Research and Publications: Recent submissions
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An Investigation into the presence of market timing in configuration of capital structures by companies listed at the NSE
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study sought to examine whether over or undervaluation of securities drove capital structure decisions with a focus on companies that offered corporate debt and rights issues for the period between 2006-2016. Main study ... -
The Effects of working capital management efficiency in listed companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Efficient working capital management is a pre-requisite for enhancement of shareholders’ value and has a direct correlation with the firm’s profitability and as a consequence, the shareholders’ wealth maximization objective. ... -
Effects of performance appraisal systems on employee performance of multinational companies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)To gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy, multinational firms are increasingly promoting high levels of employee performance through conducting effective performance appraisals. Performance ... -
A Mobile-based image recognition system for identifying bird species in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Kenya is world-renown for its wildlife tourism, which attracts many foreigners and is a leading foreign exchange earner. The last few years has seen significant growth in the number of people, called birders, who observe ... -
The Determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies that are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). A disclosure index was developed and used ... -
Factors motivating the application of Sustainability Management Accounting Tools among corporations in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2019)Sustainability Accounting is gradually gaining momentum, since then, awareness on environmental, economic and social issues in the business sector has increased mainly due to the increased pressure from stakeholders to ... -
Influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study’s main objective was to investigate the influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya. Ansoff’s growth strategies were explored. The study was grounded on Ansoff’s growth-vector ... -
Influence of relationship marketing on customer loyalty in the telecommunication industry in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
(Strathmore University, 2019)The telecommunication industry in Tanzania is fast growing and has revolutionized the way people communicate, network or transact. This growth has led to a stiff competition within the industry and very low switching costs ... -
Mobile application for long distance vehicles booking of passengers in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Making a booking for a journey has been one of the challenges affecting passengers who travel for long distances. Public transport is one field that is facing extreme pressures with customers demanding higher service levels ... -
The Influence of dynamic capabilities on firm performance of listed manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Manufacturing firms worldwide are faced with high competition which causes them to explore new ways of re-configuring their resources so as to gain superior firm performance. Existing studies have addressed the interaction ... -
The Effect of local content policies on sustainable local development by upstream oil and gas companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Despite the massive surge of multinational companies into the African extractive sector, regions where extractive activities are occurring have remained steeped in poverty and underdevelopment. In response, developing ... -
An Event study on effects of Kenya’s varying application of Capital Gains Tax on stock market performance at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Whether CGT has a positive or negative impact on liquidity and stock returns is a puzzle stock markets across the World are yet to answer. Secondly, whether to go long or short on different portfolios held by investors ... -
Determinants of financial distress in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(Strathmore University, 2019)The recent relapse of bank failures in Kenya has been a cause for concern especially after a period of several years of stability in the banking sector. Past studies have identified key determinants of financial distress ... -
An Examination of the determinants of Key Audit Matters reported by companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019-06)The financial crisis of 2008 and other monetary embarrassments like Enron and WorldCom elevated worldwide enthusiasm for improving the chronicled two passage pass/fail institutionalized audit report, necessitating development ... -
Determining the factors impacting the cost of compliance with Know Your Customer requirements in commercial banks
(Strathmore University, 2019)KYC compliance is no longer a suggestion for best practice but has instead become mandatory with regards to compliance for commercial banks in Kenya under POCAMLA 2009. Having an effective KYC requirement is a challenge ... -
Service quality and customer satisfaction: a comparative analysis of conventional and Islamic bank customers in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019-06)The purpose of this study was to analyse service quality and customer satisfaction by carrying out a comparative analysis between conventional and Islamic banks’ customers in Kenya. The specific objectives of this study ... -
Determinants of subscription levels during Initial Public Offferings (IPO’s) of East African listed firms
(Strathmore University, 2019-06)An initial public offer enables a firm to transit from private ownership to public ownership. This was a cross sectional study of the factors that influence the uptake of IPOs in the East African region comprising of Kenya, ... -
Effect of cross listing on stock liquidity in East Africa security exchanges
(Strathmore University, 2019-05)Despite the huge importance of stock liquidity of listed firms, little is known on whether cross listing has an effect on stock liquidity for all cross listed firms in East Africa. This research study aimed at determining ... -
An Assessment of select market timing strategies’ performance in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Herding behavior among Kenyan traders in the capital markets has been majorly attributed to low levels of income and lack of knowledge in trading principles. This focus of this study was on the latter challenge. The study ... -
Effect of tax reforms on voluntary tax compliance among small and medium enterprises in Kenya: a case of Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)Despite the crucial role played by SMEs in raising tax revenues and the tremendous growth experienced in this sector, the tax gap within this sector is still very high reaching about 33.1% to 35%. This has been attributed ...
