Browsing MDF Theses and Dissertations (2020) by Issue Date
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Analysis of critical success factors for Health Public-Private Partnerships: a case of the Managed Equipment Services (MES) in Narok County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Health Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have increasingly gained popularity as governments worldwide are seeking interventions to manage the ever-increasing cost of healthcare and foster development goals while harnessing ... -
Influence of interest rates determinants on the quality of credit portfolio offered by commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The quality of credit portfolio influences the ability of commercial banks to lend to its customers in a sustainable manner. While managing the quality of credit portfolio for commercial banks remains a challenge, the ... -
An examination of the drivers of uptake of microcredit services by customers: the case of South Sudan Microfinance
(Strathmore University, 2020)The study examined utilization of microcredit from South Sudan Microfinance institution at the group and individual levels to minimize poverty in South Sudan. This has been intended to determine the effects and what drives ... -
The influence of business group factors on the financial performance of informal micro retail enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The study focused on the informal micro retail sector in Nairobi researching on the enterprises in the Smart Duka project run by a Non-Governmental Organization. The study offered novelty by focusing on the most marginalized ... -
The Determinants of U.S. coffee import volumes from Uganda under the African growth and opportunity act, 2000 (AGOA): a disaggregated product level approach
(Strathmore University, 2020)Research on AGOA’s impact is largely scanty and findings are mixed. Most prior studies on AGOA have been carried out at a high degree of aggregation, estimating its effects on overall bilateral export flows, relying on ... -
Factors influencing intent of uptake of retirement pension and provident scheme plans in the informal sector in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)When it comes to social security at retirement, the formal sector has constantly received more attention compared to the informal sector. Formal coverage stands at only twenty per cent in Kenya. The rather vibrant but ... -
Influence of capital structure adjustment in mergers and acquisitions on acquirers’ financial performance in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)Capital structure is an important aspect in corporate finance since the profitability and the long term existence of the firm is affected by such decisions. Capital structure is expected to change after corporate ... -
Effect of pre-disaster public finance on disaster mitigation in Eastern and Southern Africa
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Sub-Saharan Africa has seen an increase in the frequency, intensity and cost of natural disasters. The associated effects suggest that governments are lagging on their disaster mitigation financing obligations, since ... -
Influence of digital lending platforms design on loan performance among small business owners in Gikomba open-market, Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020-12)Access to loans is instrumental in deepening financial inclusion and supporting small business growth. With the increasing digitization in the Kenyan economy, many digital lenders' availability has been integral in ...