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Factors influencing implementation of free day secondary education program in Chepalungu sub county, Bomet County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, education is regarded as a basic human right with everybody expected to have access. It should be cost free in elementary and fundamental stages. Kenya supports international advocacy for universal education for ... -
Daily nation framing of news on Kenya’s political parties in the 2017 general elections.
(Maseno University, 2022)This study sought to analyse the Daily Nation framing of news on Kenya’s political parties in the 2017 General Elections. Despite the fact that media has a role to play in informing and educating the electorate, the ... -
An examination of the public sphere theory in the context of bunge la mwananchi in Kisumu central constituency
(Maseno University, 2022)Bunge la Mwananchi (BLM) has been in existence for over twenty years and has been used by activists, politicians, and general members of the public to advance their causes. The platform has also acted as an open forum that ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED SELF-CARE PRACTICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING KAKAMEGA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Type II Diabetes Mellitus is estimated to be 3.3% prevalent in Kenya. Adherence to recommended self-care practices is essential for the prevention of complications and premature deaths associated with Type II Diabetes ... -
Characterization of the genetic diversity of Cercospora zeina in Kenya and mapping the qtl for resistance to gray leaf spot and Turcicum leaf blight in maize
(Maseno University, 2022)Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeina in Africa and Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) caused by Exserohilum turcicum are a major threat to maize production due to the associated grain yield losses. Resistance in the ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF JOB SATISFACTION FACTORS AMONG TUTORS ON TEACHER TRAINEES’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGES IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Job satisfaction is important in a working environment as it determines organizational performance. Studies have highlighted the importance of remuneration, personnel, institutional activties and government policy guidelines ... -
HEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AS ALTERNATIVE MARKERS OF STOCKING DENSITY- INDUCED STRESS IN CULTURED NILE TILAPIA, (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) UNDER CULTURE CONDITIONS.
(Maseno University, 2022)Fish and fisheries play a significant role in meeting nutritional food security, more so of the poor communities in the low and middle income countries (LMIC).Oreochromis niloticusisone the most valuable warm water fishes ... -
EFFECT OF COUNTY BUDGET DEFICITS ON GROSS COUNTY PRODUCT IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Globally, the performance of any economy is determined by the proportion of productive resources available to support its needs. Low resource base compared to needs of any economy, contribute to economic instability, which ... -
FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE 2018 UHURU-RAILA HANDSHAKE DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)In Kenya, the Uhuru-Raila handshake on 9th March, 2018 elicited diverse discourse. Both the print media and the populace were replete with the discourse on it. This particular handshake ostensibly surpassed the traditional ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES AND RISK PERCEPTION TOWARDS HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GWASSI SOUTH WARD, HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Maseno University, 2022)Approximately 1.5 million people were reported to be living with Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection in Kenya by 2020. The prevalence of HIV and AIDS in Homa Bay County (19.6%) is 4.5 times higher than the national ... -
Effect of institutional ownership structure on earnings management of the non-financial companies listed in Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Earnings management has emerged as an imperative issue in the Nairobi securities exchange. The recent fall of Chase bank which was placed under receivership in 2016, Nakumatt in 2019, Dubai bank in 2015, Imperial bank in ... -
Effect of microfinance practices on credit accessibility by consumer based small scale business in Kisumu city
(Maseno University, 2022)The SME sector is important for the growth of any economy, and responsible for job creation, contribution to GDP, mopping up of productive labour and alleviation of poverty in developing economies. However, consumer-based ... -
Effect of iinternal iaudit ipractices ion ifraud irisk imanagement iin idevolved igovernment isystems iin ikenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Internal audit practices have been documented to be effective in enhancing financial reporting quality and also improving financial performance. Practices such as audit planning, periodic risk assessment, and audit automation ... -
Effect of change management practices on productivity of transport sector in Migori county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Change management is an emerging tool and is increasingly being seen as a working tool that provides solutions to various problems which may be affecting the organization today. It compasses the organizational tools that ... -
Strategy implementation and performance of energy and petroleum sector state corporations in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Strategy implementation is an interactive process of implementing strategies, policies, programs, and action plans that allows a firm to utilize its resources to take advantage of opportunities in the competitive environment. ... -
Influence of relationship marketing practices on customer retention among supermarkets in Kisumu city
(Maseno University, 2022)Relationship marketing has been used by many firms to attain competitive advantage, more so customer retention. Research has shown that it is five times more expensive to acquire a new customer than to retain the existing ... -
Effect of financial literacy on financial independence among retirees of public Universities in Western Kenya region
(Maseno University, 2022)Financial Independence (FI) means an individual’s capacity to control own finances, make decisions regarding money, support oneself financially through a job, savings, investments, or a combination of all three; without ... -
Effect of promotional mix strategies on non-financial performance of supermarkets in Kisumu city, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2022)Retail sector in Kenya contributes averagely 10% of GDP to the economy according to Cyton survey, 2017. Oxford business group report, Kenya 2016 showed that performance of retail sector in Kenya is still low in terms of ... -
Influence of strategy implementation factors on performance of Kenya rural roads authority
(Maseno University, 2022)Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is a road agency vested with the responsibility of management, development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of rural roads. However, the Authority has not adequately accomplished its ...