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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
IMPACT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF KENYA SUGAR FIRMS
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2014-06)Working capital management is a key issue in financial decision making since its overall goal is to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient ability to satisfy both maturing short-term ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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’ ... -
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, ... -
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 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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL MAIZE FARMING VENTURES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)The large scale maize farming is often faces diverse risks that undermine the financial viability of the farming venture. These risks include variability in prices occasioned by changes in market factors, risks of pests, ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL MAIZE FARMING VENTURES IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2017-11)The large scale maize farming is often faces diverse risks that undermine the financial viability of the farming venture. These risks include variability in prices occasioned by changes in market factors, risks of pests, ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
