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Informal Financial Sector in Kenya: The Case of Siaya District
(Kenyatta University, 1991)This paper studies factors that affect an individual's probabilities of choosing amongst different financial institutions to save with and/or borrow from. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on attributes ... -
Performance of micro and small enterprises supported by women enterprise and development fund in Eldoret town, Kenya
(2011-08-12)Women are the individuals who suffer more in the society although they perform multiple responsibilities in the home, workplace and in the community. Organizations have come up with ways seeking to uplift and empower women ... -
Determining the economic viability of small-Holder caebon sequestration in Kakamega
(2011-08-12)Climate change refers to the variation in the earth's global climate or in regional climates over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. Climate change is caused in a large measure by human activity. It has ... -
Pension fund management strategies in Kenya and their impact on the average return of the fund
(2011-10-25)The pension industry in Kenya has been characterized by rampant mismanagement and misappropriation of funds that led to underperformance. The management strategies employed by the Kenyan fund managers have been questioned ... -
The relationship between budget deficit financing and private investment in Kenya
(2011-12-27)The large budget deficit and its financing from the sale of government securities in the open market has rekindled debate on the possibility of crowding out of private investment in Kenya. The debate is especially relevant ... -
The relationship between inflation and economic growth in Kenya, 1963-2003
(2011-12-27)Low economic growth and fluctuating inflation rates have been experienced over the years in Kenya. The relationship between inflation and economic growth has brought a lot of controversy both in theory and empirical ... -
Characteristics and the impact of rotating savings and credit associations on the growth of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi-Kenya
(2011-12-29)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) promotion in Kenya is a viable and dynamic strategy for achieving National goals such as poverty alleviation. In recent years the sector has gained widespread recognition. However, the ... -
The determinants of supply of Kenya's major agricultural crop exports , 1963-2003
(2011-12-29)Kenya has been experiencing low export growth rate in general, and agricultural exports in particular and yet an increase in agricultural crop exports can contribute significantly to economic growth and improve the citizen's ... -
Macroeconomic factors affecting stock prices on the Nairobi stock exchange, 1990-2002
(2012-01-03)This study empirically tested the relationship between the stock prices on Nairobi stock exchange and Kenya's macroeconomic variables that included; inflation, exchange rates. current account balance, money supply, budget ... -
Determinants of aggregate domestic private savings in Kenya, 1980-2003
(2012-01-12)This paper studied the determinants of aggregate domestic private savings in Kenya capturing the reform period 1980 to 2003.It was motivated by the existence of substantial fluctuations in the ratio of aggregate domestic ... -
The relationship between fiscal deficits and the current account balance in Kenya (1964-2000)
(2012-01-24)Fiscal and current account deficits have been a common phenomenon on the Kenyan macroeconomic scene from the 1960s. This study examines the relationship between these two deficits using annual data covering the period 1965 ... -
The demand for prenatal health care services in Nyando district, Kenya: a case study of lower Nyakach division
(2012-04-05)Women play an important role in the production of goods and services in any economy. For maximum production, they need to be healthy. Maternal and child health is an essential and integral element of health care programme ... -
Determinants of investment demand in the informal sector: A case study of shoe making in Kibera, Nairobi
(2012-04-05)The informal sector has an important role to play towards the industrialization process and generation of employment opportunities. The sector provides to potential employees for both the informal and formal sectors, ... -
Profits and linkages in the urban informal sector: a case study of the food sub-sector in Kamukunji division in Nairobi province
(2012-04-11)The informal sector has been recognized for its role in contributing to national output and employment. In particular, the food sub-sector has continued to be a source of livelihood to a substantial size of the urban ... -
The characteristics of the poor people in rural Kenya. a case study of Kisii central district
(2012-04-17)All countries worldwide view poverty as an enemy to development. This is why governments' efforts are directed towards the alleviation of poverty. In Kenya, poverty has been and still is one of the main problems facing ... -
The determinats of milk supply in Murang'a district: a case study of Kiharu division
(2012-04-23)To keep in pace with the rising demand for food by the fast growing population in Kenya, the Agricultural sector has an important roe to play. Dairy farming for milk production is a major component in the sector. This ... -
Constraints to small holder credit farm investment: a case study of coffee farming in Majoge Chache location, Kisii district
(2012-05-07)This study analyses the constraints to smallholder credit farm investment. The data for the study were collected in Majoge Chache Location, Kisii District. A total of 40 respondents were interviewed for a period extending ... -
An empirical analysis of household expenditure patterns in rural Kenya: a case study of Gatundu division
(2012-05-15)The objective of this study is to investigate the rural expenditure behaviour in Kenya so as to improve our understanding of these rural expenditure patterns. To achieve this objective, data on the relevant variables ... -
Money supply determination in Kenya: a macroeconometric analysis
(2012-05-15)Monetary policy plays an ever-increasing role as an economy develops. The understanding of money supply determination is important in formulating correct monetary policy measures. This study investigated the impact of ... -
A case study of marketing systems for beans in Machakos district
(2012-05-18)Agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy of Kenya. It not only tops the list of foreign exchange earnings for the country but is also the source of livelihood in terms of food production in the country. Beans are ...
