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Analysis of import demand elasticities for Kenya: 1970 to 2013
(2015-01-28)There was continued increase in imports volume and shrinking of exports. Due to government preoccupation with mobilizing external financial assistance, debt increased tremendously. The problem of growing population in ... -
An analysis of Kenya's trade experience with regional cooperation and integration under comesa
(2012-10-19)Regional Cooperation and Integration is highly regarded by many countries in the world, both the developed and developing countries. However, much as many leaders in the world enthusiastically embrace the idea of regional ... -
An analysis of the determinants of rural household savings in Bondo district
(2012-10-17)This paper investigates the determinants of rural household savings in Bondo district, Kenya. The endogenous variables examined in this study include: age, bank distance, dependency, education level, employment status, ... -
Analysis of the Relationship between Expenditure on Oil Imports and Public Spending on Selected Social Services in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-07)Since independence, oil imports in Kenya have been rising mainly to sustain the nascent transport, manufacturing, energy, agriculture and maritime sectors among other uses in the country. The growth in the country’s oil ... -
An analysis of the relevance of the monetary approach to Kenya's balance of payments (1969-2002)
(2012-10-17)Balance of payments deficits have been a common phenomenon in the Kenyan Economy from the 1960s. The government has over the years enacted various policy measures aimed at remedying the situation, however the balance of ... -
Budget Deficit Financing and Exchange Rate Volatility in Kenya
(2014-03-10)This study was motivated by over a quarter of a century of exchange rate volatility, the persistent problem of budget deficit in Kenya, and the importance of the two in the economy, which explains their inclusions in the ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Community Participation and Outcomes of Selected Community Based Development Water Projects in the Informal Settlements of Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)A great proportion of the population living in urban areas of Kenya especially in Nairobi City County reside within the informal settlements. These informal settlements are prone to water related challenges such as failure ... -
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 ... -
Credit risk, efficiency and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-10-10)Banking in Kenya is very dynamic and robust. Performance of this sector measured by profitability is very important and should be monitored closely because it contributes immensely to economic growth in Kenya. Vision ... -
Debt Sustainability and the Optimal Debt in Kenya
(2014-03-10)Sustainability of debt and optimal debt of a country has become an important issue for adequate macroeconomic management. This paper looks at the debt sustainability and optimal debt of the government of Kenya that can ... -
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 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 ... -
Determinants of capital flight from Kenya
(2014-01-06)This study investigates the determinants of capital flight from Kenya over the sample period 1971 to 2001. Although evidence available indicates fluctuations in the level of capital flight from Kenyan economy since early ... -
Determinants of current account balance in Kenya
(2015-01-28)Current account is one of the components in the Balance of Payment of a country. It covers all the transactions that involve the real sources (goods, services, income).!t comprises the international balances of transactions ... -
Determinants of current account balance in Kenya
(2014)Current account is one of the components in the Balance of Payment of a country. It covers all the transactions that involve the real sources (goods, services, income).It comprises the international balances of transactions ... -
Determinants of demand for the choice of mobile telephone service providers in Kiambu District
(2012-10-19)The major objective of the study was to identify which factors affect demand for the choice of different mobile telephone providers and their tariffs in Kiambu District. Though the demand is noted to on the increase, the ... -
The determinants of foreign direct investment in Kenya
(2012-10-17)Foreign Direct Investment forms one of the most important links between developing and industrial countries and increasingly among developing countries. Like trade, it provides an important channel for global integration ...
