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Educational Cartoon Series on Index Based Livestock Insurance
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Training manual for pastoralists and agro-pastoralists on Index-Based Livestock Insurance
(ILRI, 2011)The recurrent drought has had devastating effects on pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in Kenya. Marsabit County located in the Northern part of Kenya, is one such region where pastoralist’s households have continuously ... -
Financing higher education in Africa: A case of Ethiopia public universities cost containment measures
(Educational Research, 2011)With the tremendous increase in university students enrolments experienced in Ethiopian public universities since years 2005, financing of university education has become topical issue among education stakeholders. This ... -
The Strategic Kenyan Business Selection Tool for MSMEs
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Business Selection using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
(International Journal of Business and Commerce, 2012)One of the major challenges facing an entrepreneur in business prioritization entails coming-up with a reliable model that will rank the available opportunities (what type of business to be invested?). Usually, investors ... -
Effect of reward on employee performance: A case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd., Nakuru, Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Management, 2013)Today’s organizations are operating in a very dynamic and highly competitive environment. To remain relevant in the market, they have to be able to respond quickly to ever changing customer demands. Reward management is ... -
Realizing equal opportunities among youth groups in accessing government financial credit facilities
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 2013)Theaimof thestudy was to determine opportunities available to organized youth groups inaccessing governmentfundingto ensure equity in facing life challenges. Many youths afterleavingschool find ... -
Privatization Conundrum in the 21st Century: A Study of Privatized Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Security Exchange
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2013)The aim of this study was to analyse the profitability of companies privatized and quoted in the Nairobi Security Exchange. The research focused on those companies, which were recently privatized and were ... -
PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTERPRISE FUND ON WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (A survey of North Imenti Constituency)
(International Journal of Business & Law Research, 2013)Women Enterprise Fund is a powerful tool to fight poverty .When women have access to financial services they can earn more, build their assets, and cushion themselves against external shocks ... -
Factors influencing loan repayment default in micro-finance institutions: the experience of Imenti North District, Kenya
(International Journal of Applied Science and Technology., 2013)Microfinance institutions in Kenya have suffered significant loan repayment default resulting into subsequently decreased employment levels and cash flow problems in microfinance institutions. This study was ... -
The Impact of Vocational Training for Rural Development: A case Study of Youth Polytechnics in Nyambene District
(International Journal of Human Resource and Procurement, 2013)This study was built on three objectives. It sought the youth polytechnic (YP) responsiveness towards meeting the aspirations and needs of the trainees. It determined how graduates of YPs faired in the world of work and ... -
Innovation Activity and Firm Growth Across Key Sectors of the Kenyan Economy
(JKUAT Press Ltd, 2013)More than ever there is a global concern to entrench financial deepening and access to previously ignored areas considered economically unviable where majority of the micro and small enterprises operate through provision ... -
Factors affecting profitability of fish farming under economic stimulus programme in Tigania East District, Meru County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting profitability of fish farming under Economic Stimulus Programme in Tigania East District of Meru County, Kenya. In 2010, Economic Stimulus Programme was initiated ... -
Corporate Turn Around Strategies By Financially Distressed Companies Quoted At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2014)Firms that are experiencing financial distress take one action or another in order to turn around their performance. This study sought to find out what turn around strategies are taken by companies ... -
Impact of Privatization on Companies' Liquidity: A Case of Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Research Academy of Social Sciences, 2014)The aim of this study was to analyze the liquidity of companies privatized and quoted in the Nairobi Security Exchange. The research focused on those companies, which were recently privatized and were quoted at the Nairobi ... -
Factors influencing growth of dairy farming business in amentia south district of mere county, Kenya
(l IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 2014)National level production of livestock and livestock products in Kenya has increased over the years even though many households involved in livestock production have continued to be poor and food insecure. It is perceived ... -
The Effect of Dividend Announcementon Share Price Changes for Companieslisted at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2014)The study sought to determine the nature of relationship between Dividend per Share and Share Price Changes, and the rate at which Share Prices reflect Dividend Announcement information for stocks traded at the Nairobi ... -
Strategic decision making: process, models, and theories
(Business Management and Strategy, 2014)The theories and models underpinning strategic decision-making (SDM) are somewhat eclectic that demand multidisciplinary approach and appears non-differential from decision-making (DM) theories. This paper is a first attempt ... -
Accessibility of Women Enterprise Fund among small and Micro Women Enterprise Owners in Tharaka South District, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of business and management, 2014)Since the inception of women enterprise fund in 2009 women entrepreneurs in different parts of the country have accessed the fund; these funds assist women in financing their enterprises and the growth of the enterprises ...