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MERGER STRATEGY AND ITS EFFECTS ON PROFITABILITY FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED IN THE NSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)For some of the commercial banks that are listed in the NSE in Kenya, merger strategy has been previously used, more-so to grow their profit margins. But for the past two decades, these commercial banks have been ... -
A review of literature on local community participation towards sustainable tourism development in East Africa
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tourism is a major contributor to global economic growth, hence it has been earmarked for the achievement of the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a result, UNWTO has partnered with governments, ... -
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. ... -
Welfare Initiatives and their Roles on Job Stability of Catering Employees in Selected Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study sought to establish welfare initiatives and their roles on job stability of catering employees in selected universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study covered aspects of efforts, programs, services, ... -
Higher Education Curriculum Orientation and Performance of Universities in Kenya: Industry Linkage Strategies
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Quality education and training can only be achieved by orienting the academic curriculum in such a way that its content reflects industry demands. It must also be continuously reviewed after every cycle to capture the ... -
Limestone Production Optimization by Fragmentation Control – Case Study of Bissel Quarry
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Blasting is one of the most economical production excavation method in hard rock mines. Few studies about blasting fragmentation exist due to lack of reliable fragmentation data. Many researchers have attempted to ... -
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 ... -
USAWIRI WA VIJANA KATIKA UJENZI WA JAMII MPYA KATIKA RIWAYA TEULE YA KISWAHILI
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Katika utafiti huu, mtafiti ameonyesha nafasi ya vijana kama mawakala wa kuleta mabadiliko katika riwaya ya Kidagaa Kimemwozea iliyotungwa na Ken Walibora mwaka wa 2012. Hii ni kutokana na rai kwamba vijana ndiyo wengi ... -
INDIGENOUS METHODS OF EDUCATION AS PRACTISED BY THE KIPSIGIS
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This paper presents an overview of indigenous methods of education used by the kipsigis and its Relevance to modern education. The article is descriptive and relied heavily on published works. It shows that kipsigis ... -
ASSESSING THE CONSTRAINS OF WATER SUPPLY FOR IRRIGATION IN HADEJIA VALLEY IRRIGATION PROJECT AREA, JIGAWA STATE NIGERIA.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study assess water supply constrains to irrigated crops in the Hadejia Valley Irrigation Project (HVIP). The HVIP has been identified with declining yields over the years. Different researchers have investigated the ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS ADMITTED THROUGH PRE-NCE & DIRECT ENTRY IN FINAL NCE EXAMINATION (A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, YOLA)
(Machakos University, 2019-04)This research is designed to compare the academic performance of students admitted through the Pre-NCE and Direct entry in the NCE final Examination. The purpose of this research works was to ascertain whether the performance ... -
TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS’ CONTRIBUTION TO PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The concept of sustainable development can be possible if people possess the necessary skills and competences for work in a sustainable manner. Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been identified ... -
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 ... -
Tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) incidence and severity in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) is a new insect pest of tomato in Kirinyaga County. Tuta absoluta can reduce yield and quality of tomato by 80-100% both in field and greenhouse conditions. Farmers have been using ... -
The smart phone Revolution Has Arrived in Classroom! What Are my Options
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Smartphones can enhance universal access to education, equity, quality and efficiency in education. ICT can also play a major role in improving education management, governance and administration. While the introduction ... -
SERVICE QUALITY DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The paper assesses the service quality delivery and Customer’s satisfaction in some selected Banks in Nigeria. Primary data is used where (600) respondents were selected through convenient Sampling. The study uses gap ... -
HUMAN AND PHYSICAL VARIABLES IN THE ADOPTION OF CASH CROP FARMING IN GEM SUB COUNTY, SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Poverty level in Gem sub-county is high yet the area has a high agricultural potential. However, there is low engagement in cash crop farming especially, growing of sugarcane. Involvement in sugarcane farming would ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PREPARATION OF PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF KISWAHILI LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATHONZWENI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Poor performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination has been of a great concern by all stakeholders particularly the students’ academic achievement of Kiswahili language. For five years ... -
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 ...