http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/194 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:41:28 GMT 2026-04-05T12:41:28Z http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/20012 DETERMINANTS OF FOOD SECURITY AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KENYA Njoroge, Jacqeline Wanjiku; Murunga, James; Karau, James In Kenya, ensuring food security among rural households is pivotal for sustainable development and poverty alleviation. With about 71 percent of Kenya’s population living in the rural areas and agriculture being the main economic activity, 36 percent of the rural population is experiencing food poverty. The main focus for this study is to establish the determinants of food security among rural households in Kenya. The study is grounded on the Engel Curve theory. Data for this study is obtained from the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (KIHBS) 2015/16, covering 13,092 rural households. Logistic regression estimation technique was employed to meet the study objectives. The findings reveal that education status of the household head, access to credit, household size and income are significant determinants of food security among rural households in Kenya. The education status of the household head, access to credit and income have positive effects on household’s food security while household size has a negative effect on household food security. The study recommends that credit facilities be made accessible for rural farmers to help them expand both on farm and off farm operations, thus enhancing household food security. The government should also prioritize expanding education access in rural areas and implement policies to boost household income by supporting agricultural value chains and improving market access. Additionally, policy measures focused on family planning should receive adequate attention to reduce household sizes to a level that household heads can manage effectively. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/20012 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/18633 Human Capital Investment and Organizational Performance: A Theoretical Review Mutua, Jemmy; Kimanthi, Ruth; Kinyili, Jacinta Skill and capacities present in the workforce, if put to productive use, can be vital determinants of a nation's longterm profit gains. Building employees' competence through skill acquisition is an important yardstick in measuring an organization's performance. Keeping into account the importance of investing in human resources in an organization, the current study tries to review existing literature and research work on human capital and organization investment with a main focus on human capital accumulation, human capital depletion and human capital drivers. The study reviewed existing literature that shows the relationship between human capital and organization investment, which shows either a firm performing well or projecting poor performance. The review has shown that human capital accumulation, human capital depletion and human capital drivers have a positive influence on the performance of an organization when proper investment strategies are adopted. The findings also show that organizations that invest in developing their human capital project growth, positive performance and survival of firms in very competitive environments. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/18633 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/18001 Effect Of Macroeconomic Variables On Profitability Of Commercial Banks Listed In The Nairobi Securities Exchange Simiyu, Christine Nanjala; Ngile, Lessah Nzioka Based on vital contribution of the commercial banks to economic progression Kenya, this study endeavors to investigate the effect of macroeconomic variables on financial profitability of listed commercial banks in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) for years 2001 to 2012. Panel data analysis using Fixed Effects model was applied on the data to examine the effects of three major macroeconomic variables which included: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange rates, and interest rates on profitability of the listed commercial banks. The study findings indicated that real GDP growth rate had positive but insignificant effect to profitability of commercial banks as measured through Return On Assets (ROA). Further, real interest rates had a significant negative influence on profitability of listed commercial banks in Kenya. While the exchange rate had a positive significant effect on the profitability of listed commercial banks on Nairobi Securities Exchange. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/18001 2015-04-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/15824 Challenges Facing Effective Implementation of Free Primary Education in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Githunguri District Kiambu County Kinyanjui, Monica; Ishmail, Mwasa; Mbutu, Phyllis The purpose of the study was to determine the challenges facing implementation of free primary education in Kenya today using Githunguri district in Kiambu County as a case study. The study sought to identify the factors that have lead to poor implementation of the free primary education. The target population is the 30 public primary schools in the district. A census method of data collection was used. The study revealed that public primary schools in Githunguri district are facing numerous challenges in terms of performance, administrative, and financial. This have in turn impacted negatively on the smooth implantation of the program. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.mksu.ac.ke/handle/123456780/15824 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z