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Verbal Extensions in Lulogooli Morphosyntax: A Minimalist Perspective
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The current study was based on Lulogooli which is one of the dialects of Luyia, a Bantu language spoken in the Western part of Kenya. Lulogooli has a rich verbal morphology comprising verbal extensions which include the ... -
Status and Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance in Vectors of Malaria within Kilifi County along Coastal Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Vector control is key to reduction of malaria transmission. In sub-Saharan Africa, vector control programmes are mainly dependent on insecticide treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, the progress, ... -
Financial Leverage and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Statistical evidence from SASRA annual supervisory reports indicate a declining number of Deposit taking SACCOs especially after the introduction of SASRA regulation of 2012 on capital. This study therefore seeks to ... -
Effects of Umba River Sedimentation on the Distribution and Root Morphology of Mangroves of Vanga, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study examined the influence of Umba River, a trans-boundary resource draining approximately 16 million m3 of freshwater into the Indian Ocean, on the distribution and root morphology of mangrove of Vanga. Mangroves ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Determinants of Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies among Women in the Reproductive Age in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, pregnancy and childbirth are the primary causes of maternal deaths. Early and closely spaced pregnancies are associated with adverse health outcomes. In 2019, 86% of maternal mortalities occurred in low-income ... -
Utilization Of Teaching - Learning Resources and its Effect on Student’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Performance in Chemistry, Uasin Gishu County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Investing in chemistry Teaching-learning resources in secondary schools enhances the spirit of inquiry and right attitudes to handle scientific tools resulting to a high student’s academic performance. This is critical for ... -
Investment Strategy and Financial Performance of Defined Contribution Pension Funds in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pension funds are meant to enable pensioners to live quality life upon retirement by paying them retirement benefits. In defined contribution pension funds, both the employer and employees contribute in accordance with the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ... -
The Status of Drinking Water at Gachagi Informal Settlement in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)As a result of rapid urbanization in developing countries, majority of urban residents live in slums often characterized by lack of basic services, such as water and sanitation. The urban poor often use shallow pit latrines ... -
Oppositional Defiance Disorder as a Predictor of Academic Performance of Emotional and Behavioural Pupils in Public Primary Schools Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The aim of this survey was to examine, oppositional defiance disorder as a predictor of academic performance among pupils in public primary schools in Kisii County, Kenya. This research used Descriptive survey research ... -
Role of World Gospel Mission in Development of Western Education in Bomet County, Kenya: A Case of Tenwek Mission School (1935-1980)
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The history of formal education in Kenya is intertwined with the history of Christian missionary work in the country. For this reason, the researcher looked at the role of the World Gospel Mission in the growth of educational ... -
Growth and Yield Responses of Beans, Cowpea and Bambara Nuts to Phosphorus Fertilization in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Western parts of Kenya are characterized by acid soils with phosphorus deficiency and aluminum toxicity. Reports indicate a declining trend in yields of legumes such as cowpeas and common beans. Though legumes can fix ... -
Foreign Direct Investment and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The financial performance of manufacturing firms in Rwanda has been dismal. Investors have complained of the reduction in return on investments. The average ROI in percentage between 2015 and 2019 have fluctuated between ... -
Relationship Marketing and Customer Retention among Deposits Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Embakasi, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)SACCOs need to have a noble comprehension of their client’s tastes and preferences so that suitable marketing approaches directed towards relationship construction and customer retention can be established. However, customer ...
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Verbal Extensions in Lulogooli Morphosyntax: A Minimalist Perspective
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The current study was based on Lulogooli which is one of the dialects of Luyia, a Bantu language spoken in the Western part of Kenya. Lulogooli has a rich verbal morphology comprising verbal extensions which include the ... -
Status and Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance in Vectors of Malaria within Kilifi County along Coastal Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Vector control is key to reduction of malaria transmission. In sub-Saharan Africa, vector control programmes are mainly dependent on insecticide treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, the progress, ... -
Financial Leverage and Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Statistical evidence from SASRA annual supervisory reports indicate a declining number of Deposit taking SACCOs especially after the introduction of SASRA regulation of 2012 on capital. This study therefore seeks to ... -
Effects of Umba River Sedimentation on the Distribution and Root Morphology of Mangroves of Vanga, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study examined the influence of Umba River, a trans-boundary resource draining approximately 16 million m3 of freshwater into the Indian Ocean, on the distribution and root morphology of mangrove of Vanga. Mangroves ... -
Assessment of Sodium Levels of Processed and Packaged Food Products from Selected Supermarkets in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Excessive intake of sodium can lead to serious health problems and complications overtime. Of special interest is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart diseases and stroke. This is attributed to the ... -
Determinants of Timing and Spacing of Pregnancies among Women in the Reproductive Age in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, pregnancy and childbirth are the primary causes of maternal deaths. Early and closely spaced pregnancies are associated with adverse health outcomes. In 2019, 86% of maternal mortalities occurred in low-income ... -
Utilization Of Teaching - Learning Resources and its Effect on Student’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Performance in Chemistry, Uasin Gishu County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Investing in chemistry Teaching-learning resources in secondary schools enhances the spirit of inquiry and right attitudes to handle scientific tools resulting to a high student’s academic performance. This is critical for ... -
Investment Strategy and Financial Performance of Defined Contribution Pension Funds in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pension funds are meant to enable pensioners to live quality life upon retirement by paying them retirement benefits. In defined contribution pension funds, both the employer and employees contribute in accordance with the ... -
Prevalence, Detection and Management of Malnutrition among Medical Wards Adult In-Patients of Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Malnutrition in patients has been associated with reduction in function of every part of the body organs. In hospitalized patients malnutrition contributes to high treatment costs, increased length of stay, secondary ... -
The Status of Drinking Water at Gachagi Informal Settlement in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)As a result of rapid urbanization in developing countries, majority of urban residents live in slums often characterized by lack of basic services, such as water and sanitation. The urban poor often use shallow pit latrines ... -
Oppositional Defiance Disorder as a Predictor of Academic Performance of Emotional and Behavioural Pupils in Public Primary Schools Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The aim of this survey was to examine, oppositional defiance disorder as a predictor of academic performance among pupils in public primary schools in Kisii County, Kenya. This research used Descriptive survey research ... -
Role of World Gospel Mission in Development of Western Education in Bomet County, Kenya: A Case of Tenwek Mission School (1935-1980)
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The history of formal education in Kenya is intertwined with the history of Christian missionary work in the country. For this reason, the researcher looked at the role of the World Gospel Mission in the growth of educational ... -
Growth and Yield Responses of Beans, Cowpea and Bambara Nuts to Phosphorus Fertilization in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Western parts of Kenya are characterized by acid soils with phosphorus deficiency and aluminum toxicity. Reports indicate a declining trend in yields of legumes such as cowpeas and common beans. Though legumes can fix ... -
Foreign Direct Investment and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The financial performance of manufacturing firms in Rwanda has been dismal. Investors have complained of the reduction in return on investments. The average ROI in percentage between 2015 and 2019 have fluctuated between ... -
Relationship Marketing and Customer Retention among Deposits Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Embakasi, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)SACCOs need to have a noble comprehension of their client’s tastes and preferences so that suitable marketing approaches directed towards relationship construction and customer retention can be established. However, customer ... -
Influence of Motivational Climate and Goal Orientation on Attitudes towards Doping among Athletes in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doping is a global problem that is increasing at an alarming rate and most recently among Kenyan athletes. Athletes who have ego orientation (as opposed to task orientation) and have performance climate (as opposed to ... -
Reproductive Health Rights Awareness among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in Pumwani Maternity Hospital- Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doping is a global problem that is increasing at an alarming rate and most recently among Kenyan athletes. Athletes who have ego orientation (as opposed to task orientation) and have performance climate (as opposed to ... -
Management Practices of Injury Risk In Sports among Secondary Schools in Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Sports risk management to a great extent focuses on the physical safety of all sports participants – athletes, coaches/teachers and spectators. Sports encompass a significant part of learning experiences for students in ... -
Investment Portfolio and Financial Performance of Collective Investment Schemes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The collective investment schemes in Kenya have witnessed increased volatility in their earnings, resulting in irregular growth in the industry. This necessitates the need to understand the factors contributing to poor ... -
Investment Portfolio and Financial Performance of Collective Investment Schemes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The collective investment schemes in Kenya have witnessed increased volatility in their earnings, resulting in irregular growth in the industry. This necessitates the need to understand the factors contributing to poor ...
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