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• Financial Management Dimensions and Financial Distress in County Governments of Kenya  Ndunda, John Muthini ( 2024-06-04 ) County governments of Kenya have experienced significant challenges in financing key development projects, paying contractors and suppliers as well as employees’ salaries in time. The accumulation of these due payments and ...
• Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Growth, Water Stress, Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight and Nutritional Quality of Selected Papaya Hybrids in Kenya  Muiruri, Jacinta Wairimu ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-06-04 ) Papayas are major tropical fruits grown globally and locally due to their nutritional benefit and as a source of income from local and export markets. However, increased pest and disease pressure, low uptake of new ...
• Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Firms in the Electricity Energy Sub-Sector in Kenya  Munyi, Catherine Wanja ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-06-04 ) Supply chain management practices are the aspects that affect the whole of supply chain, its parts or key procedures with an aim of eventually improving organizational performance. To reduce cost and performance challenges, ...
• Influence of Talent Management Practices on Knowledge Retention in Government Ministries in Kenya  Mungai, Loise Wachuka ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-07-03 ) Public sector organizations (PSOs) are the most knowledge centric organizations that create and utilize more knowledge than other organizations. Kenya Vision 2030 acknowledges the central role of knowledge in boosting ...
• Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Antimalarial Drugs Resistance Genetic Markers in Selected Lake Victoria Islands, Western Kenya  Waweru, Harrison Kihuga ( JKUAT-COPAS , 2024-07-03 ) Plasmodium falciparum multidrug resistance has been linked to Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) on chloroquine resistance transporter (Pfcrt), multidrug resistant-1 (Pfmdr1), dihydrofolate reductase (Pfdhfr), and ...
• Performance of Cassava Planting Materials Produced Using the “Semi Autotrophic Hydroponics” Technology in the Laboratory and Across Locations in the Democratic Republic of Congo  Binzunga, Mamy Makumbu ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-07-03 ) Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)) is a crucial food crop in D.R. Congo, sustaining over 70% of the population and serving as a primary income source. However, the cassava seed system faces the challenge of a low propagation ...
• The Determinants of Street Vending Enterprise on Socio-Economic Empowerment of Urban Vendors in Kenya  Onego, Roseline ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-07-03 ) Socio-Economic entitlements are claims to access to resources; employment, education, skills, health, adequate living standards and income levels. In most developing economies principally in sub-Saharan Africa, the population ...
• Advertising Discourse and Portrayal of Women in the Choice of Cosmetic Products in Lagos Nigeria  Adebola, Olumuyiwa Sarah Michael ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-07-03 ) The purpose of the study was to examine advertising discourse and portrayal of women in choice of cosmetic products in Lagos Nigeria. It was informed by the fact that advertisers use language and other strategies to influence ...
• Determinants of Preterm Births among Mothers Delivering in Kiambu Level Five Hospital, Kenya `  Karugu, Margaret Nthoki ( JKUAT-COHES , 2024-07-03 ) A preterm birth is one that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and it is a hazard for public health worldwide. Around 134,000 of Kenya's 1.5 million yearly births are preterm births. The Objective of this study was to ...
• Cash Flow Volatility and Firm Market Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange  Maina, Stephen Kuria ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-07-03 ) Market value of a public company is the also called company market capitalization and is a function of share prices in the market and the number of issued shares. The prices of a company depend on investor perception about ...
• Evaluation of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra) Genotypes under Different Nitrogen Fertiliser Applications in Kiambu County  Mutoro, Kenneth ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-07-03 ) Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is among the traditional leafy vegetables whose consumption is increasing in Kenya. However, the limited availability of high-yielding genotypes and suboptimal fertiliser use are major ...
• Public Procurement Implementation and Operational Performance of Service State Corporations in Kenya  Obura, Collins Ochieng ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-06-27 ) In many economies around the world, procurement represents between 18%-42% of public spending. However, weaknesses in execution, compliance, monitoring, and lack of enforcement of existing regulations leads to poor procurement ...
• Uptake of Health Insurance among Informal Sector Workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania  Mwinuka, Bertha ( JKUAT-COHES , 2024-06-27 ) Health insurance is a system of financing healthcare and is designed to protect individuals from high medical costs. It provides a financial safety net by covering a portion of the expenses associated with medical care. ...
• Assessment of the Performance of Calcined Clay as a Partial Replacement for Cement in Rammed Earth Floor  Yannick, Kyungu Wa N’simba ( JKUAT-CoETEC , 2024-06-27 ) Excessive dependence on cement for the stabilization of rammed earth in construction degrades the environment. Therefore, sustainable and easily available alternatives are needed. The aim of this study was to assess the ...
• Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Growth, Water Stress, Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight and Nutritional Quality of Selected Papaya Hybrids in Kenya  Muiruri, Jacinta Wairimu ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-06-27 ) Papayas are major tropical fruits grown globally and locally due to their nutritional benefit and as a source of income from local and export markets. However, increased pest and disease pressure, low uptake of new ...
• Reward Management Practices and Employee Performance in the State Corporations in Kenya  Kamwenji, Regina Wairimu ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-06-25 ) Kenya aspires to achieve high and sustained economic growth consistent with the governments’ employment, wealth creation and poverty reduction as per the vision 2030. To achieve this, the public sector which is the biggest ...
• Effects of Conservation Agriculture on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Soil Microbial Biomass under a Rain-Fed Maize Production System in Laikipia East, Kenya  Nyambura, Geofrey Waweru ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-06-25 ) There is reduced crop yield due to soil degradation and climate change. Conservation agriculture (CA) is being advocated to address land degradation and low productivity among small-scale farmers. However, contrasting ...
• Financial Structure Annual Volatility, Stock Liquidity, and Ordinary Equity Security Returns of Public Limited Companies in Kenya  Rosana, Douglas Maroma ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-06-25 ) Investors are always concerned about the returns they expect to obtain from public companies yet it is always difficult to pinpoint how various factors influence those returns and the resultant investment strategy of the ...
• Effect of Feed Supplementation with Seaweed and Use of Novel Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Method on the Quality of Farmed Nile Tilapia  Kubai, Rachel Mwendwa ( JKUAT-CoANRE , 2024-06-24 ) The Kenyan aquaculture sector has a great potential of expansion and with a growing population, it can play an important role towards achievement of food and nutrition security and promoting sustainable aquaculture production ...
• Public Participation Mechanisms and Equity in Resource Allocation by County Governments of Kenya  Ndiao, Elly Ochieng ( JKUAT-COHRED , 2024-06-24 ) This study sought to assess the relationship between public participation mechanisms and equity in resource allocation by county governments of Kenya. Although the place of public participation in ensuring equity is ...

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Influence of Political and Cultural Factors on Education in Kenya: Approaches to Build Competencies 

Putting on a Brave Face: The Experiences of Women living with HIV and AIDS in Informal Settlements of Nairobi Kenya 

Developing an Early Warning System for Monitoring Drought and Ethnic Conflict for Poverty Alleviation in Tana River District, Kenya 

GENDER, LAND OWNERSHIP AND FOOD PRODUCTION NEXUS IN MBEERE DRYLANDS, KENYA: IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY 

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Emerging Trends Shaping Contemporary Business Strategy 

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Relationship Between Current Account Deficit And Economic Growth In Kenya 

Effect Of Workforce Diversity On Employee Performance In Parastatals In Nairobi Countypublic Private Partnership And Sustainable Development In Murang’a County, Kenya 

Effect Of Workforce Diversity On Employee Performance In Parastatals In Nairobi County 

Corporate Governance Principles And Financial Management Of National Government Constituency Development Fund In Nyanza Region, Kenya 

Effects Of Revenue Collection Practices On County Government Financial Performance In Kenya 

Determinants Of Loan Funds’ Performance Of In Laikipia County, Kenya 

Adoption Of Online Psycho-educational Interventions In Tackling Depression Among Students In Private Universities In Meru County, Kenya 

Effect Of Financial Literacy On Uptake Of Digital Credit Amongst Proprietors Of Micro-enterprises In Kiambu County 

Influence Of Social Media Marketing Tools On Performance Among Hotels Registered By Tourism Regulatory Authority In Central Region, Kenya 

A Hybrid Model For Predicting E-learning Course Dropout Rate For Post Graduate Students 

Determinants Of Effectiveness Of Public Sector Audit In Kenya 

The Relationship Between Parental Marital Status And Anxiety Levels Among University Students: A Case Of Kca University 

The Role Of Internal Audit In Promoting Organizational Performance Of Commercial State Corporations In Kenya 

Effect Of Sustainability Finance Practices On Organizational Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya 

Enhancing Cybercrime Investigation Effectiveness: Amultifaceted Analysis Of Information Technology Tools, Digitalevidence Quality, And Law Enforcer Security Measures 

A Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) Network Model For Predicting Water Consumption In Residential Properties Using Smart Water Meter Data 

Effect Of Investment Decision On Profitability Of Deposit Taking Savings And Credit Cooperatives In Nairobi County, Kenya 

Determinants Of Green Financing Adoption by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector at Nairobi City County, Kenya 

Cybersecurity Assessment Model for Small and Medium Enterprises (Smes) E-commerce in Kenya 

Financial Structure and Market Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange 

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A study of perceptions of headmasters and teachers pertaining to the role of the secondary school headmaster in Nairobi and Thika , Kenya . 

An evaluation of high school home science curriculum in Kenya 

The harmony between ethnic and national feelings as a philosophical foundation for unity in education 

The vocational rehabilitation programme in Kenya: An examination of its effectiveness as an agency providing training and employment for disabled persons 

The Position of Women in the Luo Societies: Case Study of Jok'Onyango A.D. 1750-1920 

Some Aspects of the Ecology, Behaviour and Vectorial Capacity of the Tsetse Fly Glossina Austeni Newstead. 

A Philosophical Examination of Epistemological and Moral Bases of African Indigenous Education with Particular Reference to the Luo of Kenya 

Children's literature in Tanzania: A literary appreciation of its growth and development 

Factors Influencing the Choice of Product Distribution Channels in Kenya 

Processes influencing gender differences in access to post secondary institutions in Uganda 

The Role of the Christian Church in Curriculum Development in Kenya: A Case Study of Cisret and Create Inservice Teacher Education Programs 

Structural analysis of the drainage basin of Kenyan rift valley lakes within the aberdare detachment, using satellite data, GIS and field observations 

A Theory of Scientific Terminology 

Phytochemical and molluscicidal studies on Kenyan solanum species 

Verb morphology in Gikuyu in the Light of Morpho-syntactic Theories 

A moral response to the conflict of interests between humans and non human nature 

Rethinking frantz fanon in the co text of the Kenyan Decolonization experience, 1895-1992 

The Child Character in Adult Literature: A Study of Six Selected Caribbean Novels 

The role of arthropod vectors in the transmission of lumpy skin disease in cattle 

A survey of productive musicianship: The interface between music literacy and expressiveness among Secondary School Music Teachers in Kenya