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    Effect of Transformational Leadership on Organisational Performance of Top 100 SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya
    (Journal of Human Resource & Leadership, 2024) Gachira, Joseph N.; Ntara, Caroline
    The study examined the impact of transformational leadership on the performance of SMEs in Nairobi. It explored four characteristics of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Grounded in various Transformational Leadership Theory, the research used a descriptive survey design, focusing on ten SMEs, selected as category winners in the KPMG top 100 SMEs in Kenya for 2022. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, both online and with research assistants, and analysed using SPSS version 20.0, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a positive relationship between these leadership traits and SME performance. Intellectual stimulation, idealized influence, and inspirational motivation significantly impacted performance, emphasizing the importance of innovation, role modelling, trust, and team inspiration. Individualized consideration also enhanced performance by addressing employee needs. The study highlighted the crucial role of transformational leadership in improving SME performance in Nairobi, recommending promotion of intellectual stimulation, ethical behavior, clear vision communication, and personalized support to boost organizational success.
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    Capital Adequacy, competition and Liquidity Creation of Banks; Evidence from Kenya.
    (African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2024) Kinini,Dennis M; Kariuki, Peter W; Ocharo, Kennedy N.
    Purpose The study seeks to evaluate the effect of capital adequacy and competition on the liquidity creation of Kenyan commercial banks. Design/methodology/approach Unbalanced panel data from 36 Kenyan commercial banks with licenses from 2001 to 2020 is used in the study. The generalized method of moments (GMM), a two-step system, is employed in the investigation. To increase the robustness and prevent erroneous findings, serial correlation tests and instrumental validity analyses are used. The methodology developed by Berger and Bouwman (2009) is used to estimate the commercial banks' levels of liquidity creation. Findings The study supports the financial fragility-crowding out hypothesis by finding a significant negative effect of capital adequacy on the liquidity creation of commercial banks. The research also identifies a significant inverse relationship between competition and liquidity creation, depicting competition's value-destroying effect. Practical implications A trade-off exists between capital adequacy and liquidity creation, which must be carefully evaluated as changes in capital requirements are considered. The value-destroying effect of competition on liquidity creation presents a case for policy geared toward consolidating banks' operations through possible mergers and acquisitions. Originality/value To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to empirically offer evidence concurrently on the effect of competition and capital adequacy on the liquidity creation of commercial banks in a developing economy such as Kenya. Additionally, the authors employ a novel measure of competition at the firm level.
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    Accountability Principle and Financial Management of National Government Constituency Development Fund in Nyanza Region, Kenya
    (Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2025) Ochieng, Julliet A; Okonga, Brigitte W
    The main objective of the research was to establish the influence of the principle of accountability on the financial management of National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Nyanza Region, Kenya. The study was guided agency theory. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study was 420 respondents from all the 42 constituencies across Nyanza Region, Kenya represented by 42 fund managers and 378 NG-CDF committee members. Proportional sampling, developed by Taro Yamane, was used to calculate the study's sample size of 205. The study used questionnaire as data collection tool for primary data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with aid of SPSS version 26. The results indicated that there was linear relationship between accountability principle and financial management as tested by the Pearson Correlation Analysis (r=0.757, p=0.000). Accountability principles accounted up to 57.3% significant variance in financial management (R square =.573, P=0.000). Therefore, the study concluded that accountability principle has significant influence on the financial management of NG-CDF in NG-CDF in Nyanza Region, Kenya. The study recommended that policy makers should put in place enabling policies and procedures to help put in place a board that is independent, accountable, well structures and committed in regards to Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on integrity and leadership. Corporate Governance Principles, Accountability Principle, Financial Management, National Government Constituency Development Fund
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    Corporate Governance and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Emerging Economies in Africa
    (African Journal of Management Research, 2026-07-20) Fredrick Kariithi Githui; Fredrick Kariithi Githui
    The study investigates the corporate governance practices-organizational performance nexus in frontier African economies within a multi-country context to fill literature gaps in African contexts. Quantitative panel data analysis is used on secondary data of 120 Kenyan, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and South African listed firms from the period 2013 to 2023. Fixed-effects regression is used in modeling the governance mechanism-firm performance nexus. Findings show that board independence and audit effectiveness are positively linked with return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). CEO duality and concentrated ownership negatively influence financial performance and firm reputation. These relationships vary across countries depending on institutional framework quality. Innovation is captured by an index of R&D intensity, product development, and patent applications, addressing measurement limitations in prior studies. The shortcoming is country heterogeneity in data quality and further longitudinal analysis to be done. This article bridges a regional knowledge shortfall by giving comparative African data-based observations, and integrating agency and stakeholder theories with a cohesive analytical framework.
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    Mapping the landscape of digital nutrition knowledge repositories in Kenya and beyond: A Systematic Review
    (2026) Sharlene Mbula Mule,; Dr. Jackson Ndolo; Dr. Eunice Njagi
    Background: Many developed nations have created national digital nutrition and health repositories backed by science and are continuously updated. These health knowledge repositories serve as standardized, easily accessible reference points for healthcare workers and have formed the basis for evidence-based, patient-centered health guidelines. However, such digital health interventions are non-existent or highly inaccessible for clinical nutritionists in developing nations like Kenya. Health knowledge management in Sub-Saharan Africa often focuses on digitizing public health repositories on thematic areas such as food insecurity, malnutrition, or water, sanitation, and hygiene. This leaves the clinical sector with analog repositories, such as printed manuals, booklets, or charts, which are an inefficient way to access updated scientific guidelines and can lead to misinformation and non-standardization of practice among clinicians. Objective: This review examines global and regional frameworks for creating evidence-based nutrition or health knowledge repositories to understand the frameworks used, their benefits, challenges and implementation gaps. Methodology: The review analyzed 11 eligible studies identified through searches of Scopus, Elsevier Journal Finder, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Emerald Publishing, Semantic Scholar and the Cochrane Library, supplemented by selected institutional websites. It highlights common themes in frameworks and design principles, drivers and benefits of digital health repositories, implementation barriers and challenges and cultural adaptation. Results: The review notes that common principles used are FAIR and TRUST principles, knowledge management frameworks, and consideration of cultural concepts. The key gap noted is limited empirical evidence from Kenya or East Africa. Conclusion: The review proposes conceptualizing a Kenyan digital clinical nutrition knowledge repository by connecting global evidence with local context to advance nutrition knowledge system innovations and health outcomes. Keywords: Nutrition knowledge repository; Digital health; Evidence-based practice; Knowledge management in clinical practices; Healthcare professional guidelines.
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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.
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    Cognitive campaign biases, political decisions and consequences.
    (IISTE, 2023) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Ogutu,Victor Odhiambo.; Gworo, Lawrence Smith.; Simiyu, Denis Wangila.; Omare, Albert Nyaachi.
    The main purpose of this review study was to examine the relationship between cognitive campaign biases, political decisions and consequences. Relevant information to complete the research was obtained through a desk top research technique was adopted whereby available secondary data relating to the concept of cognitive campaign biases, political decisions and consequences was analyzed. Important information from available secondary sources including published academic documents, reports as well as other available materials online or in libraries was critically analyzed. The review study determined that cognitive campaign biases have a substantial role in determining the political choices that individuals make. In addition, it was determined that cognitive campaign biases exist primarily in the concept of framing which is the social construction of political or social movements with a positive or negative representation. The review study recommends that cognitive campaign biases should be restricted as they tend to indoctrinate people mind causing them to vote in unwise manner and thereby bringing suffering to themselves and the society at large.
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    Navigating risk: A deep dive into credit risk management practices and loan performance in Kenya's fintech frontier.
    (IJEFM, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Kabui, Josphat Njoroge.
    This study aimed at evaluating how credit risk management practices affect the loan performance of Fintech companies in Kenya. In particular, the study determined how credit terms, credit analysis, and credit mitigation affected loan performance. The research design used for the study was descriptive with the responders being credit officers from the Fintech companies in Kenya. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the information gathered from 62 Fintech companies through a primary data study that relied on questionnaires for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics that yield tables, charts, mean and standard deviation that gave meaning to the data collected. The regression equation revealed that the predictors were significant and explained the model at an R squared of 80.5% to yield the study findings that credit risk management play a critical role in determining how well Fintech companies in Kenya operate when it comes to borrowing money and expanding their loan portfolio.
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    Personal characteristics and financial inclusion: A review of the literature
    (MJBAS, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Oyaro, John.
    This paper conducted an empirical review to investigate the influence of different personal characteristics on financial inclusion levels. To accomplish this, the study conducted a comprehensive review of the literature and identified 84 relevant articles using keywords. After scrutinizing these articles, the study selected 44 articles to include in its analysis. The study analyzed the effects of several factors, including gender, access to mobile phones, urbanization, education, age, income, and marital status, to draw meaningful insights and make appropriate recommendations.
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    The impact of organic fertilizer on maize, field beans, and cabbages within the agricultural landscape of Kenya: An assessment of efficacy on sustainable development goals
    (Academic Journals, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Lee, Eunsung.
    The study aimed to address the reduced production in agriculture and offer better opportunities to farmers for a sustainable future through organic farming aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Data were collected on the growth performance and yield of three crops (cabbage, field beans, and maize) from six sites: Mau Narok, Mwea, Limuru, Molo, and Njabini, between April and October, 2017. The results of the study were presented in tables and figures, with the figures being pictorial representations. The findings suggest a positive effect of Eco-see 100 on both plant growth and yield for the evaluated crops. Given the consistency of these results across the testing sites, the use of Eco-see 100 as a soil amendment for crop production in Kenya is recommended. This offers a promising solution through organic farming to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.