Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of competitive strategies on non-financial performance of Kenya commercial bank, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The financial sector plays a vital role in economic growth for instance it contributed 83.2% of GDP in 2015. Despite being one of the largest banks with an asset base of KES 366 Billion and KES 266 Billion in customer ... -
Effects of management and rainfall simulation on soil respiration and soil carbon store in a moist Kenyan Savanna, ruma Lambwe valley
(Maseno University, 2015)The demand for agricultural land is driving the conversion of moist Kenyan savannah into agroecosystems (grazing fields and croplands) and together with altered rainfall patterns, is likely modifying soil moisture, soil ... -
Eating habits and their association with nutritional status of school going adolescent girls in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Adolescents form 20% of the world‟s population, with 85% living in developing countries. In Kenya, they comprise 23.8% of the population. Nutritional status of adolescent girls has been reported to influence future maternal ... -
Effect of teacher appraisal on academic Performance in Homabay sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Kenya government through Ministry of Education has invested heavily on teacher appraisal with the hope of improving education standards. This has been evidenced through funds directed to the department of Quality Assurance ... -
Determination of effective combinations of selected local materials for treatment of borehole water and to compare their effeciency with municipal water treatment technology
(Maseno University, 2016)Use of contaminated water risks human lives hence should be treated to meet drinking water quality guidelines. The most applied technique is municipal water treatment technology (MWTT) though inaccessible in peri-urban/rural ... -
An evaluation of moderators’ performance and perceptions on coverage of issues in 2013 presidential debate in Kenya by Citizen Television
(Maseno University, 2017)This study evaluated performance of moderators and perceptions of viewers on coverage of issues in 2013 presidential debate in Kenya. A consortium of major media houses in Kenya organized the 2013 televised presidential ... -
Effect of debt financing on performance of non-financial Firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Various firm stakeholders have interest in the financial health of their firms. Efforts to increase financial performance of companies have focused on financial restructuring. The effectiveness of this strategy has however ... -
Public relations in strategic management of firms in Kenya: a case of Unilever (k) ltd
(Maseno University, 2017)Public relations (PR) in Kenya is a significant discipline and a growing industry. However, it still faces many challenges with one of the major challenges is the misconception of PR in the country. Seemingly, many people ... -
Mwingiliano matini wa maumbo ya fasihi simulizi ya Kiafrika na matini teule za Biblia
(Maseno University, 2017)Biblia takatifu inayo misingi yake mikuu katika tamaduni za Wayahudi, yaani ni mkusanyiko wa vitabu vyenye maumbo ya fasihi simulizi. Ingawa kumekuwa na tafiti anuai kuhusu maumbo ya fasihi simulizi, chache zimefanywa ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with HIV risk among men who have sex with men in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains the region most heavily affected by HIV and AIDS. Most countries in SSA report a generalized epidemic with pockets of concentrated epidemics in key populations. Men who have sex with Men ... -
Uchanganuzi wa kileksikografia wa hiponimia za leksimu nomino na vitenzi vya kiswahili na tafsiri zake katika kiluo
(Maseno University, 2018)Ingawa hiponimia hudhihirika miongoni mwa kategoria mbalimbali za maneno, tafiti za Kiswahili zimeelekea kushughulikia hiponimia za nomino na kupuuza kategoria nyingine kama vile vitenzi, vielezi na vivumishi. Tafiti hizi ... -
School administrators’ contribution to students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Emuhaya and Vihiga sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Studies have revealed that school administrators contribute to students’ academic performance by enhancing instructional supervision, teacher motivation, teaching /learning resources and physical facilities. Notwithstanding ... -
Influence of cyp2b6 polymorphisms on cd4+ t cell count and HIV RNA viral load changes among individuals on nevirapine Containing highly active antiretroviral therapy
(Maseno University, 2016)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya with a prevalence of 6.5%. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is used to manage the disease by increasing the CD4 ... -
Influence of electronic procurement implementation on procurement performance of Migori county government, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Public procurement has evolved overtime by integrating information technology and internet to carry out all functions of procurement including; search, sourcing, negotiation, ordering, receipt, and post-purchase review. ... -
Effect of capital market development on economic growth of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Globally, the role of Capital market development in promoting economic growth has attracted a lot of attention among scholars, with several studies conducted to ascertain the relationship between capital market development ... -
Contribution of non-financial and financial investment appraisal factors in influencing the choice of Investments by real estate investors in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The last decade has seen phenomenal investments in real estate. According to a report by Wisconsin School of Business in 2016, Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) with an estimated $2 trillion or more ... -
Multifunctional land use planning for informal traders in the central business district in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Rapid urbanization in the global South has resulted into increased urban unemployment and the ultimate growth of informal trade. Despite its importance in employing about 60% of the world’s population and 52% in Kisumu ... -
Influence of lending practices on investment performance of commercial banks in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Globally, lending practices are central to the realization of critical banking objectives with investment performance being the baseline yardstick for the sector. Prior to 2015, Kenya’s banking sector was vibrant and highly ... -
Assessment of utilization of voluntary counseling and Testing services by Maseno University students, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Globally, 4.9 million young people aged between 15-24 years are living with HIV and AIDS, and 75% of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. Maseno University students fall in this age bracket. In 2001, Commission for University ... -
Impact of diaper television advertisements on consumer purchasing behavior in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)Advertising is a form of communication and a marketing strategy that marketers can use to make their products known. There are various marketing strategies and communication media today but not all of them are effective, ...