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POSITIONING MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS, AS A STRATEGY FOR PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION IN BEACH HOTELS OF MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study purposed to investigate Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, abbreviated “MICE” as an important element of tourism product innovation and diversification in Kenya. This paper had specific reference ... -
A Service Oriented Architecture Approach to Implementing an Omnichannel Personal Health Record System
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Interoperability of eHealth systems has been a problem that has been unresolved due to variations in platforms, protocols, data formats, patient matching criteria and lack of universal patient identification. Most of the ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENT-TEACHERS’ ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE DURING TEACHING PRACTICE EXERCISE. A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF EMBU.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Teaching practice gives student -teachers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge. The student- teacher is able to interact with school administration, teachers and learners as well as non- ... -
THRESHOLD DETERMINATION FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCT OF SPACING METHODOLOGY WITH TIES FOR EXTREME EVENTS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Extreme events are defined as values of the event below or above a certain value called threshold. A well chosen threshold helps to identify the extreme levels. Several methods have been used to determine threshold ... -
Change point analysis in the generalized Pareto distribution
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The general goal of data statistical analysis is to find a near perfect translation to reality such that minimal information is lost in the approximating model. In this paper change point problem is viewed as a model ... -
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 ... -
Research and publish, publish or perish, so what?
(Machakos University Press, 2019-04)Research primarily is geared towards creation of new knowledge. Researchers in Applied Linguistics are expected to identify and solve linguistic problems in the society. For this to be realized scholars in applied linguistics ... -
INFLUENCE OF BUDGET EFFICACY ON HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The purpose of this study is to find out whether Budget Efficacy influences household effects under Fiscally Decentralized economy as it is today in Kenya. The study was anchored on the theory of fiscal federalism and ... -
Comprehensive sex education in Kenya: Islamic perspective
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper is an attempt to address the Comprehensive sex education debate in Kenya curriculum from a religious perspective. This is tackled from the Islamic perspective. The discussion is premised on the current debate ... -
Influence of Afrocentric Evaluation Methods on Societal Norms Among Secondary School Learners in Meru County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The school system is expected to inculcate desirable societal norms in the learners. However, cases of unacceptable norms such as immorality, destruction of property, riots, strikes, drug abuse and disrespect for authority ... -
VALIDATION OF GIS BASED APPROACH OF OPTIMALLY LOCATING EXPLORATION TARGETS DURING GOLD EXPLORATION IN KAKAMEGA, WESTERN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)When a new borehole is drilled during mineral exploration, it needs to be located in the field at a location that will hit a mineral target yet not interfere with the exploration budget. Due to the heterogeneity in field ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Land cover changes and its Implications on Urban Heat Island in Nairobi County: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)As cities expand and more megacities emerge, the impacts on the environment are increasingly becoming apparent. One of such impacts is the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon. Several studies have identified progressive ... -
MAPPING GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: CASE STUDY OF BUNGOMA COUNTY
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GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PROMOTION OF CHILD FRIENDLY SCHOOLS MODEL
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The aim of this paper was to explore how good governance practices by school boards of management can promote the achievement of the components of child friendly (CFS) model in primary schools in lower zones of Embu County. ... -
Kenyan Curriculum and Self-reliance: A Decolonizing Perspective
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Education is meant to develop capacity and enable members of society to become productive. African indigenous education systems inculcated self-reliance among members of society and every individual had a specific defined ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS, NYERI COUNTY, KENYA.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of students’ council’s participation in conflict resolution on management in boys’ and girls’ public boarding secondary schools. The study adopted the descriptive ... -
Assessing Skills Supply and Youth Employability in Kenya: secondary school education graduates training (miss-) match with Mumias Sugar Company labour market needs
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In recent years concerns have arisen about growing disparities between education and labour market needs with new focus on the roles of both quantity and quality of human capital in the development process. This study ...