This study investigated the effect of financial structure on microfinance firms’ financial sustainability. The study utilized panel data from 32 Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), resulting in 320 firm-year observations ...

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effect of income diversification and financial sustainability of microfinance institutions in Kenya. The study used panel data drawn from 32 MFIs over the period 2010-2019 ...

Understanding the dietary intake of children aged 6-59 months is critical globally, regionally, and locally, given its profound impact on child health and development. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding are fundamental ...

The study sought to analyse the effects of government policy on performance planning for the implementation of performance contracting in government ministries in Kenya. A mixed-method type of design was adopted. ...

Result-based management has been globally acknowledged as having effect on performance contracting. However, there has never been common acknowledgement with regard to effects of organisational factors on performance ...

This study investigated the influence of strategic leadership practices on the performance of FINTECH firms operating in the dynamic environment of Nairobi City County, Kenya. Facing challenges such as intense competition ...

The positions of the anions and cations are switched in antiperovskites material, which are inorganic compounds with a perovskite-like structure. The family of antiperovskites materials includes insulators, superconductors ...

Employee performance is a critical component of the success and effectiveness of community-based organizations in Laikipia County, Kenya. However, there are several challenges that hinder optimal performance in these ...

The number of orphans and vulnerable children in the developing world have reached crisis proportions. The number of orphaned children in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased, putting a strain on the ability of many countries ...

This study sought to assess the effect of employees’ health benefits on the performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. Commercial state corporations are established by the government to offer efficient ...

Postpartum depression is a major maternal mental problem that has been shown to contribute to malnutrition in infants. This cross-sectional study explores the association between maternal postpartum depression (PPD) and ...

The purpose of this study was to determine perceived influence of selfperception on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University, Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the perceived influence ...

Women-owned micro and small enterprises face significant challenges in achieving optimal financial performance. Despite their vital role in the economy, these businesses encounter various obstacles that hinder their ...

The study sought to assess the effect of concentric strategy on the performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted as the study design. The target population was ...

Despite the critical role airstrips play in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting the aviation sector in Kenya, many airstrip projects face significant challenges related to timely and successful completion. ...

Women-owned micro and small enterprises face significant challenges in achieving optimal financial performance. Despite their vital role in the economy, these businesses encounter various obstacles that hinder their ...

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of horizontal integration on performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The study was based on positivist research philosophy. A cross-sectional correlational design ...

According the Government of Kenya, Commercial State Corporations have been associated with various challenges, including a lack of profitability and substandard goods and services. Such dismal performance may be occasioned ...

Distribute Ledger Technologies (DLTs) provide a distributed and decentralized environment with no central trusted control authority. DLTs removes a single point of authorization hence increasing the levels of trust of ...

This study investigates the reasons behind music production graduates in Kenya moving away from production roles, with a focus on gaps in education and challenges in cultural competency. Through a qualitative research ...

Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence is ...

Credit availability is a significant component in the development of SMEs in Kenya. However, most SMEs in Kenya lack the expertise to manage their business activities due to a lack of trained staff and entrepreneurial ...

Non communicable diseases are fast becoming the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is estimated that 463 million people were living with diabetes in 2019. This number is estimated to increase by two ...

According to the Central Bank of Kenya non-performing loans in the microfinance sector reached a staggering 19.8% in 2021, a sharp increase from the 15.6% reported in 2019, highlighting the strain on the sector's ...

The positions of the anions and cations are switched in antiperovskites material, which are inorganic compounds with a perovskite-like structure. The family of antiperovskites materials includes insulators, superconductors ...

The attainment of optimal child nutrition still remains a fundamental challenge in many countries. Sub-Saharan Africa is especially among the most affected regions globally. The situation could partially be addressed by ...

This study examines the Christian Union students‟ perception of family background as a factor influencing cultism in public universities in Kenya. Studies have shown that cultism is prevalent among university students, ...

Women-owned micro and small enterprises face significant challenges in achieving optimal financial performance. Despite their vital role in the economy, these businesses encounter various obstacles that hinder their ...

This study investigated the effect of work-life balance on employee retention among academic staff at Egerton University in Nakuru County, Kenya. Specifically, it examined the impact of flexible working arrangements on ...

The prices of commercial properties in Nakuru have fluctuated in recent years. In 2018, the prices of commercial properties in Nakuru declined by an average of 2.7%, with the retail sector being the hardest hit, registering ...

Studies show that cultism is prevalent and increasing among students in universities with growing concern due to its destructive results such as suicides, drug abuse, crimes, unrest, homicide, withdrawal from family, ...

Customer satisfaction remains a significant challenge for county governments in Kenya, with many citizens expressing dissatisfaction over the quality, efficiency, and reliability of services provided. The problem of customer ...

This study analyzed the quick rise of mobile-based lending in Kenya, which have introduced a variety of financial risks that might have an influence on lenders' financial performance. The study sought to bridge this knowledge ...

Children are naturally prone to accidents, exploitation, and various forms of abuse due to their inherent vulnerability, reliance on caregivers, and limited understanding of potential hazards and self-defense. Recent media ...

Worldwide, at least 15 million preterm babies are born yearly, of which 1 million succumb to complications directly related to premature birth. Premature birth is defined as a gestational age of less than thirty-seven ...

Dietary diversity is widely acknowledged as a fundamental factor influencing the iron status of pregnant women. Iron deficiency anemia constitutes a pervasive nutritional concern on a global scale, particularly during ...

Student retention in part-time teacher education programs has been a key concern to most universities in Kenya and beyond. The government of Kenya has made several attempts to address part-time programs through its regulator, ...

This study sought to investigate the persistent low enrollment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. In order to foster girls’ education, policies such as Education for All have been constituted. ...

This study sought to assess and recommend ways of solving the problem of students’ disruptive behaviour in the classroom in mixed secondary schools in Kisauni SubCounty, Mombasa County, Kenya. The objective of this study ...

The study sought to investigate the relationship between inter-group conflict and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. Despite Kenya’s government’s effort to promote girls’ education, ...

Utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching activities has attracted the attention of many educators. However, utilization of ICT in education has not been successfully implemented in schools ...

The ineffective implementation of operations management practices at Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) hinders the efficiency, reliability, and service quality of the company. These operational challenges ...

Hypertension (HTN) is a leading contributor to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The effective management of hypertension constitutes an urgent need in developing countries, where its prevalence is ...

In many parts of the world, including Kenya, there is a critical shortage of trained healthcare workers. In response to this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advocated for the utilization of volunteer community ...

Food manufacturing firms in Kenya are currently contending with inefficient processes that have caused a rise in production costs. The current study assessed the effect of process optimization within business process ...

Network forensics determines and retrieval of evidential evidence in a computer networked environs about a criminal activities which is admissible by grieved party. Computer forensic and data science field lays a robust ...

Network forensics is a science of determining and retrieving evidential information in a computer networked environment about a criminality in such a way as to make it admissible. The established computer networks forensic ...

Water loss monitoring in most water service providers in Kenya continues to be a challenge due to the manual method of monitoring and managing water loss. This necessitates the need to implement long range prototype that ...

This study investigated the relationship between selected student motivation cultures and academic achievement in secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The target population ...

Universal health coverage (UHC) has been observed to positively impact on the financial protection and health status of residents of countries where it is implemented. However, the concept and possibilities of UHC remains ...

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in an economy is a critical component of sustainable development and poverty reduction and a key element of any effort to reduce social inequalities (Kodali, 2023). Kenya’s UHC was anchored ...

Tablet splitting technique is a practice that is carried out in hospitals and community pharmacies. The aim is to achieve dose flexibility, reduce tablet size, ease swallowing and save cost. This technique is prone to ...

Abstract: The pandemic coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 in the world has caused a large infected population suffering from COVID‐19. To curb the spreading of the virus, WHO urgently demanded an extension of screening and testing; ...

Background: The immune response against tumors relies on distinguishing between self and non-self, the basis of cancer immunotherapy. Neoantigens from somatic mutations are central to many immunotherapeutic strategies ...

PURPOSE Multiple myeloma (MM) in rural western Kenya is characterized by under and late diagnosis with poor long-term outcomes. Inadequate skilled rural health care teams are partly to blame. The Extension for Community ...

Pain alleviation is the primary intervention in promoting quality of life. Among the compounds used in management of pain are opioids. Codeine is mostly used as antitussive and is commonly present in cough syrups. Tramadol ...

The housing market in Nakuru and Kiambu counties has experienced fluctuations in property prices over recent years, creating uncertainty for homeowners, prospective buyers, and real estate investors therefore the study ...

The project lifecycle management influence on project performance has been noted globally. In China, Chen and Hu (2021) noted the importance of the project initiation component of project lifecycle management in relation ...

Background: Micro Enterprises have been regarded as to play significant roles of job creation, poverty alleviation and economic development of many countries worldwide. Given the importance of Micro Enterprise sector in ...

This study aimed at examining work planning’s effect on employee performance in Private Hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. An Explanatory research design approach was adopted. The study population consisted of all ...

Employee performance has been of great focus to organizations which strive to improve their performance in the competitive business world. Poor employee performance hinders Organisation’s goals attainment. The purpose of ...

Over the years, the Ministry of Lands has made significant progress in automating their records however the effect of automation has had minimal effect on employee performance therefore this study sought to assess the ...

Correctional facilities play a crucial role in maintaining law and order within society. They serve as institutions where individuals convicted of crimes are incarcerated, rehabilitated, and ideally, reintegrated into ...

Blue ocean concept plays a critical role in strategic management in organization especially in tea industry which has led to tremendous growth over the past years. It is in regard to this strategic focus that this study ...

While the hospitality industry makes a great contribution to the economic development of a country, many hotels encounter organizational challenges associated with poor of strategic response approaches. Such strategies ...

The main objective of the study sought to fill the gap on factors affecting strategy implementation on organizational performance of clearing and forwarding firms in Nairobi Kenya. The study adopted descriptive ...

Profitability of commercial banks in Kenya have been declining since 2010 which was largely attributed to macro-economic factors, fiscal policies introduced by central bank of Kenya and market activities such as issuance ...

The Declarations of Alma Ata and Astana recognized traditional medicine as part of primary health care. About 80% of people in the world today depend on traditional medicine to meet their health needs, because they are ...

need for palliative care services has increased with the rise of patients with terminal illnesses. Unfortunately, there is a need for more research in palliative care, especially on end-of-life care and in African societies. ...

Mobile money has become a popular payment method for many Kenyan businesses. The goal of this study was to determine how mobile money merchant services affected the financial performance of small and medium-sized businesses. ...

Iron and folic acid are micronutrients that are essential for normal physiological function, growth and development as well as maintenance of life. Iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is one of the most affordable ...

Hepatitis B (HBV) infection is a public health burden worldwide. In its chronicity, the infection causes chronic liver diseases that can be fatal. In Kenya, the prevalence of HBV infection has been increasing despite the ...

To curb the increasing cesarean section (CS) rates, a trial of labor after cesarean section (TOLAC) is recommended for women who have had one prior CS. However, TOLAC success rates from different regions are highly ...

The study sought to look at the effect of Porter’s generic strategies on firm performance of Tyre dealers within Nairobi County. Tyre demand remains high in the country owing to the high motorization rate of the population ...

Past studies show that pregnant teenagers are subjected to psychological constructs manifested in the form of guilt, self-esteem, hopelessness, loss of interest and sadness relation to their academic performance. However, ...

The intent of this study was to look into the relationship between biblical context and fulfilment of mission among the Akurinu believers in Nairobi County, Kenya. Two theories that guided the study were Divine Command ...

There has been drastic growth in the microelectronics industry in the recent past. The performance of these materials is influenced by their structural, electrical, and optical properties among others, depending on their ...

Organic pollutants in water have been a challenge and pose significant risks to human health. As a result, research efforts to eliminate these pollutants have been on the rise. Photocatalysis has shown incredible potential ...

The purpose of this article was to examine the relationship between understandings of God and the role of paranormal religious experiences among the Akurinu believers in Nairobi County, Kenya, as believers who share ...

Studies have been done on the history and anthropology of African Instituted Churches (AICs). Findings show that little has been investigated on the relationship between principles of hermeneutics and contextual theology. ...

Public participation (PP) is a key constitutional principle outlined in the Constitution of Kenya. It promotes democratic and accountable exercise of power. It gives the citizens opportunity to enhance self-development ...

Tandem solar cells (TSCs) have gained notoriety by the use of various absorber layers with different bandgaps. The photovoltaic characteristics of Cs1-xRbxSnI3 perovskite – silicon TSCs were determined through simulation using ...

Microcontrollers control the actions and features of a product. They are embedded controllers inside devices. Microcontroller based devices are dedicated to a single task that run one specific program at a time. It integrates ...

This research focused on an integrated car parking solution that guides drivers on the exact parking lots at a specified period of time. In addition, it is a simplified monitoring and intelligence gathering of parking ...

This study investigates the systems that contribute to the sustainability of the kayamba, a musical instrument linked to the Mijikenda community in Kenya. The kayamba has been resilient throughout the significant historical ...

The growing adoption of e-governance systems in Kenya’s public sector is a testimony to its critical role as an effective tool for public service delivery. However, providing the public with information and services ...

Historically, folk music has acquired different meanings, interpretations, and identities as it is recontextualized through translation. For instance, folk music has been associated with rural regions in Kenya. The ...

In low-and middle-income nations, the double burden of malnutrition is a rising problem. It is unusual for an underweight child and an overweight mother to exist together in the same household because they both occupy a ...

This study sought to investigate the relationship between increased student enrolment and the delivery of catering services in public boarding secondary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya. A descriptive survey ...

This paper explores Skiza Tunes' impact on the music industry. In the process, the research sought answers on how Skiza Tunes disrupted the Kenyan music industry, the Skiza Tunes platform’s intermediary role, and its ...

Menopause crisis is not regarded as a major issue in most organizations and therefore is not considered at workplace. Among female teachers, it may be worsened by an unfavourable social working environment but the significance ...

Menopause crisis is not considered a major issue in most organizations and therefore it is disregarded at work place. Among female teachers, it may be worsened by unfavourable working environment, personality traits and ...

This study sought to find out the discrepancies surrounding Dr David Owuor’s claims. Dr Owuor is a self-proclaimed prophet who has replaced his human history with a heavenly autobiography through an alleged supernatural ...

Kabarak University Library (hereafter referred to as ‘Library’) was started from the first book on 23rd August 2002, in a small room (previously a classroom) and had only three pioneer staff. It later moved to a modern ...

BACKGROUND: Pain is a common symptom that is managed in both outpatients and inpatients. There are many side effects associated with opioids such as respiratory depression, constipation, hyperalgesia, and tolerance. ...

ethnic groups of Kenya use plants for medicinal purposes, and over 90 % of Kenyans have used medicinal plants once in their lifetime because they are accessible, affordable, and associated with fewer side effects. The ...

Diosgenin is a natural steroid sourced from plants and exhibits good analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. However, mechanism of action associated with the analgesic activity of diosgenin is not yet delineated. Hence, ...

It is a singular pleasure for me to write this Foreword for this liber amicorum, this book of friends, in honour of Professor Yash Pal Ghai. I have known Professor Ghai for almost six decades. I joined Dar es salaam ...

and is spread through the air. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) has become a global health concern. This study focuses on developing alternative compounds to Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Bedaquiline, Kanamycin, ...

Introduction: Use of natural products for management of diseases has increased widely due to the belief that natural products are less toxic than conventional medicines. Natural products have been utilised for management ...