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Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item 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.Item Financial risks and financial performance of deposit-taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya.(International Academic Journals, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Kithuka, Geoffrey Mweu.The study aimed to ascertain how the financial performance of Kiambu County`s DT-SACCOs is affected by financial risks. The effect of credit risk, operational risk, market risk and liquidity risk on the Kiambu County DT-SACCOs financial performance are the precise aims that were emphasized in the research to accomplish the study objective. The study was anchored on the financial intermediary theory, liquidity preference theory, steward theory and information asymmetry theory. Thirteen licensed deposit-taking SACCOs with their headquarters located in Kiambu formed the target population and a descriptive research design was used. Secondary data from 2013 to 2022 for the thirteen-deposit taking SACCOs was collected from SACCO's financial statements and SASRA records. The data collected was unbalanced due to different licensing years of the deposit-taking SACCOs by SASRA. To analyse the data, the mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum values were utilized as descriptive statistics, while panel data regression was employed as inferential statistics. The diagnostic tests conducted before fitting the model were: heteroscedasticity test, Breusch – Pagan Lagrange Multiplier, Hausman and multicollinearity. According to the study's findings, credit risk had a small but beneficial impact on financial performance (=0.00337, t= 0.26, p>0.005). Financial performance was positively and significantly impacted by operational risk (=0.01395, t=4.88, p0.05), financial performance was positively significantly influenced by market risk (=0.7909, t=32.36, p0.05), financial performance was significantly impacted negatively by liquidity risk (=-0.0023, t =-4.28, p0.005). The study recommends that it is important for deposit-taking SACCOs to embrace financial risks even if it means hiring experts in risk management and should ensure that risk management practices incorporate other financial risks components.Item Supply shocks and fuel price fluctuations in Kenya.(JEFMS, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Ouma, Julius Gordon.Governments are on the edge to make the economy more conducive to both investors and its citizens in oil and petroleum businesses. Some challenges are however still hindering the provision of fuel at stable prices. The study's independent variables were: inflation rate shocks, world oil price shocks, pipeline cost shocks, and currency exchange rate shocks. The population of the study was identified to be Kenya’s economy while the unit of analysis was the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The study adopted a time series data design for 8 years from 2015 to 2022 in monthly intervals to make 96 observations. Stata version 13 was used to assist in data analysis and presentation after the data went through a diagnostic test. VECM model was employed to analyse the relationship between the variables after which conclusions and recommendations were made. The study established that the rate of inflation rate shocks, world oil price shocks, and pipeline cost shocks have a significant effect on fuel price fluctuation while currency exchange rate shocks have a significant negative effect on fuel price fluctuation. The study recommends that the government should establish tax subsidies to control the impact of tax proportions on fuel prices and also that the government of Kenya needs to enter into a contractual agreement with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) nations on oil deals for a steady supply of crude oil at a favourable price.Item Impact investing in sustainable agricultural technologies and sustainable livelihoods for dairy farmers.(European Economic Letters (EEL), 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.The goal of the study was to determine how dairy producers' sustainable lives are impacted by sustainable agricultural technologies. The study used a descriptive research design. 22,644 farmers who were spread over the 5 Wards of Githunguri Sub County in Kiambu County, Kenya, made up the target population. A stratified random sampling technique was used to randomly choose the sample in each of the five wards, and the Yamane Sampling formula was applied to generate a sample of 398 respondents. The study used quantitative data, which was gathered using a standardized questionnaire. A combination of inferential and descriptive statistics was used to analyze the collected data. The analysis's findings demonstrated that sustainable agriculture methods have a major and favorable impact on sustainability.Item Debt recovery practices and loan performance of deposit-taking microfinance banks in Kenya(IJSSME, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Kamanda, Cynicah Nyaboke.; Teimet, Paul.; Matanda, Joshua.This study explored the relationship between debt recovery practices and loan performance for deposit-taking microfinance banks in Kenya. The study is guided by agency theory and risk shifting theory. The objectives of this study include determine the effect of third-party credit and analyze the effect of collection agencies on loan performance. This research adopted a descriptive approach, the research meticulously captured numerical data for rigorous statistical analysis, aligning with the study’s objective. This study used census survey, all 14 microfinance banks licensed and operational by the Central Bank of Kenya were included. This study used self-administered questionnaires. In this study diagnostic tests were performed to validated the robustness of statistical analysis using SPSS. Validity and reliability were ensured through content validity guidelines and expert assessments where reliability has shown an average Cronbach alpha of 0.7 for all the variables. The study conducted a detailed analysis of the relationships between various elements related to loan performance surveyed microfinance banks. In this study the correlation matrix revealed strong positive correlations between third-party credit guarantees, and collection agencies. Regression analysis showed a significant impact of these factors on loan performance, with an R Square of 0.416. The study’s hypotheses regarding the influence of third-party credit guarantees, and collection agencies on loan performance were tested and supported. This study concluded that effective debt recovery practices significantly enhance loan performance in MFBs. Recommendations included reassessing debt policies, focusing on equity policies, and streamlining policy implementation concerning loan defaulters. The study also identified areas for further research to deepen understanding of loan performance dynamics in the microfinance sector. The study highlighted the importance of proactive debt recovery strategies and risk mitigation measures in enhancing the financial sustainability of MFBs in Kenya.Item Key drivers of public sector audit effectiveness in Kenya and lessons for developing economies.(IISTE, 2024) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Kanini, Joyce Mueni.; Njuguna, Peter.; Kithuka, Geoffrey.This study explores the key factors influencing the effectiveness of public sector audits (PSA) within Kenya's national government and affiliated entities. Focusing on the role of institutional corporate governance, professional and technical competence, resource availability, and internal control processes, this research analyzes data from the Office of the Auditor General's 2021/2022 audit reports. Using a descriptive design and content analysis, 43 financial statements were examined to assess how these determinants impact audit outcomes. Findings indicate that professional and technical competence has the most significant positive impact on PSA effectiveness, followed by strong corporate governance and robust internal controls. Interestingly, resource availability showed a negative correlation, suggesting that merely increasing resources without strategic allocation may not enhance audit performance. These insights highlight the need for targeted training and improved governance structures to strengthen Kenya's audit capabilities and enhance public accountability.Item Government funding, institutional size, and student enrolment in public TVET institutions: evidence from Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya(African Development Finance Journal, 2025) Ondabu, Ibrahim Tirimba.; Macharia, Alice N.This article examines the influence of government funding, specifically Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans and capitation, on student enrolment in public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nairobi Metropolitan, Kenya. Using longitudinal panel data from 2019–2023 across 12 institutions, the study analyzes how institutional size moderates the relationship between funding and enrolment. Results show that HELB, capitation, and institutional size jointly explain 66.9% of the variance in enrolment rates, with all predictors exerting significant positive effects. Larger institutions benefit disproportionately due to economies of scale and stronger absorptive capacity. The findings highlight the centrality of coordinated demand- and supply-side financing models in promoting equitable access to technical education. Policy recommendations include strengthening funding frameworks, expanding capacity in smaller TVETs, and improving administrative efficiency to maximize the impact of public financing.
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