Conferences: Recent submissions
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Change point analysis in the generalized Pareto distribution
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The general goal of data statistical analysis is to find a near perfect translation to reality such that minimal information is lost in the approximating model. In this paper change point problem is viewed as a model ... -
Influence of Afrocentric Evaluation Methods on Societal Norms Among Secondary School Learners in Meru County, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The school system is expected to inculcate desirable societal norms in the learners. However, cases of unacceptable norms such as immorality, destruction of property, riots, strikes, drug abuse and disrespect for authority ... -
Kenyan Curriculum and Self-reliance: A Decolonizing Perspective
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Education is meant to develop capacity and enable members of society to become productive. African indigenous education systems inculcated self-reliance among members of society and every individual had a specific defined ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON STUDENT-TEACHERS’ ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE DURING TEACHING PRACTICE EXERCISE. A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF EMBU.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Teaching practice gives student -teachers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge. The student- teacher is able to interact with school administration, teachers and learners as well as non- ... -
GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PROMOTION OF CHILD FRIENDLY SCHOOLS MODEL
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The aim of this paper was to explore how good governance practices by school boards of management can promote the achievement of the components of child friendly (CFS) model in primary schools in lower zones of Embu County. ... -
Determinants of Participation of Young Farmers with and without Disability in Capacity building Programs Designed for the Public in Uganda
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Participation of young farmers with disabilities in agricultural capacity-building programs in their communities is important as poverty reduction strategy in people with disabilities in Uganda. This research study ... -
INFLUENCE OF BUDGET EFFICACY ON HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The purpose of this study is to find out whether Budget Efficacy influences household effects under Fiscally Decentralized economy as it is today in Kenya. The study was anchored on the theory of fiscal federalism and ... -
INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND INNOVATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) REVIEW FROM THEORETICAL LITERATURE
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) sector plays an increasingly important role in many economies in the world. Innovation is an important issue for many SMEs. Entrepreneurial skills as the skills needed to develop ... -
Welfare Initiatives and their Roles on Job Stability of Catering Employees in Selected Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Machakos University, 2019-04)The study sought to establish welfare initiatives and their roles on job stability of catering employees in selected universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study covered aspects of efforts, programs, services, ... -
Assessing Skills Supply and Youth Employability in Kenya: secondary school education graduates training (miss-) match with Mumias Sugar Company labour market needs
(Machakos University, 2019-04)In recent years concerns have arisen about growing disparities between education and labour market needs with new focus on the roles of both quantity and quality of human capital in the development process. This study ... -
MERGER STRATEGY AND ITS EFFECTS ON PROFITABILITY FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS LISTED IN THE NSE IN KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)For some of the commercial banks that are listed in the NSE in Kenya, merger strategy has been previously used, more-so to grow their profit margins. But for the past two decades, these commercial banks have been ... -
A review of literature on local community participation towards sustainable tourism development in East Africa
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Tourism is a major contributor to global economic growth, hence it has been earmarked for the achievement of the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As a result, UNWTO has partnered with governments, ... -
Community Lessons on Participatory Forest Management (PFM) Performance within the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Forest resources are faced with challenges that range from mismanagement, overutilization, conflicts and competing claims. Consequently, this has given rise to legislation and policy to protect forests. However, many ... -
Higher Education Curriculum Orientation and Performance of Universities in Kenya: Industry Linkage Strategies
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Quality education and training can only be achieved by orienting the academic curriculum in such a way that its content reflects industry demands. It must also be continuously reviewed after every cycle to capture the ... -
E-LEARNING: THE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN INSTRUCTION
(2019-04)The digital revolution has triggered huge changes in how learners access, consume, discuss and share knowledge. E-learning encompasses a wide variety of online initiatives including utilizing electronic technologies to ... -
MAPPING GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES: CASE STUDY OF BUNGOMA COUNTY
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The place for Dry Land Agriculture in Kenya’s Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Purpose: The paper set out to document the extent to which secondary school agriculture curriculum addresses competencies on Dry Land Agriculture (DLA) and the possible ways of bridging the gaps. Approach: This is a ... -
INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KALAMA SUB COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Education gives children hope for life and work, and a strong protector against HIV to which Orphans and Vulnerable Children may be particularly susceptible. Despite the Kenyan government effort in mobilising and supporting ... -
IMPROVING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY BY COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS THROUGH MOBILE PHONES
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Community health workers (CHWs) play a critical role in delivery of basic health care especially in rural communities where access to health care is a challenge. Most of these “first line” health care workers are ill ...
