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Accessibility of Women Enterprise fund by Women Micro-Enterprise owner in Tharaka South Sub County,Kenya.
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014-07)Since the inception of women enterprise fund in 2009 women entrepreneurs in different parts of the country have accessed the fund, these funds assist women in financing their enterprises and growth of the enterprises and ... -
Analysis of Intestinal Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis in Relation to Household Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are major global public health problems. Preventive chemotherapy is the main control strategy, however in settings with poor access to water, sanitation and ... -
Application of Machine Learning Models for Estimation of Spatial Distribution of Particulate Matter Pollutant in Air
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Air pollution, particularly particulate matter, poses significant health and environmental risks. Conventional particulate matter measurement systems provide only single-point instantaneous readings, limiting their ability ... -
Assessment of bank regulations and profitability of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The most heavily regulated workplace in the world is that of commercial banks, which is why theoretical analysis of banking rules is ongoing. Every bank in Kenya is required to abide by the laws and regulations set forth ... -
Assessment of Fecal Coliforms (Khat) Twigs Along the Value Chain in Igembe South Sub-County, Meru, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)Catha edulis is a plant that is commonly used as a recreational drug in many parts of the world. Catha edulis twigs have been found to contain high levels of fecal coliforms, exceeding recommended limits for safe consumption ... -
Assessment of Microbial Quality And Physicochemical Parameters of Shallow Well Water in Moiben Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Informal settlements in urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa often rely heavily on shallow dug wells for their water supply. However, these wells are susceptible to contamination from various sources due to a lack of ... -
Assessment of Microbial Quality of Borehole Water at Sources, Households and Proximity to Pit Latrines in Ekalakala Ward, Machakos County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2024)Quality of drinking water is very vital to public health. Diarrhea can be caused by poor hygiene practices, inadequate sanitary action and unsafe drinking water. Globally, 1,000 children die annually due to controllable ... -
Assessment of Pain Management Competencies among Healthcare Professionals in Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital and St Theresa Mission Hospital Kiirua in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)Pain is a public health problem and affects millions of people globally. Analysed medical literature reveals a concerning gap of up to 30% of healthcare professionals lack training in pain assessment and management. Effective ... -
Assessment of Sanitation Practices on Containment and Disposal Systems among Household Residents in Tigania West, Meru County in Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2023)Due to inadequate sanitation services, residents of rural communities in developing countries practice open defecation. Globally 2.5 billion people do not have access to improved sanitation facilities and 45% of the African ... -
Assessment of Sanitation Risk Factors Associated with Diarrhea among Under Five Children in Igembe South Sub-County Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Lack of safe water, poor hygiene and sanitation accounts for about 90% of the diarrheal diseases in the world. Globally, half a million people lack adequate sanitation, leading to fatalities for above five million people ... -
Assessment of Utilization of Sanitation Facilities by Women in Mukuru Kwa Reuben Informal Settlement in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The problem of inadequate basic sanitation services to women living in informal settlement is a serious public health concern. Access to basic sanitation services is still a challenge in informal settlements and sanitation ... -
Bioprotection of Tomatoes against Phytophthora Infestants and Alternaria Using Warburgia Ugandensis Extract and Trichodema Asperellium
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Phytophthora infestans belongs to Kingdom Chromista and is the causal agent of late blight in tomatoes while Alternaria solani is a fungal pathogen causing early blight in tomatoes. Blight is controlled using chemicals ... -
Brand Equity and Customer Citizenship Behavior Among Students of Selected Universities Within Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2025)The growing number of higher learning institutions in Kenya and around the world has emphasized the importance of brand equity in customer decision-making. Despite the role of brand equity, enrollment in public ... -
Challenges facing women entrepreneurs in accessing credit facilities in Kenya:a case of Ruiru township Kiambu County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014)Despite of good financial infrastructure in Kenya, there has been a tendency to side -line women during credit advancement by financial institution.This is much worrying because previous research has shown that women ... -
Challenges of budget implementation in the public sector
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)A budget is a basic and powerful tool in management and serves as a tool for planning and controlling the use of scare financial resources in the accomplishment of organizational goals. Most of the studies on budgeting ... -
Change Management Strategies and Employees Productivity: A case of selected departments in the County Government of Meru, Kenya
(Meru University, 2019)Government around the world devolve or decentralize power with the sole aim of bringing services closer to their citizens. However, the realization of quality services by citizens is hampered by employee productivity which ... -
Co-digestion of faecal matter with kitchen waste using black soldier fly process performance evaluation
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The need for innovative resource-based technology in faecal management has led to the adoption of black soldier fly (BSF) technology in faecal treatment. Faecal matter processing through BSF technology offers a promising ... -
Consumers and Producers’ Acceptability, and Perceptions of Broiler Chicken Reared on Black Soldierfly Larvae Fed with Faecal Sludge in Kenya
(Meru University of Science & Technology, 2025)The Sustainable Development Goals agenda two and 6.2 focus on the achievement of zero hunger and attainment of safely managed sanitation by 2030. Yet, many developing countries, including Kenya, remain off track, with ... -
Control of Bacterial Wilt in Tomato Using Warburgia Ugandensis Extracts
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)Ralstonia solanacearum is a soil-borne bacterial pathogen that poses significant threat to the Solanaceae family and other crops. Tomato plants are affected by R. solanacearum which causes bacterial wilt, that has no ... -
Determinants affecting menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Chuka sub county in Tharaka Nithi county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Menstrual hygiene management remains a major challenge in developing countries and is sometimes unaddressed in public places such as schools. Although menstruation is an important part of adolescent girls’ lives, if ...