MKSU Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Agricultural Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(2018-11)This study sought to determine the factors influencing financial performance of agricultural companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The objectives of the study were to establish the target capital structure ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption of Irrigation as a Strategy Towards Enhancing Food Production Among Farmers in Kee Ward, Makueni County, Kenya
(2018-11)The ASAL areas today face the challenge of feeding its population, and thus face malnutrition and hardly go without food aid during drought seasons. The adoption of irrigation holds the key to food security. This research ... -
Influence of Teacher Preparedness on Students’ Academic Achievement in Kiswahili Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kathonzweni Sub-County, Kenya
(2018-11)Poor performance of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination has been of a great concern by all stakeholders particularly the students’ academic achievement of Kiswahili language. For five years ... -
Influence of ICT on students’ academic achievement in the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools in Dadaab sub county, Garissa county, Kenya
(2018-11)Mathematics is a cluster subject that acts as a determinant to the enrollment into a multitude of career courses in Kenya and other countries around the world. This explains why concerted efforts are being made by the ... -
Influence of work life balance practices on employee job satisfaction in commercial banks in Machakos county, Kenya
(2018-11)Work-Life balance among employees has emerged as an issue of concern to both employees and employers. There has been growing attention to employees’ inability to dedicate proper attention and time to one’s non-work activities ... -
Influence of teachers’ motivation on students’ performance in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kinangop sub county Nyandarua county, Kenya
(2018-10)Work place motivation is an important factor that inspires workers in any organization to pursue their goals and perform their duties effectively. However, lack of motivation among public secondary school teachers in ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE FAMILY BASED FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MACHAKOS SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY
(2017-10)One of the major aspects of the social pillar of the Kenya Vision 2030 is education. Kenya Vision 2030 points out education and training is an instrument to develop Kenya to be a middle-income economy. Family backgrounds ... -
INFLUENCE OF LABORATORY FACILITIES ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MACHAKOS SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(2017-09)The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of laboratory facilities on students’ academic performance in science subjects in public secondary schools in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya. Specifically, the study was ...
