Traffic congestion is a major problem in many cities around the world, including the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (NMR). Given the high economic, social and environmental costs incurred on account of road traffic congestion, ...

Access to safe water is both a necessity for life and a Constitutional right for all citizens in Kenya, despite there being widespread condemnation of unequal access, management, and waste of water. Additionally, there ...

This study investigates the relationship between electricity consumption and output produced by the manufacturing sector in Kenya, while accounting for fixed investment, employment (labour), and prices of oil and ...

Innovation is a key driving force for economic development and competitiveness in the 21st century. Patents provide incentives for innovation, knowledge creation and transfer. The patent system has long been used as a ...

This study sought to understand what influences urban household demand for housing in Kenya, given the persistent inadequacies of housing amidst various policy interventions. Limited understanding of housing demand among ...

Chinese activity in Africa is increasing at an exponential rate and Kenya is no exception. As the Kenyan government embraces the “Look East” policy, it has to deploy strategies to ensure that its engagements with China ...

Violent victimization among individuals is one of the policy concerns of the Government of Kenya, because it imposes economic, social and physical implications on individuals, society and the country. Establishing a ...

This study investigates the effects of integration process, trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth of East African Community (EAC) member countries. Using a panel data and a single equation model, ...

Land is an important asset for economic, social and cultural development in Kenya. Agriculture is a key sector in the Kenyan economy, which requires optimal and sustainable use of agricultural land available. Insecure ...

This study investigates effects of financial literacy on financial access in Kenya. The FinAccess National Survey 2009 shows that 60 per cent of the adult population in Kenya lacks access to formal financial services ...