Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of succession planning implementation in Kenya a survey of civil registration departments in Eastern Region
(Meru University, 2022)Succession planning is the organization's behavior that ensures the organization is constantly provided with efficient management. Succession difficulties are often related to relationship problems, such as top management ... -
Use of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University, 2020)Cancer is among the leading causes of death globally claiming about 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Despite advancing technology in conventional methods of cancer diagnosis and treatment, some patients may not access the ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of breast self examination among women of reproductive age in Imenti north, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University, 2020)Breast cancer is a global health problem and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women. Many patients seek healthcare when the disease is at an advance stage when the prognosis is poor. Breast self-examination ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending Meru teaching and referral hospital
(Meru University, 2020)Cervical cancer is ranked second after breast cancer but is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, cervical cancer is ranked as the most frequent cancer among ... -
Financial Risk Management Influence On Enterprise Performance Of Water Companies Within Tana Water Water Services Board Kenya
(Meru University, 2021)Enterprise performance of any business can be evaluated through the concept of financial risks analysis. Financial risks, financial risk management and enterprise performance are very pertinent indicators of business growth ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of credit accessibility amongst small and micro enterprises in Kenya:A case study of Meru town
(Meru University, 202-12)In Kenya, SMEs are businesses employing between 1-50 people and may be either in formal or informal sectors and may also be in non-farm categories. Due to the sector importance, Kenta has enacted several laws in support ... -
Internal Auditing function and Performance of State Departments in the Upper Eastern Region of Kenya
(Meru University, 2021-01)State department are spread throughout the country and in particular, in every sub county where they represent their respective ministries at local level. Each department is required to adhere to the stipulated guidelines, ... -
Modelling Rainfall Patterns in Meru and Embu Regions Using Generalized Linear Models and Series Models
(Meru University, 2018)Rainfall is the meteorological phenomenon that is useful for human activities. Majority of population depend on rainfall water for agriculture and domestic use. Since Meru and Embu regions are agricultural zones relying ... -
Growth of Individually Owned Youth Enterprise Through Youth Enterprise Development Fund Services in Tigania East Sub-County
(Meru University, 2019)Youth unemployment is one of the biggest development challenges and the problem is rapidly growing in almost every region of the world including Kenya.Youth enterprises are essential components of Kenya Economy. Such ... -
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 ... -
Modelling of malaria admission cases for children under five years using Sarima model
(Meru University, 2019)Malaria has become a killer disease to children in Kakamega county and children under age of five years are the most vulnerable to malaria. Lack of forecasting using available data on malaria indicators hinders the monitoring ... -
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 ... -
Institutional factors influencing loan uptake from commercial banks listed in the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)Commercial banks are institutions which accept deposits, make business loans, and offers related services. The concept of credit can be traced back in history and it was not appreciated until and after the Second World War ... -
Factors influencing financial performance of microfinance institutions in Imenti North sub-county, Meru County Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)Microfinance is a financial institution that is involved in provision of small scale financial services to low income people .The bulk of the microfinance industry in developing and emerging countries is subsidy-dependent. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of government regulations on the performance of Meru Central District
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2014)The study o the influence of government regulation on the performance alcoholic business was aimed at establishing the influence that the government regulations have on the performance of alcoholic businesses. Despite the ...