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The determinants of inflation in the Kenyan economy
(Maseno University, 2015)Since 2003, the monetary policy in Kenya has pursued inflation targeting policy that pegs the desired inflation rate at 5 per cent. However, Inflation targets in Kenya have been missed frequently and the CBK has been ... -
Has Quality of Governance Affected the Effectiveness of Health Expenditure on Adult Health in Sub-Saharan Africa?
(European Scientific Institute, 2015-06)Compared to the rest of the world Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) still has a challenge in reducing its adult mortality. Investments in adult health is a prerogative of SSA governments as they provide the source of labour force, ... -
The Determinants of Inflation in the Kenyan Economy
(IPRJB, 2016)Purpose: In many Sub-Saharan countries it is challenging for monetary authorities to control inflation even if there is a political will, due to weak institutional frameworks, thin financial markets and imperfect competition ... -
Extend Of Adoption Of Corporate Governance Practices In Public Secondary Schools In Kisumu Central Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal Busniess Quantitative Economics and Applied Management Research, 2016)Corporate governance is an important concept and is defined as the process and structures used to direct and manage business affairs of the company towards enhancing prosperity and corporate accounting. This implies the ... -
Cointegration Relationship Between Exchange Rate Volatility and Performance of Nairobi Securities Exchange Market, Kenya
(2016)The stock exchange markets in developing countries are generally characterized as unstable and shallow. The current international integration of financial markets provides a channel for currency depreciation to affect ... -
AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF FORWARD INTEGRATION CREDIT RISK MITIGATION MECHANISMS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AGRIBUSINESS FIRMS IN NYANZA REGION …
(2016-11)Credit risk is historically considered the main risk for banks. Commercial Banks apply Forward Integration Credit Risk Mitigation Mechanisms (FICRMMs) to promote credit access, security and productivity for various sectors. ... -
Land Tenure Systems in Kisumu City;The formal- Informal Dichtomy
(International Journal of Sciences, 2017)In the process of urbanization, the peri-urban areas are often the front line of urban transformation and transition and therefore potential zones of conflicts over land tenure arrangements. This study sought to explore ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Kenya
(International Association of African Researchers, 2017)Empirical literature on the determinants of FDI flows is extensive but controversial over some determinants of FDI in-flows in developing countries. The objective of this study therefore is to investigate the overall ... -
Managing nations as brand entities; a focus on Kenya in relation to India
(International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Managemen, 2017)World Book Dictionary defines “Nation’ as a ‘sovereign state’ or ‘group of people, race or tribe having the same descent, language and origin.’ As of May 2008, United Nations had 192 Members excluding Vatican. Today, ... -
The Relationship between Inflation and Economic Growth in East African Community Countries
(Noble Academic Publishe, 2017)The relationship between inflation and economic growth has been of great concern to most countries and regions across the world. Several studies have attempted to explain the linear association, long run and causal ... -
Determinants of foreign direct investment inflows in Kenya
(International Association of African Researchers, 2017)Empirical literature on the determinants of FDI flows is extensive but controversial over some determinants of FDI in-flows in developing countries. The objective of this study therefore is to investigate the overall ... -
Exports as a Determinant of Inflation in Kenya: Disaggregated Econommetric Analysis
(European Scientific Journal, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine exports as a determinant of inflation in Kenya: A disaggregated econometric analysis with specific objectives of establishing the relationship between domestic exports and inflation ... -
Dynamics of Current Account Deficit: A Kenyan Experience
(2017-04)Large and persistent current account deficits are among the most serious problems of many developing countries. The Current Account in Kenya has continuously been in deficit in the last three decades prompting the ...