Master Theses and Dissertations(MST)
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Competitive Strategies and Performance of Family Owned Supermarkets in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Performance comprises the actual result or output of an organization measured against its intended objective or goal. Performance in terms of profit, return on investment and return on assets has been a problem to supermarkets. ... -
Analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic Convective Heat Transfer of Casson Nanofluid Flow Over a Heated Stretching Vertical Plate
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Casson fluid has many industrial and engineering applications. However, Casson nanofluid possesses superior electrical and thermal conductivities compared with the original Casson fluid. Hence, the Casson nanofluid is ... -
Determinants of Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations Agricultural Based Projects in Kenya. A Case Of Send A Cow Programs In Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globalization and internationalization of firms coupled with advancements in information, communication and technology have revolutionized the way organizations operate to be competitive and sustainable. The results from ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Management of Case Backlog in the Family Division of the Judiciary of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Scholarly evidence on the effect of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms on management of case backlog in the family division is non-existent. The Kenyan Constitution and the 2019 -2023 strategic plan for the ... -
A Pragmatic Analysis of the Language of Romance Used by Kipsigis Youth in Bomet Sub-County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study is a pragmatic analysis of the language of romance among the Kipsigis youth.The study is based on the observation by the researcher that Kipsigis youthtend to be indirect when communicating at the courtship ... -
Gender Differentials and Sustainable Wildlife Ecosystem: A Case of Selected Conservancies in Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study aimed at assessing the gender differentials and sustainable wildlife ecosystem in selected conservancies in Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya with an aim of coming up with the best strategies to enhance gender ... -
Strategic Management Capabilities and Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In the world of competition and unpredictable business environment, competitive organizations are rethinking on strategic capabilities as drivers of organizational performance. Deteriorating performance of organizations ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Status of Gyms and Outdoor Based Group Fitness Program Participants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health benefits of being physically active are well documented and accepted as a remedy for many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet many people are reluctant to make lifestyle adjustments to adopt available fitness ... -
Strategic Leadership Practices and Academic Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The importance of leadership in school academic performance has been noted by diverse scholars. This is because the leadership is involved in stakeholder management, resources mobilization and deployment, motivation of ... -
Workplace Environment and Employee Performance in Judicial Service of Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The judiciary of Kenya is one of the three arms of government whose primary function is administration of justice through a system of Courts that interprets and applies the law in Kenya and its success depends on the ... -
Project Manager’s Soft Skills and Performance of Projects in Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Project managers play an important role in the design, development and implementation of a project. In order to do this, the project managers need to be well skilled to handle all stakeholders while ensuring project success, ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Attitude towards Competence-Based System of Education. A Case of Lower Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Competence Based Education is a system that gives more significance on acquiring of competencies instead of acquisition of content knowledge. Teachers are key components in adoption of any new system of education. Teachers’ ... -
Civil Military Cooperation as a Strategy for Security Stabilization Operations: Case of Lamu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Lamu County has had a security challenge resulting from the penetration of Al-shabaab militants who fled from Somalia when Kenya launched military operations in the country. The county has witnessed increased terror attacks, ... -
Entrepreneurial Innovation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Bujumbura, Burundi
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Small and Medium Enterprises are major players in the competition and growth of economies. They have been accelerating changes towards achieving Burundi’s vision 2025 by offering job opportunities and generating revenues ... -
Implications of School Culture on Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study was prompted by concerns raised by various stakeholders in Machakos County over declining performance of public secondary schools that used to perform well in the past decades’ national examinations. The study ...
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Competitive Strategies and Performance of Family Owned Supermarkets in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Performance comprises the actual result or output of an organization measured against its intended objective or goal. Performance in terms of profit, return on investment and return on assets has been a problem to supermarkets. ... -
Analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic Convective Heat Transfer of Casson Nanofluid Flow Over a Heated Stretching Vertical Plate
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Casson fluid has many industrial and engineering applications. However, Casson nanofluid possesses superior electrical and thermal conductivities compared with the original Casson fluid. Hence, the Casson nanofluid is ... -
Determinants of Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations Agricultural Based Projects in Kenya. A Case Of Send A Cow Programs In Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globalization and internationalization of firms coupled with advancements in information, communication and technology have revolutionized the way organizations operate to be competitive and sustainable. The results from ... -
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Management of Case Backlog in the Family Division of the Judiciary of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Scholarly evidence on the effect of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms on management of case backlog in the family division is non-existent. The Kenyan Constitution and the 2019 -2023 strategic plan for the ... -
A Pragmatic Analysis of the Language of Romance Used by Kipsigis Youth in Bomet Sub-County
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study is a pragmatic analysis of the language of romance among the Kipsigis youth.The study is based on the observation by the researcher that Kipsigis youthtend to be indirect when communicating at the courtship ... -
Gender Differentials and Sustainable Wildlife Ecosystem: A Case of Selected Conservancies in Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study aimed at assessing the gender differentials and sustainable wildlife ecosystem in selected conservancies in Maasai Mara, Narok County, Kenya with an aim of coming up with the best strategies to enhance gender ... -
Strategic Management Capabilities and Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In the world of competition and unpredictable business environment, competitive organizations are rethinking on strategic capabilities as drivers of organizational performance. Deteriorating performance of organizations ... -
Exercise Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Status of Gyms and Outdoor Based Group Fitness Program Participants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Health benefits of being physically active are well documented and accepted as a remedy for many non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet many people are reluctant to make lifestyle adjustments to adopt available fitness ... -
Strategic Leadership Practices and Academic Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The importance of leadership in school academic performance has been noted by diverse scholars. This is because the leadership is involved in stakeholder management, resources mobilization and deployment, motivation of ... -
Workplace Environment and Employee Performance in Judicial Service of Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The judiciary of Kenya is one of the three arms of government whose primary function is administration of justice through a system of Courts that interprets and applies the law in Kenya and its success depends on the ... -
Project Manager’s Soft Skills and Performance of Projects in Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Project managers play an important role in the design, development and implementation of a project. In order to do this, the project managers need to be well skilled to handle all stakeholders while ensuring project success, ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Attitude towards Competence-Based System of Education. A Case of Lower Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Competence Based Education is a system that gives more significance on acquiring of competencies instead of acquisition of content knowledge. Teachers are key components in adoption of any new system of education. Teachers’ ... -
Civil Military Cooperation as a Strategy for Security Stabilization Operations: Case of Lamu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Lamu County has had a security challenge resulting from the penetration of Al-shabaab militants who fled from Somalia when Kenya launched military operations in the country. The county has witnessed increased terror attacks, ... -
Entrepreneurial Innovation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Bujumbura, Burundi
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Small and Medium Enterprises are major players in the competition and growth of economies. They have been accelerating changes towards achieving Burundi’s vision 2025 by offering job opportunities and generating revenues ... -
Implications of School Culture on Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study was prompted by concerns raised by various stakeholders in Machakos County over declining performance of public secondary schools that used to perform well in the past decades’ national examinations. The study ... -
Microbial Degradation of Chlorpyrifos Residues and Their Effects on Calcium Levels In Fresh And Processed Milk in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Acaricides are a class of pesticides used to control mites and ticks. The most widely applied acaricides belong to the organophosphorus (OP) group, including chlorpyrifos (CP) and Diazinon, which have high to moderate ... -
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 ...
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