Projects, Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Biomonitoring with Organism Traits and Impacts of SmallImpoundments on Stream Ecological Integrity and FoodWeb
(2015)Change of ecosystems and the associated loss of biodiversity is among the most important environmental issues. Climate change, pollution, and impoundments are considered as major drivers of biodiversity loss. Organism ... -
Effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(2018)The purpose of this research was to empirically investigate the effect of capital structure on financial sustainability of deposit-taking micro finance institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine ... -
Development of electrochemical sensors containing bimerallic silver and gold nanoparticles
(2010)Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that have been shown to be teratogenic, mutagenic and carcinogenic and pose serious threats to the health of aquatic and human life. Several methods ... -
PREVALENCE OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD AMONG JUNIOR FEMALE LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS IN ITEN, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(2015)Adolescents regularly participating in sports and do not meet their energy intake may develop several medical conditions, such as disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density, collectively ... -
Characterisation of key pests of amaranth and nightshades in Kenya and development of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
(2018)Scanty information is available concerning the identity of the major pests of amaranth and African nightshades in Kenya and associated damage. The natural enemies of these pests have also not been studied in detail. In ... -
PARENT-TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENHANCING PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S EDUCATION IN UASIN GISHU DISTRICT, KENYA
(2006)The Kenyan Government in her partnership policy intends to promote the relationship between parents, teachers and the community in enhancing children’s education. This will be possible if: ... -
SOCIO-RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF CHILD - LABOUR
(2001)About 250 million children in the world work in harzadous and exploitative labour conditions. Child-labour is a controversial and an emotive phenomenon that defies simple solutions. The idea that children have special ... -
Mathematical Models for 3-PhaseTraffic Flow Theory
(2012)In this thesis we outline the Kerner’s 3-phase traffic flow theory, which states that the flow of vehicular traffic occur in three phases i.e. free flow, synchronized flow and wide moving jam phases. A macroscopic ... -
RESPONSE STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND MANAGERIAL CHALLENGES
(2013)The environment in which organizations operate is continuously changing, thereby posing challenges to organizations, and higher education institutions are no exception. The objective of this study was to understand how ... -
CYCLE INDICES, SUBDEGREES AND SUBORBITAL GRAPHS OF PGL (2,q) ACTING ON THE COSETS OF ITS SUBGROUPS
(2016)The action of and on the cosets of their subgroups is a very active area in enumerative combinatorics. Most researchers have concentrated on the action of these groups on the cosets of their maximal ... -
Development of Selective Sorbent Materials for the Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the Environment
(2016-03)This cumulative thesis aimed at the investigation of alternative sorbents based on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) for monitoring of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in ... -
ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATIONOF LOW DENSITY POLY-ETHENE DEGRADING BACTERIA AND FUNGI FROM DANDORA DUMPSITE-NAIROBI
(2018-04)Dandora dumpsite is Nairobi's official main dumpsite and is close to the city‘s informal settlements. This study aimed at isolating and identifying bacteria and fungi with the capacity to degrade low density poly-ethene ... -
Managing risk under climate change in Kenya: Multiple shocks, poverty, gender, and potential for group-based approaches
(2017)Climate change and related shocks are major challenges facing agricultural performance, poverty reduction efforts, and economic growth in developing economies. Managing risks is vital because climate change and shocks lead ... -
Effect of Instructional Media On Students’ Academic Performance in Christian Religious Education in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya
(2018-11)Academic performance of a student is of paramount importance in every academic institution. The focus of this study was to address the effect of instructional media on students’ academic performance in CRE in public secondary ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Shareholders’ Wealth of Listed Companies in Kenya
(2018)This research project sought to establish the effect of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) on the shareholders’ wealth of Kenyan listed firms involved in Mergers and Acquisitions. The study adopted a descriptive research ... -
Administrative Factors Influencing Principals’ Effectiveness in Instructional Supervision in Public Secondary Schools in Mukaa Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya
(2018-11)In Mukaa Sub-county, instructional supervision by principals is yet to be effectively realized. In many cases, teachers do not complete their syllabus and students also register low academic grades in both internal and ... -
The Strategic Management Practices Affecting the Growth of Training Institutions in Machakos County
(2018-08)The aim of the study was to determine the Strategic Management practices affecting the growth of training institutions in Machakos County. The objectives of this study was to assess the effect of strategy formulation on ... -
Play Determinants Influencing Acquisition of Numeracy Skills Among Early Childhood Learners in ECDE Centres in Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County
(2018-10)This study sought to underscore the influence of play determinants in the teaching of Mathematics, particularly acquisition of numeracy skills among children in pre-school. The study was done in Kathiani zone which is in ... -
Assessment of Integration of Information Communication Technology Tools in Teaching and Learning of Kiswahili Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kilungu Sub-County, Makueni County
(2018-11)Integration of technology in education is considered as a strategy of transforming the quality of education all over the world. The purpose of the study was to assess of integration of ICT tools in the teaching and learning ...
