University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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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: ... -
Serum protein status and electrolyte profile of HIV/AIDS patients on HAART in UPTH, Rivers state – Nigeria
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Despite successes achieved due to the wide availability and improvement of combination antiretroviral therapy regiments, there are still serious complications common in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients on (highly ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit CoOperative Societies in Kitui County
(University of Embu, 2020)The financial sector in any country is an important sector in the development of a country. Most failures in the financial sector have been caused by non-performing loans or bad debts which are attributed by poor or ... -
Financial Risks Analysis and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Commercial banks in Kenya often record inconsistent financial performance with some ending up under statutory receivership due to inability to meet their commitments to the stakeholders. Central Bank of Kenya usually put ... -
Factors Affecting Financial Derivatives in Financial Performance in Nairobi Securities Exchange Market in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)This study investigated the factors affecting financial derivatives in financial performance in Nairobi securities exchange market in Kenya financial sector and had the following specifi objectives: To determine effect ... -
Description of Nitrincola elmenteitensis sp. nov.; a haloalkaliphilic bacterium isolated from Lake Elmenteita in Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)A bacterial strain designated E-48T was isolated from Lake Elmenteita, an alkaline saline lake within the East African rift valley. The cells were Gram-negative, motile, non-spore forming rods. Growth was observed at a pH ... -
Effects of Debt Recovery Techniques on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2020)The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of debt recovery techniques on financial performance of SMEs. The study objectives were to examine the effect of account transactions, guarantors and the effect of ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Embu.
(University of Embu, 2020)The research examined the effect of CG on the financial performance of MFIs in Embu. CG deals with accountability and responsibility through implementation of guidelines and mechanisms to ensure good behavior and sound ... -
Agency Banking and Operational Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Agency banking roll-out in Kenya was meant to address the low financial inclusion in Kenya. As per the 2009 National financial access survey, 32% Kenyans bankable population is still totally out of the financial services ... -
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and healing activities of dichloromethane fraction of an ethanol extract of stem bark of Piliostigma reticulatum
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of the dichloromethane fraction of an ethanol extract of Piliostigma reticulatum, a medicinal plant from Côte d’Ivoire and widely used by traditional ... -
The implementation of Alu insertion polymorphism as a genetic marker for forensic investigation in a Jordanian population sample
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Alu element is one of the most abundant short interspersed nuclear elements (SINE) in the human genome with great forensic potential. The current study focused on the analysis of the utility of Alu insertion polymorphism ... -
The protective effects of Telfairia occidentalis on potassium bromate induced hepatotoxicity in adult Wistar rats
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Potassium bromate (KBrO3) used widely in foods have been classified as known human carcinogen with various complications associated with its use. Telfairia occidentalis is a medicinal plant with a number of pharmacological ... -
Uncovering disease determinants of Covid-19 through analysis of its molecular evolution
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-07)Covid-19 was first reported in Wuhan China but has now spread globally with overwhelming impacts on human health and health systems. The disease is caused by the SARs-Cov-2 which is related to the SARs-Cov-1 that causes ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Economic Factors on Sorghum Production in Makueni County Kitise Ward
(University of Embu, 2020)Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy. It is a way of life, a source of life and a product of life. It accounts for 35% of the continents’ GDP, 40% of the export earnings and 70% of employment. Sorghum(sorghum ... -
Genetic Diversity of Aphid Species Attacking Amaranth and Nightshades in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Embu, 2016-09)Aphids are the major pests of vegetables leading to a significant yield loss in African indigenous vegetables including amaranth and nightshades. Information on the types of aphids that infest these vegetables and their ... -
Integrated Financial Management Information System Implementation and Public Finance Management in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Sound integrated financial management information(IFMIS) cannot as it were offer assistance creating nation government pick up successful control over their funds ,but too upgrade straightforwardness and responsibility, ... -
Regulation and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)The study sought to evaluate the effect of regulation on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. To achieve this the study evaluated effect of capital adequacy and liquidity regulation ratio on the financial ...