MKSU Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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ANALYSIS OF SMALLHOLDER TOMATO FARMERS AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF ICT-BASED PEST INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022)Tomato is a widely consumed vegetable in Kenya and globally. It is an essential source of nutrients, income and employment. Pest infestation is one of the major challenges in tomato farming that leads to low- and ... -
The effect of microfinance institutions’ products on financial performance of small and medium enterprises: A case of Machakos Town, Kenya
(2015)Vision 2030 has emphasized the importance of SMEs in Kenya. Small and Medium Enterprises are noted as a crucial catalyst for achieving vision 2030. The research was done on the effects of Microfinance institutions` on ... -
The Ethical Dilemmas of Global Warming and its Mitigation Strategies
(2015)This research titled, “The Ethical Dilemmas of Global Warming and its Mitigation Strategies”, focuses on the ethical issues arising from global warming and especially the implications of mitigation and adaptation on the ... -
Assessment of Research and Statistical Related Processes in selected Institutions of Higher Learning Kenya
(2012)Institutions of higher learning are mandated to conduct applied research and promote innovations among other functions. The purpose of this study was to assess four research and statistical-related processes in three ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES ON SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES’ PERFORMANCE: SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS SHOPS IN MACHAKOS TOWN AND ENVIRONS
(Machakos University Press, 2021-11)Small and Microenterprise (SME) is a vital economic sector in Kenyan since it employs about 85% of the total Kenyan workforce.Competitive strategies practiced by SMEs determine their growth and longtime survival.This study ... -
INTERSECTIONS OF KNOWLEDGE, POWER AND RESISTANCE IN THE POETRY OF MAYA ANGELOU
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)Guided by hermeneutics, intersectionality and Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of dialogism, the study investigated manifestations of knowledge, power and resistance as motifs in Maya Angelou’s poetry. Hermeneutics was used in ... -
INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEES’ PRODUCTIVITY, DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REGISTRATION BUREAU, NAIROBI COUNTY
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence human resource practices on the employees’ productivity, department of National Registration Bureau Nairobi County.National Registration Bureau (NRB) department is ... -
EFFECTS OF PRINCIPALS’ ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATHIANI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-01)School principals’ administrative practices are an important management function in relation to obtaining, developing and motivating the human resources required by a school to achieve its objectives. The effectiveness of ... -
A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED POLITICAL SPEECHES OF PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA AND THE FORMER PRIME MINISTER, RAILA AMOLLO ODINGA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-02)Political discourse is one of language domain that has attracted the interests of researchers for a long while. This is because political discourse is a complex human activity that deserves critical study particularly ... -
INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORY PRACTICES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MASHURU SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-03)This study was set to establish the influence of principals’ instructional supervisory practices on students’ academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Mashuru Sub-County, ... -
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR IN MACHAKOS SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2022-03)Social media is one of the most used interactive communication tools in the current world. Almost every person of above ten years is operating an account of any social media platform. The purpose of the study was to establish ... -
Development of a Small-scale Machine for Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fiber
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sisal fibre is a raw material used in the production ropes, mats, gunny bags, carpets and polymer composites. UNIDO, in 2001, revealed that there is large amount of small-scale sisal in East Africa that is inadequately ... -
The Major Causes Of The Rural Poverty A Case Study Of Kenya
(2009)Poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon whose causes are complex and difficult to Measure precisely. The need to articulate causes of poverty in developing countries is Paramount given its effects. This study examines ... -
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MODES ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN MACHAKOS TOWN, KENYA
(2019-10)The aim of the study was to investigate influence of strategic management modes on performance (sales) of SMEs in Machakos Town, Machakos County. The specific objectives of this study were to establish influence of ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING FEMALE STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUKAA SUB-COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA
(2019-10)Education for females has been widely valued across the world. Since independence female students’ retention in schools has been found to be a major challenge in Kenya. Socio- economic factors have ... -
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN MACHAKOS COUNTY - KENYA
(2019-10)This study investigated how performance appraisal practices affect performance of commercial banks in Machakos County. The specific objectives were to: establish how preparation for performance appraisal influences performance ... -
LANGUAGE MANAGEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING DISCOURSES AT MACHAKOS LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL, KENYA
(2019-10)In Kenya and particularly Machakos County, there is low prevalence of family planning uptake which stands at 49.7%. Family Planning (FP) is not only a health issue but also a cultural and linguistic concern. Therefore, ... -
INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF UNIVERSITIES IN MACHAKOS AND KITUI COUNTIES, KENYA
(2019-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of human resource management practices on organizational performance: A case of Universities in Machakos and Kitui Counties in Kenya. The specific objectives were to ... -
TEACHER FACTORS INFLUENCING USE OF QUESTIONING TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MWALA SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(2019-10)Mathematics teachers play an important function in coaching necessities in arithmetic and in making sure that scholars sign in desirable grades. This is completed with the resource of adopting a couple of additives of ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON LEARNING OUTCOMES AMONG PRESCHOOL LEARNERS IN MBOONI EAST SUB COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY
(2019-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement on children’s learning outcomes among preschool learners in Mbooni Sub County, Makueni County. Three research objectives guided the study. ...
