School of Business and Economics: Recent submissions
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EFFECT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY DIVERSIFICATION ON SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AMONG FISH FARMERS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)This study investigates the effect of economic activity diversification on sustainable livelihoods among fish farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya. With the increasing demand for fish products and the challenges faced by ... -
EFFECT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF REFUGEE WOMEN-LED MSMEs IN KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-07)The contribution of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to economic development as well as the role of digital technology in MSME performance is underscored in many studies globally. Despite the potential of ... -
EFFECT OF DIGITAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)The introduction of digital financial management systems (DFMS) in the education sector has sparked interest in its potential to improve financial accountability in public institutions. The study explored the effect ... -
EFFECT OF AUDIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS LISTED ON NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE.
(MMUST, 2024-11)Audit quality is fundamental in preserving market integrity and investor trust, particularly in manufacturing firms where financial transparency directly impacts decision-making and performance. This study investigates ... -
CURRENT ASSET MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LICENSED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Kenya have been experiencing increase in losses in the last three years. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reported a total asset decline of 8.8% in 2023. That is from Kshs 70.4 billion ... -
Corporate Environmental Reporting Disclosure and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(MMUST, 2024-11)Conventional accounting systems are limiting since they fail to directly address corporate environmental reporting. Environmental Sustainability has become a major pillar of today’s business activities. One of the ... -
CORPORATE CULTURE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK
(MMUST, 2024-10)Over the last ten years, KCB Bank- Kenya management has initiated various strategies meant to position the financial institution as the market leader in the Banking industry not only in Kenya but also yarning to become ... -
ANTECEDENTS OF INTERNAL AUDIT EFFECTIVENESS AMONG DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-10)The main objective of the study was to examine antecedents of internal audit effectiveness among Deposit Taking Saccos in Western Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the influence of management support, ... -
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT PRACTICES, PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW AND SERVICE DELIVERY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN WESTERN REGION, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2024-10)The framers of the Public Procurement Law envisaged to streamline how public procurement should be conducted so as to realize value for money in public procuring entities. Strategic procurement practices enables ... -
WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS IN WESTERN REGION KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Work-life balance initiatives have been shown to positively impact employees' well-being and integration, with commitment emerging as a key factor for successful work-life integration. However, despite the presence of ... -
INTERNAL FACTORS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE-LISTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)The banking sector in Kenya plays a vital role in providing financial services, which contributes to the economy's growth. Despite these contributions, commercial banks in Kenya have faced extreme challenges in the ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS ON AGRICULTURAL EXPORT PERFORMANCE IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-06)Agricultural exports are key drivers of the Kenyan Economy. They contribute significantly to foreign exchange earnings, job creation, and economic growth. Kenya’s Vision 2030 highlighted agriculture as a crucial economic ... -
IMPACT OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON PUBLIC HEALTHCARE FINANCING IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Healthcare financing is a critical aspect of ensuring access to quality healthcare services for individuals and populations worldwide. However, macroeconomic factors have posed challenges like eroding the real value ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS ON UNEMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Kenya has been struggling with high unemployment rates which have remained constant with more fiscal expenditure and government investments, which have mainly been funded through the external borrowing. In the past ... -
COST EFFECTS OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES ON THE HOUSEHOLD WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2025-11)Persons with disabilities have been recognized by United Nations Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities that, such individuals should have the same rights to freedom, respect, equality and dignity as ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(MMUST, 2024-07)The Government of Kenya has been implementing the water sector reforms since the enactment of the Water Act 2002 to improve sector efficiency and accelerate water service provision. In Kakamega County, 43 per cent of ... -
EFFECT OF PUBLIC DEBT SUSTAINABILITY ON ECONOMIC STABILITY IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Kenya’s rising public debt raises concerns about its impact on economic stability. Reliance on domestic and foreign borrowing for infrastructure development poses risks to fiscal sustainability and long-term stability. ... -
EFFECT OF MACRO-ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON KENYA’S MANUFACTURED EXPORTS TO UGANDA AND TANZANIA
(MMUST, 2025-09)The first of the big four pillars in the Third Medium Term Plan (MTP) (2018-2022) of Vision 2030 was manufacturing. Its adoption would not only facilitate higher economic growth and quicker job creation but also lower ... -
EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-07)Shelter is a vital necessity and comfort for life. Housing significantly impacts health, community, economy, education, and social equity, influencing overall welfare. However, like many developing nations, Kenya ...