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University Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Sports Scholarships and Sports Participation Within Selected Kenyan Universities in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, it has been noted that the development of education has been geared immensely by the spirit of sports. However, it is notable that a lot of talents are lost due to constraints encountered as a result of lack ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella Multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pasteurella multocida is considered to be one of the normal flora in the respiratory tract of camels and other animals. It becomes pathogenic and causes Pasteurellosis when the resistance of the camel body is diminished ... -
Mobile Banking and Financial Inclusion among Women Entrepreneurs in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, businesses fail within their first year of operation mainly because of poor financing. More than half of these businesses are normally owned by women. This clearly shows the urge for women to be supported financially ... -
Availability and use of Information Communication Technology in the Teaching of English in Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The performance of English as a subject among learners in public secondary schools in Nakuru County had declined despite the introduction of ICT in the ministry. The goal of this research was to examine the availability ... -
Strategies for Implementation of Disability Mainstreaming Policies in Public Libraries, in Reference to Kenya National Libraries,Meru,Kisumu and Nakuru Branches
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT Persons living with disabilities numbers (PWDs) is growing globally (WHO, 2011). According to research conducted by Kenya National Survey for people with disabilities, indicate prevalence of disability as 4.6 ... -
Determinants of Sexual Function among Female Patients with Gynaecological Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Background: Gynaecological cancer impacts approximately three million women globally. The problem is much intense in resource limited countries. Sexual health is attracting great focus as a key aspect of gynecological ... -
Caregivers Health Seeking Behaviour for Home Injuries Among Children Between 0- 12 Years in Kaptembwa , Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Home Injuries are among the dominating cause of mortality and disability among children, with more than 5 million deaths reported worldwide each year. Some of the common injuries among children aged 0-12 years include: ... -
Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviour among Students in Machakos University, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT Progressively, the digital world has certainly modified the sharing of information and social interactions and as a result, the virtual world has become commonplace in people’s lives, especially for the younger ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Nafasi ya Wahusika Wendawazimu Katika Riwaya Teule: Kidagaa Kimemwozea na Mkamandume
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Utafiti huu unalenga kuchunguza nafasi ya wahusika wendawazimu. Wahusika hawa ni Matuko Weye na Bilal katika riwaya za Kidagaa Kimemwozea (Walibora:2012) na Mkamandume (Mohamed:2013).Malengo ya utafiti huu lilikamilishwa ... -
Perception and Uptake of Preconception Care among Women at Reproductive Health Clinic: Case of Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT Numerous researchers and policy makers have highlighted the significance of women’s preconception health care among high-risk populations. Provision of care to adolescent girls and women before and between pregnancies ... -
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Selected Medicinal Plants Used to Manage Bacterial Gastroenteritis in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Herbal drugs have been used in management of bacteria causing bacterial gastroenteritis without scientific evaluation on their antimicrobial activity and toxicity. This research was designated to evaluate in vitro activities ... -
Effects of Employee Welfare Programmes on Organisational Performance Makueni County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Employees form the human capital factor in all organizations and symbolizes all human abilities irrespective of the inherent or learnt qualities, whose worth could be improved by suitable development investments. Organizations ... -
Implementation of Free Secondary Education Policy and its Influence on Participation and Resources in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Education is key to Nations's developmental process. For the FSE policy to be fully realized and for citizens to fully enjoy its benefits, it’s essential for the national system of education in Kenya to be streamlined in ... -
Ecosystem restoration methods and livelihoods development in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-09)Among the highly degraded environments in the world are the arid and the semi-arid areas hence mostly vulnerable to Global warming, climate change, soil erosion and other environmental challenges. Understanding ecosystem ...
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University Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Sports Scholarships and Sports Participation Within Selected Kenyan Universities in Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, it has been noted that the development of education has been geared immensely by the spirit of sports. However, it is notable that a lot of talents are lost due to constraints encountered as a result of lack ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella Multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pasteurella multocida is considered to be one of the normal flora in the respiratory tract of camels and other animals. It becomes pathogenic and causes Pasteurellosis when the resistance of the camel body is diminished ... -
Mobile Banking and Financial Inclusion among Women Entrepreneurs in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenya, businesses fail within their first year of operation mainly because of poor financing. More than half of these businesses are normally owned by women. This clearly shows the urge for women to be supported financially ... -
Availability and use of Information Communication Technology in the Teaching of English in Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The performance of English as a subject among learners in public secondary schools in Nakuru County had declined despite the introduction of ICT in the ministry. The goal of this research was to examine the availability ... -
Strategies for Implementation of Disability Mainstreaming Policies in Public Libraries, in Reference to Kenya National Libraries,Meru,Kisumu and Nakuru Branches
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT Persons living with disabilities numbers (PWDs) is growing globally (WHO, 2011). According to research conducted by Kenya National Survey for people with disabilities, indicate prevalence of disability as 4.6 ... -
Determinants of Sexual Function among Female Patients with Gynaecological Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Background: Gynaecological cancer impacts approximately three million women globally. The problem is much intense in resource limited countries. Sexual health is attracting great focus as a key aspect of gynecological ... -
Caregivers Health Seeking Behaviour for Home Injuries Among Children Between 0- 12 Years in Kaptembwa , Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Home Injuries are among the dominating cause of mortality and disability among children, with more than 5 million deaths reported worldwide each year. Some of the common injuries among children aged 0-12 years include: ... -
Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviour among Students in Machakos University, Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT Progressively, the digital world has certainly modified the sharing of information and social interactions and as a result, the virtual world has become commonplace in people’s lives, especially for the younger ... -
Dietary intake, Physical Activity and Nutrition Status of Adolescents Attending Urban Primary Schools In Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The World Health Organization defined early adolescence as a rapid period in human growth and development occurring between 10-14 years. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is estimated at ... -
Implementation of Free Secondary Education Policy and its Influence on Participation and Resources in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Education is key to Nations's developmental process. For the FSE policy to be fully realized and for citizens to fully enjoy its benefits, it’s essential for the national system of education in Kenya to be streamlined in ... -
Ecosystem restoration methods and livelihoods development in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-09)Among the highly degraded environments in the world are the arid and the semi-arid areas hence mostly vulnerable to Global warming, climate change, soil erosion and other environmental challenges. Understanding ecosystem ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Organizational performance are dependent on firm’s strategic practices. For organizational strategies to have an impact on a business the leadership style should be strategic. Telecommunications industry in Kenya has ... -
Macro-Environmental Factors and Performance of Women-Owned Enterprises in Juba County, South Sudan
(Macro-Environmental Factors and Performance of Women-Owned Enterprises in Juba County, South Sudan, 2022)In entrepreneurship research studies, there is an assertion that the alignment of contextual and other individual and organisational factors will enhance positive entrepreneurial performance-related outcomes. This assertion ... -
Disaster Risk Interventions for Enhancing Resilience among Pastoral Communities of Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate change is among the greatest challenges being experienced globally today and affects all aspects of sustainable development. Consequently, climate-related hazards have been recorded as the major triggers for major ... -
Matumizi ya Nyenzo za Kusikiliza na Kuona Katika Ufunzaji na Ujifunzaji wa Matamshi Katika Shule za Upili, Kaunti ya Kiambu, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Teaching of pronunciation enables learners to master auditory and oral discrimination. It also gives the learners ability to be able to distinguish between hearing and speech. The use of audio-visual aids has been adopted ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability on Rice Farming in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Climate variability threatens agriculture at local and global scales. Resilience to climate variability impacts calls for adequate preparedness among affected populations. Farmers who rely primarily on rain-fed agriculture ... -
Factors Affecting the Uptake of Voluntary Mbao Pension Savings by Informal Sector Traders in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Africa's coverage of contributory private sector pension scheme of the working population age is still low with Mauritius having the highest private-sector coverage, and the pension scheme coverage of the informal-sector ... -
Safaricom Limited’s Mobile Money Services and Access to Trade Credit by Microenterprises in Nairobi City County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Credit rating for informal micro-enterprises for purposes of accessing trade credit by suppliers is challenging since there is a shortage of and complexity in obtaining reliable data. Empirical research indicates that ... -
Analysis of Lexical Borrowing as a Euphemistic Strategy for Sex-Related Topics in Selected Kipsigis Songs
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study dealt with Kipsigis songs incorporating borrowed linguistic items from English and Kiswahili as the donor languages and using them metaphorically to euphemize sex-related topics. The objectives of this study ... -
Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)ABSTRACT The listed firms’ contribution to the economies of countries such as Kenya is tremendous. Despite the contribution by the commercial and services companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange towards the economy ...