Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of chlorpyrifos ethyl elisa kit and assessment of use and spatial distribution and temporal trend of selected organophosphate and carbamate pesticides residues in water, sediment and fish from lake Naivasha
(Maseno University, 2015)Heavy seasonal use of specific organophosphate and carbamate in the catchment area of Lake Naivasha is a potential cause of pollution of sediment, water and fish in the lake. However, there is lack of data on the potential ... -
Uchanganuzi wa usemi wa kisiasa kuhusu nchi ya kenya katika blogu teule zilizoandikwa katika Kiswahili
(Maseno University, 2015)Maendeleo ya kiteknolojia kimtandao yanazidi kubadilisha namna masuala ya kisiasa yanavyowasilishwa. Majilio ya kuandika habari na kutolea maoni katika blogu yameshuhudia kuongezeka kwa watu wanaozuru blogu na kuchangia ... -
A mathematical model for the optimal control Of trypanosomiasis in a cattle population
(Maseno University, 2015)Trypanosomiasis is a debilitating disease which is a major constraint to livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. It leads to loss of productivity in animals and without treatment it is frequently fatal. The economic ... -
Moderators and mediators in the relationship between career maturity and career decision of secondary school students in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Kisumu City offers a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors of the economy. This comes as a challenge to students who are in the process of making career decisions since they have numerous career opportunities ... -
Effect of maternal plasmodium falciparum malaria infection during pregnancy on trans-placental transfer of Epstein Barr virus-specific igG antibodies, fetal lymphocyte homeostasis and cytokines in Chulaimbo
(Maseno University, 2015)Co-infection with malaria and Epstein Barr virus (EBV) have been implicated in the etiology of endemic Burkitt’s lymphoma (eBL) but the precise mechanism by which these two agents lead to the pathogenesis of eBL has been ... -
Moderating effects of service failure and customer communication on the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction among mobile phone firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Worldwide, Telecommunication Industry revenue has reached 2.1 trillion dollars in 2013 and is expected to grow by 3.4% by 2014. In Kenya, the mobile phone sector is growing at 80.5% adoption rate and contributed 12% GDP ... -
Serum electrolyte changes associated with kidney and liver function markers in HIV-infected individuals attending Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital, Kisumu county, kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Serum electrolytes disorders in HIV patients in addition to resulting from disease induced fluids losses or accumulation could be attributed to a wide range of structural defects of cellular apparatus, tissue or organs ... -
A study of selected determinants of achievement in English functional writing skills among secondary school students in West Pokot county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Functional writing is a pragmatic use of language for social and personal expression. It is a universal communication tool that determines achievement of students‟ lifelong goals. Teacher factors, resources, attitudes and ... -
Mathematical modeling of HIV/aids co-infection With tuberculosis and pneumonia incorporating protection
(Maseno University, 2016)The synergistic relationship between HIV/AIDS and respiratory infections, such as tu- berculosis(TB) and pneumonia not only results in high mortality rates but is also a source of economic burden borne by many nations ... -
Effect of financial leverage and ownership concentration on performance of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Financial leverage literature shows plausible but mixed relationships between leverage and performance. Prior studies show mixed relationships between ownership concentration and performance. Ownership concentration has ... -
Genetic Diversity of Legume Nodulating Bacteria and the Effect of Nitrogen Sources on the Yield of Common Bean in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Declining soil fertility in general and nitrogen (N) in particular limit crop production on many smallholder farms in western Kenya. Soil N deficiency is usually ameliorated with inorganic N fertilizers but their high costs ... -
Gender stereotyping and women involvement in cycling: a study of market traders in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2015)Socially constructed basis of differences between women and men, and the need to challenge existing gender stereotyping marks a shift in thinking about gender issues. In Kisumu City, boda-bodas (bicycle taxis) account for ... -
The determinants of interest rates spread in the Kenyan economy
(Maseno university, 2015)There has been an increasing disparity between the lending rates and the deposit rates in Kenya over the last decade. In the Kenyan history, 1982 saw the lowest interest rate spread at 2.3% with the highest spread experienced ... -
The differing worldviews on childlessness between the Catholic Church and the Luo community in Kisumu diocese-Kenya
(Maseno university, 2015)Infertility in marriage is generally viewed as something unfortunate. Each community desires to have itself perpetuated through the birth of children. The traditional Luo society strived toward its perpetuation and in cases ... -
Matumizi ya ngeli miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa kiswahili wa chuo kikuu cha Maseno, nchini Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Utafiti huu unachunguza matumizi ya ngeli miongoni mwa wanafunzi wa Kiswahili wa Chuo Kikuu cha Maseno. Sura ya kwanza imeshughulikia ngeli kama msingi muhimu wa usarufi wa lugha za KiBantu hususan lugha ya Kiswahili. Dhana ... -
Sustainable storm water management in Nyalenda informal settlement in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Rural urban migration in developing countries has contributed to increase in population of urban centres with majority of the migrants settling in poorly drained informal settlements because they cannot afford to rent or ... -
The determinants of inflation in the Kenyan economy
(Maseno University, 2015)Since 2003, the monetary policy in Kenya has pursued inflation targeting policy that pegs the desired inflation rate at 5 per cent. However, Inflation targets in Kenya have been missed frequently and the CBK has been ... -
Factors determining primary school educational access by orphans and vulnerable children in Malanga zone, Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2016)In parts of the developing countries, there is low access rate of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in primary education, despite support from the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Malanga zone is ... -
The denigration of the male image in Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye’s selected novels
(Maseno University, 2015)This study investigates Marjorie Oludhe’s portrayal of male image in Coming to Birth and The Present Moment. Of primary influence to the study is that little attention has been given to the analysis of women’s writings in ... -
The socio-cultural context of men’s sexual behaviour during post- voluntary medical male circumcision in Usenge sub-location, Bondo sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2014)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an additional HIV preventive measure that is performed globally. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health added VMMC to its HIV preventive strategies after a series of consultations ...