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The ecology, distribution and population structure of Phytophthora cinnamomi associated with root rots and trunk cankers of macadamia in Kenya

Mbaka, Jesca Njeri (2013-02-19)

In Kenya, macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden and Betche and Macadamia tetraphylla L.A.S. Johnson) is grown mainly for export by over 100,000 small scale and 500 large-scale growers. However, slow decline is a major ...
The Impact of Venture Capital Finance on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

Memba, Florence Sigara (2013-02-19)

Venture capital has impacted significantly on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in developed countries. In Developed countries small businesses are the stepping stone of industrialization. However in the ...
Challenges Hindering Sustainability of Small and Medium Family Enterprises After the Exit of the Founders in Kenya

Ngugi, Patrick Karanja (2013-02-19)

Small and medium enterprises are a vital economic base for any economy as they have the ability to create employment. A family enterprise is an enterprise that is influenced by two or more family members through their ...
Factors Influencing Compliance with Mass Treatment in the National Programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kenya

Njomo, Doris Wairimu (2013-02-22)

Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease (NTD) is targeted by the WHO for elimination by the year 2020. The principal strategy of elimination is by interruption of transmission of infection through annual ...
Metagenomic Characterisation of Vaginal Flora and the Relationship of Bacteriophage, Bifidobacterium and Oenococcus with Bacterial Vaginosis in HIV Infected Women

Michuki A, George Ngondi (2013-02-22)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a highly prevalent condition and the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge. Despite the high prevalence of BV and associations with other infections such as HIV-1 and obstetric and ...
Determinants of participation in rotating savings and credit associations in urban informal settlements: Evidence from Mathare Slums, Nairobi.

Muturi, Willy Mwangi (2014-02-12)

Participation in rotating savings and credit institutions is very prevalent in developing countries including Kenya. This is despite the fact that such participation is costly in terms of the opportunity cost of time spent ...
Features affecting hurst exponent estimation on time series

MWANGI, Anne Wairimu (2014-02-19)

Forecasting is becoming increasingly relevant to producers and consumers in all markets today. Both for producers and consumers, forecasts are necessary to develop bidding strategies as well as negotiating skills at the ...
Challenges to the Growth of Hotel Based Micro and Small Enterprises in Kisii County; a survey of hotel businesses in Keroka - Kenya

Ongoro, Zablon Osinde (2014-02-21)

ABSTRACT The overall objective of the study was to determine the challenges to the growth of hotel MSE businesses in Keroka town, Kisii County Kenya. Specifically the study looked at the extent to managerial skills, ...
Determinants Influencing the Likelihood of Risk Management Strategies Adoption by Pension Schemes in Kenya

Aiyabei, Jonah Kipkogei (2014-02-21)

Pension schemes play a fundamental role in an economy as the driving stimulant of savings, liquidity and robustness of capital markets. The current value of assets in the Kenya pension sector is about 17% of the Kenya’s ...
Factors that influence the social performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya

Waithaka, Simon Maina (2014-02-21)

The purpose of this study was to establish factors that influence the social performance of microfinance institutions with a specific focus on governance mechanisms. The study used an explanatory and descriptive research ...
Factors influencing compliance to procurement regulations in public secondary schools in kenya: a case of nyamache district, kisii county.

Onyinkwa, Jane (2014-02-21)

This study dealt with the factors influencing compliance of procurement regulations in public secondary schools in Nyamache sub-county. Nyamache sub-county was selected because public schools within the district are worst ...
Challenges Hindering Success of Tour Businesses Owned by Indigenous Entrepreneurs in the Tourism Industry in Kenya

Ragui, Mary (2014-02-25)

The main objective of this study was to determine the challenges hindering success of tourism businesses owned by indigenous entrepreneurs in the tourism industry in Kenya. Empirical literature showed that though tourism ...
Factors That Influence Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya to Start Enterprises in Male Dominated Sectors of the Economy

Kyalo, Teresia Ngina (2014-02-25)

Women constitute more than half of the population of Kenya and make a significant contribution to the economy accounting for about 48% of all micro, small, and medium sized enterprises contributing about 20% to Kenya's ...
Effect of business development services on the performance of small scale entrepreneurs in Kenya. A survey of small scale enterprises in Kenya.

Osinde Stella Kemunto; Dr Mike Iravo Dr Charles, Dr Mike; Munene, Dr Charles (2014-02-25)

Small Scale Enterprises are acknowledged in Kenya as significant contributors to economic growth and are estimated to contribute 20% and 72% to the Gross Domestic Product and employment respectively. Despite this, it is ...
Barriers to women career progression in Kenya’s Civil Service

Kirai, NchabiraMargaret (2014-02-25)

The purpose of the study was to assess the barriers to women career progression and the coping strategies employed by women managers in Kenya’s civil service. The study therefore assessed whether gender stereotype, social ...
Factors affecting effectiveness of Management Development in the Civil Service of Kenya

Wachira, Florence Nyokabi (2014-02-26)

Past studies established a linear relationship between effective management development and national economic success. Kenya Government has made heavy investments in training and development of its staff, but its economic ...
Effect of bank innovations on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya

Ngumi, Patrick Mwangi (2014-03-06)

Kenyan commercial banks have continued to use huge investments in technology based innovations and training of manpower to handle new technologies. The relationship between the growing investment in technology based bank ...
Factors Affecting Effective Implementation of Strategic Plans In Non-Governmental Organizations In Kenya

Abok, Alice Mwajuma (2014-04-03)

This study sought to investigate the factors affecting the implementation of strategic plans. Findings from various studies have indicated that many organizations have slowly embraced strategic planning but the implementation ...
Determinants of Financial Distress Facing Local Authorities in Service Delivery in Kenya

Ntoiti, John (2014-04-25)

The purpose of this research was to investigate the determinants of financial distress facing Local Authorities in service delivery in Kenya. Local Authorities are often unable to meet their financial obligations including ...
The effect of entrepreneurial mind set on the performance of manufacturing businesses in Nairobi industrial area rch 2012

Njeru, Phelista Wangui (2014-04-25)

The growth and development of an economy propelled by increased and improved entrepreneurial activities spells better living standards for its citizen. It would mean creation of employment, increased wealth creation, ...

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