This study mainly attempts to quantify the relative contribution of economic growth and redistribution to poverty changes in Kenya. This is important for policy since a prudent poverty reduction strategy needs to focus ...

Reducing poverty is a primary focus of public policy in most developing countries, a fact that is underscored by the recent emphasis on the formulation of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) by African governments, ...

The challenge of creating jobs for the youth is at the core of the development agenda in Kenya. This agenda has been driven by the youth bulge that the country is experiencing which calls for adoption of targeted initiatives ...

In many economies, private sector credit plays a critical role by efficiently allocating resources for investment and is considered to be an engine of economic growth. This study examined the impact of the interest rate ...

Institutions play a role in determining the economic growth and development of a country. Like many developing countries, Kenya focuses on policy, legal frameworks and development strategies for MSEs due to their ability ...