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Influence of drought coping strategies on the social ecological well-being of pastoral communities in Kakuma and Oropoi locations in Turkana County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)The nomadic pastoralists in Turkana have developed coping mechanisms to protect themselves from the long-term effects of droughts that decimate livestock which forms their primary source of livelihood. Turkana is ... -
Factors affecting the adoption and use of liquefied petroleum gas in Gatanga Sub County, Murang’a County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2021-05)Household air pollution (HAP) emanating from the burning of dirty fuels is the fifth leading risk factor for premature death and disability in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additionally, the use of solid ... -
Socioeconomic factors and their effects on the adoption of environmental conservation practices within the Kimao Dam catchment area in Baringo County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-05)Sedimentation of Lake Baringo and other water bodies in Baringo County has been occurring at an alarming rate. The increased sedimentation of the water bodies can be attributed to steep topography and reduced vegetation ... -
Environmental impacts of stone quarrying and their influence on the wellbeing of households in Khalaleo, Mandera County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Stone quarrying along the Daua River in Khalaleo is a big economic activity for the households in the area, the activity has created environmental impacts, which affect the subjective wellbeing of the households. This study ... -
Women empowerment and its contribution to sustainable land use management practices among farmers in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Land degradation and decreased agricultural production is a big problem among rural farming communities, this is despite the fact that women in these areas have been empowered to increase production and manage the land ... -
Developing a multi-factor authentication prototype for improved security of enterprise resource planning systems for Kenyan universities
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-02)Automated systems are crucial for organizations to maintain records and transactions effectively. Universities have increasingly adopted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, a software that provides integrated ... -
Influence of the church on peaceful civic elections in borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County, Kenya
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Strategic planning for effective church ministry: a study of local churches of the Nazarene in Zimbabwe
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Churches from both the developed and the developing worlds are increasingly embracing the practice of strategic planning hoping to derive superior ministry effectiveness. This study was prompted by the fact that local ... -
Influence of staff training and employee performance in non governmental organizations in Nairobi county: A case study of Kenya Red Cross Society
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Investment in human capital is viewed as a competitive practice that facilitates organizations to perform effectively using knowledgeable workers with appropriate skills and attitude. Even though, literature demonstrates ... -
The impact of organizational culture on occupational crime in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Nairobi County
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reports 2016 indicated that over 633.40 billion Kenya shillings are lost yearly due to occupational crimes. Similarly, the Global Business Ethics study indicated that senior and ... -
Contribution of private sector motor transport actors in the fight against corruption at the National Transport and Safety Authority, Kenya.
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Corruption remains the biggest challenge to the timely and efficient provision of public goods in services such as water, education, healthcare and transportation. This requires the concerted effort of both public and ... -
Effects of vigilante groups on national security: a case study of Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)There has been a steady increase in vigilante group in informal settlement in recent days because they have been seen as a solution to security provision by the residents of Kibera while security organs term them as causes ... -
Devolved governance and pastoralist livelihood diversification in Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Devolved governments facilitate sustainable, equitable and high-quality services for all citizens. The Schedule (Article 18) clearly states and specifies the distribution of functions between the two levels of governance ... -
Influence of family socio-economic factors on drug abuse among girls in Laini Saba Village in Kibra Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)The drug and substance abuse menace pose a serious threat to the social and economic development of a country. The threat is even more serious in developing countries where risk factors of drug abuse such as unemployment ... -
Effects of police corruption on transnational organized crimes in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)The law enforcements are among the most paramount institutions within the society. They have the sole mandate of protecting the citizens even when that entails the utilization of aggression/violence. However, addressing ... -
Relationship between youth unemployment and crime prevalence in Wajir County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Youth unemployment is a serious problem in most countries in Africa. Africa is one of the regions highly affected by youth unemployment. It is estimated that more than 21% of youths in Africa are unemployed. It is estimated ... -
E-governance adoption on employment of graduates: a case of selected government institutions, Nairobi County
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Effects of e-governance adoption in developing countries remains phenomenal, for instance, in Kenya; the government has invested heavily in e-infrastructure seeking to reward value creation, employment generation especially ... -
Effect of workplace diversity on corporate governance: case study of Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), South Sudan
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-05)Institutions seek to achieve good corporate governance, integrity, excellence and competition in the provision of their services through the possession of clear systems and procedures to ensure the adoption of good decision ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of whistle blowing as a corruption intervention mechanism in the public sector: the case of Mombasa Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Whistle blowing is the act of drawing the attention of the public to a perceived wrongdoing, an unethical conduct, and misconduct. Unethical conducts and misconducts include corruption and abuse of public office which ... -
Influence of forest governance practices on forest protection in Kenya: the case of Ngong Hills Forest
(Africa Nazarene University, 2022-06)Forest Governance is critical in ensuring that forest resources are sustainably managed. It is also important in ensuring that decisions are taken and implemented for the realization of environmental, ecological, cultural, ...
