Meru University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Faecal exposure pathways in a nomadic lifestyle: a case study of Tubrbi ward of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Faecal exposure pathways are transmission routes where pathogens in faecal particles pass from one person to the mouth of another. Lack of adequate sanitation leading to open defecation and poor hygiene, are main causes ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing strategy implementation in deposit taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing strategy implementation in deposit taking SACCOS within Meru County. The study was guided by four research objectives: to establish the effect of ... -
Working capital management practices and profitability of small and medium enterprises in Kenya: Case fast-moving consumer goods enterprises in Isiolo County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)SMEs plays important role in all sectors of the economies worldwide. They act as stimulus to economic development and generation of employment. The study investigated Fast- Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) enterprises in ... -
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 ... -
Organizational Reward System and Job Performance of Nursing Professionals working in Meru County Government Hospitals
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)According to Meru County government CIDP (2013-2017), the department of health mission statement is geared towards rendering quality health services to the citizens. Three major indicators suggested the likelihood of ... -
Influence of credit risk management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Meru Town
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In today's environment of intense competition, volatile economic conditions, rising default rates and increasing levels of consumer and commercial debt, an organizations ability to effectively monitor and manage its ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Management of public day secondary schools through infusion of information and communication Technology in Githunguri sub-county,Kiambu county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The relevance of information and communication technology (ICT) in educational management can be seen all over the world. Due to ICT's importance in the society and possibly in the future of education, identifying the ... -
Exploring the input of pharmaceutical waste management disposal in sanitation service chain:A case study of Nkubu town,Meru,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a serious issue, with both health concerns and environmental damage. The study assessed the availability of infrastructures that supports sound pharmaceutical waste ... -
Flexible working arrangements on employee performance in Public Universities in Mount Kenya region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The study sought to identify the effect of flexible working arrangements on employee performance in public universities in Mount Kenya region. The Objectives of the study were: to determine the extent to which job ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Financial innovations on financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)There is more to innovation than commercializing ideas and inventions. What is labeled as an innovation may have little or no novelty in practice but slight change in the use or application of the innovation. This study ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia Coli and Salmonella Spp.isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The aim of this study was to evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in Majengo slum that have emerged due to poor sanitation implementation. Multidrug resistance of E. coli ... -
Glycemic index values of stiff porridge: impact of various flour blends and fermented milk
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood glucose rises after consumption of a carbohydrate-based food. GI is important in the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Globally T2DM affects ...