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Dr. Samuel Kariuki Publications

Publications in Journals:

 

  1. Kariuki, S. N.  (2023). Board gender diversity, efficiency and risk taking behavior: Empirical evidence from insurance firms in Kenya. Cogent Business and Management, 10(2) https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2023.2226426 
  2. Kariuki, S. N.  (2023). Corporate governance mechanisms and efficiency of insurance firms: Evidence from an emerging market. Cogent Economics and Finance, 11(1) https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2023.2207265
  3. Miriti, L., Murage, A., Kariuki, S. N.., Matere, S., Wambua, S., Karienyeh, M., & Khatali, A. (2023). Factors Influencing Access to Rural Finance Market by Different Actors in Climate Smart Agriculture in Kenya. FARA Research Report, 7(20):214-226. https://doi.org/10.59101/frr072320
  4. Barine N. H., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2023). The nexus between corporate governance, asset structure, and value of listed firms: evidence from Kenya. Investment Management and Financial Innovations, 20(2), 102-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.20(2).2023.09 
  5. Barine N. H., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2023). Asset structure, leverage, and value of listed firms: Evidence from Kenya. Investment Management and Financial Innovations, 20(1), 184-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.20(1).2023.16
  6. Miriti, L., Murage, A., Kariuki, S. N.., Matere, S., Wambua, S., Karienyeh, M., & Khatali, A. (2023). Characterization of Existing Rural Finance Markets that can Enhance Participation in Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies in Kenya. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 8(2), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.47604/jpid.1809
  7. Mwangi, P. N., Gitonga, C. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2022). Social economic predictors of parental involvement in rural schools in Kenya: implications on teaching and learning. Education 3-13, 1-14.  https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2022.2145850
  8. Gachoki, J. M., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2022). Diversification Strategies and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(11), 2667-2678.
  9. Gachoki, J. M., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2022). Mediation Effect of Cannibalization on the Relationship between Diversification and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), 1591-1602.
  10. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2022). Financial soundness and performance: Evidence from commercial banks in Kenya. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 13(4). 651-667. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-11-2021-0499
  11. Karitu L. K., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2022). Revenue mobilization, budgetary controls and financial sustainability of public universities in Kenya. Webology, 19(3), 2619- 2637.
  12. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2022). Ownership structure and financial performance: Evidence from Kenyan commercial banks. PloS one, 17(5), e0268301. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0268301
  13. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2021). Moderating effect of bank size on the relationship between financial soundness and financial performance. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. , 13(1), 62-75.  https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-07-2021-0316 
  14. Kiptoo, I. K., Kariuki, S., & Ocharo, N. K. (2021). Risk management and financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya. Cogent Business & Management, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2021.1997246 
  15. Kiptoo, I. K., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2021). Corporate governance and financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya. Cogent Business & Management, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2021.1938350
  16. Justus, M. G., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021). Effect of Leadership Capability on the Performance of Level Four Public Hospitals in Kenya. Webology, 18(6).
  17. Justus, M. G., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021). Effect of System Capability on the Performance of Level Four Public Hospitals in Kenya. Webology, 18(6).
  18. Gitonga, E. N, Kariuki, P, & Kariuki, S.N. (2021). Fintech Predictive Modeling and Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya. Webology, 8, 1202- 1212.
  19. Gitonga, E. N, Kariuki, P, & Kariuki, S.N. (2021). Fintech, Asset Portfolio Modeling and Financial Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 29 (1): 21-29.
  20. Gitonga, E. N., Kariuki, P. W. O., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021). Influence of Fintech Payment Techniques on Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry, 12(7).
  21. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2020). Mediation Effect of Macro-Economic Factors on the Relationship between Banks’ Financial Soundness and Financial Performance. International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 9(5): 99-109.
  22. Njue, A. M., Kariuki, S. N., & Njeru, D. M. (2020). Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(11), 943-953.
  23. Nyakarimi, S., Kariuki, S., & Kariuki, P. (2020). Financial Statements Manipulations Using Beneish Model and Probit Regression Model. A Case of Banking Sector in Kenya. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 9(1), 253-264.
  24. Nyakarimi, S., Kariuki, S., & Kariuki, P. (2020). Application of Internal Control System in Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 9(3), 6524-6536.
  25. M’Kuma, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2020). Organizational Learning and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(3), 252-258
  26. M’Kuma, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2020). Organizational Assets and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(3), 216-223.
  27. Nyakarimi, S. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2020). Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 6(1), 13-20.
  28. Nyakarimi, S. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2019). Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya. The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 5(12), 1900-1907.
  29. M’Kuma, E. K., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2019). Organizational Processes and Strategic Positioning in Telecommunication Industry in Kenya.  The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. 7(12), 75-181.
  30. Kulane, A.A., & Kariuki, S. N. (2018). The influence of board structure on the financial performance of tier three commercial banks in Nakuru County, Kenya. International Journal of Business and Processes, 4(2), 24-29.
  31. Suraw, N. I., & Kariuki, S. N. (2018). Economic factors and financial performance of the petroleum firms in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 5(4), 695 – 705.
  32. Kanyi A. M., Kimani E. M., & Kariuki, S., (2018). Corporate governance and financial performance of savings and credit co-operatives in Embu County, Kenya. International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Economics, 1(2), 1-11.
  33. Gatimbu K. K., Ogada M. J., Budambula N., & Kariuki S. N. (2018). Environmental sustainability and financial performance of the small‐scale tea processors in Kenya. Journal of Business Strategy and the Environment, 27(8), 1765-1771.
  34. Kamau C.G., Kariuki  S.N., & Musuya, D. N. (2017). Exploring the motivation behind leakage of internal audit reports (whistle blowing) in the public sector in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance & Management Science, 7(3), 48-57.
  35. Zachary, J. M. N., Kariuki, S. & Mwangi, S. (2017). Tax compliance cost and tax payment by small and medium enterprises in Embu County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(3), 206-219.
  36. Ngure, F. K., Kimani, E. M., & Kariuki, S. (2017). Product innovations and financial performance of savings and credit co-operatives societies in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 2(3), 166-178.
  37. Njagi, I. K., Kimani, E. M., & Kariuki, S. (2017). Equity financing and financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Embu Town, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(3), 74-91.
  38. Kathomi, A., Kimani, E. M., & Kariuki, S. (2017). Interest rate regulation and sustainability of microfinance institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 2(3), 150-165.
  39. Kiptoo, I. K., Kariuki, S., & Kimani, E. M. (2017). Working capital management practices and financial performance of tea processing firms in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(3), 92-111.
  40. Kariuki S. N. & Kamau C. G. (2016). Organizational contingencies influencing the adoption of strategic management accounting practices among manufacturing firms in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, 5(4), 167 - 182.
  41. Kariuki S. N., Namusonge S. G., & Orwa O. G. (2015). Moderating effect of ceo tenure and managerial experience on firm specific determinants of corporate cash holdings. SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 2(2), 30- 36.
  42. Kariuki S. N., Namusonge S. G., & Orwa O. G. (2015). Firm characteristics and corporate cash holdings: a managerial perspective from Kenyan private manufacturing firms. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, 3 (4), 51 - 70.
  43. Kariuki S. N., Namusonge S. G., & Orwa O. G. (2015). Determinants of corporate cash holdings: evidence from private manufacturing firms in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, 4 (6), 15 - 33.
  44. Kariuki S. N. & Kamau C. G. (2014). Determinants of corporate capital structure among private manufacturing firms in Kenya: a survey of food and beverage manufacturing firms.     International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance & Management Science, 4(3), 49 - 62.
  45. Kamau C. G., Kariuki S. N. & Mutiso N. A. (2014). Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective. International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences, 2 ( 2), 132 - 137.
  46. Kamau C.G. & Kariuki S.N. (2012). Factors influencing sample size for internal audit evidence collection in the public sector in Kenya. International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics, 1(2). 42 - 49.

Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences

  1. Kariuki, S. N. (2023, June 14-16). Board characteristics and efficiency of insurance firms in Kenya [Paper presentation]. 5th Machakos University Annual International Conference, Machakos, Kenya.
  2. Barine N. H., Kariuki, S. N., & Kariuki, P. W. (2023, March 22-23).  Asset structure, leverage, and the value of listed firms: evidence from Kenya [Paper presentation]. Kirinyaga University 6th Annual International Conference, Kirinyaga, Kenya.
  3. Gachoki, J. M., Kinyua, J. M., & Kariuki, S. N. (2023, March 22-23).  Environmental munificence and performance of insurance companies in Kenya [Paper presentation]. Kirinyaga University 6th Annual International Conference, Kirinyaga, Kenya.
  4. Kamau, G. K.., Kariuki, S. N., Njagi, Z.N. & Ndung’u, B.W. (2023, March 22-23).  Effect of contract farming on market access among tomato farmers in Kajiado County, Kenya [paper presentation]. Kirinyaga University 6th Annual International Conference, Kirinyaga, Kenya.
  5. Miriti, L., Murage, A., Matere, S., Karienyeh, M., Kariuki, S. N.., Wambua, S., & Khatali, A. (2022, September 14-16). Factors influencing access to rural finance market by different actors in climate smart agriculture in Kenya. [Paper presentation]. Biennial Africa CSA Stakeholders Conference, Accra, Ghana.
  6. Ocharo, K. N., Kirimi, P. N., & Kariuki, S. N. (2022, June 23-24). Moderating effect of bank size on the relationship between financial soundness and financial performance. [Paper presentation]. 4th Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), Nairobi, Kenya.
  7. Kiptoo, I. K., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2021, August 26-27). Board characteristics and financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya. 3rd Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), Nairobi, Kenya.
  8. Kamau, C. G., Banafa, A. A., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021, June 23-25). Correlation between earnings management and financial distress among selected firms in Kenya. [Paper presentation]. 2nd Technical University of Mombasa Multidisciplinary and Innovation Conference, Mombasa, Kenya.
  9. Gitonga, E. N., Kariuki, P. W. O., & Kariuki, S. N. (2021, May 20). [Paper presentation]. Financial technology services and performance of investment firms in Kenya. 1st University of Embu School of Business and Economics Conference, Embu, Kenya.
  10. Kirimi, P. N., Kariuki, S. N., & Ocharo, K. N. (2021, May 20). [Paper presentation]. Financial soundness and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. 1st University of Embu School of Business and Economics Conference, Embu, Kenya.
  11. Kariuki, S. N. & Mutugi, J. (2019, April 24-26). [Paper presentation]. Effect of risk retention techniques on theft in SACCOs in Embu County, Kenya. 2nd Machakos University Annual International Conference, Machakos, Kenya.
  12. Kariuki, S. N. & Zachary, J. M. N. (2019, April 24-26). [Paper presentation].  Determinants of tax compliance by small and medium businesses in Embu County, Kenya. 2nd Machakos University Annual International Conference, Machakos, Kenya.