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The Role of Strategic Planning in the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Survey of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Meru Municipality
(KeMU, 2010-05)Manufacturing Small and Medium enterprises have been identified as an integral Component of the Kenya's initiatives to be a globally competitive and prosperous nation by year 2030.To. Be globally competitive these enterprises ... -
Factors Affecting the Reporting of Human Capital in Financial Statements of Public Firms Listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(KeMU, 2010-06)The study sought to establish factors affecting the reporting of human capital in financial statements of firms listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange. Specifically, the study sought to establish how valuation of human capital, ... -
Comparison of Tithonia Green Manure (Tithonia Diversifolia) ,Poultry Manure and Inorganic Nitrogenous Fertilizers as a Source of Nitrogen in Growing of Kales (Brassicae Oleracea) in Nyeri Municipality (Nyeri District).
(KeMU, 2010-06)The research was conducted to compare the influence of tithonia diversifolia green manure, poultry manure, calcium ammonium nitrate ammonium sulphate nitrate and urea as a source of nitrogen in growing kales (Brassica ... -
The Influence of Fertilizer Rates and Plant Density on Grain Yield ,Yield Components and Head Blast of Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana(L.) Gaertn ) in Kisii Highlands.
(KeMU, 2010-06)This study investigated the effect of plant population density and fertilizer levels (specifically N and P) on finger millet grain yield, grain yield components and head blast incidence and severity in Kisii highlands ... -
Supplemental Irrigation Effects on Growth and Yields of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Semi-Arid Tharaka Eastern Kenya.
(KeMU, 2010-06)Agricultural water scarcity and frequent drought periods limit crop productivity and farm incomes in many arid and semi-arid regions. The goal of this study was to investigate if watermelon production could be enhanced in ... -
Effectiveness of Commonly Used Insecticides and Methods for Maize Storage in Koroma Location ,Kirinyaga District ,Kenya
(KeMU, 2010-06)An increased demand for food due to a rising population growth has resulted to increased the limited arable land. which is less than 20% of the total land area of Kenya. This necessitates proper management and preservation ... -
Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Under Varying Water Supply Regimes
(KeMU, 2010-06)The Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize. The crop is cultivated mainly in the high altitude areas between 1500 and 2700 metres above sea level. In the mid-altitude ... -
A Research Project on Investigation of Factors That Affect Growth in Private Universities in Kenya
(KeMU, 2010-07)The establishment of Private Universities in Kenya can be traced to Christian Missionaries who were at the forefront in the development of Christian Missionary work and spread of western education. Private Institutions of ... -
Effects of Different Tillage Practices and Planting Time on Maize Growth in AEZ III of Marsabit and Kirinyaga South Districts
(KeMU, 2010-08)The experiment was aimed at studying the effects of different tillage practices and different planting time on yields in maize in Agro-Ecological Zone (AEZ) III of Kirinyaga South and Marsabit districts. Three tillage ... -
Alcohol, tobacco and other Drug Use and Bullying among High School Students in Nakuru District, Kenya
(IJPP, 2010-09)The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use among secondary school students in Nakuru District, Kenya, and its association with bullying. A total of 1000 form ... -
Comparative study on quality of life among married and non- married women living with HIV/ AIDS
(IJPP, 2010-09)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a serious health problem among married and non-married women. It has become a health problem for women of all ages. Antiretroviral therapies introduced in the mid 1990s have ... -
Impact of leadership styles of the headteachers on students' academic achievement in secondary schools in Igembe North district.
(KeMU, 2011)The quality of leadership makes the difference between the success and failure of a school. It is important that the performance of a school is appraised against the performance of the person who leads it. Kenya certificate ... -
A study of management and its effect on effective learning of autistic children in a special school and special units in Imenti North district.
(KeMU, 2011)ABSTRACT Autism is a brain disorder that takes place during the first two and a half years of childhood. It is characterized by social disconnectedness, failure to recognize and read the subtleties of human communication ... -
Factors Affecting Financial Sustainability of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies.
(KeMU, 2011)The cooperative movement in Kenya plays an important role in the country's economy. This is evident in the continued growth of the sector with a recorded membership of over 6.1 million people with domestic savings estimated ... -
Effects of Market Branding on the Growth of Small Scale Business in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011)In the ever changing world where customers' preferences and behavior in making decisions about which product to buy or service to use the selling company has to build and retain their brand in a way which makes it essential ... -
The Caves of Mount Elgon and Their Sandfly Fauna David K
(IJPP, 2011-01)A survey of the Kenyan side of Mount Elgon revealed numerous caves which were found harbouring phlebotomine sandflies. Among the morphologically identifiable males of rwo species of the genus Phlebotomus, sub-genus Larroussius ... -
An investigation into the factors that influence students' absenteeism in secondary schools in Tetu district, Nyeri county Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-04)Poor and declining performance has been noted in many schools in Kenya. Absenteeism of students is a problem that keeps on being mentioned in the mass media and by education planners. The factors that influence absenteeism ... -
Factors Influencing Development of Financial Derivatives Markets. A Survey of Quoted Companies in Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-04)The Kenyan economy is becoming more and more open with international trading constantly increasing and as a result Kenyan firms become more exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The relative price changes affect ... -
An Investigation of Factors Influencing Employee Retention in the Hospitality Industry. A Survey of Hotels and Lodges in Laikipia East District
(KeMU, 2011-04)Employee retention is critical for the long-term success and viability of a firm. Good talent is the lifeblood of any organization, and retaining the best employees ensures continued sales, builds long-lasting business ... -
An Investigation into Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Commerce among the Textile Enterprises. A Survey of Textile Enterprises in Nairobi
(KeMU, 2011-04)This study sought to survey the factors affecting the adoption of e-commerce among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya. The main objectives of the study was to establish the organizational factors that influences ...