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The working capital management practices and financial performance of middle level colleges in Eldoret town, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The financial performance of any organization is crucial dependent on the efficient management of working capital management. In virtually all cases, educational institutions is afflicted by poor financial performance due ... -
Tax incentives and performance of selected manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Manufacturing in Kenya has been on the decline for a considerable period of time with its contribution to Gross Domestic Product stagnating at 10 % from 1960’s. According to the Government of Kenya, the manufacturing ... -
Regulatory modularity and access to capital market by small and medium sized enterprises in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The general objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of regulatory modularity on small medium sized enterprises’ access to capital markets in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: to investigate ... -
Public financial management practices effect on budgetary absorption in Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In order for the government of Kenya to meet its fiscal objectives, it is necessary that county government effectively be able to spend budgeted provisions to the highest levels. Government officers need to understand the ... -
Monetary policy and financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Commercial banks play a vital role in the allocation of capital resources and risk sharing of future flows in any given economy or country. An efficient and effective banking industry in any economy facilitates business ... -
Relationship between risk mitigating measures and level of fraudulent claims at National Hospital Insurance Fund in Western Kenya region
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Fraud has been a challenge to the all sectors of the economy and force many entities to develop proactive and reactive measures to mitigate the vice and reduce the impact of fraud risk. The study focused on the relationship ... -
Interest rate and loan repayment in commercial banks in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Interest rates are ordinarily the drivers of financial institutions’ financial performance. They are the ones that determine the size of the profit margin for every transaction between a financial institution and its ... -
Inventory controls and financial performance of Garissa County Government, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Good performance of Kenya’s county government is critical due to the important role that these governments play in the country. In Garissa County, the revenue collected in the year 2014/2015 was Ksh 96 million while the ... -
Income generating strategies and financial sustainability of non governmental registered organisations in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)With Donor funding diminishing or diverted to other needy projects, humanitarian organizations are deepening forays into commerce as they race to reduce over reliance on dwindling inflows. This study focuses on financial ... -
Human resource, marketing and environmental management on financial performance of manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Manufacturing is an important sector as it contributes to the country’s economic development and growth. It has the potential to generate foreign exchange earnings through exports and diversify the country’s economy. It ... -
Foreign direct investment and bank performance in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an essential part of any economic system and it is an incentive that allows economies to grow. However the positive results of FDI are not accessed by all countries, communities or ... -
Firm characteristics and quality audit of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya
(2018, 2018)There have been numerous financial scandals and audit reporting failures in both public and private organizations some of which are listed in the NSE which has led Companies in various sector of the economy to experience ... -
Financial distress and profitability of tier three commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The financial system in Kenya has seen tremendous growth over the years. This growth has spurred growth in all the other sectors in the economy enabling Kenya’s economy to emerge as East Africa’s largest economy. The growth ... -
Effect of internal control systems on financial performance of public institutions of higher learning in Nairobi city county,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Most public institutions in many parts of the world have poor financial performance compared to private institutions. The poor financial performance can be attributed to financial management practice. The sound financial ... -
Bank specific factors and risk taking among commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)ABSTRACT Commercial banks’ role of intermediation between borrowers and lenders plays a critical role in money creation process. The taking of deposits and lending it to borrowers makes banking industry a special business. ...
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The working capital management practices and financial performance of middle level colleges in Eldoret town, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The financial performance of any organization is crucial dependent on the efficient management of working capital management. In virtually all cases, educational institutions is afflicted by poor financial performance due ... -
Tax incentives and performance of selected manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Manufacturing in Kenya has been on the decline for a considerable period of time with its contribution to Gross Domestic Product stagnating at 10 % from 1960’s. According to the Government of Kenya, the manufacturing ... -
Regulatory modularity and access to capital market by small and medium sized enterprises in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The general objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of regulatory modularity on small medium sized enterprises’ access to capital markets in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: to investigate ... -
Public financial management practices effect on budgetary absorption in Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In order for the government of Kenya to meet its fiscal objectives, it is necessary that county government effectively be able to spend budgeted provisions to the highest levels. Government officers need to understand the ... -
Monetary policy and financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Commercial banks play a vital role in the allocation of capital resources and risk sharing of future flows in any given economy or country. An efficient and effective banking industry in any economy facilitates business ... -
Relationship between risk mitigating measures and level of fraudulent claims at National Hospital Insurance Fund in Western Kenya region
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Fraud has been a challenge to the all sectors of the economy and force many entities to develop proactive and reactive measures to mitigate the vice and reduce the impact of fraud risk. The study focused on the relationship ... -
Interest rate and loan repayment in commercial banks in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Interest rates are ordinarily the drivers of financial institutions’ financial performance. They are the ones that determine the size of the profit margin for every transaction between a financial institution and its ... -
Inventory controls and financial performance of Garissa County Government, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Good performance of Kenya’s county government is critical due to the important role that these governments play in the country. In Garissa County, the revenue collected in the year 2014/2015 was Ksh 96 million while the ... -
Income generating strategies and financial sustainability of non governmental registered organisations in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)With Donor funding diminishing or diverted to other needy projects, humanitarian organizations are deepening forays into commerce as they race to reduce over reliance on dwindling inflows. This study focuses on financial ... -
Human resource, marketing and environmental management on financial performance of manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Manufacturing is an important sector as it contributes to the country’s economic development and growth. It has the potential to generate foreign exchange earnings through exports and diversify the country’s economy. It ... -
Foreign direct investment and bank performance in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an essential part of any economic system and it is an incentive that allows economies to grow. However the positive results of FDI are not accessed by all countries, communities or ... -
Firm characteristics and quality audit of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya
(2018, 2018)There have been numerous financial scandals and audit reporting failures in both public and private organizations some of which are listed in the NSE which has led Companies in various sector of the economy to experience ... -
Financial distress and profitability of tier three commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The financial system in Kenya has seen tremendous growth over the years. This growth has spurred growth in all the other sectors in the economy enabling Kenya’s economy to emerge as East Africa’s largest economy. The growth ... -
Effect of internal control systems on financial performance of public institutions of higher learning in Nairobi city county,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Most public institutions in many parts of the world have poor financial performance compared to private institutions. The poor financial performance can be attributed to financial management practice. The sound financial ... -
Bank specific factors and risk taking among commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)ABSTRACT Commercial banks’ role of intermediation between borrowers and lenders plays a critical role in money creation process. The taking of deposits and lending it to borrowers makes banking industry a special business. ... -
Contagion and spillover effect from united states of America stock markets to east African securities markets
(2016-12)The purpose of this study is to model volatility effects between the United States of America stock markets and volatility of the East African securities markets during the global financial downturn of 2007-2009. The period ... -
The relationship between capital requirement and Financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Financial regulation imposes requirements on banks to hold certain amounts of capital. When the financial crisis began in 2007, the capital banks held fell significantly. Regulators could have taken the view that capital ... -
Internal controls and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)In the recent past there has been failure of some of the largest commercial banks in the Kenya. This trend puts into question the ability of the internal control systems and the Central Bank of Kenya prudential guidelines ... -
Financial management practices and financial performance of non financial firms listed at the nairobi securities exchange Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)Some firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, in the non-financial sector, have continued to record poor performance as evidenced in declining share prices. This study sought to establish the effect of financial ... -
Effect of macroeconomic factors on external reserves in Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)External reserves are recognized as key ingredients for financing international trade. The fall in Nigeria's external reserves has been of great concern as this has caused panic in both the economic and political environment. ...
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