Browsing 9th Annual Conference Kabarak University 2019 by Title
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The Centrality of the Teacher Education Process in Promoting Sustainability and Sustainable Development
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Sustainable development and societal transformation has gained significant importance in global agenda. Social learning processes will be needed to contribute to real change which is why the 2030 Agenda (UN, 2015) and ... -
Computer Clubs and the Competency Based Curriculum: An Examination of the Current State of Computer Clubs in Kenyan High Schools
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Computer clubs are extracurricular activities established in some Kenyan High Schools with varying objectives but primarily meant to generate interest in Information and Communication Technologies through activities and ... -
Constraints to Use of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change in Baringo County
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)The main objective of this study was to identify constraints to adoption of rainwater harvesting technologies (RWHT) as an adaptation strategy to climate change in Baringo County. The study used a descriptive survey ... -
Current Ratio And Stock Market Price Of Non Financial Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Analysts of financial statements and investors at the stock market consider a multiplicity of factors and metrics when making decisions on what stocks to invest in. This study set out to establish the effect of current ... -
Data breach challenges facing Kenyan Ecommerce
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)E-commerce in Kenya continues to grow in leaps and bounds mainly driven by increased affordability of smartphones, greater internet penetration and affordability and the very extensive automation of government services ... -
Dietary Practices, Healthand Nutrition Status Of Infants Born To Adolescent Mothers In Transmara West, Narok County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Infant and young child feeding practices contribute to the growth and development of infants as well as preventing the occurrence of common illnesses. Infants of young mothers are at risk of malnutrition because they are ... -
Doctors’ Training and Knowledge in End of Life Care: Case Study of Three Mission Hospitals in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)There is an increasing number of people in Kenya with life limiting illnesses who require palliative and end of life care. In developed countries such care is often given in a hospice or at home by palliative service ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Whereas the Kenyan banking sector remained stable in profit during 2015; from Kshs. 3.2 trillion in 2014 to Kshs. 3.5 trillion in 2015, the period 2012 to 2016 registered declining trends despite the slowdown in global ... -
Effect Of Customer Focus On Success Of Marketing Strategies Of Microfinance Institutions In Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Customer focus is one of components of marketing orientation. Its philosophy is based on the supremacy of the customer thus the need to focus on the determination of customer needs and wants. Organizations which endeavor ... -
Effect Of Strategic Environmental Analysis On Disaster Management In Kenya. (A Case Of National Government Ministries)
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya has experienced an increase in the frequency of disasters over the past two decades. This study sought to analyse the effects of strategic environmental analysis on disaster management in Kenya, a case of national ... -
The Effectiveness of Music Therapy and Speech Therapy Collaboration in Special Schools in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Children with special needs face: delayed language, difficulty making eye contact, disturbed social interaction, problems with pragmatic language and poor comprehension leading to poor communication skills which include ... -
The Effects Of Communication And Corpporate Social ResponsibilityIn Public Relations As A Corporate Strategy In Universities Enrolment For Postgraduate Students
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)This study was designed to examine the effects of communication and corporate social responsibility in public relations as a strategy to postgraduate enrollment in KabarakUniversity. This research employed a case study ... -
Effects Of Disaster Management Strategies for Mobile Telephone Service Providers In Kenya To Attain Business Continuity Management Best Practices
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Disaster recovery is associated with broader issues concerning environmental management and long – term sustainability of an organization. It is possible to plan for disaster recovery because it can be foreseen and ... -
The Effects of Pre-Performance Research and Analysis on Vocal Music Performance
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)The study aimed at establishing whether vocal performers at various levels carry out research as part of the preparation for performance. Secondly, it set out to analyse and outline the characteristics of selected pieces ... -
Enhancing Performance Management in Schools: A Model for Effective School Management
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10-16)Performance management as a management process is designed to link the organizational objectives with those of individual employees in such a way as to ensure that the individual and corporate objectives are as far as ... -
Equation of State for a 2D System
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)We have described a simple theoretical model of an equation of state (EOS) for a twodimensional system. The goal was to give a clear description of the interplay between hydrostatic change in surface area and the two ... -
Evaluating the Feasibility of Using Classifiers in Detecting Social Engineering Fraud
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Social engineering fraud is among the most notorious forms of fraud through which people continue to lose money and sensitive information. Its increasing prevalence is negatively affecting strides made in mobile and ... -
An Examination of Influence of Infrastructure on Destination Marketing Performance by Public Organizations in Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-09)Kenya as a destination for tourists has unique features that make it attractive and competitive in the global tourism market. According to Brand Kenya, athletics, culture, tourism, horticulture, development in ICT, ... -
Exploring Strategies for Teaching Music and Aurals to the Hearing-Impaired Learners: The Case of Kakamega County, Kenya
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)This paper explores the strategies of teaching Music and aurals to the Hearing-Impaired learners in Kakamega County, Kenya. It: establishes the challenges likely to be experienced by learners with HI in handling Music; ... -
Exploring the New Ohangla Music in the Context Of Urbanization: The Search for Relevance for Sustainability
(KABARAK UNIVERSITY, 2019-10)Ohangla music can be traced to the Luo community of Kenya. Over the years, it has changed in form and texture with the rise of new generations and new demands on the artists. The initial intentions, which were basically ...