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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises Dealing in Information Communication Technologies
(KeMU, 2011-04)This study was carried out to analyze the factors influencing the growth of MSEs dealing in ICT in selected businesses in Nyeri Town. Understanding the factors that influence the growth of MSEs dealing in ICT would inspire ... -
Analysis of the Effects of Strategies Used By Sacco on Saving Mobilization
(KeMU, 2011-04)The study analyzed strategies used by Saccos on savings mobilization. A survey of selected Saccos in Muranga East district was done. In the study savings mobilization means the increase in the amount of Sacco shares and ... -
The role of teacher trainees' in the management of behaviour change programmes in prevention and protection aganist HIV and AIDS
(KeMU, 2011-05)Over the past 25 years, nearly 25 million people have died from AIDS in the world. In 2007, globally about one million people were living with HIV and AIDS and about 2.5 million people were newly infected with the virus. ... -
Challenges to effective management of secondary schools by Board of Governors(BoG) in Abogeta division of Imenti South district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)Management is a very crucial component for success of any organization. The management of education in Kenya is guided by the Education Act of 1968 and revised in 1980. The Act gives the BOG powers to manage education at ... -
Contribution of free primary education to academic performance in primary school pupils, a case of Tigania West district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)In Africa, a few countries like Malawi and Tanzania have implemented free primary education before Kenya. With mixed cases of success, problems and handicaps, some countries have challenged the policy on the grounds of ... -
Relationship between management and utilization of learning resources in science and mathematics in secondary schools in Imenti North district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)Science and Mathematics has for long been used by developed nations as a means of attaining faster economic development. The current trends in academic performance of science and mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya ... -
The relationship between management factors and academic performance in primary schools in Imenti South District
(KeMU, 2011-05)Kenya has made significant gains in reduction of illiteracy by increasing enrollment in primary schools' in recent years. Literacy levels have increased considerably from 10 % in 1960 to 60% in 1998 for women and from 30 ... -
An analysis of the factors influencing performance of physics in secondary schools in Othaya District.
(KeMU, 2011-05)The performance of science subjects is an important to achieve an industrialized nation. This study investigated the management factors that influence the performance and enrolment of physics as a science in Othaya District ...