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An empirical assessment of tax performance in Kenya: 1958 to 1989
(1991-07)Several studies have been undertaken in various countries with the aim of assessing tax performance. The most common approach in these studies has been to determine the ratio of tax revenue to gross domestic product. ... -
Economic feasibility of live fences: a case study of farms surrounding Kakamega forest
(2011-08-12)The objective of this study was to assess the economic feasibility of live fences on farms adjacent to Kakamega Forest. There is a great need to conserve the forest, which has enormous local, national and global benefits. ... -
Government expenditure and economic growth in Kenya: An empirical analysis (1963-2006)
(2011-08-12)This research was triggered by the need to analyze the effects of Government Expenditure on economic growth. This was informed by the fact that, since 1963, economic growth has experienced upswings and downswings. On ... -
The impact of institutional factors and liberalization policies on private investment in Kenya (1965-2007)
(2011-08-12)Private investment is an important strategy of achieving economic growth, through its ability to stimulate economic activity by expanding the capacity for production of goods and services, and creation of employment ... -
Applicability of lintner's dividend policy to companies qouted on the Nairobi stock exchange
(2011-08-25)Distribution of profit through dividends is a problem unique to companies due to segregation of management from the ownership. In 1956, John Lintner laid the foundation for modern understanding of dividend policy a model ... -
The determinants of rural household savings in Kisumu district: a case study of South Nyakach location
(2012-04-26)Saving play a very important role in economic development as it involves mobilization of resources, which is consequently invested with an aim to accelerate the growth process. Understanding the savings behaviour is ... -
Factors that influence clothing preferences and buying practices among the elderly in Korogocho sub-location in Nairobi
(2012-04-26)This study was a survey research. It was conducted to investigate the factors that influence clothing preferences and buying practices among the elderly with the available clothing on the market as they wore them were ... -
Demand for Child Health Care Services The Case Of Suba East Division Migori District Kenya
(2013-07)The major objective of the study was to identify which factors' affect demand for child health care services and their importance in Migori district. The high child mortality rate, morbidity rate and low life expectancy ... -
Determinants of performance of internet cyber cafes in Nairobi Province
(2013-09-03)The informal sector has been recognized for its role in contributing towards national output and employment. In particular, the information and communication technology (lCT) sector has become a vital part in its ... -
Wage determination in the unionized Private sector in Kenya, 1980-1997
(2013-09-12)Abstract This paper analyses the determinants of real wages in the unionized private sector In Kenya from 1980 to 1997. Despite the existing wage policies being enforced by the Kenya government through its various ... -
Wage determination in the unionized Private sector in Kenya, 1980-1997
(2013-09-12)Abstract This paper analyses the determinants of real wages in the unionized private sector In Kenya from 1980 to 1997. Despite the existing wage policies being enforced by the Kenya government through its various ... -
Determinants of adoption of organic manures in urban vegetable production:
(2013-10-31)This study was conducted to estimate the rate of adoption, identify and analyze factors determining adoption of organic manures in urban vegetable production by fanners in Migori municipality. A household survey was ... -
Factors affecting adoption of organic farming by maize farmers in Meru South District
(2014-01-18)Organic farming of which Stoyer, trash and farm composite are components, offers considerable promise for increasing food production in Kenya. It nonetheless remains unclear whether, organic farming techniques lend themselves ... -
Public Health Expenditure and Health Outcomes in Kenya
(2014-03-07)Government health spending remains a critical element of the social and economic development of any country. Internationally health outcomes have received a great attention; Millennium Development Goals has 3 of its 8 ... -
Supply Response of Kenyan Coffee in the World Market
(2014-03-10)The drastic drop in Kenya coffee supply in the last twenty years has severely affected the country's export revenues as well as the livelihoods of two million small scale producers and over six million people who directly ... -
Determinants of the real gross domestic product growth rate in Kenya, 1973-97
(2014-03-24)The Kenya Government has pursued stabilization and structural adjustment policies for more than ten years in an attempt to restore and sustain the high growth rates experienced in the 1960s and early 1970s. Despite these ... -
The Determinants of Coffee Supply in Gichugu Division in Kirinyaga District: Kenya
(2014-06-05)The general objective of this study was to investigate the factors that determine the supply of coffee in Gichugu Division in Kirinyaga District in Kenya. Data were collected from a sample of 67 fanners in Kirima, Kabare ... -
An efficiency analysis of hospitals owned by faith based organisations in Kenya
(2014-08-01)The desired goal for Kenya's Vision 2030 and the millennium development goals is to provide efficient and reliable healthcare that will reduce child mortality rates, improve maternal health and ~ombat HIV/AIDS, Malaria ... -
Determinants of domestic private investment in Kenya (1970-2001)
(2014-08-19)This study analyse the determinants of domestic private investments in Kenya using a time series data in the period between 1970 and 2001. DPI needs to remain the cornerstone of renewed growth in Kenya if the economy is ... -
The Optimal Size of Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Kenya 1963 – 2012
(Kenyatta University, 2015-02)The effect of government size on economic growth has given rise to conflicting views among economists. Some view a large government size as harmful to economic growth due to inefficiencies inherent in government. The other ...
