Masters Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Management Practices on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Juba, South Sudan
(KeMU, 2019-09)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector development is one of the recent key issues in developing countries. As a developing country, the development of the SME sector in South Sudan is essential. The growth of SME as ... -
Effect of International Market Entry Strategies on Growth of Local Horticulture Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)The general purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of international market entry strategies on growth of local horticulture firms in Kenya with special focus on firms operating in Nairobi County. The study was ... -
Relationship between Monetary Policies and Financial Performance of Banking Institutions in Kenya: A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Nairobi City
(KeMU, 2019-09)The main purpose of this study was to determine if central bank rate relate with financial performance, to establish whether central bank open market operations associate with financial performance, to evaluate relationship ... -
Financial Determinants of Dividend Policy Payout among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)Dividend payout policy for commercial banks differ as each company decides on what, how and when to pay dividend to its shareholders. Some banks pay higher and other pay less dividend despite the fact that they operate ... -
Influence of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Listed Corporations in Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)Corporations with government shareholding in Kenya have served different purposes in different industries since their establishment during the colonial period. Despite tight regulatory framework, Corporate Governance ... -
Selected Psychosocial Factors Affecting Wellness of the Elderly: A Case of Homes for the Elderly in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2019-09)Changing family values and migration into cities has seen many Kenyans live away from their aging parents making it hard to fulfil their traditional role of caring for them. This has contributed to the rapid growth of homes ... -
Psychosocial Challenges Affecting the Wellness of Widows: A Case of Selected Churches in Nakuru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2019-09)The loss of a spouse is a life changing experience that presents itself in terms of serious psychological and social challenges that affect the widow wellness. The widow plight in various churches is not addressed due to ... -
Factors Influencing Cohabitation among Young Adults in MCK Kaaga Circuit, Meru County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2019-10)Cohabitation is on the upward trend globally, especially among young adults. Methodist Church in Kenya, Kaaga circuit, Meru, has recorded a decline in church weddings in recent years with cohabitation being the main ...