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THE CRAZE FOR STUDENTS’ NUMBERS IN KENYA’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND THE OPTIMAL OPERATION OF MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: TOWARDS A COST RECOVERY STRATEGY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)From 2003 when the university came into being as a constituent college of Moi University up to 2013, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) had experienced unprecedented growth. Student population ... -
Creating Favorable Macroeconomic Environment for Manufacturing Industry in Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Kenya’s vision 2030 which is a development blue print seeks to transform Kenya into a newly industrialized middle-income country that offers high quality life to all its citizens. To achieve its goal, it recognizes the ... -
Depiction of The Roles of Youth in The National Development in Selected Swahili Novel
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)The youths play a very important role in national development since they are very energetic, strong and forms the majority of the country’s population. Despite the fact that youths face a lot of challenges, they can also ... -
Determinants of Participation of Young Farmers with and without Disability in Capacity building Programs Designed for the Public in Uganda
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Participation of young farmers with disabilities in agricultural capacity-building programs in their communities is important as poverty reduction strategy in people with disabilities in Uganda. This research study ... -
Determinants of tax compliance by small and medium businesses in Embu County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Small and medium enterprises are a key engine of economic growth in both developing and developed countries. Small and medium businesses being profit making institutions are expected to pay taxes to the government. Therefore, ... -
Disaster preparedness and mitigation measures of the Kapkese landslide in Kipkelion District, Kenya
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E-LEARNING: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN INSTRUCTION
(2019-04)The digital revolution has triggered huge changes in how learners access, consume, discuss and share knowledge. E-learning encompasses a wide variety of online initiatives including utilizing electronic technologies to ... -
THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF NATION AND STANDARD NEWSPAPERS IN CREATING AWARENESS ON FUNCTIONS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF EMBAKASI EAST SUB COUNTY, NAIROBI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)After the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010 and the inception of devolution in 2013, it was necessary for Kenyans to understand the functions of the devolved units. Media, through educational role is one of the ... -
EFFECT OF LEVEL OF ENFORCEMENT OF KNEC RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE PREVALENCE OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY BETWEEN 2008 - 2014
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Examination malpractice in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in Kisii County has been on the increase despite the strict enforcement of Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) rules and regulations ... -
Effect of risk retention techniques on theft in SACCOs in Embu County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Majority of Kenyans receive financial services from SACCO’s. As a result, there is a need then to ensure that personal and SACCO properties are fully protected from theft. To guarantee this protection, SACCO’s have adopted ... -
Effective methods for data collection in rural setup: A pilot study focusing on Agricultural practices in North Kinangop, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Agriculture sector in Kenya plays a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals of ending poverty, hunger and economic growth in the country. Conducting research on how this sector can be improved is imperative ... -
EFFECTS OF GENDER STEREOTYPING ON WOMEN’S SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE OF URBANIZED TURKANA WOMEN IN ELDORET TOWN-KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This study investigated the effects of gender stereotyping on urbanized Turkana women’s social development in Eldoret, Kenya. It identified the cultural factors that influence their involvement in social development. It ... -
THE EFFECTS OF HOLIDAYS ON THE GHANAIAN EQUITY MARKET
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper sought to determine if the Ghanaian equity market is a semi-strong efficient market by investigating whether or not the holiday effect exists by adopting an ARMAX (2, 2) - GARCH (1, 1) model with 𝐺𝐿+ innovation. ... -
Effects of Problem - Solving Approach to Teaching Mathematics on Students’ Achievement in Secondary School in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)This study examined the effects of problem – solving to teaching of Mathematics on students’ achievements in secondary schools in Murang’a County. The study was guided by the following four objectives to: establish the ... -
Evaluation Of Effects Of Sewage Farming Vegetables To Consumers And Their Awareness In Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study Of Ruai, Nairobi County.
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Food safety has become everybody’s concern and it’s difficult to find anyone who has not encountered an unpleasant moment of foodborne illnesses at least once. Food borne illnesses are a result of consumption of contaminated ... -
EXAMINATION OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS TACIT KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND HOW WELL THESE POLICIES HAVE BEEN APPLIED AND FORTIFIED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Knowledge is an integral part of the factors that impact growth in an economy; more so in this knowledge age. Both public and private sector enterprises have embraced the knowledge concept, through not only harnessing ... -
Extension Environment Characteristics Influencing the Use of Video Mediated Technology in Teaching Agricultural Knowledge and Skills to Farmers in Homa-Bay County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study assessed extension environmental factors influencing the use of video mediated technology (VMT) by public extension agents in Homa-Bay County, Kenya. All the 85 extension agents in Homa Bay County were assessed ... -
Factors associated with HIV affected clients’ behavioral practices and health outcomes
(Machakos University, 2019-04)A three year cohort study in Machakos County captured the behavioural practices of HIV affected clients undergoing treatment at Comprehensive Care Centres in Machakos and Athi-River hospitals. Selection of 131 HIV ... -
Flexibility of Interior Spaces For Low Cost Housing In Kenya: A case study of The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project in Nairobi, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Kibera is the largest slum areas in Nairobi and the largest urban slum in Africa (UN-HABITAT, 2008). It’s characterized by poorly constructed mabati (iron sheet) structures, poor-drainage systems, and lack of clean ...