Kenya Methodist University Digital Repository: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of The Effect of Regulated Deficit Irrigation and Soil Moisture Conservation Practices on Maize (Zae Mays) Performance
(KeMU, 2018-08)Though it is argued that the soils in most of Kenya's marginal rainfall areas have high potential for agriculture, low soil water constitutes a major limiting factor for crop production. Irrigation is one of the options ... -
Influence of Management Practices in the Training of Quality Graduates in the University in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-08)Universities play a critical role in contributing to the economic development of any nation. They develop manpower which is a significant driver of economic growth. In view of this, effective management of universities is ... -
Implementing Business Strategy: A Critical Analysis on the Role of Strategic Communication among Parastatals in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-02)A review of literature indicates that strategy implementation is an important component of strategic management process. There still exists a high failure rate in the implementation of business strategy as a result of the ... -
Effects of Regulatory Reforms on Security Market Returns: Evidence from Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014-04)Capital markets are key to the economic development of any economy. Most governments have invested immensely on the capital markets through regulation to ensure that the investors are protected and making the market more ... -
Effects of Situational Factors and Packaging Characteristics on the Outcome of Purchase Behavior in Kenyan Supermarkets
(2014-06)Previous studies on shopping behavior have paid considerable attention to the effect of situational factors in explaining the outcome of consumer's buying behavior in the supermarkets. Other studies have limited the ... -
Factors influencing demand for healthcare insurance:A study of jua kali workers in Nairobi
(IJPP, 2013-01)Health systems are a means to achieving better health outcomes for all. However, where patients depend largely on out of pocket (OOP) payments to access health services, there is often lack of care for those who cannot ... -
Haematological and serological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops(African green monkeys) with Cyclospora infections in Kenya
(IJPP, 2013-01)Cyclospora,is a common cause of gastroenteritis in humans resulting in protracted life threat¬ening diarrhoea in immunocompromised patients worldwide.Cyclospora infections have been reported in African green monkeys. The ... -
The Implications of Amenity Wards On The Equity of Health Care at Meru District Hospital
(IJPP, 2012-10)Amenity wards in public hospitals were established with the aim of retaining specialists in public sector and for generating additional funds to run the health facilities. However, the effects of these establishments on ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of CCR2 gene polymorphisms among HIV infected individuals from different regions in Kenya
(IJPP, 2012-07)Chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2) is a co-receptor for the entry of human immunodeficiency virus- I (HIV-I) into the target cells. Patients with the CCR2 mutations may progress to AIDS at least 2-4 years later than individuals ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Zidovudine and Nevirapine among HIV Positive Perinatal Women at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
(IJPP, 2014-01)Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a key strategy aimed at protecting babies from being infected with HIV by their mothers. Treatment with combination rather than ... -
The Relationship between Policy Availability and Capacity Levels for Disaster Preparedness in Hospitals within Nairobi County.
(IJPP, 2014-01)Increased disaster cases coupled with the fact that Nairobi County joined the World Disaster Reduction Campaign among which one of the themes was 'Hospitals safe from disasters', made it important that disaster preparedness ... -
Characteristics of Nurses Upgrading to Higher Levels of Nursing Education at a Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Kenya
(IJPP, 2014-01)Upgrading refers to the process of nurses improving their initial educational qualification to a higher level. It enables nurses to add to their knowledge and skills, professional value, self -esteem and are rated higher ... -
Availability and Utilization of the Mechanisms for Monitoring and Evaluating Continuing Professional Development in Kenya: A Case of Middle Level Health Training Institutions
(IJPP, 2014-01)In Kenya, middle• level health training institutions (MLHTls) produce the bulk of health workers at continuing professional development (CPD) training level. However, information on whether monitoring and evaluation (M&E) ... -
Assessment of nutritional status and biomarkers among chronic haemodialysis patients
(IJPP, 2013-06)Although biomarkers have significance on the nutritional status, there is little information about its relationship among patients on maintenance haemodialysis (MHD). The study was done to determine the significance of the ... -
Household Food Security and Coping Strategies among Pastoralist in Mandera County
(KeMU, 2016-06)This study focuses on causes of household food insecurity and coping strategies among households in Mandera County which has the highest percentage of food insecure households in Kenya. The study looks at the causes of ... -
Processing, Blending and Utilization of Cassava Flour in Kilifi District of Coast Province of Kenya
(KeMU, 2012-06)Cassava is ranked second after maize in importance as a food crop and second as root crop after Irish potatoes, in Kenya. The crop is grown throughout Kenya and utilization is mostly through roasting and boiling of fresh ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Coffee Cooperative Societies in Imenti South Sub County, Meru, Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-05)The performance of the coffee cooperatives which ensure the livelihood of more than 700,000 small holder coffee farmers is crucial in raising the socio-economic status of the smallholder coffee farmers. This research was ... -
Segmentation Practices of Furniture Manufacturing Businesses in Maua Municipality and its Environs
(KeMU, 2008-06)The aim of this study was to assess the segmentation practices of furniture manufacturing business. A survey of sixty two registered furniture manufacturers was carried out in Meru north district. The general objective of ... -
An Investigation of Branding Strategies Used by Tea Packers in Kenya.A Case Study of the Registered Tea Packers in the Industry.
(KeMU, 2008-06)There has been a global slump in prices of tea from 3.3 $ per kilo in the 1970's to the current average of 1.6$ per kilo. This represents a drop of 47% due to global over production, declining tea consumption and other tea ...