The cycles of drought and floods in Kenya have become shorter and are now 2- 3 years, which has resulted in unprecedented challenges regarding household food and nutrition security, especially in the arid and semi-arid ...

The early stages of developing entrepreneurs are important in shaping their attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, confidence and capacity. However, these stages are gender-sensitive due to the social-cultural, contextual and ...

Addressing gender-based disparity in entrepreneurship is of policy importance globally. It does not only correct a social inequality but also enhances productivity and improves development outcomes. While appreciating ...

E-government has been implemented by various countries with the aim to improve public sector efficiency through better service delivery, increased accountability and improved interaction between the government, citizens and ...

This paper sought to explore the gender gap in innovation among firms in Kenya. The study’s objective was to determine the extent of the gender innovation gap for male-owned and female-owned firms, and the factors ...

Globally, the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in promoting innovation in the host economies has not been certain. Various studies have established that the impact varies across countries depending on economical, ...

The Republic of Kenya has put labour productivity among its key objectives since independence. Studying labour productivity can have strong implications for economic growth and welfare. This study sought to contribute to ...

As the world embraces inclusive growth agenda where everyone’s contribution to economic growth and development is emphasized, the contribution of the youth cannot be ignored. However, over the years, the Kenyan youth has ...

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of human, natural, financial, social and physical capital assets on livelihood-based outcomes from livestock production among youth households in the semi-arid lands of ...

Childhood is a critical period for the development of both social and human capital and forms a firm foundation for preparing inclusive and sustainable societies. It is estimated that 40 per cent of the world population ...