Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations(PHD)
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This collection contains bibliographic information abstracts and full text of Doctor of Philosophy(PHD)theses and dissertations held in Research and Special Collections Section in Kenyatta University Library
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Soil Moisture Conservation, Cropping Systems and Soil Fertility Effects on Soil and Maize Performance in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The main causes of food insecurity in semi–arid parts of Kenya are low soil fertility, low and unreliable rainfall. These two causes are the main challenges facing small-scale farmers in food production especially in ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Use Of Instructional Resource In Teaching Pre-Primary School Science and Mathematics Activities in Machakos County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-12)The continuous poor results of science and mathematics in Athi-River Sub-County of Machakos County-Kenya has yielded to the study of determinants of pre-primary school teachers’ use of instructional resources in teaching ... -
Dependability of Students Learning Outcomes on Performance Appraisal for Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The underlying purpose of performance appraisal for teachers is to promote quality teaching and student learning outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature on dependability of student learning outcomes ... -
Correlates of Victimization of Prisoners in Maximum Security Prisons within Nairobi County in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Studies indicate that victimization is practiced in the free world and in Kenyan prisons. This vice in prisons is a human rights issue. It affects the security of a prison which may impact negatively on prisoners‟ ... -
Influence of Teacher Participation in Decision-Making on Job Motivation in Public Secondary Schools in Nyeri, Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)The extent to which teachers participate in decision-making is a determining factor on their job motivation. The way principals relate with teachers is important in management of schools. Shared governance is identical to ... -
Evaluation of Teachers’ Attitudes towards Academic Performance of Students with Disabilities in Selected Regular Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate teachers’ attitudes towards academic performance of students with disabilities in selected regular secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to ... -
Effect of Exercise and Magnesium on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Hypertensive Adults in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Physical exercise and magnesium have both been shown to independently cause reductions in blood pressure (BP). The primary objective of this study was to investigate the combined effect of exercise and magnesium on blood ... -
Contribution of Educational Tourists’ Consumer Behaviour to Sustainable Tourism Development in Selected Universities in Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Educational tourism enables potential learners to acquire new knowledge from programmes in foreign locations. Educational tourism started with the wealthy and upper class in Europe with participants engaging in study tours ... -
Characterization, Water Stress and Nutrient Management of Yellow Passion Fruits (Passiflora Edulis, Var F. Flavicarpa. Deg) in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Passion fruit has gained significant importance as a horticultural crop of choice among farmers in Kenya. The yellow passion has been recently commercialized in Embu County due to its adaptation to the hot arid conditions ... -
Configuration of Kenyan Film Acting: A Study of Eight Selected Drama Films
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Acting is one of the most obvious items that one observes in a play or film. Indeed, when one goes to watch a play or film, one usually observes the characters acting so as to tell the story dramatically. However, it ought ... -
Computer Aided Instruction and Performance In Kiswahili Language Skills among Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The Ministry of Education initiated the integration of computer technologies in teaching of school curriculum in order to enhance quality of education in Kenya. Poor performance in Kiswahili subject skills has been ... -
An Analysis of Grand Corruption and Anti-Corruption Institutions in Nigeria and Kenya; 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Unlike in the past when it was perceived as a political issue, corruption is now considered as a global threat and a major obstacle to development. While corruption is a global problem, it is one of the greatest challenges ... -
Household Participation, Labour and Networks in the Development of Fish Farming in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Fish farming has and continues to play a vital role in improving nutrition and creating employment. The purpose of the study was to investigate the sociological aspects manifest in the households as well as the centre of ... -
Psychological Empowerment and its Influence on Job Satisfaction of Guest House Supervisors in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-02)Psychological empowerment and job satisfaction are critical human resource issues in guest house operations. Compared to classified hotels, guest houses have a larger percentage of untrained personnel. Employees who might ... -
Financial Soundness and Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The deposits taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (DTS) have continued to play a critical role in Kenya’s financial sector in terms of access, savings mobilization and wealth creation. According to the Kenya’s ...
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Soil Moisture Conservation, Cropping Systems and Soil Fertility Effects on Soil and Maize Performance in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The main causes of food insecurity in semi–arid parts of Kenya are low soil fertility, low and unreliable rainfall. These two causes are the main challenges facing small-scale farmers in food production especially in ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Use Of Instructional Resource In Teaching Pre-Primary School Science and Mathematics Activities in Machakos County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-12)The continuous poor results of science and mathematics in Athi-River Sub-County of Machakos County-Kenya has yielded to the study of determinants of pre-primary school teachers’ use of instructional resources in teaching ... -
Dependability of Students Learning Outcomes on Performance Appraisal for Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The underlying purpose of performance appraisal for teachers is to promote quality teaching and student learning outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature on dependability of student learning outcomes ... -
Evaluation of Teachers’ Attitudes towards Academic Performance of Students with Disabilities in Selected Regular Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate teachers’ attitudes towards academic performance of students with disabilities in selected regular secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to ... -
Effect of Exercise and Magnesium on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Hypertensive Adults in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Physical exercise and magnesium have both been shown to independently cause reductions in blood pressure (BP). The primary objective of this study was to investigate the combined effect of exercise and magnesium on blood ... -
Contribution of Educational Tourists’ Consumer Behaviour to Sustainable Tourism Development in Selected Universities in Nairobi Metropolis, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Educational tourism enables potential learners to acquire new knowledge from programmes in foreign locations. Educational tourism started with the wealthy and upper class in Europe with participants engaging in study tours ... -
Characterization, Water Stress and Nutrient Management of Yellow Passion Fruits (Passiflora Edulis, Var F. Flavicarpa. Deg) in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Passion fruit has gained significant importance as a horticultural crop of choice among farmers in Kenya. The yellow passion has been recently commercialized in Embu County due to its adaptation to the hot arid conditions ... -
Correlates of Victimization of Prisoners in Maximum Security Prisons within Nairobi County in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Studies indicate that victimization is practiced in the free world and in Kenyan prisons. This vice in prisons is a human rights issue. It affects the security of a prison which may impact negatively on prisoners‟ ... -
Influence of Teacher Participation in Decision-Making on Job Motivation in Public Secondary Schools in Nyeri, Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)The extent to which teachers participate in decision-making is a determining factor on their job motivation. The way principals relate with teachers is important in management of schools. Shared governance is identical to ... -
An Analysis of Grand Corruption and Anti-Corruption Institutions in Nigeria and Kenya; 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Unlike in the past when it was perceived as a political issue, corruption is now considered as a global threat and a major obstacle to development. While corruption is a global problem, it is one of the greatest challenges ... -
Configuration of Kenyan Film Acting: A Study of Eight Selected Drama Films
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Acting is one of the most obvious items that one observes in a play or film. Indeed, when one goes to watch a play or film, one usually observes the characters acting so as to tell the story dramatically. However, it ought ... -
Computer Aided Instruction and Performance In Kiswahili Language Skills among Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The Ministry of Education initiated the integration of computer technologies in teaching of school curriculum in order to enhance quality of education in Kenya. Poor performance in Kiswahili subject skills has been ... -
Household Participation, Labour and Networks in the Development of Fish Farming in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Fish farming has and continues to play a vital role in improving nutrition and creating employment. The purpose of the study was to investigate the sociological aspects manifest in the households as well as the centre of ... -
Psychological Empowerment and its Influence on Job Satisfaction of Guest House Supervisors in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-02)Psychological empowerment and job satisfaction are critical human resource issues in guest house operations. Compared to classified hotels, guest houses have a larger percentage of untrained personnel. Employees who might ... -
Financial Soundness and Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The deposits taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (DTS) have continued to play a critical role in Kenya’s financial sector in terms of access, savings mobilization and wealth creation. According to the Kenya’s ... -
Efficacy of Psycho-Educational Nutrition Initiative on Energy and Micronutrient Intake, Physical Activity and Pregnancy Outcomes in Migori County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)A large number of pregnant women in many parts of the world enter pregnancy at sub-optimal weight and height. A third of Kenyan population suffer from food insecurity that is further complicated by factors such as adverse ... -
Effect of Nutrition Education on Complementary Feeding Practices and Nutrition Status of Infants: A Cluster Randomized-Trial in Ondo State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Malnutrition during infancy has been linked to lack or poor knowledge of appropriate feeding practices among caregivers. This study investigated the effect of nutrition education on adequate complementary feeding practices ... -
Analysis of Systemic Risk Among Asset Prices Movement, Financial System and the Real Sector Economy in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)The global economy enjoyed a period of low inflation and growth during the great moderation period in mid-1980 to 2006. However, prevalence of financial crises during and immediately after the great moderation period led ... -
Perceptions of Stakeholders on the Contribution of Selected Community-Based Sport Organizations to Three Millennium Development Goals in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of stakeholders on the contribution of two purposively selected Community-Based Sport Organizations towards the realization of three Millennium Development Goals in ... -
Systematic Risk and Performance of the Stock Market in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Stock prices in Kenya have been experiencing drastic volatility in the recent past. In the year 2015 alone, the value of the listed companies shrunk by about Ksh 250 billion representing about 25% of the national government ...
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