Kenya Methodist University Digital Repository: Recent submissions
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Effects of church ministry on family stability among pastors’ families in selected sub-counties in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-10)The family is an important place for individual mental growth. A family affects the growth of every member, and plays an important role in the normal operation process of a social system. Clergy families, however, experience ... -
How public libraries in Meru County, Kenya, address the business information needs of small-scale enterprises.
(journals.sagepub, 2016)The purpose of the study was to explore how public libraries in Meru County, Kenya, address the informationneeds of small-scale business enterprises (SBEs) in the region. It was carried out from 2013 to 2015. A quanti-tative ... -
Capacity building modules for public libraries to support small-scale business enterprises in Meru County, Kenya
(South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, 2017)The lack of well-structured capacity building programmes is a serious drawback to the effective development of small-scale business enterprises (SBEs) in Kenya. Public libraries as community information centres can collaborate ... -
The Effect of Operational Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: A Case of Tier Two and Three Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2018-09)Kenyan banking sector is exposed to risks that initiate from external and internal environments. Operational risk threatens the viability and long-term sustainability of banks. Despite growth in the Kenyan banking sector, ... -
Influence of Market Information on Decision to Invest through Nairobi Securities Exchange among Youth Groups of Kisumu County in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)This study sought to understand the market factors that influence the youths in making investment decisions at the Nairobi securities exchange market. The youths in Kenya are specifically looked at because of the pivotal ... -
Factors Affecting Uptake of Agency Banking Services among Customers in Rural Kenya: A Case of Narok County
(KeMU, 2018-09)The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting uptake of agency banking services among customers in rural Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of fraud on uptake of agency banking services ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Practices on Financial Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)Working capital management is not only improving financial performance in today’s cash-strapped and uncertain economy, but it is the question of meeting retail stores day to day operation. Recently, Kenya has had cases of ... -
Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Housing Cooperatives in Kenya: (A Survey of Housing Cooperatives in Nyeri County)
(KeMU, 2018-09)Housing not only provides shelter, but also housing has a significant impact on the lives of the inhabitants as it is the cornerstone of community life, it brings societal esteem, it is a source of income generation, the ... -
Relationship between Managerial Characteristics and Success of Internationalization of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Facilitated By Export Promotion Council in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)To investigate the relationship between managerial characteristics and successful internationalization of small and medium sized enterprises facilitated by Export Promotion Council in Kenya. Specifically the study seeked ... -
Evaluation of the Relationship between Dietary Patterns and Colorectal Cancer among Meru County Residents
(KeMU, 2018-09)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth leading cause of death and third most commonly diagnosed cancer around the globe. Although diet plays an essential role in the development of colorectal cancer, there is little information ... -
Relationship between Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children under the Age of Two Years in Mugunga, Democratic Republic of Congo
(KeMU, 2018-09)Malnutrition is the most common childhood nutritional disorder characterised by stunting and wasting in children below two years old due to inappropriate feeding practices. Proper infant and young child feeding practices ... -
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of depression among students at the Kenya Methodist University
(KeMU, 2018-10)Depression is a common mental disorder that considerably contributes to disability and suicides. University students are particularly vulnerable to depressive illness as they transition into adulthood, and it is associated ... -
Transforming the Health Sector in Kenya by Adopting Integrated Health Management Information System
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Achieving better health outcomes is every health organization’s dream.Several health management strategies have been developed;a key one being production of quality information for purposes of informed decision making.Most ... -
Prevalence of Parasitic Infections amongst Children in Primary Schools in Tharaka South Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Parasitic infections-soil transmitted helminths (STHs) and protozoan infections are among the most prevalent infections in developing countries.Health effects of these infections include; poor nutritional status,appetite ... -
Innovation for Food Security and Nutrition in Kenya Towards Attainment of The Big Four: A Review of Chelelang’ the Wonder Bean Technology
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Various genetic and environmental factors adversely affect the yield of beans in East and southern Africa.These include climate change variables such as temperature,moisture,pests, diseases and soils.This paper reviews ... -
Factors Influencing Rational Drug Use in Public Hospitals among Doctors and Pharmacists in Meru County
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Rational use of medicines requires that patients receives affordable, right drug and dose for the adequate period of time. Irrational drug use is influenced by lack of essential drugs, lack of training and weak implementation ... -
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Cancer Patients in Meru County, Kenya.
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Cancer is among the leading causes of death globally.Despite advancing technology in conventional methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment, access to services remains a big challenge especially in the developing countries.Out ... -
Knowledge and Perception of Women towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Meru County, Kenya.
(International Journal of professional practice (IJPP), 2019-05)Globally, epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases is on increase with Cervical cancer associated with human papilloma virus being among leading causes of morbidity and mortality in ... -
Factors Contributing to Cyber Security Framework in Kenya: A Case Study of Kenyan Telecommunications Companies.
(KeMU, 2018-09)Modern days have seen an uncontrolled increase in cybercrime, targeting both developing and developed countries and more so the telecommunications sectors. Unfortunately, Cybersecurity frameworks, used by organizations to ... -
Assessment of Pre-Service Nursing Students’ Perception of Competence Acquired in Skills Laboratory Training in Bomet Medical Training College
(KeMU, 2018-07)In recent decades, globally, nursing instructors have tended to use skills laboratory in training skills for pre-service nursing students rather than traditional methods due to benefits such as increased self-confidence ...
