Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Economic determinants of savings mobilization by commercial banks in Kenya
(2016)Savings is a sacrifice of current consumption which provides for accumulation of capital hence addition of output that can be used for future consumptions. Commercial banks play a major role in savings mobilization through ... -
Effect of voluntary disclosure on financial performance of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(Kca University, 2017)Lack of full disclosure on the activities of the company has left shareholder at risk of manipulated earnings as recently witnessed in with rising cases of scandals, frauds, suspension and even de listing. This study seeks ... -
Effect of financial literacy on investment decisions among savings and credit co-operative societies members in Nairobi
(Kca University, 2016)Many people join SACCOs with a goal of saving and benefiting from SACCOs products such as: easy access to credit, dividends that may be received in favorable circumstances, plan for retirement, ease arrangement for housing ... -
Effect of networking on performance of small and medium sized audit firms in Nairobi.
(Kca University, 2016)The advent of globalization, information technology and highly dynamic operating environment has increased the level of uncertainty in the performance of audit firms. It has become important for small and ... -
Effect of outsourcing services on efficiency of value chain of milk firms in Murang’a county in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2016)The outsourcing concept has gained widespread attention in the recent past. As benefits of outsourcing non-core functions of a firm get apparent, it has become necessary to investigate various ... -
Effect of corporate governance practices on performance of state corporation in the tourism industry in Kenya.
(2016)The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of Corporate Governance practices on performance of State Corporations in the tourism industry in Kenya. It focused on three key areas of the organization governance ... -
Effect of home ownership models on rate of owning homes among low income households in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Many low income earners in urban areas are unable to own houses due to economic hardships. However,there are some strategies that have been put in place to attemptto solve this menace. These strategies include using models ... -
Effect Of Constituency Development Fund On Socio-economic Development In Mbeere South Constituency, Kenya
(Kca University, 2016)Extreme poverty is a big challenge all over the world (Olinto &Uematsu, 2000). According to the International Institute for Sustainable development (2013), all development actors should involve poor communities to eradicate ... -
The relationship between lagging macroeconomic indicators and stock market return of insurance companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange.
(2015)The Nairobi Stock Exchange is a very important institution in the local capital markets. Public companies are able to raise capital and equally the government is able to borrow through the various treasury instruments. ... -
Internal audit function as a tool to good corporate governance of Kenyan non governmental organization (a case study of Nairobi county)
(Kca University, 2016)There has increasingly been pressure from donors, government and other official agencies for non-governmental organizations to show accountability, managerial competence and strong internal control system. The concerns are ... -
Modeling the effect of calendar anomalies on stock price volatility using Tgarch: Comparison between NSE all share index and NSE 20 share index markets.
(Kca University, 2016)Inefficiency in the market may be explained by the volatility of the stock prices. This study was conducted with the main objective being to establish the effect of calendar anomalies on stock price volatility in NSE 20 ... -
Influence of corporate governance on risk management in the horticultural sector in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2017)Corporate governance are mechanisms put in place to ensure that the firm is properly run and transparent in order to increase the firm value for the benefit of the shareholders and other ... -
The influence of marketing strategy on brand loyalty of instant coffee brands: A case of supermarket customers in Nairobi
(Kca University, 2015)The instant coffee industry in Kenya has a wide range of product brands and keeping pace with this variety is not an easy task for the ordinary consumer. Most industries have come up with new brands ... -
Role Of Saccos In The Eradication Of Poverty Among Farmers In Muranga Countya Case Of Selected Sacco’s In Muranga Town
(Kca University, 2016)According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, (2012) more than 40% of the Kenyan population in these areas is still living in poverty where a family survives with less than one United States dollar a day which ... -
Factors affecting financial sustainability of local ngos in Kenya, Kiambu county.
(Kca University, 2016)Local NGOs in developing countries experience sustainability challenges that make them close down after few months of operation due to financial challenges. There is need to establish the factors that affect the financial ... -
The extended marketing communication variables as a strategy for competitive advantage in media houses
(Kca University, 2016)The global business world is faced with increasing competitive pressures therefore; marketing skills and expertise knowledge have become highly valued. Therefore this study looked at the extended marketing ... -
Effect Of Risk Mitigation Costs On Financial Performance Of Manufacturing Firms Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange In Kenya
(Kca University, 2017)The desire of manufacturing firms like any other business is to maximize profits, achieve wealth maximization and growth. In the midst of this endeavor, businesses are exposed to various risks (uncertainties resulting ... -
The Effect Of Stock Split Announcements On Share Prices Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Kca University, 2017)Corporate announcements have many effects on the stock markets and this has made the study of stock price movements an area that has attracted a lot of attention from various researchers. All over the world, it is ... -
Factors Affecting Housing Supply In Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kca University, 2017)This study looks at the factors that affect housing supply in Nairobi County, Kenya. The selection of factors to study was based on those factors identified by a major review of the literature on housing ... -
Effect Of Enterprise Risk Management On Performance Of Water Service Providers In Kenya
(Kca University, 2017)The study of Enterprise Risk Management on water service providers is part of management strategic studies. Enterprise Risk Management studies have extensively been done on effects of risk management on performance of ...
