Undergraduate Projects: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Pig Production By Small Scale Farmers In Gatanga Sub County Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020)The purpose of this study was to establish factors affecting small scale pig farming in Gatanga Sub County Muran’ga County. Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya economy accounting about 70% of gross domestic product. Pig ... -
Evaluating Factors Influencing Wheat Production Among Small Scale Farmers, A Case of Buuri Sub County in Meru County
(University of Embu, 2020)The purpose for this study was to investigate factors influencing wheat production among small scale farmers of Buuri Sub County, Meru County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to investigate how ... -
Evaluating Effects of Risk Management Strategies on Agricultural Output in Soy, Uasin Gishu County
(University of Embu, 2020)The study evaluates the effects of risk management strategies on agricultural output in Soy Sub County, Uasin Gishu. Aim of the study was to establish risks facing farmers and determine risk management strategies deployed ... -
Effects of Miraa Production on Socio-Economic Livelihoods of Households and School Attendance Among Boys in Nthawa Ward Mbeere North, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)Khat (Catha edulis) also known as miraa in Kenya, belong to the family celastraceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical East Africa having a dark green opposite leaves that are chewed fresh for their stimulating ... -
Effect of Selected Economic Factors on Adoption of Cotton Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Evurore Ward, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected economic factors on adoption of cotton production. Adoption of cotton production is a very important chance to improve the economy of Embu County. Since ... -
Assessment of Selected Social Economic Factors Affecting Sugarcane Productiivity Among Small Scale Farmers in West Kabras Ward, Malava Constituency
(University of Embu, 2020)Sugarcane is a cash crop that is grown in Kenya by both small scale and large farmers. It is mainly grown to enhance incomes of farmers which improve their living standards. The relevance of this study was to determine ... -
Assessment of Factors Affecting Mango Profitability Among Small Scale Farmers in Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County
(University of Embu, 2020)This study assessed the factors affecting profitability of mango among small scale farmers in Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County. Mango fruit profitability level is affected by many factors among socio-economic factors like ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agricultural Production Case Study of Manyatta Sub County, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)This study sort to analyze the factors that influence the youth participation in agriculture production in Manvatta sub county Embu County, Kenya. This research was necessitated by the fact that, despite the awareness ... -
Analysis of Factors Affecting Snow Peas Production in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County
(University of Embu, 2020)Horticultural sector is an important sector in production of food and generation of income. According to Kenya’s vision 2030, crop cultivation is one of the main pillars of unlocking the potential of Kenya through increased ... -
Analysis of Cabbage Enterprise Profitability Among Small Scale Farmers in Kanyasa Ward Migori County
(University of Embu, 2020)The horticultural subsector is recorded to be on the rise in the recent past. The trend should reflect on the lives of the Kenyan and especially the Kanyasa residents, following the research by Omondi on the increase in ... -
Financial Distress and Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Embu, 2020)The study sought to determine the effects of financial distress and financial performance of listed firms in NSE. The specific objectives were; to determine the effects of poor debt management on financial performance ... -
Effect of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Globalization brings about interconnection in the financial world, where organizations are using procedures with innovative financial products and services. Transactions such as,deposits, withdrawal of money, saving, are ... -
The Effects of Interest Rates on Profitability of Microfinancial Institutions in Kenya Embu County: Case Study of Faulu Bank
(University of Embu, 2020)This study seeks to examine the impact of interest rates on Profitability of MFIs a study case of Faulu Bank. The main objectives were to assess the impacts of mortgage interests on MFIs profitability, to assess effect ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)SACCOs have been growing in the recent past so as to meet the financial needs of many who cannot access the same services from the mainstream banking sector. However, the SACCCOs are faced by some challenges as they grow ... -
Electronic Banking on Customer Satisfaction on Embu Family Bank
(University of Embu, 2020)This study presents what effects electronic banking ha on customer satisfaction in comparing with traditional brick and mortar banking service, its relationship with that of age, occupation an occupation, its effects on ... -
Microcredit Access to Change Socio-Economic Status and Economic Empowerment of Women in the Microfinance Industry
(University of Embu, 2020)The last three decades have globally, regionally and at country level witnessed a greater visibility and attention on gender issues especially women’s empowerment. However the journey to women’s empowerment has faced ... -
Financial Distress and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)In my study the main objective is to determine the financial distress on the commercial banks and how this affects the financial performance. This is going to apply data for a period of 3 years from 2016 to 2018 whereby ... -
Women Enterprise Fund Influence to Women Economic Empowerment Perfomance in Micro Finance, Case Study, Manyatta Constituency-Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)This study aims on investigating Women Enterprise Fund influence to women economic empowerment performance, in Manyatta constituency of Embu County. This research study is guided by the following listed objectives: ... -
The Effect of Internet Adoption on the Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Information technology has opened up new ways in which banks can carry out their operations in satisfying their consumer needs. The growing uptake of internet banking in the banking sector has helped in access to financial ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on the Growth and Performance of Saccos in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)In the current modern world financial innovation has since shown a significant influence on the growth and performance of SACCOS in the whole globe. The impact caused by financial innovation can either be positive or ...