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Environmental implications of the proposed materials handling and ship-loading facility for the export of titanium at the port of mombasa Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2013)A proposal has been made by Tiomin, Kenya to construct a materials handling and ship loading facility at Likoni in the vicinity of the port of Mombasa, Kenya. The proposed ship-loading site is a “brown-fields site”, which ... -
The epidemiology of tuberculosis in Kenya, a high TB/HIV burden country (2000-2013)
(International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology Research, 2015)Interest in the epidemiology of TB was triggered by the re-emergence of tuberculosis in the early 1990’s with the advent of HIV and falling economic status of many people which subjected them to poverty. The dual lethal ... -
Escherichia coli pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups in diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya
(Shahid Beheshti University, 2017)In the present study, we investigated the prevalence of E. coli pathotypes and Shigella sero-groups and their antimicrobial profiles among diarrheic children in Nairobi city, Kenya. -
Evaluation of Sea-Water Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers Using both Numerical Methods and Causal Research: A Case Study of Mombasa, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2021-07-02)This research carried out in Mombasa Island links research done in 2020 on the effects of sea-water intrusion and the current state. The aquifer in Mombasa Island is semi-confined and consists of limestone and coral rock. ... -
Evaluation of the Health-related Quality of Life of Children in Schistosoma haematobium -endemic Communities in Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Disease, 2013-03-07)Background: Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the, 237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with ... -
Evaluation of thermal interface materials in mediating PV cell temperature mismatch in PV–TEG power generation
(Elsevier, 2021)Among the emerging renewable energy technologies, solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation is growing steadily in the mainstream energy supply mix contributing about 2.58% of the global total power generation by 2018 from ... -
Exploring coastal development scenarios for Zanzibar
(Elsevier, 2018)Tropical coastal systems are undergoing rapid change, which impacts people and natural resources, and that requires innovative governance processes to be turned into an opportunity for sustainable management. Focusing ... -
Exploring Effects of Marketing on Corporate Performance of a Public Company in an Emerging Market
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research, 2016-11)Applying the marketing ethics framework, we explore the effect of marketing ethics on corporate performance of a public company in emerging market. Specifically, the paper explores marketing ... -
EXPLORING HOSTILE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AS A MODERATOR IN THE EFFECT OF INNOVATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(15th International Conference on African Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, 2015-05)Using entrepreneurship orientation- performance relationship theory, we explore the effect of hostile business environment (HBE) in moderating the relationship between innovation and financial performance of manufacturing ... -
Exploring Innovativeness Dimension of Corporate Entrepreneurship on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2013-12)Utilizing the conceptual model of the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) performance relationship, we explore the effect of innovativeness dimension of corporate entrepreneurship (CE) on financial performance of ... -
Exploring the Effect of Corporate Entrepreneurship on Financial Performance of Firms: Evidence from Kenya’s Manufacturing Firms
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2016)This paper presents empirical findings of the effect of Corporate Entrepreneurship (CE) on financial performance of manufacturing firms in developing countries. Using a sample of two hundred manufacturing firms (n = 200) ... -
Exploring the motivation behind leakage of internal audit reports (whistle blowing) in the public sector in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2017-07)The objective of this study was to explore the various motivators behind the leakage of audit reports in public sector in Kenya. Leakage of information was considered as a mild act of whistle blowing. This study made use ... -
Exploring the willingness toward HIV immediate test and treat among MSM in Nairobi and its environs: a cross-sectional study
(Front. Public Health, 2024-01)Background: In the test and treat initiative, high-risk populations are screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and start early treatment if diagnosed positive. This study explores factors associated with ... -
Expression of metallothionein and α-tubulin in heavy metaltolerant Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (Diptera: Culicidae)
(Academic Press, 2010)Anopheles mosquitoes have been shown to adapt to heavy metals in their natural habitats. In this study we explored the possibility of using Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto as bio-reporters for environmental heavy metal ... -
Factors affecting asynchronous e-learning quality in developing countries
(International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2018)Despite the potential of Learning Management System (LMS) supported asynchronous e-learning to improve asynchronous e-learning system quality by enhancing learning effectiveness and academic achievement of HEIs , several ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING PROCUREMENT LAW COMPLIANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KWALE COUNTY OFKENYA
(2018-07-09)The research was carried out to determine factors affecting procurement law compliance in public secondary schools in Kwale County. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effects of organizational ... -
Factors affecting procurement performance of State Corporations in Mombasa County
(International Journal of Advanced Research and Review, 2020)The study sought to establish the factors affecting procurement performance in state corporations in Mombasa County. The study objectives were: to examine the effect of supplier relationship management on the procurement ... -
Factors affecting utilisation of performance appraisal practices in the telecommunications industry :( A survey of Telecommunication firms in Kenya)
(2022)— In the fast growing telecommunications sector in Kenya, there are four big players offering services with stratagem and always looking for faster growth through employees’ performance by all means. In today’s knowledge ... -
FACTORS CAUSING STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ALONG TIMBOROA TO MALABA ROAD IN KENYA
(International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2016)Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in the economic and social development of any country and this role cannot be underestimated. The impact of growth and prosperity achieved in the transportation sector extends ... -
Factors influencing performance of solid waste management projects at Kenya Ports Authority
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2019)The study investigated factors influencing performance of solid waste management projects at KPA. The study adopted a descriptive research design to collect quantitative data. The target population was drawn from KPA’s ...