Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorOnsase, Moffat Jeremiah
dc.contributor.authorIrungu, Anthony Mugetha
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-29T09:22:34Z
dc.date.available2024-01-29T09:22:34Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractStudy Problem: Microfinance institutions play a vital role in bolstering economies by facilitating increased financial flow. However, they also encounter challenges stemming from government policies, economic fluctuations, and loan defaults. This study investigates the impact of capital structure on the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance banks in Nairobi County, Kenya. Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of capital structure on the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance banks in Nairobi County, Kenya. Methodology Used: The methodology used in this study is a descriptive research design. The entire population of the 13 licensed microfinance banks in Nairobi County was considered, and secondary data from various sources, including the Central Bank of Kenya and the Association of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Banks in Kenya, was analyzed using SPSS. Findings of the Study: The findings of this study are that equity capital has a significant influence on the performance of deposit-taking microfinance banks. Conclusion: The study concludes that robust capital structures and prudent equity management are crucial for the efficient operation of microfinance institutions. Recommendation: The recommendations of this study are to prioritize capital adequacy planning, redirect efforts toward high-impact areas, and optimize debt management strategies to enhance overall performance.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOnsase, M. J., & Irungu, A. M. (2024). EFFECT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT-TAKING MICROFINANCE BANKS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 6(1), 75 - 84. Retrieved from https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/531en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/531
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27315
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAJOEIen_US
dc.subjectCapital Structureen_US
dc.subjectFinancial Performanceen_US
dc.subjectDeposit-Takingen_US
dc.subjectMicrofinance Banksen_US
dc.subjectNairobi City Countyen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titleEffect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Deposit-Taking Microfinance Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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