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Relationship between achievement motivation and performance in English composition writing among secondary school students in Nyando District, Kenya
(2012-01-11)
The ability to achieve communicative competence in composition writing is a major facet of language development among students. However, there has been poor performance in this subject among students in secondary schools. ...
An Investigation into Factors Influencing Transition Rate of Learners with Intellectual Disability from Vocational Training to Employment in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-08-18)
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence the low transition rates of trainees with intellectual disability from vocational training to employment in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the ...
A study of services received by primary school mathematics teachers from the teachers advisory center in Mutuini educational zone Machakos district, Kenya
(2012-06-15)
The Republic of Kenya achieved her Independence from Britain in 1963. According to Mc Cormich (1989, P28), Kenya covers a geographical area estimated at 582,646sq km. The Country's population as of 1989 was approximately ...
An evaluation of queue management in financial institutions operating in Kenya
(2012-02-03)
Financial institutions operating in Kenya are witnessing increased competition for customers, product innovation, technology, and deposits. This has resulted to increased demand for financial services. Unfortunately the ...
Assessment of factors influencing investment decisions in securities markets: a case of Nairobi stock exchange
(2012-03-30)
Due to globalization, stock markets have strived to enhance its securities markets performance to increase its investors' confidence and hence widen their pools of investment portfolios. Recent years have seen considerable ...
Perceived Effects of Social Networking on Learning Behaviour among Regular Undergraduate University Students in Mombasa County - Kenya
(2014-02-26)
This study aimed at finding out the perceived effect of social network browsing on learning behaviour of University students in Mombasa County of Kenya. A cross sectional survey research design was employed in this study. ...
The determinants of rural household savings in Kisumu district: a case study of South Nyakach location
(2012-04-26)
Saving play a very important role in economic development as it involves mobilization of resources, which is consequently invested with an aim to accelerate the growth process. Understanding the savings behaviour is ...
Effects of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Nutrient Uptake, Soil Chemical Properties and Crop Performance in Maize Based Cropping Systems in Eastern Province of Rwanda
(2014-02-26)
The Eastern province of Rwanda is highly populated. This has led to continuous cropping systems without addition of external fertilizers to compensate losses due to removal of grains and residues through harvesting. In ...
Language of Instruction in Urban Children’s Homes: Status and Implications
(2014-02-24)
This study is a sociolinguistic survey of the status of Language of Instruction (LOI) in
Children’s Homes. It considers the fact that there is a variety of languages at the disposal of the
children in CHs, who are a ...
Challenges of dealing with fire outbreaks in informal settlements: the case of the 12th September 2011 Sinai fire in Nairobi
(2014-05-12)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced in dealing with outbreak of fires in the informal settlements of Nairobi County. More specifically the study examined the level of awareness of risks posed ...