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Bukusu cultural ideas, values and practices on reproductive health
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)This study sought to determine the attitude of the Bukusu Roman Catholic Christians towards the use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies through getting views from the Bukusu elders, clergy, and the health providers from ... -
Comparative analysis of social issues facing heroic characters in the Utendi Wa Mikidadi na Mayasa and Utendi wa Kalevala
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Poetry as a genre in literature has been a very important aspect in the study and analysis of Swahili language, since it was among the first works to be put in writing. Presence of epics in African region has generated a ... -
Examining the role of language, culture and communication technology in reconstructing masculinity: a reflection on henry ole kulet’s ‘to become a man’
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)This paper is an investigation on the role of language, culture and communication technology in reconstructing masculinity. The paper argues that there is an apparent disconnect between traditional and modern perspectives ... -
Understanding witchcraft and it’s implication to community development
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)The Gospel tune “OmunduOmulosi” which means a ‘man who practices witchcraft” hit the charts in Kenya about six years ago and still is popular in many radio stations today. It laments the fact that witchcraft has destroyed ... -
Assessment of teacher trainees in teaching practice and sustainable teaching profession in reference to Trans-Nzoia County
(KIBU, 2017-06-14)Assessment of teacher trainee in Teaching Practice (TP) is the last training of teachers in Teacher Training colleges and Universities. Teaching Practice is done by assessors who had the previous training of the same from ... -
Reforming privilege, extending opportunity and transcending culture in postmodern Kenya through the “big 4” and the bill of rights
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Kenya has lived through three main cultural contexts: traditional/pre-colonial context, colonial context and the postcolonial/neo-colonial context. The latter two are modernist and post-modernist in nature. Each of the ... -
Refugee enclave, conflict and effect on internal security in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Although refugees are victims of protracted conflicts from their home country, they can cause negative externalities in asylum states, such as a disturbed ethnic balance, food insecurity, security threats, treatises and ... -
Accounting control practice and financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Eldoret town, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Small and medium enterprises are an important component in the economy worldwide; providing employment to over 5.9 million people and accounting for over 98% of all businesses in Kenya. Many small and medium enterprises ... -
Work- life balance practices and employee performance in telecommunication firms in Eldoret town, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Many employees usually experience difficulties in balancing between employment, family life and social life. This causes stress and consequently results to employee burnouts and poor performance at work. Some reviewed ... -
Corporate sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)In the contemporary production environment, manufacturing operations must take into account not only profit, but also environmental and social performance, in order to ensure the long-term development of the company. This ... -
Strategic positioning and profitability of savings and credit co-operative societies in Western Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)At microeconomic level, performance is the direct result of managing various economic resources and of their efficient use within operational, investment and financing activities. To optimize economic results, a special ... -
Entrepreneurs’ record keeping practices and small enterprise performance in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)SMEs are becoming increasingly important in terms of job creation globally. This study sought to establish the relationship between record keeping practices and SMEs performance in UasinGishu County. The study was guided ... -
Effectiveness of grievance management standards in influencing employee work performance
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Public universities in Kenya have adopted Grievance Management Standards (GMS) as a form of best practices for handling Human Resource operations and administrative functions. Despite this adoption, there are numerous ... -
Availability of school facilities and their Influence on students’ academic achievement in public day secondary schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2017-06-14)The study intended to investigate availability of essential school facilities and their influence on students’ academic achievement in public day secondary schools in Kisii County. The study was guided by the Education ... -
Human resource training and employee performance in public universities in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Public universities are labour intensive institutions which depend on people for effective service delivery. Human resource development has served the needs of organizations to provide employees with up-to-date expertise. ... -
Corporate governance and economic growth in developing countries
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)The paper extensively tests, by documentary review, using empirical research works from various authors on the effects of corporate governance and economic growth in developing countries. Corporate governance is defined ... -
A study on the effect of components of Kenya bankers’ reference rates on the interest rate spreads of commercial banks in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Commercial banks play a vital role in the economy. By receiving and keeping money for their customers while lending some funds to those in need. The depositors should be able to get return for their savings while borrowers ... -
Board characteristics and financial performance of listed manufacturing and allied firms in Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)The manufacturing sector in Kenya contributes significantly to the economic development of both developing and developed economies. The government in in its Big 4agenda seeks to raise the share of manufacturing sector from ... -
Nexus between illicit financial flows and economic development
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)The international movement of money illegally or illicitly generated in developing countries has become a major issue in the development agenda. Reducing illicit financial flows (IFFs) is now a component of Goal 16 of the ... -
Entrepreneurial networking and outcomes of women owned mitumba enterprises in Mombasa city, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12)Purpose: Entrepreneurs are widely recognized as prime movers of economic development. They translate ideas into action and use networks to gather resources, exploit opportunities through venture creation. This study focused ...