Project Topics and Materials - Page 142

ABSTRACT Many banks in Kenya have been experiencing poor financial performance. Most of these financial problems arise from lack of credit information on the loan applicants which then affect their ability to recover both the principle and the interest. There have been efforts by the Central Bank of Kenya to advance credit information sharing on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Today’s dynamic business environment and global competition necessitate the identification of new ways to enhance entrepreneurship training especially to the youth. This not only help them to better entrepreneurs or be self-employed but also contribute to increase the perception of important entrepreneurship aspects, as well as create a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Commercial banks have employed alternative banking channels to reach out to more clients and lower operational costs. However, these channels have encountered a variety of challenges raising questions on the influence they have on performance. Persistent system downtimes, network failures, transaction errors, security concerns and lack of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The environments in which organizations operate have become increasingly uncertain posing a lot of challenges. County governments like any other organizations are also faced with similar challenges in strategy implementation since devolution is still a new concept of governance in Kenya. The implementation of the County Integrated... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The general objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of regulatory modularity on small medium sized enterprises’ access to capital markets in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: to investigate the contribution of capital on access to capital markets by small medium sized enterprises in Kenya, to examine the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT There are many factors that a firm has at its disposal that influence how strategy is implemented. Some of these factors include a firm’s human resources capital, its technological competences, access to financial resources and organizational behaviour. The study’s main objective was to investigate the influence of organizational... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Financial management deals with how to get and utilise the funds in a business in a judicial manner in order for the business enterprise to be profitable. This means proper and efficient use of current assets and it’s an integral part in decision making when a business enterprise or organisation decide on what kind of investment to deal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In Kenya the phenomenon of street children is a major human developmental problem. Government institutions such as the directorate of children's services in the ministry of gender and social services have been involved with programs targeting the street children. Undugu society, a Non - governmental organization established by Arnold in... Continue Reading

Abstract The use of performance contracts has been acclaimed as an effective and promising means of improving the performance of public enterprises as well as government departments. The public sector in Kenya is faced with the challenge of poor and declining performance, which inhibits realization of sustainable economic growth. The Public sector... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Small and Medium Enterprises play an important role towards economic growth and development in Kenya at large. Studies have indicated that there is a relationship between firm characteristics such as profitability, asset structure, firm size, age and capital structure of small enterprises. However, iinconsistencies have partly been traced... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT There have been numerous complaints by scholars, researchers, professionals and consultants that CDF projects are not performing. The speed at which the government deals with the grey areas of CDF funded projects management will determine the realization of the Kenya Vision 2030 whose main objective is to transform Kenya’s economy... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study sought to determine the relationship between mortgage financing and profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. Lending is one of the main activities of banks in Kenya and other parts of the world. Mortgage loans have become an important aspect of loan portfolio among commercial banks in Kenya, earning commercial banks‟... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines micro entrepreneurial environment and profitability of micro small bar ventures in beverage industry in Kasarani Sub-county Nairobi Kenya. The study was motivated by the rapid changes that threaten to destabilize the industry if not checked. Further, the regulations in the beverage industry particularly in bar ventures... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The past recent years have seen changes in the Kenyan economy and commercial banks have not been spared from the impact of these changes which includes: interest rate capping; increasing competition from financial technology companies and increased Consumer expectations as well as political interference. These challenges possess financial... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Over the years, through the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, practitioners have championed the adoption of Public sector accounting standard (IPSAS) in Kenya. However, much of this took place in boardrooms, conferences and seminars. It was not until 2014 when treasury, the auditor general and Ernest and Young teamed up... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In recent years there has been an increase in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in large companies and government corporations mainly in developed countries. While there is wide adoption of ERP systems in Western economies, developing countries lag far behind. However, due to recent economic growth, developing countries... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Saving and credit Co-operatives are more preferred in developing economies since they contribute to the promotion of total human development, improve the living standards of its members, promote personal-development and self-reliance, assist in creating initiatives, mobilisation of member savings and offering credit to members at... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Workplace diversity in multicultural organizations is increasingly becoming an important issue for the business in the era of globalization since it affects productivity and efficiency of the workforce. This Research Project focuses on Workplace Diversity Management Effects on Implementation of Human Resource Management Practices in the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Workplace diversity in multicultural organizations is increasingly becoming an important issue for the business in the era of globalization since it affects productivity and efficiency of the workforce. This Research Project focuses on Workplace Diversity Management Effects on Implementation of Human Resource Management Practices in the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Compensation and benefits are two of the best tools for companies to recruit and retain quality employees. Enticing benefits and compensation also help existing employees stay motivated to excel each day at work. This study analyzedthe influences of compensation systems on employee performance in the MFIs. The study guided by specific... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Good performance of Kenya’s county government is critical due to the important role that these governments play in the country. In Garissa County, the revenue collected in the year 2014/2015 was Ksh 96 million while the targeted revenue was Ksh 500 million per year and therefore the county fell short of its revenue collection target. In... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The Central Bank of Kenya annual supervision report, 2018 showed there has been low performance incidence of MFIs attributed to factors such as the rising levels of nonperforming loans measured as a percentage of gross non-performing loan divided by net advances to customers from 7% in 2011 to 16% in 2016, a situation that has adversely... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Sustainability of a project is a great challenge in most developing countries including Kenya. Evidently, it is sustainability that differentiates between women group projects that have succeeded and ones that have failed. Women group projects need resources to enable them continue to provide the services to members and also the community... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In Kenya, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have continued to face a mountain of challenges and struggle to achieve significant growth despite their importance to the Kenyan Economy. Imprudent working capital decisions have been highlighted in literature as some of the principal causes of their stagnation and decline in growth.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Telecommunication plays a significant role in the country's economic development. Firms' profitability, growth and survival depend upon efficiency and effectiveness of data, voice and media transmission. Across section survey of five customer care centers owned by three mobile service providers was done. Simple Random sampling was... Continue Reading