Browsing MKSU Masters Theses by Title
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Determination of the maximum penetration level of Auxiliary Service Voltage Transformer Sub-stations on 132kV Transmission Network
(2017)The overall electricity access rate is still very low in most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The rate is even lower in rural areas where most of the population in these countries live. One of the main obstacles to ... -
Development of a Small-scale Machine for Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fiber
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sisal fibre is a raw material used in the production ropes, mats, gunny bags, carpets and polymer composites. UNIDO, in 2001, revealed that there is large amount of small-scale sisal in East Africa that is inadequately ... -
Development of electrochemical sensors containing bimerallic silver and gold nanoparticles
(2010)Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that have been shown to be teratogenic, mutagenic and carcinogenic and pose serious threats to the health of aquatic and human life. Several methods ... -
A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED POLITICAL SPEECHES OF PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA AND THE FORMER PRIME MINISTER, RAILA AMOLLO ODINGA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)Political discourse is one of language domain that has attracted the interests of researchers for a long while. This is because political discourse is a complex human activity that deserves critical study particularly ... -
ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF CRIME TRENDS IN KENYA
(2011)The paper was intended to establish the major economic causes of crime upsurge in Kenya by using the Johansen Cointegration and VEC model, using annual data from 1975-2012 of gross per capita ... -
Effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(2018)The purpose of this research was to empirically investigate the effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking micro finance institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine ... -
Effect of Instructional Media On Students’ Academic Performance in Christian Religious Education in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya
(2018-11)Academic performance of a student is of paramount importance in every academic institution. The focus of this study was to address the effect of instructional media on students’ academic performance in CRE in public secondary ... -
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 Effect of The Implementation Of Tobacco Control Act 2007 On Financial Performance Of Cigarettes Manufacturing Firms In Kenya: The Case Of Bat Kenya Ltd
(Machakos University, 2011-09)Tobacco Control Act 2007 which became effective in Kenya from July 2008 was meant among others to regulate the production, sale, advertising and promotion of tobacco products and ultimately control cigarettes smoking. When ... -
EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON LOAN PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(2017-11)The study examined the Corporate Governance variables and Loan Performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study aimed at establishing the effects of corporate governance variables (BS, AS and CEO duality) on Loan ... -
The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Human Resource Operations in the Hospitality Industry. "A Case Study of the Coastal Region of Kenya
(2007-07)There are about 39.5 million people globally living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence with just over 24 million people who are HIV positive. Kenya has approximately ... -
Effects of Learners' Attitude, Gender and School Type On English Language Performance: A Case Study of Thika West District
(2012)Education is the key to unlocking human potential. The acquisition of communication skills and language enables people to share their ideas and knowledge effectively. Studies done in Kenya have observed that very few ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Shareholders’ Wealth of Listed Companies in Kenya
(2018)This research project sought to establish the effect of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) on the shareholders’ wealth of Kenyan listed firms involved in Mergers and Acquisitions. The study adopted a descriptive research ... -
The Effects of Microfinance Services On the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Machakos County
(2013-10)The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector has continued to play an important role in Kenyan Economy. The sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased from 13.8% in 1993 to over 18% in 1999. The ... -
EFFECTS OF PRINCIPALS’ ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATHIANI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-01)School principals’ administrative practices are an important management function in relation to obtaining, developing and motivating the human resources required by a school to achieve its objectives. The effectiveness of ... -
Effects of principles of corporate governance on management of early childhood education in Bahati Division Nakuru County
(2014)This study sought to examine the effects of principles of corporate governance on management of early childhood education (ECE) in Bahati Division Nakuru County, Kenya. These were necessitated by the desire to establish ... -
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 ... -
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 ...