Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Sorption of sulfonamides by γ-fe2o3 modified natural clay: Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics studies
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT In recent years, research has indicated the ... -
Factors influencing women participation in the management of public primary school education in Rongo sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT: Participation of women in the management of public primary school education in Kenya has been noted to be elusive despite numerous calls for affirmative action to enhance women participation in the education ... -
Lexico-pragmatic interpretation of conflict management in the 2013 Kenyan presidential campaign speeches in Tarakwa, Uasin Gishu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Kenya’s elections have been marred with conflict since 1992, with Tarakwa being hit the most. However, in 2013, conflict was contained. While conflict management in 2013 was attributed to many factors, the role ... -
Perceptions on the role of guidance and Counseling in addressing girl child sexual abuse In public primary schools in Suba and Mbita sub counties, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT: In Kenya, up to 31.9% of girls have experienced sexual abuse. Reports from Suba Child Help Line indicate that in 2015 alone, they handled 1,251 cases of child abuse and of these, 651 (52%) were girl- child ... -
Portrait of displacement, migration and Transculturalism in the novels of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT The socio-cultural patterns of the twenty first-century have increased people’s mobility across the planet. The cultural complexities and interactions that these combined factors generate seem to foster an emerging ... -
Association between genetic variations in selected cell receptors and nuclear transcription factors and susceptibility to Paediatric p. Falciparum severe malaria Anaemia in Siaya county, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum severe malaria aneamia [SMA, haemoglobin (Hb) <5.0 g/dL or Hb<6.0 g/dL with any parasite density] remains the most life-threatening malaria. With its immuno-genetic basis partially understood, ... -
The socio-cultural and theological context of the double rite of passage in Nomiya church in Rarieda sub-county, Siaya county
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Rites of passage are a universal phenomenon marked by transitions during major life changes. In the Nomiya Church (NC), circumcision and baptism as religious rites of initiation are simultaneously performed on ... -
Attitude of teachers and students towards teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools in Kisii Central sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT: Attitude plays a critical role in the teaching and learning situation as it determines the level of achievement. It has a substantial influence on Mathematics instruction and learning outcomes. In Kisii Central ... -
Evaluation of utilization of community support grants for early childhood development centres in Siaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)ABSTRACT: In order to support the Early Childhood education subsector, the Kenya government initiated Community Support Grant (CSG) in 2006 to enhance access, equity and quality services. However, a ministry of education ... -
Phenotypic characterization of virulence, evolutionary Relationship and global expansion in Trypanosoma evansi isolates from Surra endemic regions
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Trypanosoma evansi parasite is the causative agent of trypanosomiasis (surra) in camels and other livestock with devastating economic consequences in many parts of the world, including Kenya, Vietnam, Brazil, ... -
Real effective exchange rate volatility and its impact on selected macroeconomic performance Indicators in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT A country’s extent of real effective exchange rate (REER) volatility serves as a measure of its international competitiveness. Kenya has often witnessed fluctuations in foreign exchange market. Kenya’s economic ... -
An investigation of small christian communities and evangelizaton in the catholic church in Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Small Christian Communities (SCCs) embody fundamental features of the ecclesiology of Vatican II which encourages sharing and participation of all church members. SCCs serve as the family cell of the church where ... -
The implementation and the effectiveness of the anti-corruption programme of the anglican church of Kenya in Maseno North diocese
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Corruption is a global problem which has affected many countries. Responding to it has required action from all, both at the international level, and also at the national level. In Kenya, the response is by both ... -
Certain properties of essential Numerical ranges of bounded Operators on banach spaces
(Maseno University, 2018)Abstract The numerical range of an operator on a Hilbert space has been extensively researched on. The concept of numerical range of an operator goes back as early as 1918 when Toeplitz defined it as the field of values ... -
Analysis of service quality, quality management practices and organizational performance of private healthcare facilities in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT Private healthcare has a significant market share, approximately 50% in Sub –Saharan Africa. Private healthcare in Kenya contributed 2.9% of the 4.7% of health investment in the year 2012. The sector contributes ... -
Factors influencing information communication and technology integration in teaching and learning of geography in secondary schools in Rachuonyo south Sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are essential aspect of teaching and learning because their use impact positively on students’ achievements. However in Rachuonyo South Sub- County secondary ... -
Projection of optimal allocation of educational Resources in primary and secondary schools in Kenya During the period 2013-2030
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Rapid population growth and the commitment of Kenya government to offer free and compulsory basic education have greatly increased the demand for education in Kenya. Studies indicate that non-enrolment still ... -
Influence of board of management teachers’ wage bill on provision of quality education in public secondary schools in Gem sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Shortage of teachers is a major challenge to provision of quality education. Gem sub-county has the highest shortage of secondary school teachers in Siaya County. With a CBE of 616 teachers, there are 348 teachers ... -
Effect of free tuition secondary education policy on access, completion rate and quality of education in public secondary schools in Emuhaya sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT The Kenyan government introduced Free Tuition Secondary Education (FTSE) policy in 2008 with the main objective of increasing access, completion rate and improving the quality of education in public secondary ...