ABSTRACT There has been a concern, on the effectiveness of the audit units in the public sector given the way, this unit is considered by the management and the fact that, still in public institutions, embezzlement and misappropriation of funds is rampant. This study was therefore put in place in order to fulfil three objectives namely; to identify main factors influencing internal audit effectiveness, to explore managers and internal auditors‟ perceptions on the perceived factors affectin...
ABSTRACT Approximately half of the customers that have tried electronic banking services in Kenya will not become active users. Given the almost comprehensive adoption of electronic banking in the developed economies, the reasons behind the slow adoption of e-banking channels in Kenya are important research questions. In the banking world, the growth of information technology has a massive effect on the development of more flexible payment methods and more-user friendly banking services. The...
ABSTRACT The role of small and medium sized companies cannot be understated in the global economy. Though appreciated for growing the economy both in developed and developing economies, SMEs are faced with challenges including lack of proper corporate governance and lack of access to finances, among others. With lack of proper financing from sources such as venture capital, SMEs face high risk of collapse which limits social and economic growth. However, while SMEs can be adequately funded t...
ABSTRACT The threat of terrorism has emerged as one of the biggest influences of modern day public policy. High profile events such as the August 1998 bombing of the US Embassy in Nairobi, West Gate Mall and Garissa University attacks have transformed the manner in which the government and citizens conduct their day to day affairs. Kenyan government has employed institutional and legislative actions aimed at addressing this threat as reflected in the national counterterrorism policy document...
ABSTRACT The challenge of affordable housing remains front and central not only in developing but also in established economies. It is however more pronounced in the former than the latter countries given the economic hardships faced by a relatively higher population. In Kenya, recent developments – such as the 2018 signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United Nations Office for Projects Service and the Government of Kenya – indicate that initiatives are in place to ...
ABSTRACT Insurance sector contributes to the growth of the economy in addition to providing risk distribution avenue to asset owners. Whereas it is mandatory in Kenya, for all public service vehicles to have an insurance policy, at least third-party cover, many insurance firms in Kenya have shied away from providing insurance cover to public service vehicles plying for hire (commonly referred to as matatus). This has left only three insurance firms representing (6%) of all insurance firms re...
ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate determinants of delays in the payment of private health insurance claims in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions: What is the influence of internal industry practices on the payment of private health insurance claims processing in Kenya? What is the influence of systems availability on the payment of private health insurance claims in Kenya? What is the influence of laws and regulations on the payment of private health insu...
ABSTRACT Accreditation is an externally administered instrument to promote continuous quality improvement. In July 2013, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)-Nairobi was accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). It became the first hospital in East Africa to receive this accreditation. The JCI accreditation process is both time consuming and resource intensive. It brings about various organisational and job-related changes, which ultimately affect the workload and quality of wor...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the impact of small-scale aquaculture on food security and poverty reduction in Nyamagana District. Four streets namely Lwanima, Mkuyuni, Sweya and Luchelele were involved. Purposive sampling was used to select 6 key informants. Small-scale fish farmers were randomly picked in each street leading to a sample size of 100 respondents. Field physical visit, questionnaire survey, interview, and documentary review were used in data collection. Collected...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the extent to which different factors affect the financial performance of non-life insurers in Kenya. The study used return on equity as the measure for financial performance since from a shareholder theory perspective, a firm should aim at maximizing its return to shareholders. From the resource based theory, an insurance firm should aim at owning strategic resources and capabilities in order to improve its competitive advantage and consequently incr...
ABSTRACT The stability of exchange rate of a currency is an integral function of the overall economic performance of a country. This study sought to evaluate the effect of interbank transaction volumes on the exchange rate volatility of the Kenya Shilling against the US Dollar. The specific objectives were: to determine the causal relationship between interbank transaction volumes and exchange rate volatility of the Kenya Shilling against the US Dollar; to investigate the dynamic response of...
ABSTRACT Child defilement continues to plague global societies including Kenya. This prevalence is on the rise despite the existence of robust and concrete legal and policy frameworks on child protection in the country. Criminal investigation of defilement is vital and integral in ensuring effective implementation of the laws by ensuring perpetrators are held to account. It is imperative that child protection systems especially at community level are strengthened through comprehensive policy...
ABSTRACT Resource management and control have become critical issues in developing countries toward achieving development status. Developing countries struggle to optimize the available resources to achieve desired results within a set timeframe and budget efficiently and effectively. The need to optimize resources is particularly evident when the citizens' demands tend to exceed available resources such that citizen’s wellbeing is compromised. When a state is governed using a systemic app...
ABSTRACT This study provides scientific evidences on the contribution of Post-harvest loss prevention trainings to food availability in the households of smallholder farmers. It focused on Grain Post-harvest Loss Prevention trainings provided by Helvetas-Swiss GPLP Project to smallholder farmers in Kongwa and Kondoa Districts in Tanzania. The study used cross-sectional research design and mixed method to guide the findings. Focus Group Discussion, Personal Observation, and Documentary Review...
ABSTRACT This research study aimed at establishing the role, practice, attitudes and challenges of nyumba kumi initiative in crime reduction in Makongeni estate, Delta zone, Thika, Kenya. The objectives of the research study were; to determine the role of nyumba kumi initiative in crime reduction in Makongeni estate, Delta Zone, Thika; to establish the practices of nyumba kumi initiative in Makongeni estate, Delta Zone, Thika; to establish the attitudes of the local residents and police serv...