PhD Theses/ Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF NYERERE’S PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION FOR SELF-RELIANCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TO COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN TRANZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-07)The impact of global technological advancements is transforming education systems across Africa, with many countries, including Kenya, striving to align with global standards of economic development and knowledge. As ... -
A MORPHO-PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF ANAPHORA RELATIONS IN LUTSOTSO
(MMUST, 2025-10)Syntactic constituents, particularly Noun Phrases (NPs), are often interpreted as co referential with other elements within the sentence where both the anaphoric element and its antecedent appear. Understanding the ... -
CURBING WOMEN GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN KENYA: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH REJOINDER IN VIHIGA COUNTY
(MMUST, 2024-08)Gender-based violence is a phenomenon that affects individuals in every corner of the world and more so women. Various institutions, individuals, organizations, and governments are working hard to ensure equity, equality, ... -
CREATIVE ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES, UNIVERSITY SIZE AND QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Institutions need to report their financial status regularly over a prescribed period so as to enable the stakeholders be aware of their performance. According to IPSASB, a key component for quality financial reporting ... -
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS AND PERFORMANCE OF WATER SERVICE COMPANIES IN WESTERN REGION, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)The study examined influence of corporate leadership and organizational factors on performance of water service companies in Western Region, Kenya. Specific objectives were to evaluate the influence of four components ... -
CONFLICT INTERVENTION BY THE UNITED NATIONS STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO’S PEACE AND SECURITY PROCESSES
(MMUST, 2024-12)The Democratic Republic of Congo has been marred by protracted conflict, instability, and human suffering for decades. This study examines chronology and nature of external interventions, including peacekeeping missions, ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA RECOVERED FROM SURGICAL SITES AT KAKAMEGA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
(MMUST, 2024-08)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a significant pathogen in surgical site infections (SSIs) due to its diverse virulence factors and high antibiotic resistance. It is important to understand its prevalence, resistance profiles, ... -
BEHAVIOURAL BIASES, RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT DECISION BY LISTED COMPANIES IN NAIROBI SECURITY EXCHANGE, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Investor often makes incorrect decisions often due to and not limited to inadequate technical expertise, overconfidence, herding, disposition effect and desire for faster returns. Researchers have however proved that ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON UTILIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE BIRTHING POSITIONS DURING SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR AMONG PARTURIENT WOMEN IN FORMER WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-02)Alternative birth positions are one of the interventions in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity (WHO, 2020).The use of supine positions during second stage has been associated with maternal neonatal ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF BëST SOCIAL SUPPORT MODEL ON MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG STUDENTS EXPERIENCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-10)Intimate partner violence (IPV) encompasses sexual, psychological and physical abuse committed by a partner either during marriage, cohabitation, or any other type of partnership. Global estimates of IPV are at 30% ... -
EFFECT OF TEACHERS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING ON PUPILS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-07)Globally, teachers’ performance appraisals have been used for enhancing the quality of education and providing quality learning experiences. For a long time, the teaching service in Kenya was under a closed performance ... -
EFFECT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-09)The school environment has a substantial impact on the quality of education. A well resourced, supportive, and positive environment can result in enhanced student outcomes, both academically and personally. This study ... -
EFFECT OF CRICKET ENRICHED PORRIDGE AND NUTRITION EDUCATION ON GROWTH AND GUT HEALTH OF INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN IN ALEGO USONGA, SIAYA COUNTY
(MMUST, 2025-10)Globally about 45% of all deaths in children is attributed to undernutrition. Children who survive severe undernutrition suffer long-term growth retardation. There is a growing interest in insects for alleviation of ... -
ECOLOGY AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF THREE ABUNDANT TERMITE SPECIES IN WESTERN KENYA FOR ENTOMOPHAGY (Isoptera: Termitidea)
(MMUST, 2023-07)Winged social insects known as termites have existed on the planet for more than 100 million years. Food insecurity is a serious endemic issue in Kenya. In Western part of the Kenya, termite alates have a long history ... -
DIPLOMACY OF INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVER MISSIONS IN CONSOLIDATING DEMOCRACY IN KENYA SINCE 1992
(MMUST, 2024-10)Since the end of the Cold War, western countries pioneered the global diffusion of liberal democratic norms and principles on the strength of democratic peace theorists in pursuit for global economic prosperity, peace ... -
FINANCIAL LENDING INNOVATION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-07)The sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya is a major concern to various stakeholders as market volatility conditions are continuously shifting, stiff competition, and evolving customer demands all affecting banks ... -
FARMERS’ INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PRACTICES INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN KAJIADO COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Farmers in Kajiado County in Kenya have embraced different climate change adaptation strategies including the use of Indigenous Knowledge and scientific approaches. However, the farmers’ uptake of scientific Climate ... -
ELECTRONICS PRACTICAL WORKBENCH TECHNOLOGY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON FORM THREE PHYSICS STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN NAIROBI COUNTY-KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Physics is taught both theoretically and practically, with practicals accounting for 40% of the total marks in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. High accuracy and precision are essential for success in these ... -
EFFECTS OF TEACHER’S USE OF 5E INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY IN VIHIGA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-05)Biology is a discipline that enables one understand nature, one self and life processes besides facilitating development of important skills that find use in specialized areas such as medicine, agriculture and environmental ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER SUPPORT ON FOOT SELF-CARE PRACTICES FOR PREVENTION OF FOOT COMPLICATIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC MELLITUS IN WESTERN KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-05)Individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes need assistance in learning, mastering and sustaining complex self-care practices that support healthy living and prevent development of complications. Peer support ...