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Fund Characteristics and Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)When investors take part in any investment, increasing their wealth is the main objective. The objective is achieved when there is increase in share prices. The performance of unit trusts in Kenya however, has been poor ... -
Capital Market Reforms and Microstructure Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The late nineties and early 2000s was an era of extensive restructurings which saw a series of reforms taking place in most emerging markets. The Kenyan Government in a bid to match the efforts of other emerging economies ... -
Effect of Business Succession on Performance in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The economic landscape of most nations, Kenya included, remains dominated by small and medium businesses which include family businesses. The importance of such businesses cannot be overemphasized, economically and socially. ... -
Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Buganda Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are known to be drivers of economic growth in Uganda. According to Uganda Investment Authority, the projected 5.5% economic growth by 2030 was dependent on a sustained performance trend ... -
Macro Risk Factors, Investor Sentiments and Performance of Equity Market at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The equity market is envisioned as a significant source of financing for both the corporate sector and government aimed at growing Kenya’s gross domestic product by 10 percent annually as per Kenya’s vision 2030. However, ... -
Housing Market Fundamentals and Housing Prices in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In Kenya, housing prices persistently rose from the year 2005 to 2018. An increase in housing prices is beneficial to an economy, but a persistent increase raises concerns over housing affordability and the potential risk ... -
Financing Preference Determinants and Their Influence on Financial Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)MSEs significantly subscribe to economic development around the world, in Africa and also in Kenya. MSEs play an extraordinary role in creation of jobs, income generation and is a seedbed for medium and large enterprises. ... -
Financial Management Decisions and Firm Value of Selected Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The declining and highly volatile firm value observed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) over the last decade has raised concern among scholars and financial practitioners. The Kenyan securities market has undergone ... -
Fundamental Risk Factors and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Commercial banks undertake significant roles in the economic resource allocation of countries. The financial intermediation roles performed by banks are however largely dependent on profitability. The fluctuating profitability ... -
Foreign Financial Inflows and Stock Market Development at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Despite the stock markets’ pivotal role towards economic growth, stock market development in Kenya and its contribution to economic growth is still an issue of great concern to policy makers and scholars. The Kenyan stock ... -
Venture Capital Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The usage of venture capital is fundamental for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for economic and political development of a nation. SMEs in emerging economies do experience growth constraints compared to ... -
Business Specific Factors and Credit Rationing Among Registered Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)The economic potential of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been recognized worldwide. However, the existence of credit rationing has hampered realization of the same. The prevalence of credit rationing has ... -
Firm Characteristics and Financial Stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)A stable banking sector is significant in ensuring economic growth as well as sound, efficient and stable financial system. However, the banking sector has been considered fragile and this is evident from the increasing ... -
Lagged Disturbances and Volatility of Sectoral Returns in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)The securities market plays an integral role in any well functioning economy. In particular, it helps in raising of equity capital, provision of investment opportunities, and transfer of funds from surplus agents to deficit ... -
Effects of Entrepreneurial and Firm Characteristics on Access to Venture Capital by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Small and medium Enterprises are vital for economic growth especially in the developing countries. However, empirical evidence shows that most of these enterprises fail due to poor/lack of access to finance. Access to ...
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Fund Characteristics and Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)When investors take part in any investment, increasing their wealth is the main objective. The objective is achieved when there is increase in share prices. The performance of unit trusts in Kenya however, has been poor ... -
Capital Market Reforms and Microstructure Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The late nineties and early 2000s was an era of extensive restructurings which saw a series of reforms taking place in most emerging markets. The Kenyan Government in a bid to match the efforts of other emerging economies ... -
Effect of Business Succession on Performance in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The economic landscape of most nations, Kenya included, remains dominated by small and medium businesses which include family businesses. The importance of such businesses cannot be overemphasized, economically and socially. ... -
Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Buganda Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are known to be drivers of economic growth in Uganda. According to Uganda Investment Authority, the projected 5.5% economic growth by 2030 was dependent on a sustained performance trend ... -
Housing Market Fundamentals and Housing Prices in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In Kenya, housing prices persistently rose from the year 2005 to 2018. An increase in housing prices is beneficial to an economy, but a persistent increase raises concerns over housing affordability and the potential risk ... -
Macro Risk Factors, Investor Sentiments and Performance of Equity Market at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The equity market is envisioned as a significant source of financing for both the corporate sector and government aimed at growing Kenya’s gross domestic product by 10 percent annually as per Kenya’s vision 2030. However, ... -
Financing Preference Determinants and Their Influence on Financial Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)MSEs significantly subscribe to economic development around the world, in Africa and also in Kenya. MSEs play an extraordinary role in creation of jobs, income generation and is a seedbed for medium and large enterprises. ... -
Financial Management Decisions and Firm Value of Selected Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The declining and highly volatile firm value observed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) over the last decade has raised concern among scholars and financial practitioners. The Kenyan securities market has undergone ... -
Fundamental Risk Factors and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Commercial banks undertake significant roles in the economic resource allocation of countries. The financial intermediation roles performed by banks are however largely dependent on profitability. The fluctuating profitability ... -
Foreign Financial Inflows and Stock Market Development at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Despite the stock markets’ pivotal role towards economic growth, stock market development in Kenya and its contribution to economic growth is still an issue of great concern to policy makers and scholars. The Kenyan stock ... -
Venture Capital Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The usage of venture capital is fundamental for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for economic and political development of a nation. SMEs in emerging economies do experience growth constraints compared to ... -
Business Specific Factors and Credit Rationing Among Registered Small and Medium Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)The economic potential of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have been recognized worldwide. However, the existence of credit rationing has hampered realization of the same. The prevalence of credit rationing has ... -
Lagged Disturbances and Volatility of Sectoral Returns in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)The securities market plays an integral role in any well functioning economy. In particular, it helps in raising of equity capital, provision of investment opportunities, and transfer of funds from surplus agents to deficit ... -
Firm Characteristics and Financial Stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)A stable banking sector is significant in ensuring economic growth as well as sound, efficient and stable financial system. However, the banking sector has been considered fragile and this is evident from the increasing ... -
Effects of Entrepreneurial and Firm Characteristics on Access to Venture Capital by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Small and medium Enterprises are vital for economic growth especially in the developing countries. However, empirical evidence shows that most of these enterprises fail due to poor/lack of access to finance. Access to ... -
Financial Structure and Financial Performance of Selected Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)A high number of quoted firms have registered declining financial performance in the recent years resulting to financial difficulties contrary to stakeholders’ expectations and adversely affecting the economic growth of ... -
Systematic Risk and Performance of the Stock Market in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Stock prices in Kenya have been experiencing drastic volatility in the recent past. In the year 2015 alone, the value of the listed companies shrunk by about Ksh 250 billion representing about 25% of the national government ... -
Financing Decisions and Shareholder Value Creationof Non- Financial Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Shareholder value creation and profit maximizing are among the primary objectives of a firm. Shareholder value creation focuses more on long term sustainability of returns and not just profitability. Rational investors ... -
Financial Soundness and Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The deposits taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (DTS) have continued to play a critical role in Kenya’s financial sector in terms of access, savings mobilization and wealth creation. According to the Kenya’s ... -
Bank Characteristics, Macroeconomic Variables and Lending Rates Among Commercial Banks In Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)The banking system is considered a key component in provision of funds for economic development through financing capital accumulation, technological innovations, productivity growth and enhancing other sustainable economic ...
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