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THE IMPACT OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2023-12-25)About 90% SMEs in Kilifi County Kenya collapsed within two years of their establishment where financing was attributed the cause. Interest rate caps were introduced in 2018 to tame cost of borrowing. COVID-19 pandemic ... -
IMPACT OF INITIAL HANDLING ON QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE OF PENAEID SHRIMPS BY ARTISANAL FISHERMEN IN KURAWA NORTH COAST KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-07)The present study was conducted to determine the effect of initial handling of shrimps after they were caught by the small scale fisheries of Kurawa North coast Kenya. Further, the study was aimed at assessing the effect ... -
Impact Of Organization Characteristics On Sustainable Competitive Advantage During Strategic Change In Airlines
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2013)Firms in the airline industry are using resources and capabilities to build sustainable competitive advantage and how these resources and capabilities are used are subject to change when the organization is responding to ... -
Impact of Parental Deprivation on Academic Success of Children: A Study of Public Primary Schools in Masaba South, Kenya
(Advances in Research, 2024-11-08)This study investigated the relationship between parental deprivation and academic achievement among children from public primary schools. Using correlation and cross-sectional study designs, data were collected from 10 ... -
THE IMPACT OF PLASTIC PAPER BAGS BAN ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MICRO-ENTERPRISES IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-06-03)Small and micro-enterprises play a vital role in sustaining and increasing the world economy through the taxes that they generate for the government, employment they create for the people, the earnings they generate for ... -
IMPACT OF PRE-EXISTING HOST CYTOKINE PROFILE AND PATHOGEN EXPOSURE ON SUBSEQUENT HIV-1 ACQUISITION IN A HIV-1 HIGH RISK POPULATION IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-07-21)Background: Pathogenic bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections comprise the biggest burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). Constant exposure to these infections has been reported to lead to an altered ... -
IMPACT OF RING NET FISHERIES ON EXPLOITED FISH STOCKS AND HABITATS WITHIN THE INSHORE MARINE WATERS OF KILIFI, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2018-04)Ring nets are small modification of purse seines used along the Kenyan coastline for pelagic fishing. Introduction of the gears from Pemba, Zanzibar in Tanzania in 1990s has since caused resource-use conflicts associated ... -
Implications of the DMQ for Education and Human Development: Culture, Age and School Performance
(Szent István University, 2020)There is increased awareness of the importance of both culturally appropriate and developmentally appropriate educational practice (e.g., Garcia et al., 2016; Zhao & Fischer, 2013). The child’s cultural background and ... -
IMPROVING CASHFLOW OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE COAST REGION OF KENYA THROUGH OUTSOURCING OF NON-CORE SERVICES
(Pwani University, 2017-05)The government has been facing constraints in funding public universities. Foreign partnerships have played a role in alleviating universities’ financial shortcomings. Nevertheless, financial limitation remains a challenge ... -
In vitro Ruminal Gas Production Kinetics of Four Fodder Trees Ensiled With or Without Molasses and Urea
(Elsevier Ltd., 2013-07-12)This study investigated if the addition of urea (U), molasses (M) or their 1:1 (v/v) mixture during ensiling increases the nutritional value of forage from four fodder trees (Prunus persica, Leucaena esculenta, Acacia ... -
The Induction and Persistence of T Cell IFN- γ Responses after Vaccination or Natural Exposure Is Suppressed by Plasmodium falciparum 1
(Journal of Immunology, 2007-09-15)Abstract Epidemiological observations suggest that T cell immunity may be suppressed in malaria-endemic areas. In vitro studies, animal models, and limited data in humans link immunosuppression with malaria, malnutrition, ... -
INFLUENCE OF AGRICULTURAL GOVERNANCE ON FOOD SECURITY: A STUDY OF FARMERS IN BURA IRRIGATION AND SETTLEMENT SCHEME IN TANA- RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-05)Agricultural governance constitutes the augmentation of growth and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Agricultural governance is managed through a set of goals, policy implementation, stakeholder involvement ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS ON INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-01)This study sought to investigate the influence of interpretation of Christian teachings on IPV on Christian Women in Kilifi County, Kenya. Kilifi County is one of the counties with the highest number of reported cases of ... -
Influence of drought stress on growth, yield and yield components of selected maize genotypes in coastal lowland Kenya
(International Journal of Agriculture, 2012-06-10)The risk of drought is high in the coastal lowland Kenya because rainfall in the region is unpredictable in quantity and distribution. Despite the availability of improved maize varieties farmers still grow local coastal ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ELEPHANTS FORAGING ON TREE SPECIES REGENERATION AND ABUNDANCE IN ARABUKO-SOKOKE FOREST, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-01-14)Elephants play a significant role in structuring forest and savannah ecosystems. They influence plant regeneration patterns through their role in seed dispersal and germination, creation of forest gaps, pruning of vegetation ... -
Influence of exogenous enzymes ensiled with orange pulp on digestion and growth performance in lambs
(Elsevier, 2011-04-21)Twenty-four Ossimi male lambs were used to evaluate effects of inclusion of ensiled orange pulp (EOP) in lamb diets either with or without addition of exogenous enzymes (ENZ) of ZADO® on digestion and growth performance. ... -
INFLUENCE OF FREE DAY SECONDARY EDUCATION POLICY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF RURAL PUBLIC DAY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-01-28)In 2008, the Kenyan government introduced the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) policy with the aim of expanding access and retention of learners in public day secondary schools leading to increased enrolment in an ... -
INFLUENCE OF GIRIAMA FOOD BELIEFS ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN BELOW TWO YEARS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-10-14)The influence of Giriama food beliefs on physical growth of children below two years is yet to be fully understood and appreciated as an important and critical link to child under nutrition in Kilifi County, Kenya. ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS ON EMPLOYEE COMPETENCY: PERSPECTIVES OF STAFF IN FOUR AND FIVE STAR RATED HOTELS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-02-01)Competition in the hospitality industry continues to be a major challenge globally prompting managers to explore new tactics to remain competitive. Kenyan hotels are not left out in this strategic transformation. This has ... -
Influence of Nutrients on Seagrass Distribution in Malindi, Kenya
(Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)Seagrass are marine flowering plants that occupy both tidal and subtidal marine environments. They are highly productive ecosystems that are useful indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to changes ...