This study investigates the impact of firm-level research and innovation on the productivity of Sub-Saharan African firms in 2014–2018. This study utilizes World Bank Enterprise Surveys on 2,867...

This study sought to examine the effects of technological innovations and financial inclusion among SMEs in Kenya. Specifically this study addressed the following specific objectives:- To determine...

Since the start of the new millennium, economic growth in Africa has been modestly rapid and sustained over long period with average real GDP growth hovering around 5% though with significant...

Abstract Background Primary healthcare (PHC) systems attain improved health outcomes and fairness and are affordable. However, the proportion of PHC spending to Total Current Health Expenditure in…

Commercial banks in Kenya have faced daunting challenges that touch on various key financial performance indicators and therefore impacting on performance. Credit risk affects the key financial...

Providing water and sewer services is extremely capital-intensive. Yet tariffs are often too low to recover operations, maintenance costs, capital replacement, and expansion. This study shows how much...

Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate the drivers for adopting energy efficiency practices within an emerging market context. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the shared value…

Abstract We investigate the price responsiveness of commercial and industrial water users in Nairobi, Kenya using billing data from 32,793 commercial and industrial customers over five years that…

Abstract Commercial businesses are vulnerable to shortages or reliability in water supply, particularly those for whom water is a significant input and water prices and quality are likely to be…