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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...