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Database marketing strategies in the industry: case of Kenyan organizations

Lukandu, Ismail A; Dimba, Beatrice A; Omwenga, Vincent O (North American Institute of Science and Information Technology, 2013-03)

Problem Statement: There are several organizations in both the private and public sector that collect information about their customers but do not proactively leverage on it. In most cases, the collected information would ...

The Determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange

Muchemi, Mary (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 ...

Determinants of carbon finance uptake and its role in deployment of renewable energy projects in Kenya

Baimwera, Bernard (Strathmore University, 2018)

Carbon finance has been advanced as a strong financial mechanism to help the world transition to low carbon development, in the face of ravaging climate change. Projects that sequester greenhouse gases from the atmosphere ...

Determinants of corporate sustainability disclosure among large firms in Kenya

Njoroge, Brian Kamau (Strathmore University, 2019-06)

The objective of the study is to assess the determinants of corporate sustainability disclosure among large firms in Kenya. Specific objectives are; to determine the level of corporate sustainability disclosure among large ...

Determinants of cost overruns in rural roads infrastructure projects in Kenya

Lukale, Aggrey Moyi (Strathmore University, 2018)

The increasing frequency and magnitude of cost overruns in the road infrastructure projects over the years as well as its strenuous effects on the scarce resources has been a cause of concern to project stakeholders and ...

Determinants of dividend policy in listed commercial banks in Kenya

Mutiso, Fredrick Mulwa (Strathmore University, 2010-06)

This study examines the determinants of corporate dividend policy within the listed Commercial Banks in Kenya using a paired approach of statistical analysis and questionnaire survey tool. The study spans the period to ...

Determinants of exchange rates and foreign exchange volatility

Karanja, Waiguru (2010-07)

Explaining the movements in the exchange rate is still a puzzle to economists particularly since the break down of the Bretton Wood system in the early 1970's, when many countries introduced a floating system. This paper ...

Determinants of financial distress in Kenyan Commercial Banks

Ndungu, Roseanne Wanjiru (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 ...

Determinants of internal audit in the audit of strategic risk of state corporations in Kenya

Otieno, Victor Odindo (Strathmore University, 2013)

This study aims to establish the determinants of internal audit in the audit of strategic risk in state corporations in Kenya. It further examines the relationship between audit of strategic risk and the determinants of ...

Determinants of Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance Among Commercial Banks In Kenya

Ottichilo, Linah M. (2013-11-13)

Studies conducted have focused on analyzing the effectiveness of Know Your Customer (KYC) programs in combating money laundering and other fraud related risks in financial transactions involving customers. The studies ...

Determinants of quality of assurance on sustainability reports in Sub-Saharan Africa: case of listed companies in Kenya, Nigeria, and Botswana

Gatakaa, Christine Njeri (Strathmore University, 2019)

In recent times, it is evident that consumer and investor needs are constantly evolving, so has the facts stakeholders consider essential for decision-making. Conventionally, financial data was essential in making decisions ...

Determinants of quality of financial reporting among semi -autonomous government agencies in Kenya

Abang’a, Albert Ochien’g (Strathmore University, 2017)

The study was conducted to establish the quality of financial reporting before and after the adoption of International public sector accounting standards (IPSAS- accrual) among semi-autonomous government agencies in Kenya, ...

Determinants of subscription levels during Initial Public Offferings (IPO’s) of East African listed firms

Aluvaala, Sharon Iposhe (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, ...

The Determinants of the choice of different accounting methods by companies quoted on the Dar es Salaam stock exchange: Positive accounting theory approach.

Ntui, Ponsian Prot (Strathmore University, 2010)

This study examines the factors that determine the choice of multiple accounting methods (policies) in Tanzania. The study investigates managers’ decisions to choose accounting methods in a positive accounting theory ...

The determinants of volatility of the lending interest rate in Kenya

Githiaka, Teresa Nyokabi (Strathmore University, 2014)

This study sought to measure the volatility and identify the determinants of volatility of the lending interest rate in Kenya. Both secondary and primary data was used. Primary data was obtained from a sample of 44 ...

Determinants of working capital investment levels in the manufacturing and construction firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Pius, Stephen Mwendwa (Strathmore University, 2014)

This study examined the determinants of working capital investment levels in the manufacturing and construction firms because there is no unanimity on its drivers despite the importance of working capital. Three objectives ...