Maseno University Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Electronic Payment Mechanisms On Revenue Performance: A Case of Kisumu County Government, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Globally,realization of revenue targets in counties is core to meeting their financial responsibilities which will lead to recognition of their directive to offer valuable and well-timed services to the ... -
Stakeholders' perceptions regarding Headteachers' Contribution to internal quality assurance in public Primary schools in Emuhaya sub - county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)Learners' academic achievement is a measure of education quality and calls for effective curriculum implementation through internal quality assurance. Emuhaya Sub-County has registered stagnating performance in KCPE with ... -
Youth friendliness of reproductive health services: an Assessment of health facilities within Kisumu municipality
(Maseno University, 2013)The need for reproductive health services for youth is critical because of their high numbers, reduced age at first sex, multiple sex partners and other risky sexual behaviour leading to the possibility of unplanned ... -
Effects of brick making activities on the biophysical And socio-economic environment of Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Brick making is alternative source of income in many localities. Low capital and other expenses required to start the business encourages the growth and expansion of brick making in Vihiga County. Bricks remain a cheap ... -
Uchanganuzi wa kisemantiki wa mabango ya kiswahili kuhusu Suala la afya mjini Kakamega, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Human communication has undergone various changes over time. The traditional methods of communication that is oral and written communication have been modified by the invention of different modes of communication being ... -
Perceptions on girl-child risky sexual behaviors and role Of guidance and counseling in public mixed day secondary Schools in Siaya district, Kenya·
(Maseno University, 2014)Statistics indicate that 29% of the girl-child in Siaya District experience early pregnancy compared to 23 % for Kenya despite the presence of guidance and counseling. Sexual debut in the district is at 16 years compared ... -
Survey of levels of some heavy metals in soil, sugarcane and some sugarcane products from Muhoroni and south Nyanza sugar companies nucleus estates, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Sugarcane is an important cash crop in Kenya. Due to its economic value, efforts are in progress to increase its production. The efforts include intense use of fertilizers, besides the use of high-yielding varieties. The ... -
Influence of teacher input on pupils' academic achievement in public primary schools in Kakamega Municipality Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)ABSTRACT Teachers play a key role in pupils' academic achievement in any education system. Academic achievement is measured by pupils' performance in KCPE. Nationally, in 2012 out of 839,759 who sat for KCPE 467,353 ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing the utilization of first-line Antibiotics in Manyatta 'a' sub-location, Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT The prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics in Kenya in 2009 was 58.2%, in Nyanza 68.5% and Kisumu 64.8%. Although antibiotics resistance is primarily a medical problem, factors influencing its spread ... -
Pragmatic interpretation of speaker meanings: a case study of Implicatures in Kenya television network's 'newsline' Programme
(Maseno University, 2013)ABSTRACT This study investigated pragmatic mechanisms that underlie interpretation of speaker-intended meanings in KTN's, 'Newsline' program. As an agent of ideology television perpetuates the interests and values of ... -
Correlations between schistosoma mansoni-specific immunoglobulins (igg1, igg2, igg3, igm), infection intensity and age among school pupils in Asembo area, western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Schistosoma mansoni is a blood parasite that is common among school going pupils living near water bodies. It causes a disease known as schistosomiasis or bilhaziasis. Infected pupils stand higher risks of ... -
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Carica papaya l. Var. Wainamalo extracts against selected microorganisms in Maseno, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Carica papaya L. Variety Wainamalo has been used by the Luo community in Lake Victoria region as medicine for a long time and this constitute the reason for choice of this plant for this study. The number of ... -
Survey of levels of some heavy metals in soil, sugarcane and some sugarcane products from Muhoroni and south Nyanza sugar companies’ nucleus estates, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT Sugarcane is an important cash crop in Kenya. Due to its economic value, efforts are in progress to increase its production. The efforts include intense use of fertilizers, besides the use of high-yielding ... -
In vitro antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and anti-proliferative properties of selected medicinal plant extracts used in management of aids-related opportunistic infections in the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT The current management of HIV and its related opportunistic infections involves use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), however this regimen is characterized by challenges such as toxicity, emergence ... -
The effect of counterterrorism on domestic security: a study of Kenya’s military operation in Somalia
(Maseno University, 2015)Globally, regionally and nationally states have used counterterrorism to end terrorism and enhance domestic security. Whereas some studies contend that counterterrorism ends or decreases terrorism, others argue it invites ... -
Determinants of mortality and survival time among HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in Machakos county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains one of the world's most significant public health concerns. Anti-retroviral treatment (ART) is meant to suppress replication of the virus, consequently improving health ... -
Co-infection of salmonella typhi and soil-transmitted helminths and antimicrobial profiles in individuals attending Ukwala sub-county hospital, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal infections, such as soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and Salmonella typhi infection, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In rural areas of Kenya, 9.1 million people are at ... -
Relationship between supply chain risks, supply chain strategies and Performance of large scale manufacturing firms in Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Supply chain risks is a growing global threat to manybusinesses.A survey done by Business Continuity Institute established that 85% of firms experienced at least three supply chain disruptions annually resulting ... -
Perspectives on contribution of the Catholic Church to management of public Catholic sponsored Secondary schools in Kisii central sub - county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT The Kenya’s Basic Education Act 2013 empowers religious sponsors to participate in appointment of principals, provision, of instructional, financial and infrastructural resources to the schools they sponsor. In ... -
Influence of human capital management practices on employee engagement in public universities in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Turnover in public universities in Kenya has become a high profile issue due to the changes and challenges that face the entire education system. Despite the economic contribution of 6.7% Gross Domestic Product by public ...