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CONTEXTUALISING IMPLICATIONS OF TRANSITION OF KENYAN CONTINGENT IN AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SOMALIA ON KENYA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
(MMUST, 2024-10)This study sought to contextualise the transition implications of the Kenyan Contingent in the African Mission in Somalia on Kenya's National Security. Peace support operations portend challenges to, as well as ... -
CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON FOOD SECURITY AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-11)Climate change and climate variability threaten global food security, especially in sub Saharan Africa, where agriculture is central to income generation and the economy. Nyamira County in Kenya, despite its high ... -
ASSESSMENT OF COMPOSITE FILTER PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE ON QUALITY OF EFFLUENT AT SHIRERE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN KAKAMEGA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-03)Release of effluent directly from aerobic maturation ponds into natural water bodies has presented not to be very efficient. Consequently, people downstream are exposed to greater risk of contracting waterborne diseases ... -
A PRAGMATIC INTERPRETATION OF VERBAL SEXIST HUMOUR IN KENYAN STAND-UP COMEDY: A CASE OF THE CHURCHILL SHOW
(MMUST, 2024-10)This study examined verbal sexist humour in live performances on The Churchill Show which aired on TV47 in Kenya, focusing on episodes in November 2023. Drawing upon the theories of Conversational Implicature by Paul ... -
A HISTORY OF COALITION POLITICS AND PARTY DISCIPLINE IN KENYA SINCE 1945
(MMUST, 2024-11)Globally, political coalitions and party dynamics have shaped the course of nations, including Kenya. Prior to and after gaining independence in 1963, Kenya has experienced an intricate and ever-changing political ... -
A HISTORY OF BORDER SECURITY AND ECONO-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN KENYA AND UGANDA SINCE 1902
(MMUST, 2024-08)Historically, border security and econo-diplomatic relations are inevitable and inseparable themes in states that border each other. Border security can enhance, develop, grow or destroy econo-diplomatic relations. ... -
A HISTORICAL STUDY OF THE LAND QUESTION IN RELATION TO INTER-ETHNIC CONFLICTS IN LAIKIPIA AREA SINCE 1895
(MMUST, 2024-11)Land like any other natural resource was analysed broadly with the view of unraveling its ramification in the expression of inter-ethnic conflicts globally. In light of modernism, institutional land reforms and new ... -
ONLINE PEDAGOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THEIR EFFECT ON LEARNING IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES. THE CASE OF MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2024-03)The demand for higher education has tremendously increased in the past few decades. With increased population in universities and unplanned pandemics like Covid-19, technology has provided universities with the ... -
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 ... -
WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS IN WESTERN REGION KENYA
(MMUST, 2025-11)Work-life balance initiatives have been shown to positively impact employees' well-being and integration, with commitment emerging as a key factor for successful work-life integration. However, despite the presence 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 ...
