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Influence Of Strategic Orientation On The Growth Of Micro And Small Furniture Manufacturing Enterprises In Kenya
(International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship (IAJILE), 2018)MSEs are an important segment of our economy. They contribute about 70% to Kenya’s GDP and over 80% of employment. Promotion of MSEs in the informal sector is viewed as a viable approach to development. However, reports ... -
Sustainable Animal Feeding Production System: A Case Study for a Stand-Alone Animal Feed-Mixer for Rural Subsistence Pastoral Farmers during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Animal compound and supplement feed play a significant part in rural subsistence pastoral farming. During these challenging times presented by the advent of covid-19 pandemic, small farmers were left with no choice but to ... -
Integration Of Design Thinking In Leather Product Development Within Kenya's Informal Sector
(2021-06)Design is an integral part of the productivity of the leather sector. The leather industry is shifting from its traditional roots in an attempt to revive its fortunes, through the adoption of design and design thinking ... -
Prevalence of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt in Nithi, Tharaka-Nithi County in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Banana (Musa spp.) is a nutrient rich crop that is grown in small and large scale across the globe. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals thus, may serve as the source of nutrition in low resourced regions ... -
Smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing channels in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Avocado fruit continues to experience increased demand at both the local and export markets. However, smallholder avocado farmers have not benefited from this expansion in demand. This is attributed to use of non-performing ... -
Determinants of Quantity of Mango Supply among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In Kenya, mango production is mainly practiced by small-scale farmers as a source of income, form of employment, food and nutrition. Farmers are able to produce more than the amount required to satisfy consumption at the ... -
Credit Risk, Firm Size and Financial Perfomance of Microfinance Banks In Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Microfinance banks (MFBs) in Kenya have continued to record huge annual losses contrarily to their counterpart, commercial banks that have been resilient and reported improved financial performance. The aim of the study ... -
Analysis of the Factors Affecting Farm-Level Output of Mangoes among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The study examined the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Data was obtained from a sample of 352 small-scale mango farmers that were proportionately selected ... -
Influence Of Human Resources On The Strategic Plan Development Among Smes In Machakos Town
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of human resource development on the strategic plan development among SMEs in Machakos Town in Kenya. Statement problem of this study evolved on the fact that SMEs ... -
Influence Of Performance Contracting Strategies On Examination Performance In Technical Training Institutes In Eastern Region, Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This study was carried out on the influence of Performance contracting strategies on examination performance in Technical Training Institutes in Eastern region, Kenya. The purpose of this study was to establish how the ... -
Benefits of Psychosocial Interventions on Traumatized Children Living in Difficult Environments in Mbeere North: A Systematic and meta-analysis
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This study examined the benefits of psychosocial interventions of traumatized children living difficult environments. Psychosocial interventions refer to additional forms of assistance for child development other than ... -
Proposed Workshop to Investigate the Psychosocial Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic, on Children playing with Painting and Clay modeling
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Children’s play welfare is already disrupted due to COVD 19 controlling measures put in place by the government of Kenya. Child’s development experts asserted that if a child is inhibited to playing, there are bound to ... -
Assessment Of Selected Physico-Chemical Parameters Of Groundwater In Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Groundwater is an essential source of water for drinking and other domestic uses. Recently, there has been high dependence on groundwater due to water shortage as a result of changing climates, and higher costs of accessing ... -
Assessing the Influence of School Environmental Programmes on the Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour Among Secondary School Students in Muranga County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Environmental degradation is a major challenge which requires appropriate strategies to reverse the situation. One of such strategies is experiential environmental education among high school students who, through change ... -
Origin, Spread And Impact Of Islam On Nandi Traditional Religion And Culture: A Case Of Nandi County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In recent times, Islamic religion has been expanding rapidly at the global, regional and local levels. The presence of this religion in Nandi County and its evidence of growth raise the need to comprehend, with comparative ... -
Factors Influencing Public Participation In Environmental Impact Assessment Process Of Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Improvement Project In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Public participation is a key component in environmental impact assessment and governance. Public participation is a process by which public concerns, needs and values are incorporated into governmental and corporate ... -
Reflection on English Textbook in the Kenyan classroom
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)An English textbook plays a crucial role in a secondary school level classroom in Kenya. It gives newly recruited tutors proper guidelines in the English course and learning activities. It enhances continuity and consistency ... -
CO-DESIGN: CATALYST FOR INCLUSION IN THE DESIGN PROCESS
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Older persons are considered custodians of culture and the knowledge they possess need to be preserved for posterity. Is there a good approach to extract this knowledge and package it for posterity? This paper is an analysis ... -
Transgressing Maxims of Politeness: Effects of Combative Language Used during Covid-19 Televised Updates in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Anchored on critical discourse analysis theory, this paper interrogates language used by Health Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe and President Uhuru Kenyatta during the televised Covid-19 updates. It examines how the ... -
Influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Purpose: The study sought to determine the influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population ...