Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Theses and Dissertations

Resources, external environment, innovation and performance of insurance companies in Kenya

Ombaka, Beatrice Elesani (University of Nairobi, 2014)

In spite of a growing body of literature on firm performance, explaining why firms in the same industry and markets differ in their performance remains a fundamental question within strategic management field. Researchers ...

MEDIA COVERAGE, CONTENT FRAMING AND AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DISCOURSE IN KENYA

MBURU, JINARO PAUL (2023-10)

A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES OF KARATINA UNIVERSITY

MEDIA COVERAGE, CONTENT FRAMING AND AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DISCOURSE IN KENYA

MBURU, JINARO PAUL (Karatina University, 2023-10)

Audience perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya has been negative as evidenced in the results of conservation efforts. The general objective of the study was: to investigate the influence of media coverage, ...

Bioecology of thrips in French bean growing: agroecosystems in Kenya.

Gitonga, Gitonga, Linus Muthuri (1999)

Studies on the bioecology ofthrips on French beans were carried out at Machakos, Kaguru and JKUAT. The general objectives of this study were twofold, namely to study the biology and population dynamics of thrips on French ...

STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEAN-GREEN PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF MEDIUM HOTELS IN KENYAN CITIES

NGUNGA, JOSEPH KARIMI (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Strategic entrepreneurship has been associated with adopting technologies, products, and administrative innovations which culminate in better firm performance. The current rapidly changing and highly competitive market ...

INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN MANAGING TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI AND NYERI COUNTIES, KENYA

GATEMBU, RICHARD MWANGI (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is acknowledged as a key driver for the worldwide economy, particularly in the progressively digitized era of the 21st century. Educational institutions can no longer ...

MEDIATING ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP ON SENIOR TEAM ATTRIBUTES AND ORGANIZATIONAL AMBIDEXTERITY OF COFFEE MARKETING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA.

KIURA, HESBON MBUTHIA (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Entrepreneurial leadership is crucial for cooperative organizations as it involves taking risks, driving growth as it encourages creativity and innovation. Ambidexterity refers to the ability of an organization to both ...

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE ON SOIL PROPERTIES IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA

KINYUMU, DANIEL MWANGANGI (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Conservation agriculture (CA), defined by three principles of; minimum soil disturbance, use of cover crop and crop rotation/diversification was introduced in Laikipia as alternative to conventional farming (CF) systems, ...

CAPITAL STRUCTURE, BANK SIZE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LOWER TIER COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

KINYUA, PATRICK KARUKI (Karatina University, 2023-11)

The banking sector is recognized as the most visible source of finance and key to global trade and economic growth. Banking institutions play a notable role in building both domestic and global economies by ensuring credit ...

INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF CHARTERED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA

KARIUKI, PETER WANDURUA (Karatina University, 2023-11)

The performance of public universities is a global concern over the last few decades. In Kenya, this has been demonstrated by challenges such as financial constraints evidenced by inability to meet their debt obligations ...

STRATEGIC RENEWAL, SOCIAL MEDIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED AGRO-PROCESSING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SELECTED COUNTIES IN KENYA.

KARIUKI, FRANCIS K. (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Strategic renewal emphasizes on establishing a set of activities that an organization undertakes to alter its resource pattern and strategic course. In Kenya, despite the critical role played by SMEs in the country, ...

ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP, AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND INDUSTRIAL HARMONY IN KENYAS’ DEVOLVED PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR

WAWERU, BEAUTTAH MWANGI (Karatina University, 2023-11)

A harmonious workplace that guarantees satisfaction of workers and employers’ aspirations is essential for enhanced services provision in Kenya’s devolved public health sector. Since the devolution of healthcare services ...

CONTRIBUTION OF STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS OF MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY ON PERFORMANCE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR IN KENYA

Wanjau, Christopher Kinyua (Karatina University, 2023-11)

Wholesale and retail sector is one of key sectors that are expected to help the government in realizing vision 2030. They are great contributors to employment and GDP. However, of late, wholesale and retail businesses have ...

GENDER DIMENSION OF DRYLAND FARMING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA

MWENZWA, EZEKIEL MBITHA (University of Eldoret, 2019-10)

Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, and hence its importance in enhancing foreign trade, food security, poverty alleviation, national development and revitalizing human welfare. Despite the importance of the ...

ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF SELECTED KENYAN MEDICINAL PLANTS

Abiba, Alfred Ogao (Kenyatta University, 2013-06)

Many disease-causing organisms have become resistant to conventional antibiotics. The toxicity and side effects of conventional drugs have also become increasingly unmanageable, while their costs are prohibitive. It has ...

Enhancing Tripartite Symbiosis between Soybean, Bradyrhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungiunder Contrasting Farm Management Practices in Tharaka-Nithi County-Kenya

Gitonga, Nicholas Mawira (Kenyatta University, 2021-05)

Organic farming is gaining popularity as agronomically and environmentally sound soil management strategy with the potential to enhance soil microbial diversity and fertility, environmental quality and sustainable crop ...