Browsing Doctoral Theses by Title
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Health risk of toxic Cyanobacteria in drinking water in the Nyanza gulf water, Lake Victoria Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Cyanobacteria are single-celled algae that thrive in warm and nutrient rich water bodies including lakes. They can produce different kinds of toxins called cyanotoxins. Microcystin is the most common and most studied ... -
Health Workers Perceptions on Use of Mobile Phones in Integrated Community Case Management in Nyaguda Sub-Location, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Kenya is still lagging behind regional and global averages in child mortality rates despite the fact that substantial progress has been made in reducing child mortality since 1990. Furthermore, Kenya like other developing ... -
History and development of the church of God of Tanzania (1956-2005)
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HIV/AIDS and luo culture in Bondo District, Kenya since 1983: a historical perspective
(Maseno University, 2008)The study investigates the cultural beliefs, practices and norms of the Luo Community in relation to the transmission and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bondo region from a historical perspective. By focusing on the beach ... -
HIV/Aids pandemic and its Impact on Land Rights in Kombewa Division Since 1983
(Maseno University, 2008)This thesis has examined the relationship between HIV /AIDS and agranan processes in Kombewa since 1983. It has particularly focused on the extent to which \ HIV/AIDS has impacted on widow's and orphan's land~.rights. ... -
HOST-PATHOGEN ASSOCIATION AND TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS OF BRUCELLA SPECIES IN KENYA AND TANZANIA
(Maseno University, 2022)Bacterial pathogen of the genus Brucella is a gram-negative organism with several species. It causes a disease called ―brucellosis‖ in humans, and animals worldwide. Association between animal and human Brucella sero-positive ... -
Household allocation of labor time in two types of Smallholder farming Systems in rural Kenya
(University of ILLINOIS, 1995)The study analyzed the effects of gender and farming systems on time allocated to work by agricultural households in rural Kenya. A total of 289 participants were selected from Njoro and Kikuyu divisions. spot observations, ... -
Identification of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Genotypes Resistant to Striga Hermonthica (Del.) and Determination of Genetic Basis for Resistance
(Maseno University, 2017)The obligate root hemi-parasite, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth., native to sub-Saharan Africa causes serious economic constraint to cereal production. There has been limited study to understand the genetics of Striga ... -
Ideology and schooling in Kenya, 1965-78
(ALBERTA, 1986)The purpose of the study was to address the following question: How and why did demand for schooling influence primary and secondary school provision in Kenya in the period 1965-1978, and what course did the ... -
Impact of selected factors on education management Information systems outcomes in the counties of Nyanza region, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Impact of Strategic Control Practices and Strategic Orientation On Organizational Performance of Sugar Firms in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)Despite strategic management advocating for the use of strategic control practices to improve the implementation of strategic plans and organizational performance, establishing the strategic control-performance relationship ... -
Implementation of French curriculum in secondary schools in western province, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2009)Students' low enrolment. high dropout rate. and poor performance in French as a subject offered in secondary schools in Kenya imply that the French curriculum has not been effectively implemented in schools. The purpose ... -
Influece of school based incentives for teachers on students academic achievement in public secondary schools in Kisumu west sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The achievement of students in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has varied from school to school over time. This is in disregard to the fact that the Government has been according teachers similar training ... -
Influence of Customer Segmentation Strategy and Corporate Culture on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Globally and locally, financial institutions enhance economic growth through financial assistance to business fraternity, which in turn facilitates to improvement in the standard of living of people. However, with ... -
The Influence of Family Socio - Economic Status on Girl Student Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Family socio-economic status affects children's education. It has been noted that the girl child is performing poorly in Kisumu East District when compared to the boy child in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ... -
Influence of health-facility cold-chain storage logistics and staff capacity on thermo-stability of live-attenuated vaccines in Kisumu-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Vaccines are integral in the control of infectious diseases globally. Successful immunization programs require robust cold-chain logistics and efficient service-delivery systems to ensure they remain within recommended ... -
Influence Of Human Resource Management Practices on The Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)This study investigated the influence HRM practices on the performance of SMEs in Kisumu Municipality. HRM is the management function that implements strategies and policies relating to the management of individuals. The ... -
Influence of Institutional Inputs On the Quality of Secondary School Education in Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Institutional inputs are resources invested in the school system to enhance quality. In Kenya quality is measured primarily by performance in education but it can also be measured by availability, adequacy and utilization ... -
Influence of Internal Instructional Supervision On Teaching Effectiveness in English In Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ... -
The Influence of Islam on the Bukusu Indigenous beliefs and Practices Surrounding death and <: Inheritance
(Maseno University, 2007)Most indigenous societies have elaborate beliefs and practices that express their way of life especially in relation to death and inheritance. At death, rituals :<ge performed in order to enable the deceased to join the ...