Browsing MKSU Masters Theses by Submit Date
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PREVALENCE OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD AMONG JUNIOR FEMALE LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS IN ITEN, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(2015)Adolescents regularly participating in sports and do not meet their energy intake may develop several medical conditions, such as disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density, collectively ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND EATING DISORDERS AMONG FEMALE HAIR AND BEAUTY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NAIROBI, KENYA ~
(2008)Eating disorders among young females are on the increase. Body image concerns are more prevalent in females than males; hence eating disorders are also more prevalent in females than males. Many college females are struggling ... -
Aluminium Material Flow and Value Chain Analysis in the Kenyan Industry
(2010)Vision 2030 is Kenya’s development blueprint aiming at making the country a newly industrialized middle income nation, and providing high quality of life for all the cit-izens. In support of this vision, this research ... -
Optimal Selection and Locationof FACTS DevicesforEnhancement ofPower Transfer Capabilityusing Bee Algorithm
(2014)Flexible Alternating CurrentTransmission System (FACTS) devices are solid state converters that have the capability of controlling various electrical parameters such as reactance, power angle and ... -
CONSTRAINTS TO SMALLHOLDER CREDIT FARM INVESTMENT: A CASE STUDY OF COFFEE FARMING IN MAJOGE CHACHE LOCATION, (KISII DISTRICT)
(1995)This study analyses the constraints to smallholder credit farm investment. The data for the study were collected in Majoge Chache Location, Kisii District. A total of 40 respondents were , interviewed for a period extending ... -
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 ... -
HE EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCE SERVICES ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN MACHAKOS COUNTY
(2013)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 ... -
A numerical simulator to estimate hydrological parameters of a fractured porous medium using fluorescein thermal decay correction
(2007)A method that can be used to estimate hydrological parameters of a fracture using fluorescein thermal decay correction is presented. These parameters are porosity, permeability, fracture size, entire reservoir pore volume ... -
An Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Performance of Self-Sponsored Programmes in Institutions of Higher Education in Kenya: (A Case of the University of Nairobi)
(Machakos University, 2005-09)Education is a social and interactive relationship. Academic governance, accessibility and quality have become key academic performance indicators and subsequently a means of comparison amongst institutions and respective ... -
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 ... -
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 Post-Initial Public Offer Share Prices in Kenya (A Case Study of the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2011-05)The objective of the study was to establish the factors affecting post-IPO share prices of quoted companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The factors, namely, Information about the company, the economic conditions in ... -
Factors Leading to Voluntary Labour Turnover of Accountants in Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT)
(2011-06)Kenya Women Finance Trust for the past years has been suffering from a high level of accountant’s turnover. This high turnover rate can lead to substantial negative consequences for the institution. Besides the costs ... -
Factors That Influence Customers Uptake of Bancassurance Products in Kenya
(2012-03)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence retail bank customers to buy insurance products from commercial banks. The specific objectives were to establish how consumer awareness influence the ... -
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 ... -
Socio-economic factors affecting growth of micro and small scale manufacturing enterprises: a survey of select firms in the food and beverage industry in Kenya
(2011-11)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are playing an increasingly important role in the process of economic growth in the developing world. They are the largest group in terms of the number of industrial units in most ... -
Analysis of Challenges of Implementation of the Strategic Management Plan in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(2008-06)Challenges of implementation of strategic management plan The purpose of the proposed study was to analyze the challenges of implementing the strategic management plan in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Ltd. The ...