Kenya Methodist University Digital Repository: Recent submissions
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Management Challenges Facing Head Teachers in Utilizing Constituency Development Funds in Primary Schools in Nyeri South District
(KeMU, 2012-06)Despite the large sums of funds devolved to schools with the goal of developing resources and infrastructure, issues have been raised on the effectiveness of utilizing the funds. The purpose of the study was to analyze the ... -
Effects of Inter-Cropping Amaranth with Common Beans, Green Grams and Cow Peas on the Growth and Grain Yield of Amaranth in Kitui Central Sub County
(KeMU, 2019-08)Amaranth is an important crop owing to its highly nutritious grains and leaves. The leaves have high vitamins and calcium levels while grains are rich in proteins. Amaranth flour is used to fortify other flours due to its ... -
Determinants of Financial Literacy Level among Residents of Meru Municipality, in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)In recent years, financial literacy has come to play an important role in financial reforms across the world. Modem technological developments and market liberalization have resulted in complicated financial products. There ... -
Predicting Grazing Conflicts Based on Limited Resources in Northern Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)This study aimed at determining causes of grazing conflicts in Northern Kenya which were used to develop a conflicts predicting model. It specifically intended to evaluate seasonality of pasture resources, establishing ... -
Antecedents of Technology Adoption and Financial Inclusion among Micro Enterprises in Machakos County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-08)The increased levels of mobile and internet banking has enabled the Micro Enterprises (MEs) to save, undertake transactions and access low cost credit without necessarily having security for their loans. Many micro-enterprises ... -
Credit Risk and Lending Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-08)Credit risk poses substantial exposure both to the banks and the economy; a scenario evident in East Africa financial crises; this in part owing to the fact that the banking sector is vital in any economy. The decline of ... -
Capital Adequacy Framework, Funds Allocation Strategy and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Sacco’s in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)This study was aimed at establishing the relationship between capital adequacy framework and financial performance of deposit taking savings and credit cooperatives societies in Kenya. There is a declining trend of deposit ... -
Socio-Entrepreneurial Practices and Community Empowerment within the Coastal Tourism Circuit in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-08)A relatively small segment of business, known as social entrepreneurship (SE), is increasingly being acknowledged as an effective source of solutions to a variety of social problems. Despite this, little is documented as ... -
Relationship between Financial Management Practices and Financial Stability of Football Clubs in Kenya. A Survey of Football Clubs at the Kenya Premier League
(KeMU, 2018-09)This research investigated whether there exists an association between the financial management practices put in place by the Kenyan football clubs and their financial stability. The specific research objectives guided the ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Career Choice among Public Secondary Schools Students in Meru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-06)Career selection is one of the many important choices students make which have lifelong effects. This is because choosing a career that matches one’s interests, skills and values significantly increases their chances for ... -
Examination of the Role of Church Leaders in Averting Gender Based Violence in Imenti South Sub County, Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-07)Gender based violence is violation of human rights and it is affecting men, women, and children spiritually, physically and emotionally. The Church leadership is being looked at when it comes to averting violence at communal ... -
Psychosocial Effects of Rape: A Case of Kilifi North Sub-County, in Kilifi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)Rape is a pervasive social problem globally and also one of the most traumatic experiences, causing numerous long-term outcomes on the psychological and social realms of survivors. Kilifi North Sub County has been categorized ... -
The Effects of Potassium Chloride Application Rates of Potato Growth, Weight and Yield in Saboti Sub County Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-08)Irish potato is one of the major staple food crops, only second after maize in Kenya. The low yield being realized in potato production is as a result of inadequate and wrong choices of fertilizers usage and application ... -
Relationship between Employees Occupational Stress and Performance in Kenya Prisons Service (A Survey of Prisons in Meru Region of Kenya)
(KeMU, 2019-09)The Kenyan Government acknowledges that over the years there has been poor performance in the public sector, especially in the management of public resources which has hindered the realization of sustainable economic growth. ... -
Factors influencing uptake of antenatal care in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)49% of pregnant women are able to make four or more ANC visits in Sub Saharan part of Africa. General objective of the study was to find out factors influencing uptake of ANC in public health facilities in Taita Taveta ... -
Influence of Porter`S Five on the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Hardware Business in Imenti South Sub County Meru County Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-06)Kenya aims to create internationally competitive and prosperous country’s economy by supporting industrialization under the economic pillar as spelt out in vision 2030. Small and medium hardware enterprises play a critical ... -
Relationship between Entrepreneurial Marketing Mix and Growth of Jua Kali Enterprises in North Imenti Sub County
(KeMU, 2019-07)Small and Medium Enterprises are the key drivers of the country’s economy. The government is tasked with spurring growth of SME’s through provision of supportive legal structure and conducive policy environment. However, ... -
Determinants of Integrated Financial Management Information System Implementation, in the National Government Departments in Meru County
(KeMU, 2019-04)The government of Kenya has for a long time been very much concerned over the persistent poor performance in financial management due to lack of reliable and timely information for decision making. It took an initiative ... -
Evaluation of the Efficiency of Continuous and Single Batch Curing on Palatability, Production and Nutrients Availability on Wheat Straws.
(KeMU, 2019-04)In Kenya, many farmers are engaging in wheat production throughout the year, this makes the availability of straws huge. However, the presence of lignocellulosic complex makes their palatability and general intake limited. ... -
Relationship between Information, Communication and Technology Strategy and Competitive Advantage among Commercial Banks in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2019-09)Commercial banks have continued to implement Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in order to keep up with the competition and changing consumer needs and wants in the competitive business environment with the ...