Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Appraisal of S0ren Kierkegaard's Ethical Thought Surrounding His Concept of Decisional Process
(Maseno University, 2011)Kierkegaard has been referred to as the father of existentialism, a view which he seems not to subscribe to. In his philosophy, he claims to have presented a clear ethical position concerning his usage of the decisional ... -
Influence of Gender Roles On Crop Production and Food Security in North West Kisumu Location, Kisumu County Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Gender disparity is a general global and regional concern. Locally, nearly 80% of Kenya's population depends on agriculture for its livelihood. However, agricultural production has been declining due to constraints such ... -
Childrens' Participation in Drought Mitigation Activities in Nyatike District, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Child participation is both an act and process that allow children to engage in issues that concem their wellbeing and the welfare of society at large. Children have an understanding and perception of their circumstances, ... -
Prevalence, Antimicrobial Patterns and Evaluation Of Different Methods for Controlling Pathogenic Microbes in Water and Fish from Lake Victoria and Its Basin in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Fish is a very important foodstuff in developing countries due to its high protein content and other nutritional value. Fish contamination by microbes, mainly bacteria and fungi, may lead to food poisoning characterized ... -
Factors Impeding Women Participation in Elective Political Leadership Positions in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Kenya's development record and its demographic composition suggest a need for active involvement of women in key decision-making bodies. According to Engendering the Political Process Program (EPPP), the recent survey ... -
Compliance and Enforcement of Environmental Policies on Natural Resources in Uganda: A case of South Busoga Forest Reserve
(Maseno University, 2012)Environmental policies on natural resources are as old as the history of man-kind, thus it is common to find an array of policies in the environmental docket in most countries. Despite the myriad of policies made and ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Expanded Programme on Immunization Services in Rarieda Division, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was established in 1974 to ensure that all children in all countries benefited from a universal access to life-saving vaccines. The diseases targeted by the EPI are diphtheria, ... -
Creativity Extent, Perceptions, Correlations and Differences among Secondary School Physics Students in Nairobi Province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Scientific creativity is envisaged to prepare learners for active roles in technological innovation; and physics, as a key subject in technology, is considered as one of the critical domains to focus attention. In recent ... -
Growth and development of nerica rained rice (Oryza Satiya)under water deficit conditions
(Maseno University, 2012)Food shortage is a major problem in sub Saharan Africa as population increases. Over 89% of Kenyans are food poor and are malnourished especially in rural areas. Water deficit is a major problem 'in rice grown under ... -
Analysis of Operationalization of National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System in the Ministry of Agriculture in Kisumu County
(Maseno University, 2017)The Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation urgently requires operationalization of National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES) to provide timely data for decision-making. Kenya established NIMES and ... -
Expansion of Private Universities in Kenya and its Implication on Student Characteristics, Access Factors, Quality and Completion Rate
(Maseno University, 2012)Access to University education was for a long time a preserve of some selected few who managed to pass highly the then Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education and now Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. The competitive ... -
Response of Selected Wetland Plant Species to Varying Levels of Npk Fertilizer Application
(Maseno University, 2011)Nutrient enrichment is one of the most serious threats to wetland ecosystems. Increased nutrient loading to wetlands often results in an increase in emergent plant biomass and a decrease in species diversity. While these ... -
The Social Environment and Performance of Kiswahili among Primary School Candidates in Uriri District, Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Language is the chief means by which human personality expresses itself and fulfills its social interaction with other people. Good language usage, appreciation and development are important for social interaction, ... -
Perceptions of Stakeholders on Forms, Factors And Effects of Financial Mismanagement on Quality Education in Public Secondary Schools in Gucha I\. District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)The government of Kenya allocates between 35 to 40 percent of the total budget to education. It is essential that public funds be directed effectively and used for the purposes for which they are allocated for. However, ... -
Influence of Internal Corporate Communication Practices on Employee Work Satisfaction at the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Employees' satisfaction with internal communication variables, have reflective consequences on their attitude to work, management and organisation in general. It is therefore imperative for management to communicate ... -
An Evaluation of the Teaching Methods used by the Christian Religious Education Teachers in Enhancing Secondary School Students' Acquisition of Moral Skills in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)This investigation was motivated by the extant evidence which indicates that social, economic and political vices are on the rise in Kenya. For example the Kenya police report indicates that nationally crime among the ... -
Factors Influencing the Sustainable Growth of Community Based Organizations in Nyalenda Slums in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Community Based Organizations (CBOs) refer to private non-profit organizations, existing as a group in a particular community with the feelings of sharing, belonging and joint use of resources in order to achieve a ... -
Susceptibility and BehaVioural Responses of the Genus Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae).To bednets . Impregnated With a Synergized Pyrethrum Insecticide ,Formulation and Potential for Malaria Control
(Maseno University, 2012)The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has become a key cost-effective intervention in malaria control. However, there is need to develop new insecticide formulations to sustain the technology and manage the threat ... -
Perspectives on Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Processes and Indicators in Selected Public and Private Universities in Kenya: A Comparative Study
(Maseno University, 2012)The demand for university education in Kenya continues to increase amidst decreasing financial support to public universities from the government and establishment of new private universities. The expanding enrolments ... -
Evaluating Factors Explaining Lecturer Adoption of E-Learning at the E-Campus of Maseno University
(Maseno University, 2017)A wide range of literature on evaluation of eLeaming projects in Kenya indicates that its adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEls) is low and faces a wide range of challenges. Studies on factors enabling eLeaming ...