Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Physicochemical Properties, Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Honey from Plebenia hylderbrandii and Meliponula bocandei species of stingless bees against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
(MMUST, 2021-07)Free radicals are natural byproducts of chemical processes, such as metabolism. They move through cells, disrupting the structure of other molecules and resulting in cellular damage. The damage coupled with pathogenic ... -
MIKAKATI YA KUFUNDISHIA STADI YA KUSOMA KWA KUTUMIA VITABU VYA HADITHI, KATIKA SHULE ZA MSINGI ZA KAUNTI YA KAKAMEGA NCHINI KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the instructional strategies used in teaching reading skills using story books in primary schools. Reading skills are essential and a foundation for communication in life and a ... -
MASUALA YANAYOATHIRI UFUNZAJI NA UJIFUNZAJI WA SOMO LA UFAHAMU KATIKA SHULE ZA UPILI KATIKA KAUNTI YA KISUMU NCHINI KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-11)Comprehension is one of the several compulsory sections in Kiswahili subject syllabus. For a student to perform well in Kiswahili exams, he or she has to do well in this section. Unfortunately, this is one of the most ... -
LAND USE PRACTICES AND WATER QUALITY OF RIVER SHIMICHE ECOSYSTEM
(MMUST, 2017-11)A majority of inland water bodies are rapidly undergoing degradation and drying up mainly due to human influences and climate change. These water bodies and especially those that supply domestic water to human populations ... -
Computer, Interactive, Multiple Mice Technique, Learners’, Performance, Fractions
(MMUST, 2021-07)Technology in general has advanced greatly as more computers and curricular materials for utilization of current technology are now available in schools. However, the utilization of these technological tools is not an ... -
IMPLICATIONS OF (PAULO) FREIRE’S CONSCIENTIZACAO IN MITIGATING TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA CENTRAL SUB –COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)The study explored the implication of Paulo Freire’s conscientizaçao in mitigating teenage pregnancy in public secondary schools in Kakamega central sub county, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to assess the nature ... -
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LAND QUESTION IN BUKUSU-SABAOT INTER-ETHNIC CONFLICT IN MOUNT ELGON AREA SINCE 1850
(MMUST, 2019-08)Ethnic conflicts have been witnessed world over; different communities fight each other over territorial boundaries, limited natural resources and political supremacy. This worrying trend disturbs livelihoods, access to ... -
GENDER DYNAMICS AND IMAGES OF MOTHERHOOD IN SELECTED BUKUSU WORK, RITUAL AND INITIATION SONGS
(MMUST, 2016-11)This study is an investigation of gender dynamics and different images revealed about motherhood in selected Bukusu work, ritual and initiation songs. The study seeks to demonstrate how the rich language variety embodied ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON JIGGER INFESTATION IN TESO NORTH SUB COUNTY, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-05)For decades, climate variability has had great effect on human life; both positively and neg122`atively. These effects include rise in the global temperatures, changes in the precipitation patterns, increase in drought ... -
ROLE OF STUDENT COUNCILS IN MITIGATION OF CONFLICTS CAUSED BY STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-03)Student conflicts in secondary schools are one of the most common challenges faced in the 21st century in the modern world. Kenya has faced several incidents of student conflicts in Secondary schools mainly attributed to ... -
REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON MANAGEMENT OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY WITHIN PENAL INSTITUTIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-04)Juvenile crime has been on the rise globally. Rehabilitating juveniles have proved to be unsuccessful resulting to delinquents committing more crimes repeatedly. The overall objective of the study was to assess the ... -
REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON MANAGEMENT OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY WITHIN PENAL INSTITUTIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-08)Juvenile crime has been on the rise globally. Rehabilitating juveniles have proved to be unsuccessful resulting to delinquents committing more crimes repeatedly. The overall objective of the study was to assess the ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTRINSIC REWARDS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN SUGAR COMPANIES IN WESTERN KENYA
(2017-11)Intrinsic motivation occurs when people engage in an activity such as a hobby without external incentives. Social and educational psychologists have studied this form of motivation since the early 1970’s. Research has found ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OFPUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS PREPAREDNESS IN COUNTERING RADICALISATION TOWARD VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN KAJIADO COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-04)The world is faced with an increasing threat of violent extremismthat is preceded by radicalisation processes. Kenya faces this threat from Al-Shabaab who recruit Kenyan youths to join their ranks and executive terror acts ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE IN COUNTERING TERRORISM IN KENYA WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO NAIROBI COUNTY
(MMUST, 2021-03)Terrorism remains a major threat to national, regional and global peace and security. It has become a central and controversial issue of global attention. International consensus is growing on the best way to counter-terrorism. ... -
ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON HUMAN SECURITY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-06)While Kenyans have witnessed an increased and enlarged presence of INGOs in their country over the last few decades, the much sort-after development and accompanying human security goals still remain a distant mirage. This ... -
OPERATIONAL DETERMINANTS AND REVENUE COLLECTION EFFICIENCY IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NANDI, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-05)The purpose of revenue collection is to lessen inequalities in the distribution of income and wealth, in modern economics taxes are the most important sources of revenue. Since the introduction of devolved system of ... -
EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROLS ON EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT OF NANDI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
(MMUST, 2021-12)The enactment of the new constitution in 2010 brought to the fore the need for public financial management reforms. The need for reforms was occasioned by the anticipated creation of county governments and inherent risks ... -
EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)The universities are citadels of knowledge, research and academic excellence. The continuing role of universities in the provision of transformational experience for individuals and the global community cannot be under ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF HOUSING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN NORTH RIFT COUNTIES, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-05)Chapter four of the constitution, the Bill of Rights in Article 43, states that every person has a right to accessible and adequate housing, and to reasonable standards of sanitation.This has prompted the Kenyan government ...
