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A history of women’s land rights and food production in Kasipul division, Homa-Bay county Kenya, 1908-2012
(Maseno University, 2023)In most developing countries, land is the most essential resource for agricultural production. As such, secure access, ownership and use of land leads to improved food security hence poverty reduction especially in the ... -
Effects of airbnb rental proliferations on revpar of star-rated hotels in Nairobi County
(Maseno University, 2023)Airbnb is one of the disruptive technologies that have grown exponentially since its inception in 2008. It has raised concerns among hoteliers in the hospitality industry worldwide due to its perceived effect on hotel ... -
Effect of rainfall variability on selected food crops Production in Nyando sub county, Kisumu county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Rainfall variability has led to detrimental influence on food crop production in different parts of the world. Many countries experience cases of reduced crop production thus lowering food security. Kenya being an ... -
Application of UTAUT in assessing determinants of virtual kitchen adoption among licensed restaurants in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Restaurants play a significant role in the diversification of a country’s economy through employment creation and revenue generation and as such, various restaurants have come up in Kenya. Despite the increasing number of ... -
An analysis on the contribution of European Union foreign electoral assistance on Kenya’s general elections integrity
(Maseno University, 2023)In both the global North and South, electoral integrity serves as the bedrock of democratic societies, and is an idea used to mean ensuring the legitimacy of election outcomes and fostering peaceful transitions of power. ... -
Managers’ application of user generated content in hospitality service experience enhancement among 3-5-star hotels in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Hospitality service experience (HSE) is a complex phenomenon involving customers' subjectivity making it challenging for managers to manage HSE effectively, yet it is a key concept in hospitality industry, just like services, ... -
Effect of farmer production management skills on status of Economic stimulus aquaculture projects in Kisumu west constituency, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Food and nutrition insecurity is a concern for the Kenyan government. As a result, various policy interventions have over time been implemented to deal with food and nutrition challenges within the country. Economic ... -
Analysis of the impact of the stack system on learner engagement, performance, and perception on its use in mathematics at Maseno University, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing student learning outcomes. In large classes it is instrumental in maintaining student engagement, motivation, and overall academic performance by addressing misconceptions, and ... -
Perceptions of students and administrators on peer pressure as a predictor of selected students’ behaviors in secondary schools in Homa bay town sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)A favorable school atmosphere, in which learners are well behaved, is one of the greatest concerns of education stakeholders. Although studies have reported a number of factors that lead to misbehavior among students in ... -
Teachers’ perceptions on the influence of life skills education on moral behavior of students in secondary schools in Emuhaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The Ministry of Education has been long aware of the need to adopt Life Skills Education as a remedy to the challenges that the youth face. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy, school dropout, alcoholism, early marriages, ... -
Effectiveness of teacher performance appraisal and development (TPAD) implementation in secondary schools management in Gucha sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The TSC inistituted Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development tool (TPAD) in 2016 with a view of improving school educational outcomes. However, there have been active resistance by teacher trade unions against ... -
Geographical segregation on fertility of women in Kisumu East Sub county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)v ABSTRACT Fertility and geographical segregation are some of the major factors influencing human population growth. The fertility rate of Kisumu East Sub County is rated at 4.8 per woman exceeding the average for the ... -
Determinants of dropout and transition rates in public primary Schools in Kisumu East sub county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The government of Kenya re-introduced Free Primary Education in 2003 to enhance access, retention and transition. In Kisumu East Sub County, dropout rate is higher and transition rate lower than the neighboring Sub Counties ... -
Economic performance and effect of cage-fish farming on Livelihoods of Lake Victoria basin communities in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Cage fish farming has been considered as an important approach in increasing productivity and improving livelihoods and has grown rapidly along the Lake Victoria shores and is projected to increase productivity significantly ... -
Single dose versus extended dose antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in Kisumu-Kenya: a randomized controlled trial
(Maseno University, 2023)When compared to other surgical procedures overall, Caesarean section (CS) accounts for the most recorded cases of surgical site infection (SSI). Following CS, antibiotic prophylaxis usage has been proven to lower incidence ... -
Effect of strategic agility on organizational performance of Steel manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Steel plays a crucial role in today's economy, serving as an indicator of a country's economic strength and reflecting investments in infrastructure. In Kenya, the steel industries accounts for approximately 13% of the ... -
Replacement of soybean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) by black soldier fly (hermetia illucens) larvae meal and the cost implications
(Maseno University, 2023)Soybean meal (SBM) is a plant protein derivative, which is widely used in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed formulation. However, as a major plant protein source, SBM creates a food-feed competition with a growing ... -
Effect of information communication and technology adoption on employee performance. A case of employees of Kisumu county Government
(Maseno University, 2023)ICT has been defined as a broad-based technology (including its methods, management and application) that supports the creation, storage, manipulation and communication of information. In a landscape where organizations ... -
Effect of business level strategies on performance of solar industry in Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)Globalization has led to intense competition in various industries and the world at large thus there is need for well thought strategic management practices to keep organization afloat and up on their feet in the market. ... -
Effect of asset valuation approaches on financial performance of real estate investments in Western Kenya region
(Maseno University, 2023)The real estate sector accounted for 6.2% of U.S. gross domestic product in 2018. It's more than the $1.13 trillion in 2017 but still less than the 2006 peak of $1.19 trillion. At that time, real estate construction was a ...