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Factors influencing drug and substance abuse among secondary school students in Meru municipality in Imenti North District, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Drug and substance abuse is a major challenge to societies and authorities from all over the world. The main objective of this study was to investigate factors that influence drug and substance abuse among secondary school ... -
Assessment of managerial roles of stakeholders in influencing academic performance of students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ; a case of Imenti North District.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Students in Kenya's secondary schools take four years to prepare for higher education. Most students start to shape their future in pursuing subjects that will take them to their careers at this level. Secondary education ... -
Management of mathematics curriculum and its impact on visually impaired learners' performance in special primary schools in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Education is an essential pre-condition for economic and social development. Education enables individuals in their respective environments to recognize their potential for survival. Management is held to be the key factor ... -
Challenges faced in educational provision of learners with mental retardation: A case of Akachiu Division in Igembe South district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)The challenges faced in Educational Provisions of Learners with mental retardation in Akachiu Division in Igembe South District have not been fully understood and this as affected them in great deal. The purpose of the ... -
Role of career guidance and counseling on Career awareness level of secondary school students in Meru South District - Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)The aim of career guidance is to provide occupational needs of the students in preparation for integration into the world of work. This study was carried out to establish the role of career guidance and counseling programmes ... -
A Comparison between Self and Clinician-collected Vaginal Swabs for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis among Women in Kisumu, Kenya
(IJPP, 2011-06)Two tests are available for diagnosis of bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Amsel and Nugent. The latter is considered more sensitive. Laboratory diagnosis for BV requires a vaginal swab specimen. In developing countries, vaginal ... -
Factors Influencing Investment of Funds. A Survey of Selected Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nyeri Central District
(KeMU, 2011-06)Savings and Credit Cooperatives aim at mobilizing their members and the community to improve their life. SACCOs like other firms are involved in the commitment of scarce resources to try to allocate them in a way that ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Mortgage Loan by Customers in Barclays Banks of Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-06)Most of Kenyans today dream of owning house be it either residential or commercial to fulfill the quest of a comfortable shelter for the family or in terms of business endeavors. Many opt to take mortgage loans from financial ... -
Constraints to Pension Participation among Informal Sector Workers.A Survey of Informal Section Workers in Nyeri County.
(KeMU, 2011-06)This study was carried out to establish constraints to pension participation by workers in the informal sectors. Some of the constraint discussed and analysed are awareness, attitude toward pension, pension products ... -
An Analysis of Factors that Influence Accessibility of Devolved Funds by Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-06)Concentration of power and resources at the center has led to a skewed development pattern in many countries. Awiti (2008) defines devolution as the delegation of authority to formally constituted government bodies to ... -
Performance Contract as a Tool for Evaluation of Strategic Planning Process
(KeMU, 2011-06)The study investigated performance contract as a tool for evaluation of strategic planning process in local authorities in Laikipia County. Performance contracting is a tool used to evaluate and control strategic planning ... -
An Investigation into Factors Influencing Business Growth of Private Physician Practices
(KeMU, 2011-06)This study was carried out to investigate the factors that influence business growth of private physician clinics in Nyeri County with particular reference to management skills and knowledge. The survey was aimed at ... -
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Strategic Plan in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies
(KeMU, 2011-06)Strategic planning model describe how to develop a business strategy and link it to operational programs. It is also a link between investment of an organization and its external environment through assessment of possible ... -
The Effects of Strategic Outsourcing on Business Performance
(KeMU, 2011-06)Thi study was carried out to analyze the impact of strategic outsourcing on the performance of commercial banks in Nyeri. The study involved a survey of selected commercial banks in Nyeri. Five variables were analyzed which ... -
Effects of Plant Population Density and Leaf Harvesting on both Grains and Vegetable Yields of Amaranth.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is a newly introduced C4 dicotyledonous pseudo-cereal crop in Kenya. Amaranth has high potentials in seeds used as a grains and leaf as vegetables, yet factors affecting grains and leaf yields ... -
Impact of school management on Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) performance in Isiolo county of Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06-06)Educators and the general public have expressed concern over factors that influence student performance in examinations. The most outstanding factor has to do with the school management. Performances in national ... -
Effect of Conventional Collateral Requirements on Borrowers Access to Finance. A Survey of Selected Borrowers in Kerugoya Town
(KeMU, 2011-07)Credit is considered a very important aspect of modem economy in Kenyan economy; however the relationship between lenders and small business borrowers is inherently risky. Lenders insist on collateral to mitigate against ... -
Factors Influencing Reliance on Debt In Coffee Co-Operative Societies. A Survey of Societies in Kirinyaga County Kenya
(KeMU, 2011-07)Achievement of the desired profitability of a business is the prime goal of each organization. To achieve this adequate finances are a prerequisite. The title of the thesis is factors influencing reliance on debt in the ... -
Effect of Di-Ammonium Phosphate Application on the Yield Components of Three Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam) Varieties in Homabay District.
(KeMU, 2011-07)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is a drought tolerant root crop consumed as human food and its vines fed to livestock as fodder. Currently the average national yield is 5.6 ton/ha against a potential of 50 tons/ha ... -
Effect of Early Pyrethrum (Crysanthemum Cinerariaefolium) Seed Harvesting on Germination in Molo District
(KeMU, 2011-07)Seed is the main source of planting material in pyrethrum; whereby the farmers raise seedlings to establish pyrethrum fields. In the recent past pyrethrum production has been on the decline and currently it's at its lowest ...