PhD Theses/ Dissertations: Recent submissions
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STOCHASTICMODELLINGOFPREDATOR-PREYDYNAMICSINA THREE-PATCHECOSYSTEMWITHOPTIMALHARVESTING
(MMUST, 2025-11)Predator-prey interactions play a pivotal role in shaping ecological dynamics, and understand ing these interactions is critical for sustainable resource management and effective conservation. Existing literature ... -
THE STRUCTURES OF MATRICES AND INDICES OF ZERO DIVISOR GRAPHS OF 3,4-RADICAL ZERO COMPLETELY PRIMARY FINITE RINGS
(MMUST, 2025-09)A zero divisor graph of the ring R is a graph whose vertices are entirely from the set of zero divisors of the ring and two vertices of the graph are adjacent if and only if their product is zero. The study of zero divisor ... -
THE EFFICACY OF MORAL EDUCATION IN ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL APPROACH
(MMUST, 2025-11)Moral education had long been recognized as a cornerstone of character development, emphasizing respect, empathy, and justice. In the context of secondary education, moral education provides students with tools to ... -
SYNCHROTRON-BASEDIN-SITUANDEX-SITUINVESTIGATIONOF PEROVSKITEFORPHOTOVOLTAICAPPLICATIONS
(MMUST, 2025-06)The advancement of perovskite-based optoelectronic devices hinges on overcoming their intrinsic instability challenges. Synchrotron-based techniques have been widely employed to characterize various materials, including ... -
ROLE OF FAITH-BASED RADIO PROGRAMMING IN STRATEGIC PEACEBUILDING DURING KENYA’S 2022 GENERAL ELECTIONS
(MMUST, 2025-11)This study aimed to establish the role of faith-based radio programming in strategic peacebuilding during Kenya’s 2022 general elections. Specifically, the study aimed to: determine the existing faith-based radio ... -
HEADTEACHERS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WEST POKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)The management practices of headteachers are vital tools for improving school performance, addressing emerging challenges, and enhancing learners’ long-term academic performance. This study analyzed the influence of ... -
THE CONTRIBUTION OF BETHWELL ALLAN OGOT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN KENYA, 1964 – 2025
(MMUST, 2025-11)This study analyses the work of Bethwell Allan Ogot towards the advancement of education in Kenya between 1964 and 2025. It fills a major gap in the history of Kenyan education by examining Ogot's contributions to both ... -
TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PUPILS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically ... -
STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF SUNFLOWER OIL AND WATER ON THERMAL STORAGE PROPERTIES OF A FLAT PLATE SOLAR WATER HEATING COLLECTOR
(MMUST, 2025-07)Solar collectors can convert the solar radiation energy to thermal energy when it hits a surface. A flat plate solar collector is a medium-temperature glazed plate heater manufactured to warm water or air to 80 Cmaximum. ... -
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF FM RADIO TALK SHOWS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON COMMUNICATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-03)The majority of the consumers of radio stations’ programming are the youth, most of whom are students in high schools, colleges, and universities. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to examine the structure ... -
STEM PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS AND LABOUR MARKET OUTCOMES OF GRADUATES OF NATIONAL POLYTECHNICS IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-09)Recent developments and focus on technical education in Kenya have witnessed exponential growth in student enrolment, funding as well as increased number of TVET institutions. Training in Science, Technology Engineering ... -
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE USE IN RICEBEAN PRODUCTION AMONG SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN NYANZA REGION KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-03)The promotion of sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices and crop diversification is essential for addressing food insecurity in Kenya. Despite government efforts to transform agricultural systems, progress ... -
SCHOOL LEVIES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC DAY PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-06)Primary education is the foundation for literacy and the acquisition of basic skills, social attitudes and values that make life important in society. Although some studies have shown that facilities, teaching/learning ... -
REPRESENTATIONS OF YOUTH SUBALTERNITY IN SELECTED KENYAN SPOKEN WORD POETRY
(MMUST, 2025-10)This study examines how selected Kenyan spoken word poets give voice to the concerns of the youth. It explores how the youth use spoken word poetry to confront stereotypes of young people by trying to reach the broader ... -
REMOVAL OF SELECTED IONIC AND HALOGENATED ORGANIC POLLUTANTS FROM WATER BY ZEOLITIC ADSORBENTS: COMPUTATIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
(MMUST, 2024-02)The presence of contaminants such as toxic anions, heavy metals, halogenated pesticides and pharmaceuticals in various water compartments has caused environmental concern due to the toxicological effects. Conventional ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND STUDENTS’ TEST SCORES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-09)Research on Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya among school-going students has mainly dwelt on the negative consequences of violence as opposed to the effects on internal test scores. This research aimed at investigating ... -
PROSPECTIVE OF TRANSGENIC CASSAVA LINES RESISTANCE IN EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CMV AND CBSV CAUSED VIRAL DISEASES OF Manihot esculenta Crantz IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-07)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an essential food crop in Kenya. Despite its importance, the national average yield of 3 tonnes/hectare is among the lowest globally, primarily due to the lack of high-quality and ... -
PROJECTION MODELS FOR SELECTED REQUIREMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA.
(MMUST, 2025-08)In a major departure from the 8-4-4 system, the new education system of 2-6-3-3-3 was launched in 2017 and named Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The purpose of this study was to come up with projection models for ... -
PEACEBUILDING STRATEGIES INFLUENCING INTER-ETHNIC COHESION AMONG THE BOUNDARY COMMUNITIES OF KISUMU AND NANDI COUNTIES, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-05)This study investigated peacebuilding strategies influencing inter-ethnic cohesion among boundary communities of Kisumu and Nandi Counties, Kenya. Four specific objectives guided the study: to examine the nature of ... -
MULTI DIMENSIONAL MODEL FOR E-HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: A CASE OF EASTERN UGANDA
(MMUST, 2025-05)Healthcare systems consist of mechanisms intended to provide medical care, advance public health and guarantee that everyone has access to healthcare resources. The challenges facing the public healthcare sector in ...