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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 ... -
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: 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 ... -
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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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
(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. ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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: 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 ... -
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 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
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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). ... -
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. ... -
FINANCIAL INCLUSION DETERMINANTS AND THEIR EFFECT ON UTILISATION OF FORMAL FINANCIAL SERVICES BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-09)Kenya’s financial services sector has witnessed significant technological revolution in the past decade resulting to new financial products. Whereas 80 percent of Kenyan adults owned a formal bank account as at 2019, the ... -
SELECTED FACTORS DETERMINING THE CORPORATE CASH HOLDINGS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The purpose of this study was to analyze selected factors determining corporate cash holdings of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the effect of liquid asset substitutes, ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING TAX AUDIT EFFECTIVENESS IN KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY: A CASE OF SOUTH RIFT-VALLEY REGION
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Tax income forms a very significant portion of government revenue. Taxation is geared towards generating revenue for the government to cater for its expenditure. In spite of recording remarkable revenue growth and ... -
EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCE INTERVENTIONS BY MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: A CASE OF NAKURU CBD WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Microfinance has built up a lot of attention as a way to eradicate poverty and empowering women. According to the Nakuru County Integrated Development Plan Report (CIDPP 2018-2022), low outreach of microfinance interventions ... -
INFLUENCE OF MARKETING MIX STRATEGIES ON SALES PERFORMANCE OF BIXA ORELLANA AMONG SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-06)Bixa Orellana, a natural food-colour, is in high demand in both local and international markets due to its health benefits. The sales performance of the crop remains relatively low in Kenya despite its potential contribution ... -
INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Financing has been identified as a key element for micro and small enterprises to thrive in their drive to build productive capacity, to compete, create jobs and to contribute to poverty alleviation in developing countries. ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL FACTORS ON AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING AMONG THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN NAKURU EAST AND NAKURU WEST SUB-COUNTIES, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Access to adequate and quality housing is considered as a key economic and social right to all humans. Affordable housing is associated with a number of outcomes including; social, health, development, financial and ... -
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL STAKE HOLDERS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF SRATEGIC PLANS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MIGWANI DISTRICT, KENYA
(Kabarak university, 2013)This study intended to determine the role of parents, government and school managers in the implementation of the school strategic plans. The specific objectives of the study were; - To assess the extent to which ... -
EFFECTS OF FINANCING CONSTRAINTS ON OPERATION, PROFITABILITY AND GROWTH OF SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISES: A SURVEY OF MAU – NAROK DIVISION
(Kabarak university, 2013)Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the Kenyan Economy. The sector contributes approximately 80.6 percent of new jobs created in the country every year. Despite their significance, SMEs are ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN BY SACCOs IN MURANG’A COUNTY
(Kabarak university, 2013-10)The ability to implement strategies successfully is important to any organization. Numerous studies acknowledge that strategies frequently fail not because of inadequate formulation but because of insufficient ... -
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES OF MANAGING GENERATION “Y” TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: THE CASE OF KHWISERO SUB-COUNTY
(Kabarak university, 2013)Generation Y teachers present a challenge to school managers in terms of providing to them desirable leadership that can make their strengths become a benefit to the school. Research has identified dealing with the ... -
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY ON SALES PERFORMANCE IN SUPERMARKETS IN NAKURU TOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
(Kabarak university, 2013)Many business firms in Kenya strive for differentiation as a strategy aimed at maximizing sales performance as a result of increased cut-throat business competition in the market. Supermarkets in Nakuru town, have ... -
EFFECT OF DEBT FINANCING ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE ENTERPRISES IN ELDORET TOWN (2010-2012)
(Kabarak university, 2013)Small businesses are the engines for economic development both in developed as well as developing countries. Most of the existing studies on debt financing have focused on large scale firms using data from macro level ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(Kabarak university, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of organizational leadership on performance in academics in secondary schools of Baringo Central Sub County of Baringo County, Kenya. The specific objectives were: ... -
EFFECT OF FUND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CDF FUNDED WATER PROJECTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF MOLO CONSTITUENCY, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(2013)Kenya‟s CDF was a concept implemented in 2003 through the Act of parliament, whose aim was to address the challenges at grassroots level through the provision of funds to empowerment of community-based projects in all ... -
SERVICE TIPPING AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE STRATEGY FOR PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN KENYA: A BALANCED SCORE CARD PERSPECTIVE
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Attainment of competitive advantage is an ultimate goal of any organization. Further, the hotel industry remains extremely competitive world over; not to mention its significance as a major foreign exchange earner in ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ON THEIR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF NAKURU TOWN
(2013)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) use different sources of financing. Some of them emerging to be a challenge to the performance of the SME since most SME owners’ lack necessary knowledge on which sources of finance ... -
EFFECT OF RELATIONSHIP MARKETING ORIENTATION ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY: A SURVEY OF STAR-RATED HOTELS IN NORTH RIFT, KENY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)With business rivalry getting fiercer, the most pressing issue that organizations must address is how to gain customer loyalty and maximize client lifetime value. The focus of Relationship Marketing Orientation is on ... -
MEDIATING EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INNOVATION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the mediating effect of financial innovation on the relationship between organizational capital and financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. Purposely the study ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The Non-Governmental organizations are major players in the economic developments and social wellbeing within the host countries. In Kenya, the NGOs contribution was highly recognized by the government. Despite the ... -
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, INTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN KENYA: A CASE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)In the past few decades, Kenya, like other African country, has reported a surge in the number of disasters. Kenya’s response to disasters has been ad-hoc and uncoordinated. The institutional and legal frameworks on ... -
INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES BY KAKAMEGA COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Implementation of Human Resource Management policies by governments in developing countries has not translated into development and quality service delivery. Leadership is integral to achieving government goals. This ... -
DETERMINANTS OF FIRST ANTENATAL CARE VISIT AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANC CLINIC IN TENWEK HOSPITAL, BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-07)Pregnancy in itself poses a risk of complication to every individual mother carrying it from conception to postnatal period. Therefore antenatal care Clinic (ANC) is recommended to identify these complications early and ... -
EFFECT OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING APPROACH ON ACADEMIC MOTIVATION, ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION AMONG COUNTY CO-EDUCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)A lot of scholarly research articles have lauded the positive significant contribution of Cooperative Learning Approach (CLA) and its effect on student‟s academic achievement. The objectives of the study were to: determine ... -
INFLUENCE OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES ON THE SELF-EFFICACY OF ORPHANED CHILDREN LIVING IN ORPHANAGES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The primary focus of many orphanages in Kenya is the provision of shelter and food with little investment in mental health care provision. It presents significant implications for the self-efficacy of children brought ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS’ USE OF SELECTED LEADERSHIP STYLES AND STUDENTS’ CONFORMITY TO RULES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Stakeholders in education in Nakuru County, Kenya have expressed great concern over high levels of students’ non-conforming to rules in public secondary schools as indicated by the Education Task Force (2015). The county ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED FACTORS AND GENDER DISPARITY IN ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Provision of universal basic education and especially secondary education is an important global target captured in the Sustainable Development Goals number 4. In tandem, the government of Kenya has since the year 2008 ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED UNIVERSITY CULTURES AND STUDENT RETENTION IN CHARTERED CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-02)This study sought to address the problem of low student retention in Chartered Christian Universities in Kenya. University cultures make up the academic and social environment in any university and are therefore key to ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS INDICATORS TO CORPORATE FAILURE AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012)This study examines the contribution of financial distress indicators to corporate failure for commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the contribution of cash flows, liquidity, solvency, profitability ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS INDICATORS TO CORPORATE FAILURE AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012)This study examines the contribution of financial distress indicators to corporate failure for commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the contribution of cash flows, liquidity, solvency, profitability ... -
UTILISATION OF MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS FUNDS BY BORROWERS IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS IN KENYA: A SURVEY OF MARALAL TOWN.
(Kabarak University, 2012-10)The study sought to establish whether borrowed funds from MFIs are effectively applied and used for the intended purposes. Despite a lot of effort in terms of resource availability, the poverty levels are still very ... -
ANALYSIS OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPLICATION ON LIQUIDITY RISK IN QUOTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012)Working capital management involves planning and controlling current assets and current liabilities in a manner that eliminates the risk of inability to meet due short term obligations on the one hand and avoid excessive ... -
STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KENYAN SUGAR COMPANIES IN RESPONSE TO GLOBALIZATION: A CASE OF MUMIAS SUGAR COMPANY
(Kabarak University, 2012)Globalization has become an integral part of our lives a process characterized by interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and ... -
EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF TOTAL REWARD ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG BANK EMPLOYEES IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012-09)Kenyan banking sector has experienced rapid growth in profits, deposits and revenues in the recent years and this has triggered a lot of competition among banks. In response, banks have developed new strategies to weather ... -
ROLE OF PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USAGE IN THE RISK OF SELECTED ADDICTIONS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Internet connectivity and usage have increased tremendously over the last few years. Although the connectivity in institutions of learning is meant for accessing important information and academic purposes, university ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED FORMS OF BULLYING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Psychosocial health of many learners at both primary and secondary levels in the 21 st century has been adversely affected by various factors. Amongst many documented factors, the influence of bullying on psychosocial ... -
DRAMATURGIES OF FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN SELECTED KENYAN DRAMA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)This study examines the dramaturgies used in the representation of the female gender in Kenyan drama. The study examines Kyalo‘s The Hunter is Back (2010), Imbuga‘s The Return of Mgofu (2011) and The Green Cross of ... -
PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A CASE OF EGERTON AND KABARAK MAIN CAMPUSES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Psychosocial factors may shape sexual attitudes and behaviours of young people either positively or negatively. Risky sexual behaviours have become a challenge all over the world and may have major negative impact on ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED STUDENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON RETENTION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-05)One of the education policies of the government of Kenya according to the Basic Education act of 2013 is the provision of free and compulsory basic education with the anticipated target of achieving universal secondary ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROVISION OF SELECTED RESOURCES AND EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL ROLES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NANDI EAST SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Provision of teaching resources in educational institutions is central to achievement of the goals of education. It could facilitate effective performance of teachers’ instructional roles. This study sought to investigate ... -
ENABLING SECURE MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE USING BLOCKCHAIN.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-10)Medical facilities in Kenya have made efforts to adopt Electronic Health Records systems at various levels and for different use cases. However, there lacks a robust and secure system for sharing sensitive and confidential ... -
AB INITIO STUDY OF ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATION
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)The ever increasing need of energy in third world countries has necessitated the need for coming up with measures of seeking alternative energy sources. Solar energy is one of the most important alternative sources of ... -
AN ISO 27001 BASED MODEL TO DETERMINE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SECURITY MATURITY UNDER UNCERTAINTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-01)The use of information technology and related process has permeated into organizations of all sizes. Moreover, in recent years, almost all organizations, if not all are involved in protecting their technology investment, ... -
INCLUSION OF KENYAN POPULAR MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC CURRICULUM: A STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2021-11)Popular music is an important ingredient in the day-to-day lives of many young people, especially the youth. In Kenya, this genre has not been included in the secondary school music curriculum. The glaring omission of ... -
EFFECTS OF MOBILE APPLICATION SECURITY STRATEGIES ON PRIVACY INVASION AMONG MOBILE SHOP OPERATORS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Privacy invasion is an offence perpetrated by availability, access, and use of advanced mobile devices when they land in the wrong hands of people who have the intention of infringing into the space of either individuals ... -
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LITERACY AND APPLICATION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS A CONTINGENCY AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2012-10)This study sought to establish the financial management literacy and application among University students as a contingency against unemployment in Kenya. The specific objectives included: to find out the savings ... -
STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY LOCAL COMMERCIAL BANKS IN RESPONSE TO THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
(Kabarak University, 2012)The commercial banks in Kenya are currently operating in a more dynamic business environment than before, since the market has been liberalized. Due to the liberalized economy, there has been intense competition in the ... -
THE ROLE OF PRODUCT INNOVATIONS IN CREATING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
(Kabarak University, 2012)The financial market in Kenya has been growing over the past decade and it is increasingly becoming more competitive.Since new entrants appear in the market every now and then, banks must find ways to maintain a ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF INTERNET USAGE ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN NAKURU TOWN CONSTITUENCY
(Kabarak University, 2012)The Internet is a useful tool that can be used by entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) alike to market their products/services and considerably reduce costs of doing business. The government of Kenya ... -
INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON RETURNS A CASE OF MOLOLINE SERVICE LIMITED IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY
(Kabarak University, 2012)Financial Management practices are vital in any investment, given that there are many investment opportunities available in Kenya. The role of financial management practices on the returns of organizations has not been ... -
ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE A CASE STUDY OF HOTELS IN NAKURU
(Kabarak University, 2012)Technology is easy to acquire and therefore the advantage that results from it depends on how it is exploited. When it is fully exploited, it strengthens the core capabilities of the business. Technology has become an ... -
EFFECTS OF MICRO CREDIT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN-OWNED INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS: A SURVEY OF MICROFINANCE FUNDED PROJECTS IN ELDAMA RAVINE TOWN
(Kabarak University, 2012)Microcredit is important in increasing income activities, creates employment opportunities and also leads to better living standards of people. It has assisted many, especially women who are unable to get loans from ... -
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT INHIBIT THE GROWTH OF VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET IN KENYA: A CASE OF NAIROBI COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2014-09)Venture capital financing continues to play a major economic role in Kenya especially towards the attainment of the vision 2030 which aims at making Kenya a middle-income country. It is a type of financing that involves ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SCHOOL COMPLETION RATES: A PERSPECTIVE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAMBURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10)Low secondary school completion rates have been linked to factors such as social-economic and social-cultural characteristic of students, low intrinsic motivation to learn, parental influence and lack of role models in the ... -
THE ELEMENTS FOR DEVELOPING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY METRICS MODEL FOR UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-07)There has been increased frequency of information systems' security breaches within universities. Studies indicate that information technology security management could be improved if IT security management were used ... -
TOWARDS WHOLE PERSON HEALTHCARE FOR FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA: IDENTIFY THE UNMET HEALTH NEEDS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Background: Female Sex Workers (FSWs) have complex health needs that predispose them to a higher morbidity and mortality risk than the general population. They have unbounded challenges for example stigma and social exclusion ... -
SCREENING STRATEGIES TO DETECT GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS IN AIC KIJABE HOSPITAL, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Background Gestational DM has been associated with increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity however, screening recommendations are not clearly described in Kenyan guidelines. Kenyan studies have shown wide-ranging ... -
GENDER EQUITY: SECONDARY SCHOOL WOMEN MUSIC EDUCATORS’ EXPERIENCES IN BUNGOMA COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-12)There are a number of factors that influence the experiences of men and women music educators. One of these factors, based on assigned and assumed roles, is gender that affects the music practices in schools, workshops, ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MARRIED MEN AND WOMEN ON VASECTOMY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF A MISSION HEALTH CENTRE IN BURUNDI
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Vasectomy is a safe, cheap, easy to perform a method of contraception. However, its uptake in Burundi is low. Moreover, matters of family planning are packaged as a female responsibility than male, and it is not clear what ... -
THE QUALITY OF POST ABORTION CAREPACKAGE OFFERED TO WOMEN PRESENTING TO TWO REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN BOMET COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)In 2011, WHO reported 56 million abortions worldwide. The majority of these occurred in the developing world. Maternal mortality in Kenya isstill high at 488/100,000 live births, with abortion related deaths contributing ... -
ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED DISASTERS ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN LOWER NYANDO RIVER BASIN, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Residents of lower Nyando River Basin, Kisumu County are predisposed to flooding and drought cycles, whose impacts are exacerbated by climate change. These phenomena leave trails of destruction, which negate cumulative ... -
PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS AMONG CHILDREN ATTENDING THE OUTPATIENT CLINICS IN THARAKA-NITHI COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Upper respiratory tracts (URTI) are acute, self-limiting infection. In 80% of cases, the cause is viral. Consequently, routine antibiotics prescribing to treat URTIs is not justified as they have no clinical benefit and ... -
INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION’S HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON TEACHER’S JOB COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF RONGAI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Teacher commitment is an important dimension of performance and quality assurance in the school. The World Bank observes that poor teacher management and low levels of teacher accountability afflicts many developing countries ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES IN NAKURU EAST SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020)Family owned businesses play a crucial role in the economy through employment creation, income generation and also in accumulation of wealth. However, the family owned businesses face performance challenges such as poor ... -
EFFECT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies play an important role in economic development as part of the financial system. In order to increase financial inclusivity and realize Vision 2030, the Kenyan government has introduced ... -
ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF ADOPTION OF MARKETING ORIENTATION ON SUCCESS OF MARKETING STRATEGIES IN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI -KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-05)Successful marketing starts with a considered, well-informed marketing strategy. Contrary to earlier philosophies such as production orientation, marketing oriented organizations are driven by a shift towards a marketplace ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED FACTORS ON EFFECTIVE COVERAGE OF KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION BIOLOGY SYLLABUS IN RONGAI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-12)The need for effective coverage of secondary school syllabi is crucial in Kenya and the world at large. This study sought to determine effective coverage of KCSE Biology syllabus in secondary schools in Rongai Sub County. ... -
STUNTING IN CHILDREN LESS THAN TWO YEARS IN RURAL AND URBAN HOUSEHOLDS IN TURBO SUB COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Globally about one fifth of children less than five years are stunted with more than a third from Africa. Stunting is low length for age with poor cognitive and physical development. It occurs in the first 1000 days of ... -
INFLUENCE OF JOB CONTEXT FACTORS ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NAKURU WEST SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-02)Job satisfaction is the perceptions of fulfillment derived from day-to-day work activities and is the ultimate reward to employees in an organization. Job satisfaction among public secondary school teachers plays a key ... -
STUNTING IN CHILDREN LESS THAN TWO YEARS IN RURAL AND URBAN HOUSEHOLDS IN TURBO SUB COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Globally about one fifth of children less than five years are stunted with more than a third from Africa. Stunting is low length for age with poor cognitive and physical development. It occurs in the first 1000 days of ... -
DIETARY PRACTICES, NUTRITION AND HEALTH STATUS OF INFANTS BORN TO ADOLESCENT MOTHERS IN TRANSMARA WEST, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-12)Globally, adolescent motherhood remains a challenge because they are unprepared for childcare hence putting their infants at risk of malnutrition. In order to prevent the occurrence of common illnesses, infants should be ... -
INFLUENCE OF WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT ON TRANSFER OF LEARNED SKILLS IN STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)The success of any training programme can be gauged by the extent to which learned skills are transferred back to the workplace and utilized by employees. This study sought to assess the influence of workplace environment ... -
EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF APPROPRIATENESS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS MODELS IN INFLUENCING SHAREHOLDER WEALTH OF LISTED NON FINANCIAL FIRMS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)The market share price is considered by investors to be an observable and real measure of shareholder wealth, despite possibility of mistakes by financial markets in assessment of shareholder wealth. Investing public and ... -
INFLUENCE OF RESOURCES ON RETENTION OF PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES: A CASE OF MAINSTREAMED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-02)Mainstreamed system of education is one of the most effective ways of creating an inclusive and human tolerant society. The government of Kenya has advanced in implementing the mainstreaming policy by ensuring that children ... -
A CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-01)Cloud computing plays a very important role in the development of business and competitive edge for many organisations including SMEs. Cloud computing is considered to be a very capable and able internet-based computing ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON JOB SATISFACTION OF SECURITY PERSONNEL IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-11)Employee job satisfaction is a critical aspect in organizations because it affects work-related behaviours such as productivity, efficiency, absenteeism and turnover. However, in Baringo County, there has been a notable ... -
INFLUENCE OF ADVERTISING THROUGH MEDIA ON CONSUMERS’ ATTITUDE: A COMPARISON OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE CHANNELS USED BY SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-10)The media landscape in Kenya has changed over time with more internet-enabled channels, giving marketers a wide range of communication mediums to advertise through. This has made institutions to push their advertising ... -
RISK MANAGEMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEURIAL INVESTMENTS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2020-04)This study was set to investigate risk management and its effect on the performance of commercial real estate entrepreneurial investments in Kenya. Objectives of the study include determination of how technical risk ... -
THE EFFECT OF FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS ON STOCK RETURNS IN KENYA: EVIDENCE FROM NSE LISTED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-11)The study focused on the effect of foreAigBnS TpoRrAtfoCliTo investments on stock returns of listed financial institutions in Kenya. Reversals of FPIs due to a shift in investor risk appetite may have a drastic impact ... -
EFFECTS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON BRAND EQUITY OF LISTED COMPANIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-08)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the marketing strategies that are widely used in the industrial arena for the purposes of creating customer awareness, enhancing product penetration into the market and ... -
INVESTIGATING SELECTED EGOCENTRIC USERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS USING SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN MINING FORENSIC EVIDENCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-10)Investigation of social media using social network theory is a new powerful tool that will aid and ease law enforcement agencies in multi-faceted ways in this ever evolving digital landscape. It is against this backdrop ... -
FINANCIAL SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGIES FOR FARMERS‘ ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN KENYA: A SURVEY OF SMALL-SCALE TEA FARMERS IN KISII COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Economic empowerment is an important goal for any Government. Agriculture is the main source of food as well as income of Kenya‘s economy. Various interventions and policies for ease of access to financial service have ... -
PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE AND ELDERLY CARE INSTITUTIONS AND UPTAKE OF INSTITUTIONALISED CARE FOR THE AGED IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)This study investigated Public Perceptions of Elderly People and Elderly Care Institutions and Uptake of Institutionalized Care for the Aged in Nakuru County, Kenya. This study was informed by the growing population of ... -
A MODEL FOR DETECTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY VIOLATIONS IN A CLOUD ENVIRONMENT
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The pervasiveness of the internet and available connectivity solutions brought about by cloud computing has led to an unprecedented increase in technologies built based on information technology infrastructures. This has ... -
EFFICACY OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACHAKOS AND EMBU COUNTIES, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Monitoring and Evaluation, (M&E) frameworks allow for project activities to be measured and analyzed. There is a gap in the design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to generate information during the process of ... -
A FUSED MACHINE LEARNING INTRUSION DETECTION MODEL IN MANETS.
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks – MANETs are prevalent in healthcare monitoring of high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and various heart conditions and cardiac misnomers like syncope, third murmurs and atrial fibrillation. ... -
MODEL FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF NETWORK INTRUSION DETECTION BASED ON MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Digital crimes have increased in number and sophistication affecting the networks quality of services parameters like confidentiality, integrity and availability of resources. Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) are ... -
ROLE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELLING IN PROMOTING MARITAL SATISFACTION FOR MARRIED CAREER INDIVIDUALS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Marital satisfaction has remained a topic of great interest worldwide, and a relationship has been advanced between marital satisfaction, job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Studies have shown that the often competing ... -
INTERNET OF THINGS BASED MODEL FOR PREECLAMPSIA MONITORING IN ANTENATAL CARE
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)In the health sector, the health of women is a significant public health issue, which impacts the personal well-being, family reproduction, and societal development. Therefore, knowledge about the health of women has led ... -
EXPERIENCES OF HOME-BASED CAREGIVERS OF ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS FROM A REGIONAL FAITH-BASED PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-08)Cancer is the third leading cause of mortality in Kenya. Eighty percent of cancer cases present at advanced stages, when little curative care can be done and palliative care is their best option of care. Majority of the ... -
COHESION IN THE WRITTEN ENGLISH TEXTS OF HEARING IMPAIRED LEARNERS IN SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Previous studies reveal that the hearing impaired learners face several challenges in their written English. These challenges affect their communication, which is likely to affect their education and career aspirations. ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION ON POLYTHENE BAG BAN IN RONGAI SUB-COUNTY, NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Polythene bags have been preferred for packaging purposes because they are light in weight, cheap and resistant to degradation. Despite the benefits, poor disposal of polythene causes degradation of soil, water, land and ... -
STRATEGIC FACTORS INFLUENCING TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The transport and distribution of the petroleum products by Kenya Pipeline Company is key in the social economic development of the country. Efficiency in the transport and distribution of the petroleum products ensures ... -
INVESTIGATING EFFECTS AND MANAGEMENT OF FLASH FLOODS IN MARIGAT SUB-COUNTY, BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Flash flood is a natural disaster that occurs due to the sudden onset of rainfall that causes runoff waters from high altitude areas to low altitude area. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects and management ... -
FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COBALT PIGMENTED ANODIZED ZINC FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC APPLICATION
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Population growth and urbanization have led to water scarcity and pollution which is a health hazard not only to human but also the ecosystem in general. This has necessitated coming up with ways of treating water before ... -
INFLUENCE OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ON TEAM COHESION OF EMPLOYEES IN KENYAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES: EVIDENCE FROM KABARAK UNIVERSITY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019)Workforce diversity provides an environment for employees to learn more from each other thus making an institution stronger in terms of tolerance, ideas, innovation and creativity. The changing demographics in workforce ... -
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC SERVICE: A CASE STUDY OF DIRECTORATE OF IMMIGRATION AND REGISTRATION OF PERSONS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Service delivery is the main mandate of the public sector and efficiency is critical to service delivery. However, the public sector has experienced several challenges in service delivery provision that impact the quality, ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES ON PERFORMANCE OF SECOND HAND VEHICLE DEALER FIRMS IN NAKURU EAST SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The second hand vehicle dealership in Kenya has continued to be an extremely competitive sector. In the context of performance, the sector is considered to account for over 70% of the vehicles in Kenyan roads. This study ... -
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC JOB DESIGN TECHNIQUES ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The greatest challenge facing organisations is whether their staffs are motivated to perform their duties and whether employees find their work interesting and meaningful. The ways jobs are designed have an important bearing ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLANS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RONGAI SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Past research has shown that even though excellent strategic plans have been written in public secondary schools, few have been successfully implemented. Crafting the best strategic plan is not the end in itself. Final ... -
AN EVALUATION OF INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP ON MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: A CASE STUDY OF NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-12)Leadership has the ability to bring a vision into reality by making swift decisions and inspiring others. Leadership is guiding people and the company in the right direction through empowerment and inspiration, objectively ... -
INFLUENCE OF MOBILE-BASED LENDING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The microfinance banks play a critical role in the economic development of diverse countries across the world especially amongst the developing countries. Microfinance banks offer financial services to those members of ... -
INFLUENCE OF VOLUNTEER LEADERS’ COMPETENCE ON CHURCH PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EAST AFRICA NAKURU EAST PRESBYTERY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019)Volunteer leaders‟ competence is emerging as one of the changes that both profit and non-profit organizations have to accommodate especially as more people look for opportunities to serve, learn, gain new organization ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES ON FIRM PERFORMANCE IN THE TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF TELKOM KENYA IN NAKURU EAST SUB COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The telecommunication sector plays a critical role in communication, contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), creation of economic opportunities through mobile money agents, facilitating economic activities, ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The county governments continue to face challenges around the world. In the County Government of Nakuru, the auditor general continues to document diverse financial performance challenges. The purpose of this study was to ... -
EFFECT OF MANAGERS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MICRO - ENTERPRISES IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019)Small and micro enterprises (SMEs) have strong influence on the economies of many countries. In Kenya, SMEs play a key role in economic development including job creation. In 2014, eighty percent (80%) of jobs created were ... -
EFFECT OF SELECTED STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT EQUATOR BOTTLERS LIMITED IN KISUMU
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)With the development of strategy, strategic literature aspect of human resource management in the organisations has been among the most remarkable subjects of research papers. The 21st -century companies are keen on human ... -
EFFECT OF ANNUAL COST OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Today businesses are expected to take on additional social responsibilities aside from maximising profits and shareholders‟ wealth. Pressure from stakeholders have induced the businesses to espouse sustainable practices ... -
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF TIER 1 COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NAKURU, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Tier one commercial banks in Kenya operate under an extremely competitive environment in which there is competition for market share, customer numbers, loan clients, deposits and profitability levels. One of the strategies ... -
EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC POINT OF SALE SYSTEM ON OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF HOTELS IN NAKURU COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The main aim of this study was to determine the effect of Electronic Point of Sale System on operational efficiency of Hotels within Nakuru County. Specifically, the study determined the effect of electronic Point of Sale ... -
INFLUENCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE ON CLINICAL DECISION MAKING AMONG KENYAN DOCTORS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)The vast majority of Kenyans lack any form of health insurance. Thus, they find it difficult to raise money for health expenditure. As a result, studies elsewhere have shown an obvious disadvantage to uninsured individuals ... -
PATIENTS’ REASONS CONTRIBUTING TO DELAYED HEALTHCARESEEKING BEHAVIOR FOR NON-PREGNANCY-RELATED ABNORMAL VAGINAL BLEEDING IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Globally, non-pregnancy related abnormal vaginal bleeding is common. A United States population-based survey of women ages 18 years and above reported an annual prevalence rate of 53 per 1000 women (Kjerulff, Erickson ... -
EFFECTS OF ETHICAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL REPORTING: A SURVEY OF LISTED FIRMS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)The study sought to investigate the effects of ethical accounting practices on financial reporting of listed firms in Kenya. The study therefore examines the effects of accounting objectivity, professional competence, ... -
DOCTORS’ TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE IN END OF LIFE CARE: CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY OF THREE MISSION HOSPITALS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-12)There is an increasing number of people in Kenya with life limiting illnesses secondary to HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Patients who suffer from these illnesses require palliative and end of life care. In ... -
APPLICABILITY OF PIOTROSKI F-SCORE MODEL IN PREDICTING FINANCIAL DISTRESS OF LISTED COMPANIES AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE 20 SHARE INDEX, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-12)Financial distress prospect is a key bother to the executives and different business partners for quite some time. The impact of financial distress and bankruptcy on firms is hard to the extent of ignoring it is impossible. ... -
EVALUATION OF SELECTED INTERNSHIP FACTORS ON MASTERY OF SOFT SKILLS AMONG INTERNS: EVIDENCE FROM NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA
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FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF ORAL LITERATURE IN THE INTEGRATED ENGLISH SYLLABUS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU TOWN EAST SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Oral literature has been taught as integrated in the English syllabus for some time in Kenya. Various researchers have carried out studies on the implementation of the integrated English syllabus. Their general conclusion ... -
INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON HEALTH INSURANCE UPTAKE AMONG PATIENTS AT CHOGORIA MISSION HOSPITAL, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)The government of Kenya plans to largely finance Universal Health Coverage through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). However, most of the Kenyan population do not have health insurance cover. They rely mainly on ... -
EFFECTS OF MOBILE APPLICATION SECURITY STRATEGIES ON PRIVACY INVASION AMONG MOBILE SHOP OPERATORS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Privacy invasion is an offence perpetrated by availability, access, and use of advanced mobile devices when they land in the wrong hands of people who have the intention of infringing into the space of either individuals ... -
BLOCKCHAIN BASED SMART CONTRACT MODEL FOR REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-11)Industries worldwide are facing a technological revolution where there is a need for technologies that can speed up business processes with more safety and transparency. The real estate industry is among many other industries ... -
INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANS’ SPIRITUALITY ON FOSTERING COHESION AMONG ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-11)Christians’ spirituality (CS) usually plays a key role in the development and practice of shared values, equal opportunities based on trust, hope, good relations and reciprocity among communities. However, Christians’ ... -
HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2013-10)Examination results from Bungoma County have shown poor Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) performance in the period of 2002-2012. There is however, need ... -
ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES LEVERAGING ON KENYA’S VISION 2030 FOR ALLEVIATING ABSOLUTE POVERTY IN BOMET COUNTY-KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-08)Absolute poverty deprives part of the society of necessities of life -food, clothing, education, and health. Considerable economic growth must accelerate access to services like education and health for all, especially the ... -
DETERMINANTS OF SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-10)A good strategy that is not implemented is as bad as a poor strategy. Emperical evidence postulates that organizations spend more time and effort in strategy development than in strategy implementation. This has led to ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF CREDIT REFERENCE BUREAUS IN MITIGATING AGAINST CREDIT DEFAULT IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)The study assessed the role of Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB) in mitigating default risk among commercial banks in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to analyze risk identification as a CRB role in mitigating against ... -
IMPACT OF GUIDANCE PROGRAMME ON ENHANCING RISK BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AMONG YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics projections (2015), Nakuru County has a population of 1,959,880 comprising of 982,505 males (50%) and 977,375 females (50%). Children below 15 years constitute 39% of the ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COUNSELING STRATEGIES AND REHABILITATION CENTERS IN CURBING CONSUMPTION OF ILLICIT BREWS IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-03)Consumption of illicit alcoholic brews is a national concern in Kenya. There are several approaches being used in curbing this menace and counseling is one of them. However, there is little empirical data that shows the ... -
IMPUTATION OF MISSING VALUES FOR BILINEAR TIME SERIES MODELS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-10)Missing observations is a common occurrence in data collection. To solve this problem, researchers have developed missing value imputation techniques for some linear and nonlinear time series models with normal and stable ... -
EFFECTS OF SUCCESSION PLANNING ON ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE AMONG NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS’ IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-09)Succession planning is a critical tool for guaranteeing organisational growth and continuity. Employees in an organisation always choose to move on to other career opportunities, retire or leave for many other reasons. ... -
AVAILABILITY AND USE OF MEDIA RESOURCES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CASE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IN WESTERN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-11)The use of media resources has an effect on students’ content acquisition as they add value to learning outcomes. However, research has shown that media resources cannot be effectively used unless they are available in ... -
A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF GYPSUM MINING IN KAJIADO, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-11)Kenya is endowed with a wealth of natural resources comprising minerals, land, soils, air, forests, wildlife and various other forms of biodiversity. In the recent past, the Country has witnessed increased attention in the ... -
INFLUENCE OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMMES ON BEHAVIOUR CHANGE OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-10)A well-implemented guidance and counselling programme fosters a positive behaviour among pupils in public primary schools. There are persistent incidences of substance and alcohol abuse, absenteeism, early pregnancies, ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADVERTISING AND PURCHASE INTENTION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-07)The Internet is fast emerging as an important advertising medium in Kenya. The enhanced ICT infrastructure in Kenya has raised the volume of Internet users, thereby prompting interest in the growth of businesses on the ... -
ANALYSIS OF HAX DELTA STRATEGIC POSITIONING MODEL ON PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-08)The performance of any organization is intricately tied to its ability to design, master and withstand a strategic positioning, which can be collaborated with and thereby directed. Knowing what strategic position a firm ... -
EFFECTS OF HIDDEN COSTS IN FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION ON TRANSITION AND COMPLETION RATES IN PUBLIC BOARDING SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015-10)One of the major challenges facing secondary education sector in Kenya over the years is low transition and completion rates. The initiation of Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 and Free Secondary Education (FSE) in ... -
EFFECTS OF FIRM LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS ON MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS AMONG MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KITUI COUNTY – KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-01)The Micro and Small Enterprises play an important role in the Kenyan Economy, its role and importance in a knowledge-based economy has been highly appreciated and acknowledged. Moreover, in the present economy, Micro and ... -
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 ... -
EXAMINATION OF SELECTED MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE KENYAN CIVIL SERVICE
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-09)Employee motivation plays a critical role in the overall performance and growth of organizations. It is considered to be a booster not only for employees‟ growth and development but also organizations‟ performance. As such, ... -
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. ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION ON GROWTH OF SELECTED KENYAN EXPORT FIRMS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2018-11)Kenya adopted an export led growth of economic development following the paradigm shift in trade policy, from an inward to an outward approach documented in Sessional Paper No. 1 of 1986 on Economic Management for Renewed ... -
ASSESSMENT OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)The purpose of this study was to assess employee performance in the public service in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to examine the role of personal attributes on employee performance in ... -
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 district, ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCING WOMEN SMALL SCALE FARMERS’ ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2016-10)This research examines four environmental factors influencing women farmers’ adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) in Nakuru County, Kenya. About 30% of environmental problems in the world, and particularly in the study ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAIROBI COUNTY (KENYA)
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2014-10)Many SMEs in the clothing industry in Kenya have faced severe competition, so they have adopted ICT to increase their productivities, as most of them indicated. This study investigated the factors influencing ICT adoption ... -
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 ... -
THE EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION ON CORPORATE GROWTH STRATEGY AMONG LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESSES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NAIROBI COUNTY
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2015)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 ... -
EFFECT OF BRANDING STRATEGIES ON POST GRADUATE STUDENTS’ CHOICE OF UNIVERSITIES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)Branding in universities are alternatives to bring differentiation in order to attract the attention of stakeholders. The problem addressed by this study was to examine how branding strategies such as internal branding ...