Mount Kenya University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Teacher Performance on Learning Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, 2018-05-13)Extant literature suggests that regular appraisal of teachers lead to progress in student learning achievement. However, the influence of teacher performance on achievement is not well documented hence the need for this ... -
Access to and use of Tobacco Production Health Hazard Information Sources by Tobacco Farmers in Kuria West Sub – County, Migori County, Kenya
(SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2022-09)Tobacco production poses serious dangers to tobacco farmers especially in developing countries. Previous studies have shown that tobacco production activities continue to expose tobacco farmers to health risk. This study ... -
Utilization of personal protective equipment and associated factors among nurses at Thika Level 5 Hospital
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-10)The incidence of infections among nurses is increasing tremendously in the world, with the highest percentage from the third world countries. Hospital-acquired infections have been recognized as a problem affecting the ... -
Determinants of perceptions on nursing care among cancer patients admitted in oncology wards at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-04)Nursing care is meeting both physical and psychosocial needs of patients. Cancer patients experience more biopsychosocial needs than other patients, hence they require more nursing care. An oncology nurse therefore provides ... -
Assessment of the challenges faced by single mothers on their spiritual growth in the seventh-day Adventist church in Nyanchwa Station Kisii County
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-10)The study was about an Assessment of the Challenges facing Single Mothers on their Spiritual Growth in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The objectives were to establish the biblical and theological foundations for single ... -
Challenges in the provision of sewerage services in Kenol town, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-10)ABSTRACT Emergence of unplanned urban settlements has over decades been a challenge to provision of efficient social services. Globally about 2.6 billion people do not have efficient sanitation services. Most of these ... -
Influence of operational resources on service delivery among kenya police officers in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2019-06)Background literature showed that, there were 2,919 crimes reported within Mombasa County in 2015. In 2016, the number of reported crimes increased to 3097 indicating a decline in service delivery. However, in 2017, the ... -
Determinants of immunization coverage among children aged 12 - 23 months in Narok South, Narok County-Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-11)Childhood immunization remains one of the fundamental components of primary health care and one of the most cost-effective public health initiatives. Further to that, averting and eliminating vaccine preventable morbidities ... -
Continuity and change of kuria system of social control, leadership and governance, 1885-1995
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-06)The Kuria have not been adequately studied and are still imperfectly understood. Besides the physical remoteness, the official reputation of the Kuria as "backward" "unsophisticated" and "litigious" had contributed to a ... -
Analysis of the relationship between school management practices and the implementation of human resource development in public primary schools in Nyeri county, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-07)Practices adopted by school management play an important role in promoting human resource development dynamics of teachers. Schools ensure that teachers are comfortable while executing their duties. However, in many public ... -
Analysis of relationship between entrepreneurship education practices and entrepreneurial intention of technical vocational education and training students in Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-06)The study analyzed relationship between entrepreneurship education practices and entrepreneurial intention of Technical and Vocational Education and Training students in Kenya. Succeeding specific objectives were considered. ... -
Implication of khat consumption and trade on the socio-economic wellbeing of the community in Kamukunji Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-07)Throughout history, all societies have records and experiences with mind altering drugs. These include stimulants and narcotics for drinking, smoking, or chewing. The socio-cultural values and norms had what was acceptable ... -
Total flavonoid content, total phenolic content and Antioxidant activity of uveriodendron Anisatum root and fruit Methanol extracts
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-08)Medicinal plants have gained favor among many researchers globally. This has been attributed to their therapeutic properties that has been key in management of many diseases including microbial infections, inflammation ... -
Total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity of launaea Cornuta leaf methanol and aqueous extracts
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-08)Plants contain chemical constituents identified as phytochemicals which are vital in their therapeutic properties. These bioactive compounds have seen a wide application of medicinal plants in managing various conditions ... -
Strategies Of Paternal Involvement In Promoting Holistic Development Of Male Child In Africa Inland Churches, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-06)The study sought to investigate implementation strategies for paternal involvement in promoting holistic development of a male child in African Inland churches in Kiambu County. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Determinants of Caesarean Section as a mode of delivery at the Mater Hospital, Nairobi
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-09)Caesarean Section (C/S) rate continues to rise in many countries with good access to medical services, yet this increase is not associated with improvement in peri-natal mortality or morbidity. The United States of America ... -
Antibacterial activity of Branded Honey preparations (sold in Thika town) on selected priority bacterial strains
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-09)Honey is defined as a sweet viscous liquid produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants. Its antimicrobial properties have been used back in years as food and for medicinal purpose and it is still used nowadays. This ... -
Empirical analysis of microfinance institutions support systems on performance of dairy farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-10)Efforts by the National Government and County Government of Kakamega have been directed toward improving dairy performance in the County. The county government has partnered with some MFIs to support dairy farming in the ... -
A comparative study of different Physicochemical Properties of Some commercially available Paracetamol Tablets
(Mount Kenya University, 2020-11)Paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug frequently presented for relief of pain and fever. The present study was conducted to access the quality control parameters of three different brands of paracetamol ... -
Central nervous system stimulating activity of phytexponent preparation
(Mount Kenya University, 2021-09)Disorders affecting the central nervous system are categorized as some of the chronic conditions that affect mankind. These have been managed by prescription of the central nervous stimulants that help in reducing the ...