Master of Science in Finance and Investment: Recent submissions
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Influence of Porter`S Five on the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Hardware Business in Imenti South Sub County Meru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-06)Kenya aims to create internationally competitive and prosperous country’s economy by supporting industrialization under the economic pillar as spelt out in vision 2030. Small and medium hardware enterprises play a critical ... -
Relationship between Entrepreneurial Marketing Mix and Growth of Jua Kali Enterprises in North Imenti Sub County
(KeMU, 2019-07)Small and Medium Enterprises are the key drivers of the country’s economy. The government is tasked with spurring growth of SME’s through provision of supportive legal structure and conducive policy environment. However, ... -
Determinants of Integrated Financial Management Information System Implementation, in the National Government Departments in Meru County
(KeMU, 2019-04)The government of Kenya has for a long time been very much concerned over the persistent poor performance in financial management due to lack of reliable and timely information for decision making. It took an initiative ... -
Relationship between Monetary Policies and Financial Performance of Banking Institutions in Kenya: A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Nairobi City
(KeMU, 2019-09)The main purpose of this study was to determine if central bank rate relate with financial performance, to establish whether central bank open market operations associate with financial performance, to evaluate relationship ... -
Financial Determinants of Dividend Policy Payout among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)Dividend payout policy for commercial banks differ as each company decides on what, how and when to pay dividend to its shareholders. Some banks pay higher and other pay less dividend despite the fact that they operate ... -
Influence of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Listed Corporations in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)Corporations with government shareholding in Kenya have served different purposes in different industries since their establishment during the colonial period. Despite tight regulatory framework, Corporate Governance ... -
Effect of Mortgage Financing on Profitability of Islamic Banks in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-08)The growth of Islamic banking has been on a steady increase hence currently a force to reckon with in the financial market. This banking subsector is presently competing for market share with conventional banks. The purpose ... -
Relationship between Resource Mobilization and Wealth Maximization in Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-07)Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya face challenges in terms of resource mobilization, including strict requirements/bureaucracy, inadequate government support, legal restrictions, default risks/poor repayment, ... -
Effects of Information Communication Technology Adoption on Financial Management in Meru County Government
(KeMU, 2019-09)Information Communication Technology (ICT) is used in different areas. The common factor is its acceptance as a technology for facilitating transfer of information by use of electronic mode. Financial management automation ... -
Factors Affecting Investment Decisions In Portfolio Management
(KeMU, 2016-11)ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting investment decisions in portfolio management for the listed companies and market participants in Nairobi securities exchange. Sixty four companies ... -
Factors Influencing Foreign Direct Investments Market Destinations
(KeMU, 2015-07)Foreign direct investment is a cross-border investment by a resident entity in one economy with the objective of obtaining a lasting interest in an enterprise resident in another economy. The choice of foreign market ... -
Factors Influencing the Management of Non-Perfoming Loans in Commercial Banks
(KeMU, 2015-07)Financial Institutions are very important in any economy as they mobilize savings for productive investments and facilitate capital flows to various sectors of the economy, thus, stimulating investments and increasing ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Perfomance of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-07)Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) have been growing as a strong tool to meet financial needs. This is because, cooperatives are well placed to bring about equitable development and justice. However, SACCOS ... -
Factors Influencing Reliance on Debt In Coffee Co-Operative Societies. A Survey of Societies in Kirinyaga County Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-07)Achievement of the desired profitability of a business is the prime goal of each organization. To achieve this adequate finances are a prerequisite. The title of the thesis is factors influencing reliance on debt in the ... -
Factors Influencing Investment of Funds. A Survey of Selected Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nyeri Central District
(KeMU, 2011-06)Savings and Credit Cooperatives aim at mobilizing their members and the community to improve their life. SACCOs like other firms are involved in the commitment of scarce resources to try to allocate them in a way that ... -
Factors Influencing Development of Financial Derivatives Markets. A Survey of Quoted Companies in Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-04)The Kenyan economy is becoming more and more open with international trading constantly increasing and as a result Kenyan firms become more exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The relative price changes affect ... -
Effect of Conventional Collateral Requirements on Borrowers Access to Finance. A Survey of Selected Borrowers in Kerugoya Town
(KeMU, 2011-07)Credit is considered a very important aspect of modem economy in Kenyan economy; however the relationship between lenders and small business borrowers is inherently risky. Lenders insist on collateral to mitigate against ... -
The Effect of Operational Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: A Case of Tier Two and Three Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2018-09)Kenyan banking sector is exposed to risks that initiate from external and internal environments. Operational risk threatens the viability and long-term sustainability of banks. Despite growth in the Kenyan banking sector, ... -
Influence of Market Information on Decision to Invest through Nairobi Securities Exchange among Youth Groups of Kisumu County in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)This study sought to understand the market factors that influence the youths in making investment decisions at the Nairobi securities exchange market. The youths in Kenya are specifically looked at because of the pivotal ... -
Factors Affecting Uptake of Agency Banking Services among Customers in Rural Kenya: A Case of Narok County
(KeMU, 2018-09)The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting uptake of agency banking services among customers in rural Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of fraud on uptake of agency banking services ...
