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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Strategic Innovation Orientation and Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The financial sector in Kenya is essential for the economic growth of the country. Moreover, Microfinance Institutions,which form part of the financial sector, are critical stakeholders in achieving the Vision 2030 economic ... -
Synthesis and Spectrophotometric Activity of Phthalocyanine Conjugated to Metal Nanoparticles and Evaluation of their Antibacterial Properties
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In recent times, microbial pathogens have increasingly shown multi-drug resistance leading to a growing concern. Analysis of 624 isolates from Kenya revealed 88% of isolates tested were multi-drug resistant. It is estimated ... -
Dynamics in Internal Security and Community Protection Initiatives in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to explore the security experiences and the underlying forces that inform these experiences among communities in Laikipia North. In line with the security experiences, community protection ... -
Impact of Anglican Church and Kenya Assemblies of God Teachings on Sexual Behaviour Choices of University Students, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Christian teachings promote moral development among emerging adults especially those in universities. The Christian faith's beliefs have a psychological impact on developing individuals because they may affect their sex ... -
Organizational Learning and Employee Performance in Classified Hospitality Firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Employee performance is critical to effectiveness, competitiveness and sustainability of classified hospitality firms. Organizational learning is key in developing organization’s human capital capabilities to respond to ... -
Cost of Schooling and Completion of Secondary Education in Public Day Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various government interventions aimed at increasing completion of secondary education, the ideal situation is yet to be realized. Completion rate in Kakamega County is lower than the national enrolment rates and ... -
Financial Strength of the Central Bank and Monetary Policy Outcomes in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Region
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa monetary union co-operation programme was signed in 2005 by member countries and was aimed at establishing a regional Monetary Union by the year 2018. The set convergence ... -
Perceived Home and Neighbourhood Built Environment Correlates of Physical Activity among School-Going Children in Kampala City in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Children’s regular participation in physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits. However, majority of children globally are insufficiently active. There is scarcity of objectively measured physical activity ... -
Tutors’ Curriculum Orientations as Predictors of Instructional Approaches in Primary Teachers’ Training Colleges in Selected Counties In Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tutors’ curriculum orientation is important in determining the choice of instructional approaches used in teaching and learning process.The government has put in place several strategies to enhance the use of appropriate ... -
Passion Fruit Woodiness Disease in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya and Genetic Transformation System of Farmer Preferred Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis [Sims]) is an important economic crop grown for both export and domestic market world-wide. In Kenya, passion fruit productivity is low due to both biotic and abiotic constraints. Passion ... -
Socio-Cultural and Economic Determinants of Accessing the Criminal Justice System by Victims of Spousal Abuse in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Spousal abuse is acknowledged globally as a major social problem that affects the victim, perpetrator, their families and the community in general, irrespective of social, economic, religious or cultural background (Eriksson ... -
Adaptation and Coping Strategies to Climate Variability among Small-Scale Farmers in Arid and Semi-Arid Agro-Ecological Zones of Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Climate variability as expressed by droughts, heavy rainfall, flooding, intense temperatures, hail storms and cyclones pose a major threat to small-scale crop farmers. Arid and semi-arid regions are known to have hot and ... -
Fund Characteristics and Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)When investors take part in any investment, increasing their wealth is the main objective. The objective is achieved when there is increase in share prices. The performance of unit trusts in Kenya however, has been poor ... -
Exposure to Digital Paintings on Male Sex Offenders’ Attitudes towards Sexual Crimes: Case of Nairobi West Prison, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Crime is an act in violation of the criminal law. Global statistics indicate that sexual offending is among the leading crimes in many countries, with close to one billion people falling victim. The high prevalence of ... -
Sexual Behaviours and their Determinants among Adolescents Living with Hiv And Aids in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Adolescents living with HIV and AIDS just like the rest of the adolescents in the general population experience and express their sexuality which is mediated within a socio-cultural context. HIV and AIDS has the potential ...
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Strategic Innovation Orientation and Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The financial sector in Kenya is essential for the economic growth of the country. Moreover, Microfinance Institutions,which form part of the financial sector, are critical stakeholders in achieving the Vision 2030 economic ... -
Synthesis and Spectrophotometric Activity of Phthalocyanine Conjugated to Metal Nanoparticles and Evaluation of their Antibacterial Properties
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In recent times, microbial pathogens have increasingly shown multi-drug resistance leading to a growing concern. Analysis of 624 isolates from Kenya revealed 88% of isolates tested were multi-drug resistant. It is estimated ... -
Dynamics in Internal Security and Community Protection Initiatives in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to explore the security experiences and the underlying forces that inform these experiences among communities in Laikipia North. In line with the security experiences, community protection ... -
Impact of Anglican Church and Kenya Assemblies of God Teachings on Sexual Behaviour Choices of University Students, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Christian teachings promote moral development among emerging adults especially those in universities. The Christian faith's beliefs have a psychological impact on developing individuals because they may affect their sex ... -
Organizational Learning and Employee Performance in Classified Hospitality Firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Employee performance is critical to effectiveness, competitiveness and sustainability of classified hospitality firms. Organizational learning is key in developing organization’s human capital capabilities to respond to ... -
Cost of Schooling and Completion of Secondary Education in Public Day Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various government interventions aimed at increasing completion of secondary education, the ideal situation is yet to be realized. Completion rate in Kakamega County is lower than the national enrolment rates and ... -
Financial Strength of the Central Bank and Monetary Policy Outcomes in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Region
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa monetary union co-operation programme was signed in 2005 by member countries and was aimed at establishing a regional Monetary Union by the year 2018. The set convergence ... -
Perceived Home and Neighbourhood Built Environment Correlates of Physical Activity among School-Going Children in Kampala City in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Children’s regular participation in physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits. However, majority of children globally are insufficiently active. There is scarcity of objectively measured physical activity ... -
Passion Fruit Woodiness Disease in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya and Genetic Transformation System of Farmer Preferred Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis [Sims]) is an important economic crop grown for both export and domestic market world-wide. In Kenya, passion fruit productivity is low due to both biotic and abiotic constraints. Passion ... -
Socio-Cultural and Economic Determinants of Accessing the Criminal Justice System by Victims of Spousal Abuse in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Spousal abuse is acknowledged globally as a major social problem that affects the victim, perpetrator, their families and the community in general, irrespective of social, economic, religious or cultural background (Eriksson ... -
Tutors’ Curriculum Orientations as Predictors of Instructional Approaches in Primary Teachers’ Training Colleges in Selected Counties In Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tutors’ curriculum orientation is important in determining the choice of instructional approaches used in teaching and learning process.The government has put in place several strategies to enhance the use of appropriate ... -
Adaptation and Coping Strategies to Climate Variability among Small-Scale Farmers in Arid and Semi-Arid Agro-Ecological Zones of Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Climate variability as expressed by droughts, heavy rainfall, flooding, intense temperatures, hail storms and cyclones pose a major threat to small-scale crop farmers. Arid and semi-arid regions are known to have hot and ... -
Fund Characteristics and Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)When investors take part in any investment, increasing their wealth is the main objective. The objective is achieved when there is increase in share prices. The performance of unit trusts in Kenya however, has been poor ... -
Exposure to Digital Paintings on Male Sex Offenders’ Attitudes towards Sexual Crimes: Case of Nairobi West Prison, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Crime is an act in violation of the criminal law. Global statistics indicate that sexual offending is among the leading crimes in many countries, with close to one billion people falling victim. The high prevalence of ... -
Sexual Behaviours and their Determinants among Adolescents Living with Hiv And Aids in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Adolescents living with HIV and AIDS just like the rest of the adolescents in the general population experience and express their sexuality which is mediated within a socio-cultural context. HIV and AIDS has the potential ... -
Spatial-Temporal Changes of Mosquitoes Dynamics and Risks of Arboviruses to Livestock during a Period of Extreme Flooding of Lake Baringo, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The ecology of mosquitoes and associated arboviruses are heavily influenced by precipitation and retention of water in the environment. In 2011 to 2014, unprecedented flooding occurred in Lake Baringo flooding expansive ... -
Capital Market Reforms and Microstructure Performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The late nineties and early 2000s was an era of extensive restructurings which saw a series of reforms taking place in most emerging markets. The Kenyan Government in a bid to match the efforts of other emerging economies ... -
Effect of Business Succession on Performance in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The economic landscape of most nations, Kenya included, remains dominated by small and medium businesses which include family businesses. The importance of such businesses cannot be overemphasized, economically and socially. ... -
Modelling Predictors of Variations in Public Day Secondary Schools Students’ Learning Outcomes, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In an effort to facilitate realization of sustainable development goal 4 and therefore enhance equity and access to basic education in Kenya, the government has adopted various strategies. They include full support of ... -
Influence of Provider Initiated Calls on Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Every day women die from cervical cancer in the world with majority of deaths occurring in developing countries like Kenya. In Kenya, cervical cancer screening uptake is low at 3.2% for all women (GLOBOCAN 2018), below the ...
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