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CONSUMER SALES PROMOTIONS STRATEGIES AND BRAND LOYALTY: A SURVEY OF INTERNATIONAL FASTFOOD BRANDS IN NAIROBI, KENYA.
(MksU Press, 2023)The purpose of this research survey was to investigate the influence of consumer sales promotions strategies on brand loyalty of International Fast-Food brands in Nairobi, Kenya. Consumer sales promotions strategies ... -
DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(MksU Press, 2023)Students' academic achievement is one of the indicators of quality education. This study aimed to establish the determinants of students' academic achievements in public secondary schools in Machakos County. Establishing ... -
MCHANGO WA MANDHARI KATIKA KUFANIKISHA UJUMBE KATIKA RIWAYA ROSA MISTIKA NA MAISHA KITENDAWILI
(MksU Press, 2023-03)Lengo la kila mwandishi wa kazi ya fasihi ni kufikisha ujumbe kwa msomaji. Ili kuwasilisha ujumbe huo kikamilifu, inambidi mwandishi atumie mbinu za kisanii mbalimbali. Mbinu za kisanii hujumuisha jinsi masimulizi hufanywa ... -
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN WATER, SOIL AND VEGETABLES IN TWO URBAN STREAMS IN MACHAKOS MUNICIPALITY, KENYA.
(MksU Press, 2022)Presence of heavy metals in our environment is of great concern since the heavy metals bio-accumulate in food chains posing harmful health effects to humans who are consumers of food grown in such environments. This study ... -
UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA AND QUALITY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MBOONI EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(MksU Press, 2023-03)In Kenya, the teaching of English language in public secondary schools is a matter of concern. The performance of English language in examinations has been below average nationally. This has prompted the researcher to ... -
EXAMINING THE USE OF STYLE TO FOREGROUND THEMATIC CONCERNS IN RONALD ONTIRI ONCHURU’S POPULAR MUSIC
(2023-03)This study examined how Ronald Ontiri Onchuru, popularly known as Bikundo, deploys style to foreground particular thematic concerns in his popular music. Bikundo is one of the popular musicians among the Abagusii of ... -
CHOOL RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRADE ONE COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN MBOONI EAST SUBCOUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(MksU Press, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate school related factors influencing effective implementation of competence-based curriculum in Mbooni East Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following ... -
REPRESENTATIONS OF HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY IN SELECTED KENYAN FEATURE FILMS BY WOMEN FILMMAKERS
(MksU Press, 2023-03)This study was premised on the notion that feature films by Kenyan women filmmakers are an important part of cultural discourses about hegemonic masculinity, and has a bearing on the ways in which practices of hegemonic ... -
INFLUENCE OF NON-MONETARY INCENTIVES ON PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN MACHAKOS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
(MksU Press, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of non-monetary incentives on performance of employees in Machakos County Government. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the influence of ... -
ANALYSIS OF SMALLHOLDER TOMATO FARMERS AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF ICT-BASED PEST INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF KENYA
(MksU Press, 2022-07)Tomato is a widely consumed vegetable in Kenya and globally. It is an essential source of nutrients, income and employment. Pest infestation is one of the major challenges in tomato farming that leads to low- and ... -
LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE EXPRESSIONS OF VERBAL BULLYING IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MACHAKOS SUB-COUNTY
(MksU Press, 2023)The study aimed at analyzing linguistic expressions of verbal bullying and its harm on students in selected public schools in Machakos sub-county, Kenya. Bullying is a worldwide problem in schools and can have detrimental ... -
Physical activity, dietary practices and nutrition status of hypertensive patients attending Kiambu District Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
(2017)Globally, uncontrolled hypertension is a health priority since it raises the risk for the onset of renal failure, heart disease and diabetes. Hypertension complications contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality. ... -
On irreducible representations of Sn
(2009)In chapter 1 and 2, We begin by introducing a few elementary aspects of the symmetric group Sn and there after we give a brief discussion on the representation theory with emphasis on the symmetric group. In chapter ... -
ANALYSIS OF SMALLHOLDER TOMATO FARMERS AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF ICT-BASED PEST INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022)Tomato is a widely consumed vegetable in Kenya and globally. It is an essential source of nutrients, income and employment. Pest infestation is one of the major challenges in tomato farming that leads to low- and ... -
The effect of microfinance institutions’ products on financial performance of small and medium enterprises: A case of Machakos Town, Kenya
(2015)Vision 2030 has emphasized the importance of SMEs in Kenya. Small and Medium Enterprises are noted as a crucial catalyst for achieving vision 2030. The research was done on the effects of Microfinance institutions` on ... -
The Ethical Dilemmas of Global Warming and its Mitigation Strategies
(2015)This research titled, “The Ethical Dilemmas of Global Warming and its Mitigation Strategies”, focuses on the ethical issues arising from global warming and especially the implications of mitigation and adaptation on the ... -
Assessment of Research and Statistical Related Processes in selected Institutions of Higher Learning Kenya
(2012)Institutions of higher learning are mandated to conduct applied research and promote innovations among other functions. The purpose of this study was to assess four research and statistical-related processes in three ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES ON SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES’ PERFORMANCE: SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS SHOPS IN MACHAKOS TOWN AND ENVIRONS
(Machakos University Press, 2021-11)Small and Microenterprise (SME) is a vital economic sector in Kenyan since it employs about 85% of the total Kenyan workforce.Competitive strategies practiced by SMEs determine their growth and longtime survival.This study ... -
INTERSECTIONS OF KNOWLEDGE, POWER AND RESISTANCE IN THE POETRY OF MAYA ANGELOU
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)Guided by hermeneutics, intersectionality and Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of dialogism, the study investigated manifestations of knowledge, power and resistance as motifs in Maya Angelou’s poetry. Hermeneutics was used in ... -
INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEES’ PRODUCTIVITY, DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REGISTRATION BUREAU, NAIROBI COUNTY
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence human resource practices on the employees’ productivity, department of National Registration Bureau Nairobi County.National Registration Bureau (NRB) department is ...