Doctor of Philosophy Theses and Dissertations(PHD): Recent submissions
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Role of Local Stakeholders on Management of Water Supply in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The general objective of this study was to establish the role of local stakeholders in the management of water supply in Murang’a County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the role of data management on the ... -
Impact of Human Capital Development and Fixed Capital Formation on Agriculture Productivity in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study was inspired by the fact that Uganda‟s economic development prospect is intertwined with agriculture sector growth. The country has 80% of arable land, but only 35% is under production majorly using subsistence ... -
Screening of Filovirus Ribonucleic Acid in Humans, Wild Caught Non-Human Primates, Bats and Rodents in Laikipia North Sub-County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In the recent decade, highly pathogenic human viruses have constantly emerged or re-emerged in different geographical locations worldwide approximately annually with the majority jumping from animals to humans. The major ... -
Effect of Cuscuta Species (Dodder) on Urban Ornamental Plants in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Dodders are annual parasitic plants that reproduce by seeds and do not have leaves that parasitize different plant species across the globe. These holoparasites forage on a variety of plant hosts by sucking nutrients through ... -
Cancer Epidemiology, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Levels and Associated Infections in Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with approximately 14 million cases annually. In Kenya, cancer as a disease ranks third as a cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular ... -
Economic Analysis of Environmental Conditional Credit as Incentive for Soil and Water Managemnt in Sasumua Sub-Watershed, Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study used action research to assess demand for environmental conditional credit as an incentive for soil and water conservation. Credit amounts were incremental with decreasing interest rates with conditions of soil ... -
Effect of Health Education Intervention in the Management of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus among Adults Attending Garissa County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycaemia due to defective insulin action and/or secretion. Diabetes mellitus type-2 (DM2) is the most common and a major public health burden ... -
First Mover Strategy and Performance of Selected Telecommunication Application Service Firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Dynamics in the telecommunication sector are constantly changing hence telecommunication application service firms are experiencing declining performance. Rapid growth pace, threats from new entrants, adoption of new ... -
Phytochemical Analysis, Anti-Inflammatory Activity, Antioxidant Activity and Toxic Effects of Aqueous Root Extract of Launaea CORNUTA (Hochst. Ex Oliv. & Hiern.) Evans Kapanat Akimat (Bs.C)
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive and antioxidant drugs have alleviated the agony of millions of people, especially in the developing countries where management of inflammation remains a big challenge. Nonetheless, despite ... -
Participatory Management and Employees’ Performance in Selected Water Service Providers in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, organizations are persistently considering methods to enlarge their companies in relations to employees‟ performance. Water service providers have addressed participatory management by involving their employees ... -
Effect of Mhealth Technology in Enhancing Postnatal Visits amongst Mothers Attending Mch/Fp Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Postnatal care is the provision of health services to the mother and newborn after delivery. It offers the opportunity to assess the mother for any medical, mental, emotional and social issues, and early assessment of risk ... -
Analysis of manual liquid-based cytology, histopathology and HPV DNA testing among HIV positive women at Machakos level 5 hospital, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Liquid-based cytology is a technique of preparing a monolayer of cells by washing the cells in a phial of liquid fixative and spreading a thin layer of the sample on a glass slide. This enables a better morphological ... -
Relationship between Gender Roles and Marital Stability among Couples in Selected Counties of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)There is increased evidence of marital conflict, instability, separation and divorce both globally and in Kenya. There is a possibility that this could be attributed to changes in perceptions and performance of gender roles ... -
Numerical Analysis of the Thermophysical Properties of Hybrid Nanofluids for Industrial Use
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Hybrid nanofluids engineered using two or more different types of nanoparticles suspended in the base fluid have numerous industrial and engineering applications. The applications range from heat transfer (coolant) fluids ... -
Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition Using Plumpy Sup among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, 26% of children are moderately stunted, 11.4% severely stunted, 6.7% moderately underweight, 2.6% severely underweight, and 13.0% moderately wasted, with 2.5% severely. In Turkana County, 25.6% of children are ... -
Strategic Alliance and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, the role played by Small and Medium Enterprises is critical in contributing towards industrialization and economic growth. However, this contribution is minimized by the numerous challenges experienced by Small ... -
An Environmental History of Machakos County, Kenya, C. 1895-1999
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study examines the intersection of environmental change, government policy and the response of indigenous populations in Machakos County from around 1895 to 1999. The concern of this study is that there is a dearth ... -
Integration of Thymol, Soil Improvers and Biostimulants for Management of Tomato Pests, Diseases, Nematodes and Rhizosphere Microbial Dynamics Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Soil-borne pathogens, root knot nematodes and insect pests remain a major constraint to tomato Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanales; Solanaceae) production in Kenya. The study was carried out with an aim of evaluating the ... -
Influence of Participation in Competitive Sports on Character Changes of Secondary School Students in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Studies reveal a wide range of benefits derived from engagement in sports such as school connectedness, academic attainment, social benefits and character development of the youth. However, some studies have also indicated ... -
Effectiveness of the Ecocentric Goal of Education and Policies in Relation to Sustainable Environmental Protection in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Natural environment and resources are valuable assets that a country has no choice but to sustainably manage for the present and future generations. Kenya as a country has an ecocentric goal of education and policies for ...
