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ANALYSIS OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID TRANSCRIPTOME TO ELUCIDATE THE AETIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC ACUTE NON- TRAUMATIC COMA OF UNKNOWN CAUSE IN KILIFI, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2023-01-14)Background: Acute non-traumatic coma is a prevalent symptom in childhood illnesses, often linked to high mortality and neurological consequences. While conditions like bacterial meningitis and cerebral malaria contribute, ... -
EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ARTISANAL FISH TRADERS IN MARINE FISHERIES: A CASE OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2023-05-14)Over the years the financial performance of SME has been viewed from financial, strategic and structural development dimensions. Financial performance is a critical factor in the SME success and sustainability despite the ... -
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 ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF HEAD TEACHERS’ FUNDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-12-14)Secondary school head teachers are exposed to many challenges in funds management, many of which have been reported to influence education sector goals. However, empirical data to substantiate this influence is still scarce ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL GROWTH OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-09-23)While the main function of SACCOS is to mobilize members’ savings and grant them credit for their growth and development, it has been hard for the SACCOS to achieve this objective due to weak financial policies and controls. ... -
THE EFFECTS OF SUBPRIME LENDING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-11-18)THE EFFECTS OF SUBPRIME LENDING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF KILIFI COUNTY AYAYA JEROME BARAKA AURA A Research Project Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the ... -
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL AUDIT ON FRAUD MITIGATION: THE CASE OF GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN THE COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-10-26)The public sector has been faced with continued challenges on fraud and corruption related cases. Most nations have established financial audit systems to test and provide assurance whether processes are working as ... -
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH OWNED ENTERPRISES IN KILIFI COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-01-15)Youth owned enterprises are businesses which are owned and run by individuals within the age bracket of 18-35 years. These enterprises are usually small in size with low entry barriers coupled with low capital requirements. ... -
EFFECT OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF STATE OWNED CORPORATIONS IN COASTAL AND LOWER EASTERN REGIONS OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2020-10-26)Strategic procurement is the process of creating alignment and consistency of action that establishes the long range objective and overall strategy by which procurement functions fulfils its mission. It encompasses ... -
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 ... -
BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING AS A TOOL FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A SURVEY OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(Pwani University, 2017-03)The business environment in any industry has a lot of challenges resulting from competitive pressure which is growing at an ever faster pace due to growing customer expectation, globalization and technological development. ... -
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 ... -
CONTRIBUTION OF CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL STABILITY: AN EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-10-08)For a bank to sustain long-term profitability and a competitive advantage, the bank must respond strategically to challenges arising from credit risk. Over the years, there have been an increased number of significant bank ...