang, Martin; Mwabu, Germano (ICEED, 2009)
    The manufacturing sector accounts for approximately 10 percent of Kenya's gross domestic product (GDP). The sector's output grew at an average rate of 8 percent per annum between 1970 and 2005. The growth of manufacturing ...
  • Effects of Reforms on Productivity of Coffee in Kenya 

    Thuku, Gideon Kiguru; Gachanja, Paul; Almadi, Obere (International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2013-11)
    Coffee is a major player in the agricultural sector and has contributed immensely to the Kenyan economy through foreign exchange earnings, farm incomes, and employment. To streamline the coffee subsector, many policies have ...
  • Analysis of Mobile Financial Services Utilization among Small Scale Businesses in Kiambu County, Kenya 

    Karanja, Kenneth Kamau; Onono, Perez Ayieko (Archives of Business Review, 2020-11-25)
    This study examined the level of utilization of Mobile financial services among small scale businesses in Kiambu County. Primary data was obtained through interview administered questionnaire from ...

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