ABSTRACT 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 under same business environment. The questions how do the commercial banks set their dividend and why do banks pay dividend, impose the problem in dividend payout in Kenyan context. These reveal that there is no unified picture regarding dividend payout policy and the...
Abstract Low output growth in Nigeria have been attributed to a number of factors such as poor technology, demographic factors, social conditions, poor macroeconomic policies, insufftcient infiastructural facilities and high dependence on primary products. What however, attracts lesser attention is the interface between output growth and macroeconomic fluctuations. It is not only that output growth is low but it fluctuates beyond the expectations of different macroeconomic analysts. There ha...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of debt restructuring strategies on the level of non-performing loans in microfinance institutions in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of debt rescheduling, interest rate reduction and haircuts on the level of non-performing loans in MFIs in Nairobi County. Explanatory research design was adopted with the population of study comprising of all 57 MFIs in Nairobi County under umbrella body AM...
ABSTRACT Although the insurance firms in Kenya are vital for economic and the wealth creation, forming an integral part of the country ‘s financial sector, survival of this crucial industry is highly threatened as evidenced by collapse of numerous firms and many more being liquidated. The consequence of the industry’s collapse on the economy would be devastating. The challenges facing the insurance firms significant threatening its survival are associated with poor employee performance. ...
ABSTRACT Globally marital unions are constantly facing myriads of challenges putting relationships in a crisis mode. The study was to explore factors influencing marital stability among elderly couples aged over 55 years in Westlands Sub-county of Nairobi. This study used the following study objectives; To explain the extent to which factors in the management of conflict influence marital stability among elderly couples in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya, To describe the factors of quali...
ABSTRACT The study of motivation in an organization enhances the degree to which it results in productivity. Since it plays a vital role in the life of any organization and remained a central issue in any organization (private and public sector) committed to the attainment of specific set goals and objectives. This is why organizations spend huge amount of financial resources in their effort to identify conditions that leads to employee motivation and also make available to employee such mot...
ABSTRACT The Universal Basic Education (UBE) as an educational policy in Nigeria was launched in 1999 to replace the Universal Primary Education (UPE) in order to tackle the relevant areas for the Nigerian child which were not taken care of in the other policies. The rationale for the UBE as contained in the blue print on UBE policy in Nigeria are; to develop in the entire citizenry, a strong conscientiousness for education and a strong commitment to its vigorous promotion, provision of free...
ABSTRACT Non-standard working arrangements in Nigeria labour system is becoming an issue of concern. One of such arrangements is the Human resources outsourcing which is gaining so much ground in Nigeria commercial banks. This is a contemporary issue, which if not tackled on time would lead to degradation of work and lack of dignity of labour. The study was on Human resources Outsourcing and its effect on workers: A study of commercial banks in Nigeria (2009 – 2015). This was with a view t...
ABSTRACT This study was done to assess and document the adoption status of Agroforestry systems and technologies in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania. Specifically, the study determined the current status of Agroforestry adoption by the communities in the district, identified agroforestry systems and technologies practiced, determined the factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry and the measures that would be required to improve its adoption in the district. Data collection me...
ABSTRACT This study analyzed the Sclerocarya birrea products value chain. In this study, 90 respondents were drawn from Kilosa district and 68 from Uyui district: 60 being processing group members and 8 collectors. Data were collected through focus group discussions, key informant interviews and household surveys by use of semistructured questionnaires and interview schedules. The Sub- sector mapping analysis revealed that S. birrea products value chain comprised of collectors, processors an...
Abstract This Research Work Was Primarily Designed To Finds Out The Implication In Nigeria On The Attainment Of The Millennium Development Goals By 2015 As Was The Target Set By The United Nation General Assembly In September, 2000. The Study Adopted Analytical Research Design In Assessing The Performance Of Nigeria In The Attainment Of The Eight Goals Set Globally By The United Nations Starting From The Year 2000 To 2009. It Was Based On Data Collected On The Recorded Performance Or Achieve...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Kilosa District to assess ecological effects and community perception of cattle grazing in Miombo woodlands. The ecological study conducted within Ihombwe village Community Based Forest Management (CBFM). Soil samples collected for analysis of soil physical and chemical properties before and after cattle grazing within 30 plots. Circular plots design used for inventories and all plants, trees with height ≥ 1cm, coppices and root sprouts were identified ...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in three Shehias within Micheweni district, Pemba to assess the extent of climate change impacts and crop yields. Specifically, the study aimed to identify and assess climate change impacts to small scale farmers, assess the link between precipitation, temperature, sea level rise, crop/fish production, identify and assess climate change adaptation strategies by small-scale farmers in the District. Primary data were obtained through focus group discussions, k...
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of the implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on the development of Nigeria’s textile industry, particularly the export of Nigerian textiles and apparels to United States of America. It adopted the qualitative descriptive research methodology for its data generation and analysis. It anchored analysis on the framework of complex interdependence which refers to the various, complex transnational connections and inter-dependenc...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Bukombe District which is one of the eight districts of Shinyanga Region, in Tanzania. The research was done in Mbogwe, Ushirombo and Runzewe forest reserves in the district. The aim was to assess the potentials of Acacia senegal as a source of fodder for livestock production. Sixty-nine circular plots with radius of 15 m, sampling intensity of 0.01% and sample size of 0.071 ha were used for determining the population and distribution of Acacia senegal tr...