Kenyatta University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Mercury Levels in Groundwater near Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mines in Migori County, Kenya
(EANSO, 2023-10)In Migori County, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is an economic activity that uses mercury during the amalgamation process to obtain gold. The waste generated in the form of soil tailings and pan-pond water ... -
Enhancing Teacher's Professional Development: The Role of Principals in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya
(JORET, 2023-10)This research study assessed the role of principals in improving teacher professional development in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The study was guided by Role theory and utilized a descriptive ... -
Security and Multi-Agency Approaches in Combating Corruption in the Public Service in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(RJI, 2023-10)This study investigated the effectiveness of multi-agency approaches in combating corruption in the public service in Nairobi City, Kenya and assess the legal framework used in multi-agency procedures, examine the capacity ... -
Research in Economics of Early Childhood Education Programmes
(ISPEC, 2023-09)Globally, millions of children do not have access to early childhood education programmes. Early childhood education programmes are institutions which provide early care and education to young children. The programmes ... -
Academic Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control as Correlates of Pupils’ Mathematics Performance in Public Primary Schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(RJSSH, 2023-10)The purpose of the study was to establish if academic self-efficacy and locus of control correlates with pupils’ mathematics performance in public primary schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya. The study was guided by socio ... -
Social-Economic Factors Influencing Voluntary Uptake of Medical Circumcision among Males in Turkana County
(IPRJB, 2023-11)Purpose: Kenya is amongst six high-burden nations in Africa grappling high HIV infections. Approximately 91.2% of Kenyan men have undergone circumcision. However, male circumcision is not traditionally practiced ... -
Safety and Health Measures on Organizational Performance at Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(IAJAH, 2023-10)Occupational health and safety is considered by modern organizations as an ingredient to safe and productive workplaces. Even with extensive research in organizational health and safety in the recent years, there is ... -
Public Financial Management Practices and Performance of Selected County Governments in Kenya
(AIJSSR, 2023-11)Although county governments were introduced for devolution, misappropriation and corruption hinder this objective. This study aimed to examine how financial management practices affect the performance of Central Rift ... -
Impact of Youth Enterprise Development Fund on Performance of Small Scale Improved Indigenous Chicken Enterprises in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022-06)Microfinance entails providing financial services and the management of money through a range of products and a system of support functions targeting low-income clients. Their primary objective is to provide an opportunity ... -
12-Month Substance Use Disorders among First-Year University Students in Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2023-11)Objectives The period of entry into university represents one of vulnerability to substance use for university students. The goal of this study is to document the 12-month prevalence of substance use disorders among first ... -
Violent Extremism and Performance of Tourism in Kenya’s Coastal Region
(RJI, 2023)This study examined the violent extremism in the coast region and the effects on tourism performance in Kenya. The three specific objectives were the effects of violence extremism on infrastructure destruction, effects ... -
Determinants of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Adherence among Women of Reproductive Age in Kilifi South Sub-County, Kilifi County, Kenya
(IJTDH, 2023-11)Background: Iron deficiency anemia among expectant women causes health consequences. Iron Folic Acid supplementation is the foremost strategy established to curb pregnancy-related anemia. Poor adherence is still a problem ... -
Post-Attachment Resistance to Striga Hermonthicain Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana)
(WILEY, 2023-10)Finger millet is a highly nutritious and climate-resilient cereal crop. Despite its importance, finger millet productivity in East Africa trails other cereals due to several biotic and abiotic factors, including the ... -
Musculoskeletal Pain and Backpack Usage among School Children in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(AJOL, 2017)Background: School children travel to and from school on daily basis. Active transportation such as walking, running and cycling contribute significantly to the increase in physical activity, health, and wellbeing in ... -
Association between Dietary Behaviours and Weight Status of School Children: Results from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) -Kenya
(Tylor and Francis, 2021)Background: Sub-Saharan African countries are undergoing rapid urbanization resulting in vast changes in dietary habits. Dietary practices involving excess energy intake have been associated with overweight/obesity. We ... -
Parental-Perceived Home and Neighborhood Environmental Correlates of Accelerometer measured Physical Activity among School-going Children in Uganda
(Plos Global Public Health, 2021)The benefits of physical activity (PA) on children’s health and well-being are well established. However, many children do not meet the PA recommendations, increasing their risk of being overweight, obese, and non-communicable ... -
The Frequency of Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Kenyan Learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(EdinBurg Peer Reviewed Journals and Books Publishers, 2023)Vocabulary learning strategies are contextualized within the larger area of language learning strategies which are accounted for within the cognitive theory of learning. This study is a description and analysis of ... -
Effects of ACK and KAG Teachings in Sexual Behaviour Choices of Students in Selected Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(IAJEF, 2023-10)Purpose: This study sought to understand how the ACK and KAG sexuality teachings shaped the sexual behaviour choices of students in selected universities in Nairobi, Kenya.Methodology: The study utilized a mixed research ... -
Mortgage Financing and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(IAJEF, 2023-10)Banking sector institutions are considered to play a very crucial part especially in modern economy of any state. The significance of banking institutions is mostly witnessed especially when it comes to the ... -
Editorial: Addressing the Impact of Urbanization on Health and Well-Being in African and Asian Cities
(SAP, 2022)This study aimed at determining PE student-teachers’ intention of including SWDs in practical PE lessons in Ghana. The study involved student-teachers from two universities that train physical education teachers in Ghana. ...
