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IMPACT OF PROJECT INITIATION ON PERFORMANCE OF OUTPUT-BASED FUNDED SABASABA URBAN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
(European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2022)Sabasaba urban water supply project was undertaken in order to increase the number of people in low-income areas within Murang’a County with access to improved water supply; to enable them to have clean water at their ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF HOUSE DEMAND ON VOLATILITY OF HOUSING PRICES IN NAKURU AND KIAMBU COUNTIES, KENYA
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2023-11)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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED ECONOMIC FACTORS ON VOLATILITY OF HOUSING PRICES IN NAKURU AND KIAMBU COUNTIES, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Kenya's middle-class population is expanding, which has put more strain on the housing market by driving up demand for houses. Housing unit production is scheduled based on anticipated demand. The increase in population ... -
IMPACT OF PROJECT INITIATION ON PERFORMANCE OF OUTPUT-BASED FUNDED SABASABA URBAN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
(European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 2022)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 ... -
EFFECT OF PROJECT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF OUTPUT-BASED AID PROJECTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF SABASABA WATER PROJECT
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Sabasabaurban water supply project was undertaken in order to increase the number of people in low-income areas within Murang’a County with access to clean water at their door-step. In carrying out the project, World Bank ... -
Influence of Business Development Services on Micro Enterprises performance in Kenya: a Survey of Micro Enterprises in Eldama Ravine Sub County, Baringo County.
(IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), 2022-11)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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ON MICRO ENTERPRISES PERFORMANCE: SURVEY OF MICRO ENTERPRISES IN ELDAMA RAVINE SUB COUNTY, BARINGO COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Micro Enterprises play a significant role of job creation, poverty alleviation and economic development of many countries worldwide. Business Development Services are supposed to provide an array of business services such ... -
Effect of work planning on employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2022-09)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 ... -
Effect of work scheduling on employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu county, Kenya
(Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 2022-08)The paper sought to examine the effect of work scheduling on employee performance in private hospitals in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. A survey research design approach was adopted. The study population consisted of all ... -
MODERATING EFFECT OF BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Effect of Storage of Records on Employee Performance at The National Land Commission in Nairobi, Kenya.
(The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 2023-09)The Ministry of Lands still heavily relies on manual record-keeping systems, which adversely impact employee performance and record management. The absence of modern technological infrastructure, such as electronic document ... -
EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION IN NAIROBI, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Influence of Technical Skills on the Performance of Correctional Facilities Projects in Nakuru Main Prison
(The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 2023-10)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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES PROJECTS IN NAKURU MAIN PRISON
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
DETERMINANTS OF BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF TEA FIRMS IN KENYA: A CASE OF TEA FIRMS IN NANDI COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Analysing the Effect of Increase Factors on the Performance of Tea Companies in Nandi County, Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing Journal of Strategic Management, 2023-11)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 ... -
Effect of Cost Cutting Strategy on Performance of Star Rated Hotels in Nairobi County
(The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 2023-12)While the hospitality industry makes a great contribution to the economic development of a country, many hotels encounter organizational challenges associated with poor cost cutting. Such result, huge losses and sometimes ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGIC APPROACHES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STAR RATED HOTELS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION ON FIRMS’ PERFORMANCE IN KENYA: A CASE OF CLEARING AND FORWARDING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)The primary objective of the study was to address the knowledge gap concerning the effect of strategy implementation on business performance within the context of Kenya. The specific objectives of the study encompassed the ... -
The Effect of Strategy Implementation on Firms’ Performance in Kenya a Case of Clearing and Forwarding Firms in Nairobi County
(World Journal of Innovative Research, 2023-06)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 ... -
Moderating Effect of Financial Innovations on the Relationship Between GDP Per Capita and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2022-09)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 ... -
Moderating Effect Of Financial Innovations On The Relationship Between Interest Rates And Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research, 2022-07)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 ... -
MODERATING EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MACROECONOMIC FACTORS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Performance 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 of ... -
Caregivers’ Beliefs on Herbal Medicine Use among Children under the Age of Five Years in Silibwet Sub-Location, Bomet County
(JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CARE AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT, 2023-11)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 ... -
CAREGIVERS’ BELIEFS ON HERBAL MEDICINE USE AMONG CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS IN SILIBWET SUB-LOCATION, BOMET COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
CAREGIVERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS DECISION-MAKING FOR DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN RURAL SOUTHWESTERN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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. ... -
THE EFFECT OF VALUE ADDED SERVICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE MOBILE MERCHANT SERVICES PLATFORM ENTERPRISES IN NAKURU, KENYA
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2020-07)Mobile money has become a very prominent payment used by many enterprises in Kenya whose significance has not received the necessary research investigation. The aim of this study was to find out the effect of Value Added ... -
EFFECT OF MOBILE MONEY MERCHANTS SERVICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SELECTED WARDS IN NAKURU CITY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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. ... -
MATERNAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AND IRON AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NAKURU NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(A publication of Editon Consortium Publishing, 2022)The objective of the study was to establish the maternal determinants of non-compliance. A cross-sectional study design was used targeting pregnant women aged 18 – 49 years attending antenatal clinic (ANC) in six health ... -
DETERMINANTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN NAKURU NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Healthcare Workers’ Hepatitis B Virus Preventive Practices at a Mission Hospital in Kenya
(MJ&M Biolabs, 2023-10)Hepatitis B (HBV) infection constitutes a major public health concern worldwide. In its chronicity, the infection causes potentially fatal advanced liver diseases. In Kenya, the prevalence of HBV infection has been on ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS HEPATITIS B INFECTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
THE IMPACT OF AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF BILATERAL TUBAL LIGATION AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL AND FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS IN BOMET COUNTY: AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) is a highly effective contraceptive method with more than 99% effectiveness at preventing pregnancy. Its uptake remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa at 1.6%. The Kenya Health and Demographics ... -
BIRTH OUTCOMES AFTER A PREVIOUS CESAREAN SECTION: AN OBSERVATIONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN BOMET COUNTY KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Effect of Porter’s Generic Strategies on Firm Performance of Tyre Dealers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 2023-09)The study sought to assess the effect of Porter’s generic strategies on firm performance of Tyre dealers within Nairobi County. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study were tyre dealers ... -
EFFECT OF PORTER’S GENERIC STRATEGIES ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF TYRE DEALERS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Influence of Low Self-Esteem Due To Teenage Pregnancy on Educational Performance among Pregnant Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Narok County
(East African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022)The aim of this paper was to establish the influence of low self-esteem due to teenage pregnancy on educational performance among pregnant teenagers in secondary schools in Narok County. The study was backed by the human ... -
ROLE OF SELECTED PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PREGNANT TEENAGERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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, ... -
Relationship between Contextualised Understandings of God the Role of Paranormal Religious Experiences among Akurinu Believers in Nairobi County
(Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019-11)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 ... -
Relationship between Biblical Context and Fulfillment of Mission among Akurinu Believers in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(Editon Consortium publishing, 2019-11)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 ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS AND CONTEXTUAL THEOLOGY IN AFRICAN INSTITUTED CHURCHES: A CASE OF AKŨRINŨ BELIEVERS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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. ... -
Development of an Automated Hall Effect Experimentation Method for the Electrical Characterization of Thin Films
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2023-10)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 ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATED HALL EFFECT EXPERIMENTATION METHOD FOR THE ELECTRICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THIN FILMS
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)There has been drastic growth in the microelectronics industry in the recent past.These industries utilize different materials, the main being thin-film semiconductors. The performance of these materials is influenced ... -
Optical Characterization of Photocatalytic Tungsten Oxide/Tin Oxide (𝐖𝐎𝟑/𝐒𝐧𝐎𝟐) Thin Films for Use in Degradation of Water Pollutants
(Tanzania Journal of Science, 2023)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 ... -
INVESTIGATION OF PHOTOCATALYTIC EFFECT OF THIN FILMS FOR CONTAMINATED WATER TREATMENT
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Removal of pollutants in water has been a challenge and poses significant risk to human health. As a result, research initiatives aimed to eliminate these pollutants have been on the rise. Photocatalysis has shown ... -
Relationship between Contextualised Understandings of God the Role of Paranormal Religious Experiences among Akurinu Believers in Nairobi County
(Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019)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 ... -
Relationship between Biblical Context and Fulfillment of Mission among Akurinu Believers in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(Editon Consortium Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (ECJAHSS), 2019-11)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 ... -
A Thesis Submitted to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies of Kabarak University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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. ... -
Sentiment Analysis Model for Public Participation Forums in County Governments
(East African Scholars Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences, 2022)Public participation is important because it helps to close the gap between the public, private sector and the government. However, a successful devolution process in Kenya is hampered by a lack of/inadequate ... -
SENTIMENT ANALYSIS MODEL FOR ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUMS
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATHEMATICAL, PURE & APPLLIED SCIENCES 2023 (THE BOOK OF ABSTRACTS)
(Kabarak University, 2023-07)01 Piezo – Photocatalytic Performance of Fe- Doped BaTiO3 CompoundsWycliffe M. Isoe, Maxwell J. Mageto, Benjamin V. Odari, Onesmus M. Munyati, Maurice M. Mwamburi, Christopher M. Maghanga, Sylvester Hatwaambo 02 ... -
Monolith Cs1-xRbxSnI3 perovskite – silicon 2T tandem solar cell using SCAPS-1D
(Elsevier, 2023)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 ... -
MODELLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LEAD - FREE Cs1-xRbxSnI3 ‒SILICON TANDEM SOLAR CELL
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)The full potential of perovskite ‒ silicon tandem solar cells is yet to be realised despite its power conversion efficiency being higher than all other solar cell technologies. To optimize and leverage on this new technology, ... -
A Design of an RFID Based Microcontroller Integrating Real Time Media Auto-Stream for Vehicle Packing
(International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research, 2021)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 ... -
An RFID Embedded Micro-controller Based Media Integration Auto- Stream Framework for Car Packing
(AISEA, 2020-10)This paper discusses on an integrated car parking system that provides the ultimate solution for drivers, municipalities and private parking lot owners. This enables the drivers to be guided when parking their cars at ... -
INTERFACING MICRO-CONTROLLER AND RFID TOWARDS A SECURE EMBEDDED CAR PARKING MODEL
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
WHAT’S THE DEAL? THE LINK BETWEEN THE SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMERCIAL ASPECTS OF THE KAYAMBA OF THE MIJIKENDA COMMUNITY
(Journal of Music and Creative Arts, 2023-09)This paper aims to elucidate the sustainable systems birthed from the interaction between the kayamba instrument and its commercial elements. The paper underscores the commercial elements linked to the kayamba and how ... -
SYSTEMS FACILITATING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF KAYAMBA MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF THE MIJIKENDA IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
A Model for Assessing Information Security Preparedness Level in E-Governance in Kenya’s County Governments
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2022-10)The purpose of the study is to discuss fundamental information security control measures that can be used to develop a model to determine organization information security preparedness level. The model utilizes a ... -
A MODEL FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION SECURITY PREPAREDNESS LEVEL IN E-GOVERNANCE IN KENYA’S COUNTY GOVERNMENTS: CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
Transcending Space, Time and Culture through Intercultural Musical Dialogue
(African Musicology Online, 2023)In recent years, the creative industry in Kenya has seen a rise in consumption of art from other countries. This is due to the influence of global and modern trends on local media and the Kenyan audience. Consequently, ... -
FROM THE ROOTS TO THE VIBE: TRANSLATION OF FOLK MUSIC FROM NAIROBI CITY TO ĨROMBA SUITE
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
A GRADIENT BOOSTING REGRESSION MODEL FOR THE PREDICTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S SHORT TERM BLOOD PRESSURE
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Hypertension is a serious problem across the globe because of its high mortality rate per year. High Blood Pressure (BP) has no warning signs nor symptoms, and measuring the BP level is the only way to know about a ... -
Predictors Associated with Double Burden of Malnutrition among Child-Mother Pairs in Kericho County, Kenya
(EAS Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2022-12)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 ... -
PREDICTORS OF DOUBLE BURDEN OF MALNUTRITION AMONG MOTHER-CHILD IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)Double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a global emerging problem in the low and middle-income countries. The coexistence of an underweight child with an overweight mother within the same household is a new occurrence as ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INCREASED STUDENT ENROLMENT AND DELIVERY OF CATERING SERVICES IN PUBLIC BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISUMU WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Journal of Education Management and Leadership, 2023-08)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 ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INCREASED STUDENT ENROLMENT AND DELIVERY OF STUDENT WELFARE SERVICES IN PUBLIC BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISUMU WEST SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)The issue of students’ enrolment and student welfare has been the concern of education researchers around the globe. This study attempted to establish the relationship between increased student enrolment and delivery of ... -
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF SKIZA TUNES ON THE KENYAN MUSIC INDUSTRY
(Journal of Music and Creative Arts, 2022-10)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 ... -
THE IMPACT OF DIGITALISATION OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF GOSPEL ARTISTS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has significantly impacted the music industry, bringing opportunities and challenges. The digitalisation by 4IR has played a pivotal role in reshaping the music soundscape from its ... -
EFFECT OF THE SCHOOLS’ SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IN MANAGING MENOPAUSE CRISES AMONG FEMALE TEACHERS
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023-10)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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF THE SCHOOLS’ PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT IN MANAGING MENOPAUSE CRISES AMONG FEMALE TEACHERS
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2023-10)enopause is not a medical condition or an illness but a natural component of the life cycle, yet this topic remains unspoken, especially in the workplace. The study aimed at establishing the influence of physical environment ... -
INFLUENCE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS, SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN MANAGING MENOPAUSE CRISES AMONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2023-11)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 ... -
MODERNITY AND TUGEN CULTURE: A MISSIOLOGICAL STRATEGIES OF REACHING SECULARISED ELITE TUGEN PEOPLE OF BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 2022-12)This study sought to investigate how the church in Baringo County can design its missiological strategies in the secularisation context of the elite Tugen people in the area in order to effectively carry out the ... -
The discrepancies surrounding Dr Owuor's claims: A review of the biblical understanding
(Journal of Pastoral and Practical Theology, 2023-10)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 ... -
DISTINGUISHING BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES FROM FABRICATED INTERPRETATIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING
(Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 2023-09)The aim of this study was to distinguish biblical doctrines from fabricated interpretations. A doctrine may be considered cultic if an institution, group or individual “…develops a theological or doctrinal interpretation ... -
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES POLICY
(Kabarak University, 2020)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 ... -
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiling of compounds similar to paracetamol from zinc database: an in silico analysis
(F1OOO research, 2023-06-21)Introduction: Paracetamol is the most used drug for the management of pain and as an antipyretic through its mechanism of action on Cox 1,2 and 3 receptors. Paracetamol is a lipid-soluble molecule that can pass through ... -
Virtual screening of zinc compounds similar to NSAIDS with better pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profiles
(F1OOO research, 2023-04-26)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. ... -
Virtual screening for chemical analogues similar to phytochemicals that inhibit aldose reductase in the development of diabetic microvascular complications
(F1OOO research, 2023-03-21)Background: The polyol pathway contributes to the development of diabetic complications but can be inhibited by plant phytochemicals. This study aimed at assessing analogs of specific flavonoids that delay onset of ... -
Ethnomedicinal Review of plants utilized by the Abagusii People of Western Kenya
(2023)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 ... -
Stability studies of reconstituted oral amoxicillin suspension (125mg/5ml) under different temperature storage conditions
(Journal of research medical and health sciences, 2022)The research objective was to determine the physical stability and concentration of amoxicillin reconstituted oral suspension (125mg/5ml) stored under room temperature of 25°C and refrigeration temperature of 2-8°C for day ... -
Role of NO/cGMP/kATP pathway on diosgenin induced antinociceptive activity by formalin and hotplate induced model in rats
(Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 2023-05)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, ... -
THE PEOPLES’ LAW: TOWARD A NEW COMMON LAW FOR AFRICANS
(Journal of the Commonwealth Magistrates, 2021-04)Law on the African continent draws from both indigenous, customary sources and from the legal norms and conventions brought to the continent by outsiders, principally colonial settlers. Historically however, customary ... -
Furthering constitutions, birthing peace
(Strathmore University Press, 2021)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 ... -
The sexual minority rights conundrum in Africa: Contextualising the debate following the Coalition of African Lesbians’ application for observer status before the African Commission
(STRATHMORE LAW JOURNAL, 2016-08)Although the African human rights legal system boasts of many treaties,1 the most relevant in the context of sexual minority rights2 is the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Charter),3 which agreement ... -
Identification of potential compounds for the management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis using computational methods
(F1OOO research, 2023-03-20)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, ... -
In vitro Antimicrobial Activities, Qualitative Phytochemical Screening, and Free Radical Scavenging Capacities of Gymnanthemum myrianthum
(European Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2023-06-05)Various members of the genus Vernonia are commonly used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis, cough, fertility inducer and as a laxative. Vernonia myrianthum (Gymnanthemum myrianthum) ... -
Determination of pharmacological activity of bioactives in Allium sativum using computational analysis
(F1OOO research, 2023-02)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 ... -
Antimalarial Usage and Associated Symptoms Among Malaria Patients Seeking Treatment at Makongeni Health Centre, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL BIOSCIENCES, 2023-05-11)Malaria remains one of the most fatal diseases caused by plasmodium parasites in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is characterized by symptoms and resemble the flu, including fever, headache, vomiting, and among others. ... -
Information systems(is) for competitive intelligence (ci) in small and medium enterprises.
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Information systems have emerged competitive advantage for firms Prior research has shown that very few IS to drive their performance especially This has been blamed on the overall information systems The essence ... -
Does technology influence students' Attitudes towards learning kiswahili proverbs
(kabarak university, 2016-07)dents’ attitude is generally considered to influence their academic performance It is however not known if the same would apply in the teaching and learning of Kiswahili proverbs. The performance of students in ... -
Mekatilili wa Menza: Her movement as a Model for Africa’s Feminist Theologians
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Pre- colonial Women for years (Africa) in particular were regarded simply as being weak, fearful and with no power to speak out their intentions and greavances. They were underestimated; said to be only suitable ... -
The role of faith-based organisations in peacebuilding in Mt Elgon region
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Peace is defined as the absence of term is derived from Galtung’s (1976 violence, social justice and ecological of war by addressing the root causes The former UN Secretary General Agenda for Peace defined peace ... -
Conceptual Metaphors in Margaret Ogola's Novel: “The River and the Source
(kabarak university, 2016-06)The nexus between the mind and socio-cultural setting begets the concept ‘Cognitive Linguistics’ which is an appliance exploited to make sense of experiences in contexts where provisions of grammar are too -
A Biblical Approach to Negative Ethnicity in Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Broad Perspective – Religion and Politics Negative ethnicity is a social evil which The ministry of the church is beyond Jesus preached but made his preaching Besides the Gospel explosion in Africa prevails -
FACTORS DRIVING CREATIVITY AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
(kabarak university, 2016-07)tivity is an indispensable development over the long period approach problems and solutions existing ideas together in new combinations the need for efficiency, economy, evaluation ethics and market concerns global ... -
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ON INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN KABARAK UNIVERSITY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)progression and success of any institution adapt to the diverse changes from changing expectations of the institutions, through research is required. urge for institutions to embrace creativity, been necessitated by ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF SAVING AND INVESTMENT AMONG JKUAT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - NAKURU, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)For the youth to have success need to develop saving and Students, being on the verge and thereby starting to earn, proper understanding of the investment avenues open to -
A Parallel Corpus Based Translation Using Sentence similarity
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Text translation is critical for the acquisition, and understanding of knowledge in this form the basis of much multilingual processing, ranging from developing Translating large quantities of parallel difficult ... -
EFFECT OF ECODESIGN PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Firms all over the world are faced warming, declining natural resources, demand for environmentally friendly To satisfy these green demands, technologies, eco-design and management systems (Zhu, Sarkis Ecodesign ... -
Matrimonial Property Agreements: The Future Of Matrimonial Property Law In kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In the traditional African conception such thing as matrimonial property The first law on matrimonial property Women Property Act of 1882 , under the Judicature act. Provided for the right of women separate from ... -
ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDISATION (ISO) 9001QMS FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY AT KABU LIBRARY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Libraries offer support services order to enable the institution through provision of quality (Moorthy, Rao, & Goud, 2010 ISO 9001 is the world’s most popular is all about keeping customers Millions of organizations ... -
ESTIMATION OF MISSING VALUES FOR BILINEAR TIME SERIES MODELS WITH GARCH INNOVATIONS USING NONPARAMETRIC METHODS
(kabarak university, 2016-07)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially Since the data are records taken overtime, very common. They may occur as a result lost records, deletion of outliers, calender instruments Imputation is a necessary ... -
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF THREE DRY BEAN VARIETIES IN THE HIGHLAND OF ABERDARE RANGES
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Several studies have shown that protein and calories for many of Two dry bean cultivars (Chelelang reported to be suitable for growing ranges previous instability of potato cultivation,farmers encouraged to venture ... -
PSYCHO-THERAPEUTIC CONCERNS IN PERFORMANCE ARTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In our contemporary society, concern in the appropriacy of the arts and its contribution to matter Humankind is known to have immemorial. This implies that in metaphysical conce -
An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on Air Quality: a case study of gypsum mining in kajiado,kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)In the last 10 years, increased activity in the ii. Extractive industry important contributor accumulation in th -
GREEN CONSTRUCTION:INTEGRATING GREEN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
(kabarak university, 2016-07)The construction industry accounts for (GHG) emissions. Green Building design, green transportation, integrated to reduce this environmental -
EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES ON JOB SATISFACTION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)According to Aldrich (2006 implementation is organized identifying workplace hazards and exposure to harmful situations involves training of mitigation, accident emergency of protective clothing and equipment -
AD Framework for E government Adoption in Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)E-government – Enables citizens to interact access services through electronic means Implementation and adoption Implementation and adoption models Rapid application development approach -
An assessment of impacts of extractive industries on Landscape: a case study of gypsum mining in Kajiado, Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Increased mining activities titanium, gypsum gold to ii. Mining Spurred by a progressive an aggressive long term iii. Mining activities are contributors to landscape biodiversity. 6th Annual International Research ... -
REVIEW OF MOBILE SOCIAL SOFTWARE USABILITY
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Advances in mobile technology have enabled developed that can be used by people overlook the fact that users will want to move ( Arning et al .,2010). Small screen sizes, limited connectivity, limited input modalities ... -
INFLUENCE OF SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA; A CASE OF KPLC EASTERN KENYA REGION
(kabarak university, 2016-06). A project is an interrelated set of activities that has a definite starting point and a definite ending point, and results in the accomplishment of a unique often major outcome (Clements, 2007) -
Efficiency of Nonparametric Estimators for Missing Observations of Bilinear Time Series with Gaussian Innovation
(kabarak university, 2016-07)A time series is defined as data recorded sequentially Since the data are records taken overtime, very common. They may occur as a result lost records, deletion of outliers, calender instruments Being unable to account ... -
An assessment of the impacts of gypsum mining on water quality in Kajiado County, Keny
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Increased mining targeting titanium, name a few ii. Extractive industry important contributor 6th Annual International Research Conference Introduction / Background activities in Kenya, titanium, gypsum gold ... -
Tensile Properties of Indigenous Kenyan Boran Pickled and Tanned Bovine Hide
(kabarak university, 2016-07)lar radiation; reasonable with even fat cover make this breed a promising production of quality leather. Leather by-products can raise more revenue compared Despite the large potential in this area, the economic has ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF FOREST FIRE EMISSIONS AND THEIR POSSIBLE TOXICOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN BY Mr. Josephate Bosire, Joshua Kibet, PhD., and Thomas Kinyanjui, PhD. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE CHARACTERIZATION OF FOREST FIRE EMISSIONS AND THEIR POSSIBLE TOXICOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTH
(kabarak university, 2016-07)Fire is a complex, dynamic, and physiochemical process and is the result of rapid chemical reaction and light Soot consists of particulate matters of invisible combustion gases and vapours suspended in the fire ... -
A SURVEY REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVANCE ORGANIZERS RESEARCH AS A TEACHING STRATEG
(kabarak university, 2019)Effect of advance organizers on students’ achievement and retention of subjects concepts at various learning levels has been a vibrant area of research in education. Use of advance organizers has been attributed ... -
The link between English Language Proficiency and Academic Literacy: A scientific explanation
(kabarak university, 2016-07)language competence in the medium academic achievement. Language can either promote knowledge and hence impact on Language: crucial means knowledge(Ramapela, 20 -
SELF-RELIANCE PROJECTS; THE FUTURE CORE DRIVER OF RURAL YOUTH LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
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Financial Resource Allocation and e Commerce Adoption Among SMEs in Kericho County –Kenya
(kabarak university, 2016)Information and Communications Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) wide range of business processes The paper discusses effects aspects such as Government expenditure within the firm, loans and grants on the levels commerce ... -
Analysis of the Influence of Strategic Leadership Capability on Performance of Research Institutions In Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2013-03): The purpose of the study was to analyse the influence of strategic leadership capability on performance of research institutions in Kenya. Every organization has unique corporate culture that determined its core values, ... -
L2012-06 Judicial Radical Surgery in Kenya: Beyond Independence and Accountability
(Kabarak University, 2015-03)A 1989 World Bank Development Report recognized anticorruption and good governance as prerequisites for Sub-Saharan economic development. Kenya’s democratic transition entailed inter alia economic liberalization and ... -
THE EFFECT OF INTERNET ADVERTISING ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS INTERNET ADVERTISING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014-11)The internet is fast emerging as an important advertising medium in Kenya. The enhanced ICT infrastructure in Kenya resulting in improved and faster internet connection along with a drop in prices for internet services ... -
Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Location-Based Mobile Advertising among Micro-Enterprises in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2016-01)The use of location-based mobile advertising to deliver context specific information from businesses to clients has the potential to help them increase revenues, personalize offerings and reduce marketing costs. However, ... -
Transparent and Conducting TiO2:Nb Films Made by Sputter Deposition: Application to Spectrally Selective Solar Reflectors
(Kabarak University, 2010-11)Transparent and conducting thin films of TiO2:Nb were prepared on glass and aluminum substrates by dual-target reactive DC magnetron sputtering in an Ar + O2 plasma. The Nb content lay between zero and 4.9 at. % as ... -
AN SMS AND USSD MODEL FOR LOCATION-BASED MOBILE ADVERTISING IN MICROENTERPRISES
(Kabarak University, 2014-11)Technological and financial limitations have hampered the effective advertisement of products and services by microenterprises thus limiting their contribution towards national economic growth. Recent advances in mobile ... -
What Is the Effect of Rights Issue on Firms Share Performance in the Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(Kabarak University, 2014-04)Rights issues give existing shareholders the option of purchasing new shares, normally issued at a discount to the prevailing market price in order to encourage participation in the capital raised over purchasing shares ... -
The Effect of Succession Planning on Corporate Growth Strategy among Local Family Businesses in the Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi County Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2015-11)Family businesses are important contributors to wealth and employment creation in any country. Indeed the economic landscape of most nations remains dominated by family firms. In Kenya, one of the Vision 2030 objectives ... -
On-farm Musa germplasm diversity in different agro ecologies of Burun
(Kabarak University, 2013-12)urundi is part of the secondary centre of diversity for the east African highland bananas (Musa AAA EA). However, Musa diversity in Burundi has declined in the past two decades due to pests, diseases and civil unrest. A ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services among University Students in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2014-11)Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is recognized as a critical component of effective HIV prevention initiative and has therefore been promoted nationally and within universities in Kenya. Upon successful counselling ... -
Musa germplasm diversity status across a wide range of agro-ecological zones in Rwanda
(Kabarak University, 2014-01)Objectives: This study assessed the on-farm Musa germplasm diversity across different agro-ecologies of Rwanda and the socio-economic utilization options and selection practices that create/maintain this diversity ... -
Management and sustainability of external debt: A focus on the emerging economies of Africa
(Kabarak University, 2011-10)African countries have had the notoriety of being characterized by unsustainable external debt. Despite several announced intents by world development agencies to reverse this trend, there appears to be only minimal ... -
ntrogression of Pythium root rot resistance gene into Rwandan susceptible common bean cultivars
(Kabarak University, 2011-03)A breeding scheme was carried out to introgress resistance genes to bean Pythium root rot in various commercial varieties grown in Rwanda. The achieved crosses were performed between three selected susceptible varieties ... -
Effectiveness of Electronic Inventory Systems on Customer Service Delivery in Selected Supermarkets in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2013-11)Effectiveness of electronic inventory system is very vital on customer service delivery. Without effectiveness, the customers will judge businesses harshly. The study evaluated the extent to which electronic inventory ... -
EFFECT OF AGE, FEMALE MATING STATUS AND DENSITY ON THE BANANA WEEVIL RESPONSE TO AGGREGATION PHEROMONE
(Kabarak University, 2010-08)The banana (Musa spp.) weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a major pest in East Africa causing yield losses of up to 14 metric tonnes per hectare annually. Laboratory and field experiments were ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management Practices on Lending Portfolio Among Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2013-11)Sound lending procedures in financial institutions involve identifying high-risk loan applicants, modifying lending conditions such as security requirements and monitoring repayments. Credit risk management is an emerging ... -
Do Earnings Announcement Have an Effect on the Level of Efficiency of The Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(2013-11)Capital markets are normally considered to be efficient when prices reflect all the available information. However, there are instances when this information takes several weeks to be incorporated into share prices. ... -
Assessing Opportunities Of software Reuse for Companies
(Kabarak University, 2013-06)Software development is now taking shape in most of the organizations. To gain competitive advantage software reuse has become best approach to make it viable. This paper explores and examines the opportunities that can ... -
An Evaluation of Web Based Expert System as a Catalyst for Maize Production in Kenya
(Kabarak University, 2014-11)Maize is the most important and staple food in Kenya. The Kenya Maize varieties comprise of white semi-dent grains and have been bred and selected for a wide range of climatic conditions and altitudes above sea level. ... -
REPELLENCY OF LANTANA CAMARA LEAVES SMOKE AGAINST FEMALE ANOPHELES MOSQUITOES
(Kabarak University, 2013-11): The study was done to investigate the Mosquito repellency properties of the smoke of Lantana camara in different solvents viz; methanol, ethyl acetate, ethanol and diethyl ether. Plant samples were dried, burned and ... -
THE CORPORATE GROWTH STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESSES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NAIROBI COUNTY KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015-03)Family businesses contribute significantly to the growth of any nation. Many multinational corporations started as family businesses and so there is need to ensure family businesses continue to grow. The continued ... -
THE MODERATING EFFECT OF SUBJECTIVE NORMS, PERCEIVED BEHAVIOURAL CONTROL AND GENDER ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTITUDE TOWARDS INTERNET ADVERTISING AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014-01)Advertising through the internet is now an important source of consumer information as the number of internet users continues to increase. Internet usage trends and advertising in Kenya has been growing faster than any ... -
E F F E C T S O F I N T E R N A L C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S O N R I S K M A N A G E M E N T I N C O M M E R C I A L B A N K S I N N A K U R U T O W N
(Kabarak University, 2015-11)F r e q u e n t r e p o r t s o f f r a u d s i n t h e f i n a n c i a l s e c t o r i n K e n y a e s p e c i a l l y w i t h i n t h e B a n k i n g s e c t o r h a v e b e e n r e p o r t e d o v e r t h e l a s t s ... -
EFFECTS OF CREDIT ASSESSMENT ON LOAN REPAYMENT IN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN NAKURU CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
(2015-10)The main goal of every microfinance institutions is to maximize profits in order to maintain their financial stability, improve growth and sustainability. However, high levels of loan delinquency create credit volatility ... -
EFFECTS OF NON-BANK FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015-11)Over the past five years, development in Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) has assumed high preposition in Kenya. The trend could be attributed to: their renewed provision of products and services that banks ... -
Fraud vulnerability of Kenya’s National Identity Card System
(2014-10)Modern crimes such as terrorism, money laundering and illegal immigration are majorly committed by individuals who falsify their identities by forging identification documents. One such document that is a target of ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON LEADING STRATEGIC CHANGE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU SUB-COUNTY, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of school culture on leading strategic change in public secondary schools especially in Nakuru Sub-County. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF DEVOLUTION ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN NAKURU COUNTY
(Kabarak University, 2015-10)The promulgation of a new constitution of Kenyan on 31st August 2010 effectively created two levels of government; the national and county governments. Provision of health services is one of the functions that were ... -
EFFECTS OF OCCUPATION SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE OF NAKURU WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY
(Kabarak University, 2015-11)The International Labour Organization estimates that, globally, about 2.2 million people die annually from occupational accidents and diseases another 270 million suffer from serious non-fatal injuries while 160 million ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION, EMPLOYMENT FACTORS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN HIGH AND LOW PERFORMING PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HOMA-BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014-10)The study analyzed relationship between teachers’ job satisfaction, employment factors and academic performance among secondary schools in Homa-Bay County. Ministry of Education Report (2012) indicates that Homa-Bay ... -
THE ROLE OF FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG REGULAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(2019-11)The study sought to assess the influence of Family constellations on psychosocial adjustments of regular third year undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence ... -
THE ROLE OF FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG REGULAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(2019-11)The study sought to assess the influence of Family constellations on psychosocial adjustments of regular third year undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence ... -
Do Stock Splits Affect Ownership Concentration of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange?
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2013)Corporations split their shares in order to make them more affordable to the retail investors. Theoretically, increased buying of the stock post split by retail investors should be experienced. Existing literature on ... -
LEVEL OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG POLICE CONSTABLES IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014-10)Stress is a major global health challenge affecting the well-being of service providers especially those working in the human service sectors like; police officers, teachers, health care providers and media specialists. ... -
INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL- BASED LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMME ON STUDENTS’ SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI AND BUSIA COUNTIES KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2015-04)In Kenya, as elsewhere in Africa, schools play a key role in imparting important information on reproductive health and human relations to students. The last decade has been characterized by early and increased premarital ... -
AN SMS AND USSD MODEL FOR LOCATION-BASED MOBILE ADVERTISING IN MICROENTERPRISES
(Kabarak University, 2014-09)Technological and financial limitations have hampered the effective advertisement of products and services by microenterprises thus limiting their contribution towards national economic growth. Recent advances in mobile ... -
Chapter 1- Introduction
(Kabarak University, 2023)Mahmood Mamdani’s Citizen and subject is a good starting point for conceptualising power and marginalisation in Africa generally and even Kenya specifically. This framework appreciates that the colonial project was both ... -
Devolution and the promise of democracy and inclusion: An evaluation of the first decade of county Introduction governments, 2013-2022
(Kabarak University, 2023)Two variables preoccupy this entire study – decentralisation and inclusion. We hypothesise that there is a positive relationship between decentralisation and the inclusion of various groups; that the more we decentralise ... -
Decentralisation of power in Kenya in Introduction historical perspective
(Kabarak University, 2023)Kenya is run by a devolved system of government. This system was reached through historical processes by which the State itself evolved to become what it is today. An understanding of the origin, structure and effectiveness ... -
Marginalisation in Kenya in historical perspective (1963-2021): The starts, false starts and the last promise
(Kabarak University, 2023)The African Peer Review Mechanism Country Review Mission (CRM) observed as follows in relation to marginalisation in Kenya: There exists in Kenya an asymmetric exclusion of different social groups, i.e., various groups ... -
Illegitimate contradictions: The construction of centralisation, exclusion and marginalisation in the Kenyan State
(Kabarak University, 2023)Power is fickle, they say. Its wielders, therefore, wield it fleetingly. It is both potent and fragile. How can something so abstract and intangible be responsible for so much tangibility, such real world effects? ... -
NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE, DIETARY PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES AND ATTENDING DIABETIC CLINIC AT NAKURU LEVEL 6 HOSPITAL, KENYA
(2022-11)The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is on a rising trend. This is worrying because the complications are severe. Billions of dollars are also spent in the management of DM. Cost-effective interventions are available ... -
An Evaluation of the Coping Strategies of Medical Residents in Kenya
(2022-09)Coping has been demonstrated as the key determinant of mental health among medical residents. No study has quantitatively evaluated the coping strategies of medical residents in Kenya. This study therefore sought to ... -
GAPS IN INFORMED CONSENT PROCESS AMONG WOMEN WHO HAVE UNDERGONE ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION AT AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL, KIAMBU COUNTY KENYA
(2022-11)Informed consent is a legal and ethical requirement that allows respectful and dignified care. Informed consent process includes decision-making capacity, provision of adequate information, and voluntary consenting ... -
Strategic Innovation and Growth of Public Universities in Kenya
(2020-10)he Kenya’s education sector is a dynamic one and highly competitive with the increase of both private and public universities. Public universities have been relying on capitation fund and own source revenue. Many of ... -
BURNOUT, PSYCHOSOCIAL RESOURCES AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CLERGY: A CASE STUDY OF CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES, KENYA
(2022-11)Clergy are important community resources offering support to persons in need and are often the first to be called upon during emotional struggles. As such, they experience increased risk exposure to burnout. The study ... -
PERCEIVED DETERMINANTS OF ADHERENCE TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AMONG LABORATORY PERSONNEL AS PER THE STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
(2022-11)Laboratory errors are a major burden in health care systems. To decrease laboratory error and increase laboratory quality international health organizations such as the World Health Organization developed laboratory ... -
Staff Involvement on Employee Performance in Geothermal Development Company in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2022-10)he performance of geothermal development company has been declining in an environment where resources are scarce and needs have been mounting. The study therefore sought to assess the effect of staff involvement on ... -
HOTEL INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS IN COVID 19 PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENT IN KENYA: HOW TECHNOLOGICALLY READY ARE THE HOTELS?
(2021-11)Since December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on te totel industry leading to deep losses among industry players and forcing some to shut down altogether. For those that would survive the ... -
Exploring Reasons for Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake by Female Clinicians at AIC Kijabe Hospital
(2022-11)Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women of reproductive age in Kenya. Local data suggests that the uptake of cervical cancer screening is low among the general population. Clinicians ... -
CLIENT SIDE MULTI-LINGUAL MODEL FOR ENHANCING PERFORMANCE IN SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE SPAM DETECTION
(2022-11)Millions of money are lost by mobile phone users every year due to short message service spam, a social engineering skill attempting to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, personal identification numbers ... -
A MODEL FOR AN IMPACT-DIRECTED MUSIC-BASED PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH FOR ENHANCING TEACHER TRAINEES ' PERFORMANCE IN BASIC MUSIC SKILLS
(2022-11)Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. Music teachers should apply appropriate pedagogical approaches that best suit specific level outcomes. Over the years, practitioners ... -
THE ROLE OF FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG THE REGULAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2022-11)The study sought to assess the influence of Family constellations on psychosocial adjustments of regular third year undergraduate Students in Nakuru County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence ... -
Effect of Internet Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2022-08)The financial challenges faced by commercial banks in Kenya albeit the increased adoption of electronic banking as well as scanty pertinent empirical evidence, have necessitated this study which sought to establish the ... -
The role of organisation culture in achieving competitive advantage at telkom Kenya limited
(2022-09)This study aimed to explore organisational culture's role in achieving competitive advantage in Telkom Kenya. The fact that Telkom was the first Telecom Company in Kenya and yet its performance is low instead of being ... -
Strategic Procurement Management Practices and Performance of Real Estate firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2022-10)In Kenya, the real estate industry provided 9.0% of the GDP of the nation in the second quarter of 2020. It also made a large contribution to employment generation and the provision of residential and commercial space. ... -
Effects of Total Assets on Financial Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2022-10)Since 2015 some manufacturing firms in Kenya closed their business due to poor performance while others have been forced to relocate their manufacturing plants to other countries. Some companies have also scaled down ... -
HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY EVALUATION AND CONTROL, INFORMATION CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A SURVEY OF UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(kabarak university, 2022-11)Along with the debate on universities as specific organisations is the drive for adoption of marketlike practices among which the strategy process is prominent. The primacy of the human factor in higher education ... -
EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE VOICE STRATEGIES ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG THE MEDICAL STAFF IN PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFBOMET, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2022-11)The public health facilities in Kenya provide diverse health services to its citizens throughout the country. Public health employees across the country have exhibited some dissatisfaction in the recent past which has ... -
ANTECEDENTS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND BUDGETARY ALLOCATION IN THE NORTH RIFT ECONOMIC BLOC COUNTIES, KENYA
(kabarak university, 2022-11)Budgetary allocation is used by most governments and public institutions as an instrument for proper management of public funds. Achieving this presupposes that the citizenry, from whose taxation governments pull funds for ... -
nvestigating the Role of Local Community in Preventing Teenage Girls’ Pregnancy in Nyandarua North Sub-County, Kenya.
(2022-03)The study aimed to investigate the local community’s role in preventing teenage girls’ pregnancy in Nyandarua North Sub-county, Kenya. The study applied Social Cognitive Theory, using a descriptive cross-sectional survey ... -
A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DESIGN OF PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS USER INTERFACES
(kabarak university, 2022-11)There is an increasing drive for patients to have greater participation in the management of their own health, even beyond hospital visitations. This participation requires them to have access to their Personal Health ... -
A BLOCKCHAIN BASED SMART CONTRACT MODEL FOR TENDERING
(kabarak university, 2022-11)nformation technology is the backbone for all 21st -century organizations that are looking forward to offering better customer service and gaining a competitive advantage. Today, the blockchain technology is being ... -
INFLUENCE OF AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT ON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND IN KENYA
(kabarak university, 2022-11)The Auditor General plays a critical role in the audit of public finances including the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG CDF). Public Finance Management Act, 2012 requires that at the end of each ... -
A SERIAL NUMBER BASED AUTHENTICATION MODEL FOR A COMPUTER IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK
(kabarak university, 2022-11)With today’s technological evolution, wireless networks have become very common for organizations, homes and public places due to the numerous benefits that come with them, as compared with wired networks. One of the ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SELECTED SAFETY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, AND STUDENT SAFETY IN PUBLIC MIXED BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2022-11)Globally, researchers have demonstrated the fact that heads of schools have a duty to provide children with a safe, secure, and peaceful environment in which learning can occur (Ministry of Education, Guyana, 2017). ... -
An Audit of Food Safety Standards and Guidelines Implementation in Public Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya.
(Editon Consortium, 2021-11)The objective of this paper was to find out the relationship between the implementation of safety standards and guidelines for food safety and student safety in public mixed boarding secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. ... -
Relationship between Implementation of Safety Standards and Guidelines for Physical Infrastructure, and Student Safety in Public Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Editon Consortium, 2020-09)The study aimed at finding out the relationship between implementation of Safety Standards and Guidelines for Physical Infrastructure in public mixed boarding secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was guided ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT, HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR AND BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL AMONG DIABETIC PASTORALISTS IN WEST POKOT, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2022-11)Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition associated with the highest co-morbidities and complications affecting people of diverse social-economic status. Even though diabetes is considered a manageable condition-by ... -
COMPUTATION OF THE PROPERTIES OF ORGANIC-INORGANIC TIN HALIDE PEROVSKITE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATION; FIRST PRINCIPLES APPROACH
(2022-11)The energy demand in today’s society is ever increasing because of the continuous increase in population. Solar energy that uses solar cells which converts solar radiation to electrical energy is of great importance. ... -
FROM David Onyango Oloo Vs Attorney General TO Charles Kanyingi Karina Vs The Transport Licensing Board: A STEP IN THE REVERSE?
(2000)The doctrine of natural justice is · p r esently hackneyed in the realms of administrative law and justice, arguably . the world over. The Rules of natural justice are minlmu rn standards of fair decision-making imposed ... -
IMPORTATION" OF VOTERS IN KENYA'S ELECTORAL PROCESS: A CASE OF LAWS THAT CAN DEFY AN ANGEL'S ATTEMPT TO ENFORCE IN THE ABSENCE OF A VIGILANT ELECTORATE.
(2000)The recently concluded voter registration exercise in Kenya, in tandem with what has become the norm in every electoral process in the country, was not without complaint. Complaints ranged from delay in issuance of ... -
THE LAW OF POLITICS OR THE POLITICS OF THE LAW?: An Evaluation of the "Mwai Vs Moi" Rule as to Personal Service of election petition in kenya
(2005-05)For quite some time, the decision of the five-judge bench/ of the Court of Appeal of Kenya sitting at Nairobi, delivered on the 10th day of December 1999 3 has been a ghost that has haunted petitioners, practitioners ... -
A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT
(2005-11)The striking out of parliamentary Acts in Ken y a on grounds of being unconstitutional has become a norm only second in rank to the apparent lethargy on the part of the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya to enact any ... -
THE APPLICATION OF THE DEATH PENAL TY IN KENYA: A CASE OF TORTUROUS DE F ACTO ABSTINENCE.
(British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), 2000)his paper sets out to examine the application of the death penalty in Kenya .1 . It examines the Kenyan national legal framework against the backdrop of international and regional instrument < , dealing with the death ... -
EVALUATING THE COMPETENCE OF INVESTIGATIVE AND PROSECUTORIAL AGENCIES FOR CAPITAL OFFENCES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY
(Amicus Journal, 2005)The above sentiment was a defence lawyer ' s response to a press interview upon winning a sensational murder case in which a Permanent Secretary had been found brutally killed in a fire inferno. His wife was charged ... -
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM': SOME HUMANITARIAN REFLECTIONS
(University of Nairobi Law journal, 2004)"War in Iraq", "War in the Gulf', "It's all Bombardment", "Civilian Death Toll in Iraq Increases ", " Baghdad F i nal l y Falls", etc , were some of the showy press headlines during the second Gulf War in 2003. Not even ... -
International Law and World Order Problems
(The East African Law Journal, 2004)We have received the news of the re vival of the East African Law Journal with a lot of excitement. This is a wel come development in the legal and academic circles in the East African region. This journal traces ... -
The Role of Institutions in the Resolution of Election Disputes in Kenya
(Law Society of Kenya., 2013-10)Mechanisms for electoral disputes resolution are an integral part of the tests for free and fair elections in democratic set-ups. And yet, the efficacy of the mechanisms for dispute resolution is as much dependant on the ... -
Towards an African professional history of international law: The life and work of Kéba Mbaye
(Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2022)Kéba Mbaye (1924-2007)2 was a Senegalese jurist who served with distinction in the Senegalese judiciary, the United Nations human rights system, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in ad hoc international tribunals, ...