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Determinants of lending interest rates of commercial banks in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)he high interest rates charged by many commercial banks have attracted the attention of policy makers throughout the world. The commercial banks lending interest rates is a key indicator the marginal cost of short -term ... -
Determinants of Sacco credit accessibility in Imenti North Sub- County: A survey of Sacco's in Iment North Sub- County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)The objective of SACCO'S is members' empowerment through savings mobilization disbursement of credit and ensuring long -term sustainability through prudent financial practices. A national survey conducted by Central bank ... -
Determinants of sanitation practices in rural settlements of Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Kenya has a mean rate of 23.5% open defecation. In Meru County, inadequate sanitation causes financial loss and high rates of diarrheal diseases, especially among children. Poor sanitation costs the Meru County government ... -
Determinants that influence small and medium enterprises access to credit in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) significantly contribute to both the social and economic development of people largely through their roles in job and innovation creation, and revenue generation. Majority of SMEs ... -
A deterministic analysis of the effectiveness of non-clinical approaches in the control of transmission of schistosomiasis case study of Mwea irrigation scheme Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Schistosomiasis commonly known as bilharzia is regarded by WHO as a neglected tropical disease. It affects the intestines and the urinary system preferentially, but can harm other systems in the body. The disease is a ... -
A deterministic model of HIV transmission between two closed patches incorporating the monod equation
(Meru University, 2020)A HIV transmission between two major cities in Kenya was developed and analyzed using deterministic approach. The model assumed truck drivers as agents of HIV transmission and incorporated the Monod function as a saturation ... -
A Deterministic Model of Miraa addiction with voluntary quitting component
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2017)This study is a deterministic model of miraa addiction based on three compartmental classes incorporating miraa specific attributes as well as the aspect of voluntary quitting. The model was based on SIS classical ... -
Diagnostic capacity for tuberculosis in various laboratories within Meru county.
(Meru University, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB) has re-emerged as a major cause of ill health worldwide. An estimated 3.3 million cases and 510000 TB deaths occurred among women, as well as an estimated 550000 cases and 80000 deaths among children in ... -
Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on implementation of performance appraisal systems in public universities within Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The implementation of performance appraisal systems (PAS) has not been very successful in most public universities. Despite the implementation of PAS since 2005 in the public universities, their performance is still ... -
Effectiveness of financial regulations on growth of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) societies are key players in the provision of financial services to Kenyans. Over the years, expansion of SACCOS has been seen as panacea to alleviate poverty in the society through ... -
Effectiveness of Internal Audit on the financial performance of Banks listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)The internal audit function plays a significant role in the financial performance of banks as it tasked with not only carrying out an oversight function but also providing assurance to their stakeholders. It is also ... -
Effectiveness of risk management practices on foreign currency exposure amongst oil marketing companies in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)Kenya being a net importer of oil, the Oil marketing companies (OMC's) are exposed to foreign exchange transactions while purchasing the products either locally from other OMC's or while importing the whole parcel to ... -
Effects of banks' credit accessibility on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Maua Town, Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In the contemporary business arena, few businesses operate without credit from banks, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lending portfolio by banks in Kenya estimated at KSh332 billion. Four hundred thousand SMEs did ... -
Effects of capital structure on financial performance of a firm: A case of companies at the Nairobi security exchange
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)The general objective of this study was to examine the influence of capital structure on financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The specific objectives were, to establish the ... -
Effects of competitive strategies on students' enrollment :A survey of institutions of higher learning in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)Competitive advantages strategy discipline has become part and parcel of management practice in institutions of higher learning performance, which largely depends on student's enrollment. Establishment of institutions of ... -
Effects of customer relationship marketing on market share: a study of commercial banks in Meru town
(Meru University, 2021)One of the major advances in current corporate practices is the rising importance in Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM).Marketers keep placing increased strategic importance on developing relations with clients and ... -
Effects of Promotion Elements on Sales: A Case of Women Groups in Imenti North District, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014)As firms increase in number, modern marketing calls for more than just producing the products, pricing them and making them accessible to the target market, in addition, they must also communicate to present and potential ... -
Effects of sales promotion on growth of deposits in national bank branches within Nairobi County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)Most organisations use sales promotion in the line with the general believe that it induces immediate sale.However,positive effects are not guaranteed as negative and insignificant effects are noted in some instances.National ... -
Effects of training in business operation on performance of Women's Micro-Enterprises funded by Women Enterprise fund in Imenti North District, Meru County Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014)Women entrepreneurs are key contributors in the modern economy.In order for sustainable development to thrive in Kenya the participation of women in the economy needs to be enhanced by increasing their access to educational ... -
Effects of working capital management on profitability of Tea factories in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of working capital management on profitability of tea companies in Meru County. It investigated all the seven incorporated manufacturing companies located within Meru ...