Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Transformation of Gender Labour Relations In Agriculture In Awendo Sub-County, Kenya, 1902-2017
(Maseno University, 2020)Gender labour relations in agriculture have undergone a lot of changes over time impacting differently on both men and women. From the existing literature, gender labour inequalities have persisted over time in Awendo. The ... -
Influence of Forest Fragmentation on Tree Species Richness and Abundance In the Fragments Of Kakamega Forest, Kakamega County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2020)Forest fragmentation occurs when large continuous forests are perforated by small holes or broken up into edges and smaller patches to form a non-perforated matrix of open spaces. Global researches have shown that primary ... -
Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Compounds From Lannea Schweinfurthi Stem Bark and Their Modes of Inhibition
(Maseno University, 2020)Management of hyperglycemia is an essential strategy in control of diabetes mellitus which remains a major health problem despite several therapeutic interventions particularly inhibitors of -amylase. Use of ethnobotanical ... -
Effect of Foreign Direct Investment, Inflation, Real Exchange Rate and Transfer Payments on Trade Deficit in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Across all the countries, the balance of trade has remained a key indicator of economic activities as it shows a country’s level of competitiveness in the world market. Previous studies have entrenched that Kenya needs to ... -
Monitoring and Cancer Risk Assessment of Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)In Kenya, cancer is the third cause of death, after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. However, the causes of these high cancer burdens are not fully documented. Analysis of human milk from Nairobi City revealed ... -
A Metapopulation ModelfFor Cholera With Variable Media Efficacy and Imperfect Vaccine
(Maseno University, 2021)Cholera, a diarrheal disease caused by a pathogenic virulent bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae, a_ects both children and adults and can kill within hours if left untreated. It continues to persist in developing coun- tries ... -
Effect of Socio-Economic Factors On Savings Among Small Scale Entrepreneurs in Kisii Town, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Savings is a vital source of investment funds especially for developing economies like Kenya. Unfortunately, domestic savings in these countries have remained very low, thus posing a significant development challenge. Kenya ... -
Analysis of six major opportunistic infections to understand the high deaths among HIV/ AIDS patients: A Case of Homa Bay District Hospital
(Maseno University, 2015)Two-way analysis of variance tests the equality of population means when classification of treatments is by two factors or variables. Twoway ANOVA is possible if there exist one measurable and two nominal variables. ... -
Sustainable Use of Business Intelligence Tools at Coca-Cola Kisii Bottlers (K) Limited
(Maseno University, 2015)Computer Based Information Systems in organizations gather and store voluminouselectronic data that can be a useful resource in supporting management decision making. Business Intelligence (BI)tools provide a means of ... -
Relationship Between Supply Quality Management Practices and Procurement Performance of Supermarkets in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Procurement performance is the quantitative assessment of achievement of objectives and Supplier quality management is a set of activities initiated by management to put checks and balances on suppliers concerning quality ... -
Association Between Reverse Logistics and Performance of General Plastics Limited in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Reverse logistics is imperative for this industry for Plastics are not easy to decompose. Arguments and studies done in the field of reverse logistics and its association with organizational performance on the subject ... -
Relationship Between Water Service Performance Indicators and Revenue Generated at Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The provision of adequate and reliable water supply in Kenya is a challenge for most water utilities especially public service providers which are unable to generate sufficient revenue for sustainability. It is estimated ... -
Influence of Performance Appraisal on Employee Performance in Lake Victoria South Water Services Board, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Performance appraisal is the process of analyzing the duties and responsibilities of each employee and evaluating the value of the job in relation to others in the organization. It is argued that performance appraisal, ... -
Analyzing the Performance in Mathematics: A case study of Rachuonyo District 2007 - 2011
(Maseno University, 2014)In this study we set to determine whether there exists a difference in the performance in Mathematics occasioned by the category of the school (boarding or day secondary schools) and if such a difI ference occurs then ... -
Effectiveness of Prevention of Mother to Child Hiv / Aids Transmission at Kandiege Level 4 Hospital, Kandiege, Homabay County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Targeted intervention have proven effective in reducing the transmission of HIV from a mother to her unborn child and the infant in developed countries. PMTCT programs are well established in many developing countries. ... -
Perception of Mobile Banking Adoption on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Mobile banking is a channel whereby the customer interacts with a bank via a mobile device. Most banking institutions around the globe are moving towards adopting mobile technology based innovations in order to enhance ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning on Performance of Women-Owned Businesses in Nairobi: A Case of Kenya Women Holding Company Limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Due to increasing complexity and volatility of the environment, organizations need to engage in strategic thinking and planning in order to perform and survive. It is estimated that 15-30% of women-owned businesses ... -
Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Mind-Set and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to employment and economic growth They create about 85 % of Kenya's employment but contribute only 20% of the total Gross Domestic Product. Moreover majority collapse before ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: A Case of Equity Bank Kenya Limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to decisions and activities of a firm directed towards fulfilling stakeholder claims. It is manifested in economic, legal, ethical and discretionary responsibilities. Equity ... -
Assessment of Institutional Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plan at Vihiga County Government, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)In Kenya, strategic planning in various government institutions including those in the county government are formulated in order to address strategic issues that will enable better service delivery. Vihiga County strategic ...