Browsing MKSU Masters Theses by Title
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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 ... -
EXTERNAL PUBLIC DEBT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA
(2014)This study examines the relationship between external public indebtedness and economic growth in Kenya. It uses data from 1970 to 2010from World Development Indicators and Kenya National Bureau of ... -
Factors affecting accounts receivable in parcel companies In Nairobi county
(2012-03)The study evaluated factors affecting accounts receivable of parcel companies in Nairobi County. Accounts receivable as an important component of corporate liquid assets is critical to the operation of parcel delivery ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption of Irrigation as a Strategy Towards Enhancing Food Production Among Farmers in Kee Ward, Makueni County, Kenya
(2018-11)The ASAL areas today face the challenge of feeding its population, and thus face malnutrition and hardly go without food aid during drought seasons. The adoption of irrigation holds the key to food security. This research ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System in Hospitals: The Case of the Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(2011-06)The aim of this study was to establish the factors affecting implementation of the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system (QMS) in hospitals, with a focus on The Mater Hospital. To establish the factors, the study aimed ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of the Economic Stimulus Improvement Projects in Kenya (A Survey Of Selected Projects In Nairobi)
(2011-06)The Economie Stimulus Programme (ESP) in Kenya was introduced to boost the country’s economic recovery and return the economy back to the envisioned medium term growth path, invest in iong term solutions to the challenges ...