e modern devolution development across the globe has been in part driven by assertions of a supposed ‘economic dividend’ linked with the devolved expenditure. There is however, little empirical evidence to validate these assertions in Kenya. Most empirical studies across different countries have used different methods of analysis, different time periods and diverse techniques of measuring variable which have generated mixed conclusions and others are inconclusive. More so, in Kenya these ...
Abstract: Tax payers’ satisfaction rises, so do the revenues available to fund public services, on the other hand the tax payers’ dissatisfaction would have a consequential effects on the revenue generation of the public activities. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the determinants of taxpayers’ satisfaction with tax services in Harari revenue authority. The target population of the study is Harari regional state business owner tax payers which is 13,275 in December...
Abstract: The main objectives of this study were to examine urban households’ electricity access, to analyze urban households’ intensity of electricity use and evaluate households’ satisfaction level on electricity availability and use in Hossana. Primary data collected from 384 sample households selected through two-level mixed-method sampling techniques. First, two sample kebeles that have densely populated and electric access were selected purposively. Second, sample households were...
Abstract: Modern fuels are vital for social and economic development. Energy choice in Ethiopia remains relatively low. Absence of clean energy choice for urban community has caused in bottlenecks in the provision of public amenities for which modern energy sources are essential inputs. In order to improve household energy consumption, energy consumption choice is crucial. The main objective of this study is to analyze the household energy consumption choice in Aweday town because of highly ...
Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the informal governing rule to meet the societal needs from corporate. The concern of CSR relates with the economic, social and environmental impact of a business firm’s activities to the society at large. The CSR requires volunteering actions by the business firms. The motivation of this research is address the knowledge gap in the sugar industy in Ethiopia. The objective of this research was to assess CSR practice of the sugar industry t...
Abstract: The government need to collect an adequate amount of revenue for various purposes, such as social, economic, and political aspect of the society. One of the most important uses of taxes is to finance public goods and services. This study aims to investigate factors affecting tax compliance in Haramaya town. Tax penality, taxpayers’ awareness, tax office capacity and tax automation were considered factors affecting tax compliance in Haramaya town. The study was conducted through a...
Abstract: Electricity is one of the essential components of basic human needs. Though, it is challenged by soaring incidence of irregular outages, low electricity access rate and high power system losses. These facts duly affect customer satisfaction, perceived quality and image of the company. The purpose of this study was to ascertain customers’ satisfaction of electricity in Harari region. To achieve the stated objectives, primary data was collected using close ended questionnaires from...
Abstract: The main purposes of this study were to examine the sources and level of energy consumption of households in Hosanna town. Energy is used for various purposes such as for cooking, transportation, employment and lighting activates. This research was carried out through cross-sectional survey design and mainly based on data collected through questionnaires and interview. Target households of survey study were 1020 households, out of these 279 sample respondents were selected from tar...
Abstract: The study to identify the determinants of biogas technology adoption. Moreover, it aimed to assess the role of the technology in generating socio-economic and environmental benefits for smallholders in rural areas of Alaba district. The study considered 316 households as a sample selected using a systematic sampling technique. Both descriptive statistics and binary Logit models were used to analyze the data. Adoption of biogas technology is significantly determined by access to cre...
Abstract Financing fiscal deficit in any country is undertaken with the sole purpose of promoting economic growth and development. However, fiscal deficit financing can be a major source of macroeconomic instability, especially inflation, depending on how it is achieved. Inflation in sub-Saharan Africa has persistently been high, almost double-digit, and volatile compared to other areas with developing countries such as Asia and Latin America. Thus, this study aimed at analyzing the relation...
Abstract Having a stable and high level of economic growth within a country is associated with numerous benefits to the citizens. In developing countries such as Kenya, the rate of economic growth has been low and always below the projected rate each year. In developed countries such as Germany, Japan, and Iceland, development in the real estate sector and investment in human capital have been identified as probable boosters of economic growth. In Kenya, many of the studies done to investiga...
Abstract Stable commercial banks stimulate economic growth by facilitating value exchanges. The stability of commercial banks in Kenya has been a concern because of the waves of collapse that have dotted the history of the banking sector. Studies on the drivers of bank stability are essential for providing policy directions to improve bank stability. Due to existing conflicting empirical evidence, this study further analyzes the relationship between competition, profitability, risk-taking be...
Abstract Banks create liquidity which in turn improves capital allocation and accelerates economic growth. Liquidity creation is essential and critical as it may lead to a stable financial system and provide growth opportunities. Liquidity has been observed to be more unstable in developing countries than in developed nations. Despite the rise in minimum deposits, commercial banks in Kenya, a developing country, struggle to optimize their profits due to reduced liquidity creation capacity. T...
Abstract Agriculture is very important to any society’s future. In most developing and developed countries, it is the major backbone of the economy and its production over the last three to four decades has increased significantly. In 2018, the agricultural sector boosted the Gross Domestic Product globally by 4% and in 2020, its average contribution was 35 percent to the Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and 65 percent to foreign exchange earnings in Kenya. Agriculture provides the main sou...
Abstract Tourism has evolved into a vital sector of Kenya’s economy by contributing to employment, alleviation of poverty, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings, and a balance of payments surplus. Tourism is a productive economic activity that needs a stable macroeconomic environment for continued growth. Kenya’s Vision 2030 highlighted tourism among the economic pillars that will spur its achievement. The vision posits an annual growth rate of 10%. However, since Kenya...