Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Impact Of Adoption of Information Communication Technology Applications on Service Delivery on Postal and Courier Services in Kenya- A Case of Murang’a County
(KCA University, 2015)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application has been adopted by many organizations in the world for the main purpose of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in work logistics. The application is viewed ... -
Role Of Microfinance on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Urban Centers in Kirinyaga County
(KCA University, 2016)Microfinance institutions have a role to play on small and medium enterprises performance. The current study sought to find out the role of Microfinance institutions on small and medium enterprises performance in urban ... -
Challenges Of Implementing Devolved Budget in Public Institutions in Kenya (A Case of Selected Counties)
(KCA University, 2015)The purpose of budgeting is that it gives management an idea of how well an organization is meeting their income goals, whether or not expenses are in line with predicted levels, and how well controls are working. The ... -
Factors Influencing Dividend Payout Decision Of Financial And Non-financial Companies Listed On Nairobi Securities Exchange
(KCA University, 2015)Corporate dividend payout policy is among the most contested topics in corporate finance. The question of why firms make decisions to pay or not to pay dividends remains an open topic. The reason of this study was to ... -
Effects Of Forensic Accounting on The Mitigation of Fraudulent Practices Amongst Universities in Kenya
(KCA University, 2015)This study sought to evaluate the effect of forensic accounting in mitigating fraudulent practices in universities in Kenya. In achieving this objective, it sought to find out the extent of forensic accounting application ... -
Impact Of Self-help Groups on Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Caritas Nairobi Ruaraka Zone
(KCA University, 2016)The Self-Help Group (SHG) approach help in poverty alleviation at the grass root level as there is economic empowerment whereby members are able to acquire skills to start small businesses, own some assets, acquire ... -
Determinants Of Effectiveness of Economic Stimulus Programme In Kenya: A Survey On Construction Of Fresh Produce Markets
(KCA University, 2015)Economic Stimulus Programmes was instituted in 2009/2010 budget with the government aiming to achieve the following objectives or improving economic growth and sustainable development of various parts of the country. The ... -
Effect Of Internal Audit on Reduction of Fraud on State Corporations in Kenya (Case of State Corporations in Nairobi CBD)
(KCA University, 2016)Although internal auditing in state corporations in Kenya is intended to eradicate misuse of the entities’ funds, fraud reduction has not been so successful, raising questions on its effectiveness. More often than not ... -
Impact Of Employee Involvement as a Pillar Behind the Success of Corporate Governance: A Case of Kenya Literature Bureau
(KCA University, 2015)Effective corporate governance practices are the driving force behind successful operations in most organizations. An organization that is to thrive well in the competitive business world needs to employ a strong and ... -
Effects Of Socio-economic Barriers and Women Financial Empowerment in Kenya - A Case of Businesswomen in Kajiado County, Kenya
(KCA University, 2016)Social-economic issues have barred rural women to access finance there by limiting their ability to improve in financial empowerment. Such issues include collateral, financial information and financial inclusion. ... -
Role Of Risk Management Strategies on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprise in Information Communication and Technology Sector in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kca University, 2015)Risks are experienced by both small and large business, and these have increasingly brought to the fore risk management practices in business. Risk management strategies have been adopted by SMEs, with the strategies ... -
Factors Influencing Customer Retention in Microfinance Institutions in Kenya (A Case Study of Micro Africa Ltd)
(Kca University, 2015)Customer retention in the banking and microfinance sector has, for long, been a difficult goal for the players to attain. In addition the recent microfinance crises, most of which occurred between 2008-2010 in several ... -
Effect of Licensing Requirement on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives Societies in Kenya: A Case Of Selected Saccos In Nairobi
(Kca University, 2015)SACCOs in Kenya are required to adhere to regulations set in SACCO’s regulation authority (SASRA). The management has to present the capital adequacy return reports, liquidity statement report, Statement of financial ... -
Effects Of Capital Flows On Economic Growth In Kenya
(Kca University, 2016)There has been a phenomenon of increased capital flows into African countries including Kenya over the last few years. The role of capital inflows on economic growth has been controversial. There has been considerable ... -
Factors Affecting Effectiveness Of Inventory Management In The Energy Sector In Kenya: A Case Of Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
(Kca University, 2015)Inventory management plays a pivotal role in the procurement performance of the public sectors in Kenya. However, it is worth noting that for the function to realize its aims properly it has to be effectively managed. ... -
Assessing The Kenya Police Capacity to Conduct Financial Fraud Forensic Investigations in Kiambu Sub-County.
(Kca University, 2015)This study examined the Kenya Police and Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers‟ capacity to carry out financial forensic frauds investigations in Kiambu Sub-County. The overall objective of the study was to ... -
Relationship Of Macroeconomic Factors and Capital Structure of Non-Financial Firms Listed at The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Kca University, 2016)An investor’s analysis of a firm’s prospect starts with an analysis of the economy. In most instances the performance of a firm depends largely on the performance of the economy. This research extends literature on the ... -
Effect Of Financial Performance On Treasury Funding Of Public Institutions In Kenya
(Kca University, 2015)Recent studies have observed that government institutions are burdened with financial management risks that comprise the acquisition, allocation and investment of funds in the various budgetary considerations. This study ... -
Influence Of Internal Audit Function on the Public Service Delivery in the Kenyan State Parastatals
(KCA University, 2022)The goal of every other institution and government in the world is to provide quality services. As such, most organizations and governments have adopted practices to enhance service delivery. However, most governments ... -
A Crypto-ransomware Detection Model For The Pre-encryption Stage Using Random Forest Algorithm
(KCA University, 2022)Cryptographic ransomware is a challenging cybersecurity threat that encrypts the victim's files and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. Traditional signature-based protection methods, such as antivirus and ...
