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Effect of Diaspora Remittances on Economic Development in Kenya
(International Journal of Economic Policy, 2023)Purpose: This study intended to establish the effects of remittances from Kenyans residing abroad on the country's economic growth from 1988 to 2021. The study specifically calculated how diaspora remittances would affect ... -
Vulnerability of Smallholder Maize Production to Climate Change and Adaptation Choices in Laikipia and Kitui Counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Maize is a staple food for majority of Kenyans. However, unpredictable timing, frequency, duration, character and distribution of rainfall especially during the growing season and increasing temperatures are contributing ... -
Household Heads Characteristics and Access to Water in Kenya
(ESJ Social Sciences, 2022)Kenya has taken numerous steps in ensuring universal access to water among all households by 2030. However, the country may not achieve this by 2030 due to challenges related to the implementation of objectives ... -
Effects of Interest Rate on Housing Prices in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2022)Purpose: The objective of the study was to examine the effect of interest rate on housing prices in Kenya. Methodology: The study used annual quantitative data for period 1960 to 2017. It employed Nonlinear Autoregressive ... -
Informality and Total Factor Productivity in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2022)Purpose: The Kenyan economy is largely informal. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of size of the informal sector on total factor productivity in the country. Methodology: The study was based on the ... -
Effect of Exchange Rate Misalignment on Bilateral Trade Between Kenya and European Union: 2000-2016
(European Scientific Institute, 2021)The exchange rate is an important variable in international trade because a country's competitiveness is determined by the expectations on how trade reacts to its movements. To orient the economy outwards, Kenya has pursued ... -
Trade Openness and Female Employment: An Empirical Sectoral Analysis from Kenya
(International Academic Publisher, 2022)Gender equality promotes a country’s development potential and is therefore considered to play an important role in economic development. This study probes the effects of economic determinants on female employment in the ... -
Effects of Collective Action on Performance of Women-Owned Manufacturing Enterprises in Selected Counties in Kenya
(EJEFR, 2023)Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are imperative in boosting manufacturing in Kenya. Stakeholders including the government have advanced initiatives to promote MSMEs by providing affordable loans and developing ... -
Determinants of value added tax revenue in Kenya
(Journal of Economics Library, 2017)Past studies that have been undertaken on the responsiveness of Value Added Tax revenues to changes in GDP in Kenya have found a positive relationship. However, the studies omit key determinants of tax revenues, such as ... -
An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Remittances, Education Index, and Human Development in Kenya
(EAJBE, 2023)Every government pursues high living standards, appropriate education, and better-quality general wellbeing of its citizens. It is feasible that an economy on the right course of attaining sustainable development ... -
Influence of Devolved Enterprise Funds on Household Welfare in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023-05-26)Purpose: Devolved enterprise funds would contribute to increased entrepreneurship and household welfare in Kenya, leading to reduced poverty levels and improved living standards. The extent of the impact of devolved ... -
Does Participation in Farmer Field School Extension Program Improve Crop Yields? Evidence from Smallholder Tea Production Systems in Kenya
(ijamad, 2019)Agricultural Extension services are among the most important rural services in developing countries. The services are considered to be a key driver of technological change and productivity growth in agriculture. In ... -
Effect of Various Categories of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth in Kenya
(IJCAB, 2021)In Kenya, government expenditure has been changing tremendously in its composition and size. Noticeably, since Kenya’s independence, government expenditure has witnessed great expansion. However, the country has not ... -
Information and Communication Technology Integration and Performance of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Kenya
(strategic journals, 2023)The volatile political climate in Kenya was significantly exacerbated by several electoral frauds and transmission delays of the presidential results during this election. The Kriegler Commission suggested the adoption ... -
Analysis of Devolved Social Safety Funds on Household Welfare in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023)Purpose: Social safety funds should effectively and efficiently reach needy households, providing a safety net that enhances their welfare and reduces poverty levels in the community. The Kenya National Safety Net ...
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Effect of Diaspora Remittances on Economic Development in Kenya
(International Journal of Economic Policy, 2023)Purpose: This study intended to establish the effects of remittances from Kenyans residing abroad on the country's economic growth from 1988 to 2021. The study specifically calculated how diaspora remittances would affect ... -
Vulnerability of Smallholder Maize Production to Climate Change and Adaptation Choices in Laikipia and Kitui Counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Maize is a staple food for majority of Kenyans. However, unpredictable timing, frequency, duration, character and distribution of rainfall especially during the growing season and increasing temperatures are contributing ... -
Household Heads Characteristics and Access to Water in Kenya
(ESJ Social Sciences, 2022)Kenya has taken numerous steps in ensuring universal access to water among all households by 2030. However, the country may not achieve this by 2030 due to challenges related to the implementation of objectives ... -
Informality and Total Factor Productivity in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2022)Purpose: The Kenyan economy is largely informal. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of size of the informal sector on total factor productivity in the country. Methodology: The study was based on the ... -
Effects of Interest Rate on Housing Prices in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2022)Purpose: The objective of the study was to examine the effect of interest rate on housing prices in Kenya. Methodology: The study used annual quantitative data for period 1960 to 2017. It employed Nonlinear Autoregressive ... -
Effect of Exchange Rate Misalignment on Bilateral Trade Between Kenya and European Union: 2000-2016
(European Scientific Institute, 2021)The exchange rate is an important variable in international trade because a country's competitiveness is determined by the expectations on how trade reacts to its movements. To orient the economy outwards, Kenya has pursued ... -
Trade Openness and Female Employment: An Empirical Sectoral Analysis from Kenya
(International Academic Publisher, 2022)Gender equality promotes a country’s development potential and is therefore considered to play an important role in economic development. This study probes the effects of economic determinants on female employment in the ... -
Effects of Collective Action on Performance of Women-Owned Manufacturing Enterprises in Selected Counties in Kenya
(EJEFR, 2023)Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are imperative in boosting manufacturing in Kenya. Stakeholders including the government have advanced initiatives to promote MSMEs by providing affordable loans and developing ... -
Determinants of value added tax revenue in Kenya
(Journal of Economics Library, 2017)Past studies that have been undertaken on the responsiveness of Value Added Tax revenues to changes in GDP in Kenya have found a positive relationship. However, the studies omit key determinants of tax revenues, such as ... -
An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Remittances, Education Index, and Human Development in Kenya
(EAJBE, 2023)Every government pursues high living standards, appropriate education, and better-quality general wellbeing of its citizens. It is feasible that an economy on the right course of attaining sustainable development ... -
Does Participation in Farmer Field School Extension Program Improve Crop Yields? Evidence from Smallholder Tea Production Systems in Kenya
(ijamad, 2019)Agricultural Extension services are among the most important rural services in developing countries. The services are considered to be a key driver of technological change and productivity growth in agriculture. In ... -
Influence of Devolved Enterprise Funds on Household Welfare in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023-05-26)Purpose: Devolved enterprise funds would contribute to increased entrepreneurship and household welfare in Kenya, leading to reduced poverty levels and improved living standards. The extent of the impact of devolved ... -
Effect of Various Categories of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth in Kenya
(IJCAB, 2021)In Kenya, government expenditure has been changing tremendously in its composition and size. Noticeably, since Kenya’s independence, government expenditure has witnessed great expansion. However, the country has not ... -
Information and Communication Technology Integration and Performance of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Kenya
(strategic journals, 2023)The volatile political climate in Kenya was significantly exacerbated by several electoral frauds and transmission delays of the presidential results during this election. The Kriegler Commission suggested the adoption ... -
Analysis of Devolved Social Safety Funds on Household Welfare in Kenya
(IPRJB, 2023)Purpose: Social safety funds should effectively and efficiently reach needy households, providing a safety net that enhances their welfare and reduces poverty levels in the community. The Kenya National Safety Net ... -
Effects of Participation of Micro and Small Enterprises in Microfinance on Their Performance in Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2018)The development of the microfinance sub-sector in Kenya is seen as a favourable catalyst for increasing performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Despite the development, MSEs continue to suffer from high levels ... -
Antecedents of Talent Retention and Organization Performance of Nairobi City County Government, Kenya
(strategic Journals, 2022)This study established the effect of talent retention on organizational performance of Nairobi City County Government. The study was majorly anchored on the resource-based view theory that holds that organizational performance ... -
Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Performance of Commercial Banks in East Africa Community
(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 ... -
Trade Union Revitalization in Kenya: Acquisition and Utilization of Power Resources
(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
(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 ...