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Effects of Drought Dynamics On Vegetation Cover and Water Resources in Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Droughtis a natural phenomenon that exists when precipitation is significantly below normal, affecting landresourceproduction systems. In the arid and semi-arid areas, where pastoralism is the main source of livelihood,droughts ... -
The Effects of Education on Management of Women Owned Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu Town East Constituency: A survey of Women Enterprise G Fund
(Maseno University, 2013)Education is a powerful tool for building capacity which can lead to reducing poverty, redressing inequality, improving health and social well-being and creating a foundation for sustained economic growth. However, ... -
Effects of employee voice and characteristics on job satisfaction of security guards in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Globally, managers are concerned about job satisfaction which is affected by employee voice and characteristics. Employee voice are mechanisms allowing employee participation in work-related matters. Poor performance in ... -
Effects of Epigeal Termitaria physiography, altitude and location on vegetation lifeforms abundance in Katolo sub-location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Termite mounds differ in their physiography (basal radii and heights) as well as altitudinal locations and host more vegetation assemblages ascribed partly to their conducive physiography and possibly elevated nutrients ... -
Effects of Floods on Economic Value of Crops, Livestock Production and Land Among Communities of Nyando and Budalangi in The Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme climatic events such as floods are likely to increase the vulnerability of poor households and communities in developing countries. The Lake Victoria basin of Kenya, specifically ... -
Effects of free maternal health policy on selected maternal and newborn health indicators in Gem sub-county, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)In Kenya, the maternal mortality ratio was 400/100,000 in 2013, about twice as high as the global maternal mortality ratio of 210/100,000. In Gem Sub-County, maternal mortality ratio is twice as high as the national maternal ... -
The effects of free primary education on barriers to universal access to education in Kawino location, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Free primary education programme was launched in Kenya to support realization of universal primary education. Despite the fact that free primary education programme is in place, the enrollment rate is of 73% in Kawino ... -
Effects of Gender on Employee Pay And Retention In Five Star Hotels In Nairobi County
(Maseno University, 2021)Labor turnover have proven to be a global crises, especially in the hospitality industry. Generally, majority of hotels are grappling with employee retention that is a resultant of employee turnover. While many studies ... -
Effects of Institutional Factors on Credit Performance of Micro-Finance Institutions in Kenya; A Case Of Faulu Kenya Limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Despite aggregate growth in the microfinance sector, microfinance institutions (MFls) continue to face challenges in credit performance. The Central Bank of Kenya has not only been concerned over the low level of risk ... -
Effects of Intercropping Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdic) and NERICA rice (Oryza sativa L.) on their Productivity and Soil Fertility
(Maseno University, 2010)Agricultural production in Kenya has stagnated since 1980s resulting in malnutrition in over 89% of Kenya's population. Food insecurity has been identified as the prime cause of malnutrition. Low agricultural productivity ... -
The effects of livestock rearing on livelihood of the Borana community, Funaan Qumbi village, Marsabit county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Globally it is estimated that pastoralism is practiced by between 200 and 500 million people. In Africa they reside in over 21 countries across the continent. They usually inhabit areas which are hard to carry out other ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Management on Teachers Turnover in Private Secondary Schools in Oyugis Township, Rachuonyo South District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Managementis an important phenomenon that defines the success or failure of a school as an institution. Poor management in private secondary schools accelerates teacher turnover and thereforereduces the quality of service ... -
Effects of marketing communication strategies on organizational performance of beauty product firms in Kisumu
(Maseno University, 2018)The marketing industry today is facing a massive challenge. The old traditional media channels used to market products and services and persuade customers is losing its momentum and effectiveness due to changing customer ... -
Effects of marketing strategies on performance of Commercial Banks: a case of Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2019)Banks have experienced a remarkable decline in their market shares and in profit margins. This study seeks to find out how such marketing strategies have affected banks performance. It was guided by the following objectives; ... -
Effects of multiple treatments and reinfections on the Levels of schistosome specific antibody isotypes in Occupationally exposed individuals in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2009)Previous studies have demonstrated that treatment of schistosome infection in people from endemic areas results in significant alterations of their parasite specific humoral responses. However, these responses have not ... -
Effects of nitrogenous fertilizer application rates and intervals and prunings management on soil properties, mature leaf nutrients and tea yields in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)High tea production depletes soil nutrients through harvesting. Leaching, surface run-offs and fixation also degrade soils. To improve soil quality and tea production, lost nutrients are replenished. In Kenya, Nitrogen ... -
The effects of nitrogenous fertilizers on selected physiochemical parameters and heavy metal loads within Nzioa nucleus sugarcane estate farms in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)Continued use of nitrogenous fertilizers and biosolids in farming is known to affect the soil pH of the farms leading to acidic environment that promotes solubility;bioavailability and mobility of heavy metals. In addition, ... -
The effects of ocimum gratissimum, ipomoea batatas And brassica oleracea var botrytis extracts on the Growth and disease-causing capability of ralstonia Solanacearum in solanum tuberosum
(Maseno university, 2010)Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major cash and food crop worldwide. The production of this crop has in a great way been negatively affected by the extensive spread of bacterial wilt that is caused by Ralstonia ... -
Effects of organizational characteristics on employee turnover among star-rated hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Employee turnover continues to be a challenge in the hospitality industry, with many hotels incurring significant investment costs in personnel recruitment and training only to lose them through exits. Nonetheless, employee ...