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EVALUATION OF DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE AND FACTORS AFFECTING MALARIA RAPID TEST KITS IN SEME, KISUMU COUNTY
(MMUST, 2021-06)Malaria disease is a global challenge and a major public health threat. Quality diagnosis of malaria is a key aspect of health care, as it provides an explanation of patient’s health problem and informs subsequent health ... -
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF PLANT NUTRIENTS
(MMUST, 2021-06)This study was necessitated by low crop yields on farms and pollution effects of leached unused fertilizers into the environment, challenges that can be solved by nanotechnology. Clay was modified by surfactant and stabilizers ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF USING WASTEWATER IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN URBAN AND PERI- URBAN AREAS OF NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)ABSTRACT The use of wastewater for farming results in excessive accumulation of heavy metals in soils leading to elevated levels of metal uptake by crops, which in turn affects food safety. The identified knowledge gap ... -
THE NATIONAL, CULTURAL AND PERSONAL IDENTITY STRUGGLES IN SELECTED TEXTS BY YVONNE ADHIAMBO OWUOR
(MMUST, 2021-07)This study analyses the representations of identity struggles in three texts by Owuor Yvonne Adhiambo: the short stories “Weight of Whispers” and “The Knife Grinders Tale” and the novel Dust. The selected texts are studied ... -
SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTENDANCE OF BOY CHILD IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EMUHAYA SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)During Pre-colonial period a lot of emphasis was placed on the boy child education with almost no attention to the girl child. After independence, however, the government in a bid to address social injustice begun to ... -
EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON STOCK PRICES VOLATILITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2021-07)Different researchers have failed to reach a consensus after investigating how dividend policy and volatility of share price associate at over time and hence the endless debate on how dividend policy selected by a firm ... -
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 ... -
EFFECT OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS LISTED ON NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)Investors today are more cautious when making decisions on matters investment. They request to be equipped with information for them to be able to make informed decisions on where to put their money. This trait has been ... -
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 ... -
EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON STOCK PRICES VOLATILITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA.
(MMUST, 2021-07)Different researchers have failed to reach a consensus after investigating how dividend policy and volatility of share price associate at over time and hence the endless debate on how dividend policy selected by a firm ... -
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 ... -
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF USING WASTEWATER IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN URBAN AND PERI- URBAN AREAS OF NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
(MMUST, 2021-07)The use of wastewater for farming results in excessive accumulation of heavy metals in soils leading to elevated levels of metal uptake by crops, which in turn affects food safety. The identified knowledge gap in vegetable ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A MORPHO-SYNTACTIC ANALYSIS OF TENSE AND ASPECT IN LUTSOTSO
(MMUST, 2021-09)This study focuses on tense and aspect in the verb structure of Lutsotso, a dialect of the Oluluhya macro-language. While numerous studies have been conducted on the analysis of the Oluluhyia macro-language at phonological, ... -
A MORPHO-SYNTACTIC ANALYSIS OF TENSE AND ASPECT IN LUTSOTSO
(MMUST, 2021-09)This study focuses on tense and aspect in the verb structure of Lutsotso, a dialect of the Oluluhya macro-language. While numerous studies have been conducted on the analysis of the Oluluhyia macro-language at phonological, ... -
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 ... -
DETERMINANTS OF DIVIDEND DECISIONS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN NORTH RIFT COUNTIES, KENYA
(MMUST, 2022)Deposit-taking Saccos in Kenya and the North Rift, in particular, have to adjust their way of doing business in order to maximize shareholder value and increase market share. The most common problem faced by Kenyan Saccos ...