Kenyatta University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Tax incentives and performance of selected manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Manufacturing in Kenya has been on the decline for a considerable period of time with its contribution to Gross Domestic Product stagnating at 10 % from 1960’s. According to the Government of Kenya, the manufacturing ... -
School factors influencing the frequency of teaching of physical education in lower primary classes in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Physical education is concerned with the teaching of skills, acquisition of knowledge and development of attitudes through movement. The main purpose and objectives of this study was to find out school characteristics ... -
School based factors affecting implementation of Kiswahili curriculum in primary schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)In Kenya, the method used to determine whether the general objectives of a subject are being achieved is through learner's performance in national examinations. For the last five years Ndhiwa Sub County has recorded low ... -
Role of culture on peace building in Kenya: the case of Marsabit Lake -Turkana cultural festival, Marsabit County.
(Kenyatta University, 2017)This study primarily sought to explore the role of culture on peace building in Kenya, a case of Marsabit - Lake Turkana Cultural Festival in Loiyangalani Sub County of Marsabit County. The study targeted the fourteen ... -
Role of county government in implementing pre-primary school education in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In Kenya, a great deal has been realized in the education sector through the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST), development partners, communities and parental investment in the ECDE. However, despite ... -
Risk management strategies and performance of construction firms in selected counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The construction industry entails high levels of risk, but often this risk is not dealt with adequately, resulting in poor performance, which is reflected in frequent cost and time overruns, as well as poor quality of ... -
Strategic planning and implementation of constituency development funded projects in Njoro constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The Njoro constituency fund caters for six wards namely Mau Narok, Mauche, Kihingo, Nesuit, Lare and Njoro Wards. The CDF project implementation has had diverse challenges. For example, the auditor general noted that the ... -
Socio-cultural factors affecting Kenya certificate of primary education performance in public primary schools, Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results in Kang’itit zone indicated plummeting trend of mean scores 224.14, 227.91, 239.39, 240.53, and 221.8for years 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively. This ... -
Socio-cultural changes in the farming and use of miraa catha edulis in igembe, meru; 1940 -2014
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The study examined socio-cultural changes in the farming and use of Miraa (Catha edulis) in Igembe District of Meru County in Kenya from 1940-2014. The Meru comprises of nine sub-ethnic groups namely Chuka, Muthambi, ... -
Social networking and academic performance of university students in Kenya: a case study of Kenyatta University, Kericho campus
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Academic performance is an important element to the lives of students in schools and their progression to the career world. Several factors indicate a student’s academic success. While some may not graduate top of their ... -
Selected organizational restructuring strategies and employee commitment at Kenya Revenue Authority
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Strategic policy makers often neglect the impact of organizational restructuring strategy and employee commitment. The purpose of the study was to investigate how selected organizational restructuring strategies affected ... -
School- contextual factors influencing grade two pupils’ acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya Acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Reading skill is one of the basic requirements which enable people to meaningfully engage themselves in their daily activities. Reading achievement determines the child’s success in school and eventual career development. ... -
Relationship between instructional materials and science curriculum delivery in pre-primary schools in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study was carried out to examine the relationship between instructional materials and delivery of pre-primary science curriculum in Naivasha Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Despite the fact that many scholars ... -
Relationship between class size, pupils’ engagement in reading and teachers preparation in lower primary public schools in Nyeri south sub-county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Reading serves as the major foundation for academic ability for all school based learning without which, the opportunities for academic and occupational success are limited However not all children acquire reading ability ... -
Regulatory modularity and access to capital market by small and medium sized enterprises in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The general objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of regulatory modularity on small medium sized enterprises’ access to capital markets in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: to investigate ... -
Public financial management practices effect on budgetary absorption in Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In order for the government of Kenya to meet its fiscal objectives, it is necessary that county government effectively be able to spend budgeted provisions to the highest levels. Government officers need to understand the ... -
Psychosocial effects of home environment of coffee -picker parents on student’s academic performance in day school secondary in Murang’a County
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Academic performance in secondary schools in Kandara Sub-County of Murang’a County has been far below the National standards as depicted by results in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). The results ... -
Rewards and teacher performance of public secondary schools in Kericho County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Performance in schools has been a subject of debate coupled with criticism from stakeholders regarding poor performance and ranking. This study was conducted to determine the effects of rewards on performance of teachers ... -
Relationship between work-related stress and marital quality among couples in selected Seventh - day Adventist churches in Kiambu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Several studies have been carried out in the past focusing on the relationship between work-related stress and marital quality. These studies have indicated that some of the challenges that couples encounter in their ... -
Relationship between parental conflict, family structure and bullying among public secondary school students in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Bullying, as a form of school violence is a big challenge and there is evidence that it is happening in many parts of the world including Kenya. Most past studies in Kenya have focused on prevalence, causes, forms and ...
