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Factors Affecting the Implementation of Water Sector Reforms Strategy: A Case of Tana Water Services Board
(Kenyatta University, 2011)According to the National Water Services Strategy (2007-2015), water is the most important natural resource, indispensable for life and the backbone of the growth and prosperity of mankind. ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Small-Scale Tea Farmers in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)The contribution of the tea sector to the economy of Kenya is enormous as it accounts for 4% of the GDP and indirectly supports 10% of Kenyans population. The main purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing ... -
Factors Affecting Tomato Prices in The Market In Kyeni South Ward Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)Tomato production is one of the key activities among farmers in Kyeni-South Ward, contributing significantly towards food security and rural economic development. The study was carried out in kyeni south ward Embu County ... -
Factors Contributing To Abortions among Youths Aged 18 -25 in Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital Nakuru
(2016)Background Worldwide, unsafe abortion persists as a serious and continuing public health challenge (WHO, 2011). Unsafe abortion mainly endangers women in developing countries where it is highly restricted by law and ... -
Factors Influencing Access to Uwezo Fund by the Youth in Manyatta Constituency, a Case Study of Embu County
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Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Cultivars of Macadamia (Macadamia spp.) among Small-Scale Farmers in Embu County, Kenya
(Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2021-10)The study investigated the factors influencing adoption of improved cultivars of macadamia (Macadamia spp.) among small-scale farmers in Embu County, Kenya. Data was collected from a sample of 384 small-scale farmers obtained ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Upland Technology in Production of Arrow Roots in Makutano Ward Trans Nzoia County
(University of Embu, 2020)The research in factors that influence adoption of upland technology in arrowroots was done in Makutano Ward, Trans Nzoia County. The aim of the research was to identify the importance of upland technology in production ... -
Factors Influencing Decline of Coffee Production in Kirinyaga County
(University of Embu, 2019)Coffee is one of the most important cash crops in the country and is a major source of foreign income. Despite the increasing trend of coffee prices since 2002, production in Kirinyaga East sub-county has remained low. ... -
Factors influencing development of financial derivatives markets: a survey of listed companies in Kenya
(2013-05)The Kenyan economy is becoming more and more open with international trading constantly increasing and as a result Kenyan firms become moreexposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. The relative price changes ... -
Factors influencing Financial Management in Public Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2016-09)Proper management of finances in secondary schools is very imperative to their operations. There are, however, serious financial challenges in public secondary schools in Kenya as characterized by unprecedented high fees ... -
Factors Influencing Financial Sustainability of Microfinanc Institution in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Giving poor the entree of financial facilities as a means of eradicating poverty in past decade has gain fame. This resulted after emergence of model that have revealed increasing victory in term of capability to reach ... -
Factors Influencing implementation of Public Financial Regulations by National Sub-County Treasuries in Nakuru County, Kenya
(2016-10)Regulation is amongst the central instruments through which governments seek to deliver on their policy priorities. However, a lack of consensus on how regulation should be conceptualized can make studying its nature and ... -
Factors Influencing Price Undercutting in The Insurance Sector in Nakuru County in Kenya
(2016-09)A number of insurance firms in Kenya have been facing several challenges. The competition has been stiff in the sector which has occasioned price undercutting. This has resulted in reduced revenue, mergers of insurance ... -
Factors Influencing Pyrethrum Production Among the Smallholder Farmers in Molo SubCounty, Nakuru County
(University of Embu, 2020)Pyrethrum is very important cash crop due to its pyrethrin content which is used to make insecticides. The research seeks to determine the factors affecting pyrethrum production leading to low output in Molo Sub County, ... -
Factors Influencing Sample Size for Internal Audit Evidence Collection in the Public Sector in Kenya
(IJAME Publication, 2012)The internal audit department has a role of providing objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. In performing this role the internal auditors are required ... -
Factors Influencing Successful Implementation Of Biomedical Research Projects: A Case Of Kenya Medical Research Institute
(2015-08)The general objective of this research project was to examine factors influencing successful implementation of biomedical research projects in Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). These research sought to achieve ... -
Factors Influencing Tea Production A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Konoin, Bomet County
(University of Embu, 2020)Tea is a very important cash crop to farmers in Kenya due to its contribution to farmer's income and its contents in catechins, caffeine and thiamine. The crop is the main source of vitamin (C, B, E) for human consumption. ... -
Factors That Influence Technical Efficiency of Sorghum Production: A Case of Small Holder Sorghum Producers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(Hindawi, 2015-06)Majority of the rural households in Kenya depend on agriculture as a source of food and livelihood. Agricultural productivity has been declining due to many factors resulting in increased food insecurity in the country. ... -
Factors Undermining Water Pollution in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2017)Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to the entire world at large. Degradation of surface and groundwater sources has been an inherent consequence of economic development and remedial action ... -
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the past few years, such that there is no ...