Master Theses and Dissertations(MST): Recent submissions
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Practices among Women of Reproductive Age in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Cervical cancer is a preventable disease but it remains a significant cause of deaths in the developing countries. Globally, nearly 530,000 new cases and 266,000 deaths are registered annually. In Kenya, nearly 4800 women ... -
Physical Activity and Dietary Patterns in Relation to Weight Status among University Students in Nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Kenya is experiencing a rapid transition of physical activity and nutrition involving less physical activity participation and increased intake of high-calorie foods with poor nutrients. University years are when young ... -
Physico-Chemical Removal of Cu (ii) and Cd (ii) Ions from Contaminated Water Using Recyclable Montmorillonite-Cellulose Nanocomposite
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Economic and efficient remediation of contaminated water has been studied extensively, however very little attention being paid on the fate of the spent adsorbents. The present work aimed at synthesizing a nanocomposite ... -
Efficacy of Fortified Molasses Waste-Water as Hydroponic Nutrient Solution for Growing of Spinach and Barley
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Muhoroni Sugar Processing Industry is a significant sugar factory in western part of Kenya. It produces huge volumes of molasses waste-water which poses challenges of pollution of water bodies and affects plant life and ... -
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Cultivated Dioscorea l. (Dioscoreaceae) from Selected Counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Yam (Dioscorea species) is one of the underutilized and neglected tuber crops in the country. Earlier studies indicated the need for further research to establish the phylogeny of Kenyan yams through molecular methods. ... -
Polyphenols in Dioscorea Steriscus and Plecranthus Esculentus Tuber Extracts and Effect of the Extracts on Oxidative Stability of Sunflower Oil
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Edible oils such as sunflower oil are important dietary components that are widely used in food processing and preparation. The ease of oxidation of edible oils has made their safe storage a huge problem to food processors ... -
Influence of Tour Guiding Service Quality on Tourist Satisfaction in Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The competitiveness of a destination is determined by the quality of services offered. Tour guides play an important role in meeting the perception and expectations of the tourists in a destination. Quality tour guiding ... -
The African State and the Informal Cross-Border Trade: An Analysis of the Kenya/Uganda Experience, 1962-2005
(Kenyatta University, 2021)At the time when there is enhanced social instability across the world, there is growing concern that the modern nation-state has failed to meet the obligations of its citizens. As an organizing tool of contemporary politics, ... -
Ustainability in Rural Women Football: A Case of Teams Participating in Kass Tournament in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This was a case study of teams participating in the KASS tournament in the Bureti sub-county, Kericho County. The study was informed that, despite the effort and support offered by KASS Media Group, the government and other ... -
Assessment of Soil Nutrient Status and Determination of Potassium Dosage for Maize Production in Kaaga, Meru County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Food insecurity is a major global concern because many people suffer from malnutrition, under-nutrition, and starvation. In Sub Saharan Africa; it is estimated that about 239 million of people suffer from hunger and the ... -
Isolation, Characterization and Potential Use of Alternaria Brassicicola in Biocontrol of Striga Hermonthica on Zea Mays in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The witchweed [Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth] is a highly successful parasite of cereal in Sub- Saharan Africa, leading to enormous economic losses. In Kenya, the weed reduces maize yield by between 35%-100%. Previous ... -
Stress Levels among Construction Workers in Kibera Resettlement Action Plan Project in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Professionals engaged in the construction industry operate in highly competitive environment as they aim to keep pace with the global and national demands of infrastructural development. Workers engaged in the construction ... -
Compliance with Occupational Safety Practice among Petrol Station Pump Attendants in Kaduna state, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Petrol pump attendants in Kaduna encounter numerous hazards at the pump. This constitutes the most important threat to their survival at the workplace. Unfortunately, there are very few researches evaluating compliance ... -
Correlates of Pregnancy Related Complications in Mandera East, Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are a leading cause of death and disability among women of reproductive age worldwide. About eight hundred women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications around ... -
Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of Selected Kenyan Vigna Radiata (l.) Wilckzek (Mung Bean) Genotypes
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilckzeck) is a leguminous crop grown for its nutritious seeds and as a fodder crop. Characterization of mung bean germplasm is, therefore, a prerequisite for the use of its genetic resources. ... -
Effects of Paracetamol on the Liver and Kidney Functions of a Rat Model Following Prolonged Alcohol Administration
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Alcohol is a widely used psychoactive drug that is safe when consumed moderately. However, overindulgence results in hangover and multiple organ injury. On the other hand paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... -
Assessed Line by Tester Analysis of Maize Inbreds for Northern Leaf Blight and Other Yield Components in Selected Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Northern Leaf Blight (NLB) also known as Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) is a foliar disease of maize caused by Exserohilum turcicum. It is a great challenge in many maize production regions worldwide. It has a growing season ... -
Community Elders Involvement in Resolving Land Conflicts in Kenya: Case of Nakuru County, Kenya, 1998 –2008
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Since independence, land disputes have been a major source of conflict in Kenya. Land disputes have an ethnic component. Land conflicts can even arise amongst members of the same family or clan. Between 1998 and 2008, ... -
Occurrence of Phytonematodes and Biocontrol of Meloidogyne Spp. (Root-Knot Nematodes) on Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum) in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum Cav.) is an important fruit in Kenya whose popularity is growing among farmers and consumers due to its high potential as an income earner and health benefits. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) ... -
Patterns of Land Use among the Maragoli of Sabatia Constituency, 1900-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Sabatia constituency is the most densely populated of the five constituencies in Vihiga County with an ever increasing pressure on land. This has led to uneconomical subdivision of land leading to poverty, poor land use, ...
