Browsing by Author "Nkari, I.M"

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EFFECT OF LIQUIDITY RISK ON SHAREHOLDERS’ WEALTH IN COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(chuka university, 2022) Mogusu, M.W; Nkari, I.M; Wabwire, J.M
Shareholders’ wealth is among key decisions in a firm because it has a bearing on overall investor perception and firm value. There has been concern about declining value of shareholders’ wealth among commercial banks listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE). Previous studies have linked financial risk to shareholders’ wealth. Researchers however fail to agree on the magnitude and direction of the effect. It is not established how liquidity risk would affect shareholders’ wealth of commercial banks listed at the NSE. The objective of this study was to establish the effect of Liquidity risk on Shareholders’ wealth of Commercial Banks listed at the NSE. Descriptive research design was adopted. The target population was eleven commercial banks that had been constantly listed at the NSE from 2013-2019. A census was conducted to collect data from the eleven banks due to the smallness of the population. Data was collected using a checklist. Data was obtained from published financial statements and the Banking survey publications for seven years from 2013 to 2019. Data was analyzed using simple and multiple regression analysis with the help of SPSS version 25.0. Hypothesis was tested using t-statistic at 5% significance level. The study found that liquidity risk had a negative effect on shareholders’ wealth (regression coefficient -0.556, p-value of 0.023). Firms that have high liquidity have more cash flow and are able to take investment opportunities and hence increase shareholders’ value. Commercial banks should come up with ways of minimizing this risk.
EFFECT OF MINERAL MIX AND CONCENTRATE FEEDS ON MILK REVENUE OF SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY
(Chuka University, 2021-12-04) Bett, J.K; Munyiri, S.W; Nkari, I.M
Dairy farming contributes about eight percent of National Gross Domestic Product with an annual milk production of 3.43 billion litres. It supports the livelihood of approximately four million Kenyans through food provision, income generation and employment. However, milk production per individual animal in Kenya, averaging six to seven (6-7) litres/cow/day, is low compared to the world’s best at 10,133 litres/cow/year (28 litres/cow/day) mainly due to factors including poor feeding. This means that Kenya produces an average of 20 litres of milk less per cow per day compared to the world’s best. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of mineral mix and concentrate feeds on milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret Sub-county. The study was conducted between the months of January-March, 2020. Primary data was collected using closed and open ended questionnaires. Karl Pearson’s product moment correlation was used to show the strength of the relationship between the variables. Multiple regression model was employed to assess the effect of supplementation on milk revenue. Results were presented in tables, and descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies. The results indicated a positive and statistically significant relationship between the variables (concentrate feeds and mineral mix) and milk revenue at (r=0.414, p=0.000) and (r=0.302, p=0.000), respectively. The relationship between mineral mix and concentrate feeds was positive and statistically significant (r=0.922, p=0.000). Subsequent feeding of homemade or commercial concentrates such as dairy meal and mineral mix to dairy animals also influenced milk revenue. The study concluded that mineral mix and concentrate feeds increased milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret Sub-county. The study recommended the use of mineral mix, commercial concentrates or quality homemade concentrates in order to increase farmers’ milk revenue.
EFFECT OF TICK CONTROL ON MILK REVENUE OF SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS IN KAPSERET SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka university, 2022) Bett, J.K; Nkari, I.M; Munyiri, S.W; Kimetto, E.J
Milk production is a viable economic enterprise in Kenya. It supports the livelihood of approximately four million Kenyans through food provision, income generation and employment. However, milk production per individual animal in Kenya, averaging seven to nine litres/cow/day, is low compared to the world’s best at 10,133 litres/cow/year (28 litres/cow/day). This means that Kenya produces an average of 20 litres of milk less per cow per day compared to the world’s best. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of tick control on milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret Sub-county. Primary data was collected using closed and open ended questionnaires. Spearman’s rank correlation was used to show the strength of the relationship between the variables. Multiple regression model was used to assess the effect of tick control on milk revenue. Results were presented in tables, and descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies. The results indicated a positive and statistically significant relationship (r=0.263 & p=0.007) between tick control and milk revenue. Tick control practices essentially impacted cows’ health, which further influenced the level of milk revenue. The study concluded that tick control influenced milk revenue of smallholder dairy farmers in Kapseret Sub-county. The study recommended that smallholder dairy farmers need to be trained on the best and timely prevention measures of east coast fever. The government can encourage tick control practices by offering subsidized acaricides. This is because cows’ health has direct influence on milk production
moderating effect of operating environment on the relationship between branding practices of fresh fruits and vegetables and performance of commercial farmers
(Chuka University, 2017) Nkari, I.M
The objective of this study was to establish the moderating effect of operating environment on the relationship between branding practices of fresh fruits and vegetables and performance of commercial farmers in Kiambu County, Kenya. The population of the study consisted of 213 farmers from whom a sample of 140 farmers was drawn. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that operating environment did not have a statistically significant moderating effect on the relationship between branding practices and performance of commercial farmers. The study was limited by the narrow scope which focused on few constructs and elements within the variables; self-reported data with no collaborative evidence, gathering of cross sectional data and a localized population. The study recommends that farmers should enhance their abilities and engage in value addition initiative such as branding practices irrespective of the operating environment to improve their performance. To increase objectivity and the level of generalization of the findings, future research should target other fresh agricultural products; increase the variables and constructs being investigated, target other counties with differing social economic and climatic conditions and adopt a time series design to gather continuous data on study variables throughout the product’s life cycle.