Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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A differential analysis of contributing factors to Juvenile delinquency in Busia township location, Busia county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The term juvenile delinquency has a very extensive meaning and includes rebellious and hostile behavior of children and adolescents and their attitude of indifference towards society. Juvenile delinquency is a problem ... -
Analysis of Relationship between Communication Practices Levels and Performance of Supply Chain Functions Among Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The term "Supply Chain Management" (SCM) denotes the creation, integration, planning and control of all elements of universal added-value chains, from the procurement of raw materials to the final delivery to the customer. ... -
Assessment of male attitudes towards family Planning in Kisumu city, a case study Of Migosi estate, Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In spite of the commendable efforts that have been made by several scholars, governments, public and private organizations or even individuals in encouraging the use of family planning practices; millions of people ... -
The Impact of Garbage Skips on Solid Waste Management in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)A discrepancy exists between urban growing population, increasing demand for solid waste collection services and capacity of the local government to provide these services. In many developing countries solid waste ... -
Stock price dynamics for Prices in Nairobi security Exchange
(Maseno University, 2013)In this study we analyze the stock prices movement in the Nairobi Security Exchange. The Nairobi Stock Exchange (N.S.E) was founded in 1954 as a voluntary organization of the stock brokers and is now one of the most ... -
The Influence of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision on HIV Related Risk Behaviours and Perceptions among Young Women (18-24yrs) in Manyatta "A" Sub-Location, Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) reduces risk of HIV acquisition in heterosexual relationships. Kenya adopted VMMC as an HIV prevention strategy in 2008 and has been making significant progress towards achievement ... -
Condom use perception by secondary school youth in Gucha Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Two decades of experience and research provide new insights into the role of condoms for AIDS prevention in the developing world. Condoms are about 90 percent effective for preventing HIV transmission, and their use has ... -
Analysis of corporate governance practices adopted by kisumu Teachers Sacco society limited, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Kenyan SACCOs have been growing at a rate of 25% per year. For instance, in the year 2012, the SACCOs industry's total assets grew by 17.8% to Ksh.292.9 billionin 2012 from Ksh.2487 billion in 2011 contributing 45% GDP. ... -
Relationship between corporate governance practices and Organizational performance of service state corporations in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Corporate governance is a classification of laws and best regulations used by the corporations to achieve their mandate. It is believed to be one of the major determinants of organizational performance within the ... -
Effect of internal factors on choice of foreign market entry Strategies of multi-national cement manufacturing firms in Kenya:a case of Bamburi cement limited
(Maseno University, 2016)The environment in which the organizations operate is never static. Firms depend on the environment for the required resource and a profitable market for their goods and services. Existing evidence shows that there is ... -
Effect of Strategic Orientation on Revenue Collection Performance in Public Sector: A Case Study of Homa Bay County Government,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)A strong local revenue base is essential for sustainability of decentralized programs. In the last financial year 2017 only two counties namely Turkana and Marsbit met their revenue targets the rest had collections even ... -
Effect of Profit Repatriation Practices on Performance of Multinational Corporations Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange Market Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Developing countries grapple with the problem of profit repartriation due to lienient transfer pricing policies, illicit outflows in subsaharan africa have grown form $12.1 billion to $ 68.6 billion between 2003 and 2012, ... -
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 ... -
Effect of strategic infomiation communication Technology adoption on performance of deposit Taking saccos in Kisii region, kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Globally, performance is a concern to every organization while information communication technology (lCT) has been viewed as a tool that can be adopted to strategically enhance it. Consequently, organizations have ... -
Contribution of Rural Electrification Project on Small Scale Business Ventures Undertaken By Women in Thurdibuoro Location, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In Kenya, electricity is used as a conduit to facilitate poverty eradication by lighting up the rural and marginal areas thus making such areas to be conducive for small and medium business ventures. A closer scrutiny ... -
Effect of strategy implementation factors on performance of Small and medium size enterprises in Kisumu
(Maseno University, 2019)It is evident to note that SMEs are a major source of entrepreneurial skills, innovation and employment,when well managed. A recent National Economic Survey report by the Central Bankof Kenya (CBK) indicates that SMEs ... -
Effect of relationship marking on customer loyalty to brand Choice: a survey of supermarkets in Kisumu city
(Maseno University, 2018)Essential and deliberate marketing practices like quality products, quality of services, as well as appropriate product pricing among others must be employed to retain .key customers besides attracting new ones. At an ... -
Relationship between Financial Literacy and Borrowing Behavior of Small-Scale Business Owners in Homa Bay Town, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Small-scale businesses play an important role in the global economy with over 60% of the population depending on them for employment. In Kenya, statistics indicate that about 30% of the population depends on the Small-scale ... -
Analysis of Working Capital Management on Performance of Construction and allied, Energy and Petroleum Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Working capital management means the administration of current assets and current liabilities. Studies on effect of working capital management on profitability have revealed positive and negative relationships. Studies ... -
Water Resources Allocation and use in the Lower Sondu Miriu River Basin in, Kenya
(2014)The adoption of a holistic approach to water resources allocation where all water resources in a river basin, their quality, quantity and the socioeconomic linkages are considered has been a global issue. However, small ...