Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Perspectives on Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Processes and Indicators in Selected Public and Private Universities in Kenya: A Comparative Study
(Maseno University, 2012)The demand for university education in Kenya continues to increase amidst decreasing financial support to public universities from the government and establishment of new private universities. The expanding enrolments ... -
Evaluating Factors Explaining Lecturer Adoption of E-Learning at the E-Campus of Maseno University
(Maseno University, 2017)A wide range of literature on evaluation of eLeaming projects in Kenya indicates that its adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEls) is low and faces a wide range of challenges. Studies on factors enabling eLeaming ... -
Effect of Women Participation in Small-Scale Business on Their Socio-Economic Status in Simur-Kondiek Sub-Location, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Small Scale Businesses (SSB) play key roles in socio-economic development. Over the past decades, women participation in SSB has been limited by lack of financial support, knowledge and skills. Since 2006, the government ... -
Genetic Basis of Heat Induced Sex Determination in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.), and Genetic Variability of the Species Local Populations
(Maseno University, 2011)Oreochromis niloticus commonly known as Nile tilapia is the most cultured tilapine cichlid in the sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the culture practices are of mixed sexes with the inherent problem of overpopulation leading ... -
A Comparative Study of B-Cell Homeostasis and Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in Cidldren from areas Experiencing Divergent Plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and Endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma Patients
(Maseno University, 2011)Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL pathogenesis.their ... -
Low Borrowing Rate of Youth Enterprise Development Fund Loan By Youth in Rarieda District
(Maseno University, 2013)Youth unemployment is a global challenge. According to Kenya National Human Development (KNHD) report of 2009, unemployment in Kenya stood at 23%. The youth form two - thirds of the total labour force in the country yet ... -
Analysis of the Effect of Customer Personality On Determinants of Customer Loyalty in the Banking Sector: A Survey of Banks in Homabay County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)Marketing management research has advocated for the establishment of determinants of customerloyaltyto improve customer retention and organization performance. Despite consumer behavior theory emphasizing the importance ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Youth Empowerment in North Gem Ward, Siaya County
(Maseno University, 2015)Youth empowerment programmes are implemented globally and by various agencies to help build the capacity of the youth so as to improve their well being.Young people the world over are calling for meaningful chances to ... -
Effectiveness of Interventions for Rehabilitation Of Offenders at Shikusa Main Prison, Kakamega county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Rehabilitation interventions aim to identify existing problems so that offenders' behaviours can be altered to equip them with capabilities, skills and opportunities to enable them become law abiding and self-supporting ... -
Assessing the Role of the School Farms Towards Sustaining the School Feeding Programs in Primary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)As a reaction to pledges in the Millennium Development Goals by the 189 nations of the United Nations member states, the Kenya government established a School Feeding program to deal with feeding of children in primary ... -
Inclusion of the Physically Disabled Students in Secondary Schools in Bondo District, Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Globally, the debate about inclusive education is on and the society is trying to find ways of meaningfully including the physically disabled students into the regular education system. Despite the fact that Bondo District ... -
Effect of Cash Conversion Cycle Management Practices On Performance of Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The subject of cash conversion cycle management has in the ,recent past received attention both locally and internationally. Prior studies report 'that cash conversion cycle management may have an important influence on ... -
Implications of Girl Child Labour on Primary School Attendance in Wagusu Beach, Nyangoma Division, Siaya County Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Reports show that approximately 1.01 million children aged 5-17 years are engaged in child labour, with 90% in the rural areas, working in agriculture, domestic work, informal sector, mining and fisheries. Although ... -
The Influence of Social Media on Youth Leisure in Rongo University College Town Campus, Kenya
(2013)The study focuses on the influence of social media on youth leisure. The past has witnessed a growing interest among researchers in exploring the linkages between the media attitudes and behaviours of youth in Kenya In ... -
The Involvement of Pupils in Sustaining Water Sanitation and Hygiene (Wash) Projects in Kisumu West District Schools Kenya
(2015)The concept of stakeholder participation was embraced in response to inadequacies in community development planning of 1950s and 1960s, which mainly adopted topdown approach in decision making. In recent years, development ... -
The Effects of Education on Management of Women Owned Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu Town East Constituency: A survey of Women Enterprise G Fund
(Maseno University, 2013)Education is a powerful tool for building capacity which can lead to reducing poverty, redressing inequality, improving health and social well-being and creating a foundation for sustained economic growth. However, ... -
Factors Influencing Rainwater Harvesting Technology in North Nyakach Location, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)In Kenya, where a large part of the population live in rural areas and rain fed agriculture is the main livelihood, droughts and floods have far reaching impact? on communities. One form of mitigating the negative effects ... -
Tobacco Farming and Its Implications on Alternative Crops in Kuria West Sub-County of Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Tobacco is grown in about 120 countries of the world, occupying over 4 million hectares of land despite its poor returns compared to alternative crops. The main objective of the study was to examine tobacco farming and ... -
Mathematical Models for Malaria Co-Infections With Persistent Pediatric Infections in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Despite many years of study and advanced biological, medical and mathematical understanding of diseases together with commitment to child survival, malaria and persistent infectious diseases of childhood continue to ... -
Factors Promoting Female Genital Mutilation Practice among Girls in Kuria West Sub-Ounty, <: Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genital organ for cultural reasons. This practice condemned by the Kenyan government because of ...