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    Intervening influence of financial development on the relationship between sustainability practices and sustainable development of the Sub-Saharan African countries
    (MDPI, 2026) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Sporta, Fred Ochogo.; Mbugua, James C. N.
    The objective of this paper was to explore how financial development affects the relationship between sustainability practices and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa, where poor institutional quality and shallow financial markets may prevent sustainability gains from translating into measurable improvements in human development, poverty reduction, and environmental outcomes. Both descriptive and explanatory components were included in the study, which employed a longitudinal panel design. Using a positivist, longitudinal panel design, this study analyzes data from 49 Sub-Saharan African countries (2000–2023) sourced from the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme, and Sustainable Development Reports. Data analysis was done using regression models and descriptive analysis. The findings show that financial development does not serve as an effective transmission channel through which sustainability practices impact the achievement of sustainable development. The research concluded that policy interventions should include developing sustainable banking regulations, creating green finance incentives, establishing sustainability-linked lending criteria, and strengthening financial inclusion policies that target sustainable development sectors.
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    The effect of operational efficiency as a financial distress factor on financial performance on commercial banks in Kenya
    (IJBM, 2017) Sporta, Fred Ochogo.; Nanjala, Christine S.; Ngugi, Patrick K.; Ngumi, Patrick M.
    Operational efficiency as a financial distress factor arises from maturity mismatches where liabilities have a shorter tenor than assets. This paper aims to analyse operational efficiency as a financial distress factor as well as draw inferences on its relationship with financial performance measured by return on assets (ROA) and return of equity (ROE).The study employed secondary data derived from financial statements of 38 commercial banks for the period 2005-2015(both years included). Generalized Least Square Method was employed. The results indicated that there exists a positive significant relationship between operational efficiency and financial performance. The findings of the study contributed towards enriching the literature on the financial distress of the commercial banks in Kenya and a result provided deeper understanding of operational efficiency as a financial distress factor and its management by the commercial banks in Kenya. The results indicated that operational efficiency has a positive significance as a financial distress factor on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya, they therefore imply that the management should focus and monitor the operational efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya and ensure higher operational efficiency.