Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Optimal investment strategies of a defined Contribution pension fund
(Maseno University, 2019)The issue that a pension fund manager faces is how to optimize his/her investment strategies. The question we solve is the optimal design of the minimum guarantee in a defined contribution pension Fund Scheme. We study ... -
Determination of actuarial costing on non-remitted Contribution for a defined contribution scheme
(Maseno University, 2019)Income accrued from Retirement Bene ts Fund is an exceptionally important component of every working individual's life cycle globally. The major sources of such income are: unfunded state pensions; funded private pensions; ... -
Knowledge and skills of clinical officers to manage patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus at rural healthcare facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)While cost, inadequate supplies and training remain the major barriers to manage Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally, the knowledge and skill of clinical officers (CO) to manage patients with hypertension and type 2 ... -
Effect of internal control practices on the financial Performance of agro-processing firms in Kisumu county,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Internal controls are processes planned and implemented by management in order to give rational assurance concerning the financial performance of a firm based on its objectives in respect to operational efficiency and ... -
Effect of expansion strategies on performance of insurance Industry in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)According to Insurance Industry of Kenya Report of 2017, in 2017, world insurance premiums in nominal USD terms increased by 4.0% to USD 4,892 billion, up from USD 4,703 billion recorded in 2016. Further, the report indicates ... -
Credit access and growth of youth owned enterprises in Homa-bay town constituency, Homa-Bay county
(Maseno University, 2019)National youth funds are financial resources allocated and reflected in national budgets by governments either as grants or loans for youth (18-35) years to start new or expand existing businesses. In developed countries, ... -
Constraints faced by small and medium entreprises in accessing bank finance in Eldoret town Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economies of developed and developing countries, through creation of new jobs. Access to bank financial resources seems to be a major constraint to the ... -
Effect of strategic leadership on perfomance of matatu saccos In Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Strategic leadership globally, regionally and locally is increasingly and becoming a crucial issue that most organizations are facing today. Kenyans need an adequate, efficient, readily available and affordable public ... -
Contextual Influence on Psychological Adjustment of Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Inclusive Primary Schools in Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya
(2019)Learning disabilities (LDs) encompass a very extensive range of academic problems which can give rise to social and psychological problems. Apart from experiencing academic problems, pupils with LDs experience strong ... -
Evaluation of Α-Amylase and Α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Compounds from Zanthoxylum Chalybeum Stem and Root Bark.
(Maseno University, 2019)Management of diabetes mellitus using conventional drugs is either unaffordable, unavailable or has undesirable side effects. Medicinal plants such as Zanthoxylum chalybeum (Rutaceae) have found prominence in management ... -
Teachers Level of Support to Retain Learners with Disability in Regular Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)The Government of Kenya made inclusive education a policy requirement in the provision of education to all children. Research has shown that the support given by teachers plays a very important role in curriculum implementation ... -
Contribution of County Bursary Fund On Access and Equity in Financing Public Secondary School Education in Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Globally, there exist bursary schemes that are in place to enhance access and equity in the provision of education to the disadvantaged. In Kenya, there have been bursary schemes that enhances access and equity in the ... -
Duality Properties of Non-Reflexive Bergman Space of The Upper Half-Plane
(Maseno University, 2019)The study of duality properties of the spaces of analytic functions contin- ues to attract the attention of many mathematicians. Most studies have concentrated on the re exive Hardy and Bergman spaces both on the ... -
Effect of Unit Costs On Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations in Public Secondary Schools in Vihiga Sub-County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Education contributes to economic growth, enhanced productivity, national and social development, and social equity hence governments and households heavily invest in all forms of education. Despite the heavy expenditure ... -
Stakeholders Level of Preparedness On Use of Alternative Assistive Technology Among Learners with Visual Impairment in Inclusiveprimary Schools in Turkana County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Braille has been used as the main assistive technology by Learners with Visual Impairment (LVI) for the last 200 years. However, the use of this technology has limited opportunities for learners to access the curriculum ... -
Effect of Concentration of Reactants and Deposition Temperature on the Optical Properties of Iron-Doped Cadmium Stannate Thin Films Deposited On Glass Substrates by Spray Pyrolysis
(Maseno University, 2019)Thin films (TFs) have numerous applications in the modern technological world, ranging from energy production in TF solar cells/ photovoltaic (PV) cells to liquid crystal displays (LCDs) in television screens and in ... -
Relationship Between Learners’ Attitudes And Achievement In English In Secondary Schools In Emuhaya Sub County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Poor performance in English in Secondary Schools in Kenya has been a long time problem. This acts as a hindrance for learners to join institutions of higher learning since most courses offered in these institutions require ... -
Quality of Medical Care at The Emergency Departments of Bungoma County Public Hospitals, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Quality medical care at emergency departments(EDs) is an international mandate. In Kenya the services are mainly offered in the outpatient departments whose quality of care has not been evaluated. This study investigated ... -
Effect of Market Orientation on Performance of Small Scale Enterprises in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Globally, organizations need marketing strategies to strive and generate superior financial performance. According to Economy survey 2016, five out of seven new small scale enterprises in Kenya do not experience growth ... -
Influence of Teacher Quality On Pupils’ Academic Performance in Kiswahili in Public Primary Schools in Rarieda Sub County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Studies worldwide have revealed that teacher quality as measured in terms of qualification, experience and attitude of teachers play a pivotal role in academic performance of pupils in Social Studies, Maths and English. ...