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    Effect of Working Capital Management Practices on Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Makueni County
    (KeMU, 2022-09) Mbathi, Victoria Mutheu
    The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of Working Capital Management practices (cash conversion cycle, inventory holding period, account receivable collection period and accounts payable period) on the profitability of Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) in Makueni County. The purpose was achieved by conducting a descriptive survey research design based on the views of managers drawn from a final sample of 71 SMEs from Wote town. Findings indicate that cash conversion cycle, inventory-holding period and accounts payable period have significant positive effect on profitability of SMEs. On the contrary, results indicate that there exists a negative relationship between accounts receivable period and profitability of SMEs. The results suggest that SMEs in Makueni should strive to improve cash conversion cycle, inventory holding period, accounts receivable collection period and accounts payable period to enhance their efficiency. The financial institutions are called upon to offer more trainings to SMEs on effective working capital management practices before giving a loan facility. The finding is also in handy to the government and other policy makers to guide the development of policies geared towards improvement of SMEs sector since it is a key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. Specifically, the government should come up with training programs that can improve the business management skills of the SMEs owners.
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    An Analysis of Effect of Agency Banking on Profitability of Banks In Kenya: A Case of Kenya Commercial Bank
    (KeMU, 2022-03) Okayo, Paul
    Agency banking is touted as being the solution to the wide spread poverty in most developed countries. The goal of this study was to ascertain how agent banking affected Kenya's commercial banks' profitability. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of agency convenience, agency costs, agency access and agency regulations on commercial banks’ profitability. Using a descriptive approach, the study targeted commercial banks based on the Nairobi CBD. A sample population of 30 out of 111 agents was arrived at. Questionnaires were used to collect the study's data and analysed using qualitative and quantitative data with the aid of SPSS. Tables and figures were used in presenting of the analysed data. This study concluded that cost, convenience, access as well as regulations have a positive effect on the profitability of the banks. The findings will help government, financial institutions, students and scholars alike to improve the life of the population at large.