Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors to Brucella pathogen in Tiaty, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brucellosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by Brucella pathogen, which affects man and animals. The disease has been reported across the world including Kenya. Information regarding the sero-prevalence and risk factors ... -
Association between hiv-1 subtypes and drug resistance to first line therapy among individuals with advanced disease in Homa bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 remains a public health threat globally, and although antiretroviral therapy has greatly improved the lives of people living with HIV, challenges persist due to high HIV genetic diversity and ... -
Relationship between product design, lean manufacturing and operational performance of Sugar firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The Sugar Firms in Kenya contribute approximately 26% directly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and an additional 25% indirectly through agro-based and associated industries linkages. However, they have experienced a ... -
Determinants of mother to child transmission of HIV among exposed infants in Kericho County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)In Kenya, the rise in mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV from 8.3% in 2016 to 11.5% in 2018, compared to the global target of <5%, particularly, among medium and low HIV burden counties, including Kericho is a ... -
Contribution of the independent policing oversight authority to police accountability in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)This study focused on the contribution of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to police accountability in Kenya. It thus established that the National Police Service (NPS) is an important factor in the security ... -
Selected school based factors’ influence on value addition in secondary education in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo South sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Value addition operates on a pretest to post test results scenario to determine the value added by schools to students’ academic progress. When the post test results are lower than the pretest results, value added is ... -
Effect of business proximity to infrastructure on the relationship between informal hospitality services and socioeconomic well-being of women entrepreneurs in selected counties in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Despite hospitality services being considered an income diversification, the extent to which it improves women’s socioeconomic well-being is not explicit. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the effect of hospitality ... -
Predictors and prognostic survival factors of patients undergoing hemodialysis at Kakamega county general teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The global, regional, and national burden of kidney diseases (acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease) are attributed to impaired kidney function. The birth and death registry office in Kakamega County has recorded ... -
A history of women’s land rights and food production in Kasipul division, Homa-Bay county Kenya, 1908-2012
(Maseno University, 2023)In most developing countries, land is the most essential resource for agricultural production. As such, secure access, ownership and use of land leads to improved food security hence poverty reduction especially in the ... -
Effects of airbnb rental proliferations on revpar of star-rated hotels in Nairobi County
(Maseno University, 2023)Airbnb is one of the disruptive technologies that have grown exponentially since its inception in 2008. It has raised concerns among hoteliers in the hospitality industry worldwide due to its perceived effect on hotel ... -
Effect of rainfall variability on selected food crops Production in Nyando sub county, Kisumu county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Rainfall variability has led to detrimental influence on food crop production in different parts of the world. Many countries experience cases of reduced crop production thus lowering food security. Kenya being an ... -
Application of UTAUT in assessing determinants of virtual kitchen adoption among licensed restaurants in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Restaurants play a significant role in the diversification of a country’s economy through employment creation and revenue generation and as such, various restaurants have come up in Kenya. Despite the increasing number of ... -
An analysis on the contribution of European Union foreign electoral assistance on Kenya’s general elections integrity
(Maseno University, 2023)In both the global North and South, electoral integrity serves as the bedrock of democratic societies, and is an idea used to mean ensuring the legitimacy of election outcomes and fostering peaceful transitions of power. ... -
Managers’ application of user generated content in hospitality service experience enhancement among 3-5-star hotels in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Hospitality service experience (HSE) is a complex phenomenon involving customers' subjectivity making it challenging for managers to manage HSE effectively, yet it is a key concept in hospitality industry, just like services, ... -
Effect of farmer production management skills on status of Economic stimulus aquaculture projects in Kisumu west constituency, Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Food and nutrition insecurity is a concern for the Kenyan government. As a result, various policy interventions have over time been implemented to deal with food and nutrition challenges within the country. Economic ... -
Analysis of the impact of the stack system on learner engagement, performance, and perception on its use in mathematics at Maseno University, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing student learning outcomes. In large classes it is instrumental in maintaining student engagement, motivation, and overall academic performance by addressing misconceptions, and ... -
Perceptions of students and administrators on peer pressure as a predictor of selected students’ behaviors in secondary schools in Homa bay town sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)A favorable school atmosphere, in which learners are well behaved, is one of the greatest concerns of education stakeholders. Although studies have reported a number of factors that lead to misbehavior among students in ... -
Teachers’ perceptions on the influence of life skills education on moral behavior of students in secondary schools in Emuhaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The Ministry of Education has been long aware of the need to adopt Life Skills Education as a remedy to the challenges that the youth face. The prevalence of teenage pregnancy, school dropout, alcoholism, early marriages, ... -
Effectiveness of teacher performance appraisal and development (TPAD) implementation in secondary schools management in Gucha sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The TSC inistituted Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development tool (TPAD) in 2016 with a view of improving school educational outcomes. However, there have been active resistance by teacher trade unions against ... -
Geographical segregation on fertility of women in Kisumu East Sub county, Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)v ABSTRACT Fertility and geographical segregation are some of the major factors influencing human population growth. The fertility rate of Kisumu East Sub County is rated at 4.8 per woman exceeding the average for the ...