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Factors affecting product quality improvement in asset management companies in Kenya:A case study of ICEA asset management(ILAM)
Get PDFCharacterization of Triangular Gold Nanoparticles Using Aloe arborescens Leaf Extract: A Green Synthesis Approach
No full textHerein, the authors show the use of the Aloe arborescens leaf extract for green synthesis of gold nanoparticles in water at room temperature under very mild conditions. The synthesis of the gold nanoparticles was complete in several minutes, and no extra stabilizing or capping agents were necessary. The size of the nanoparticles could be controlled by varying the concentration of the leaf extract. The silver nanoparticles and reaction process were characterized by UV-vis spectrometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The UV-visible spectra of synthesized nanoparticles showed absorption maxima at 540 nm. Transmission electron microscopy images confirm that the nanoparticles are spherical and triangular in shape
An assessment of the relationship between profitability and liquidity of commercial banks in Kenya.A case study of Equity Bank in Nairobi.
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Isolation, identification and determination of anti-biotic susceptibility profiles of diarrheagenic bacteria among food handlers in Kericho town, Kericho County, Kenya
No full textDiarrhea as a result of food contamination from food handlers continues to pose a serious
public health concern and more interventions has to be done to prevent this problem. The
importance of food handlers as reservoirs of diarrheagenic bacteria is a constant source of
infection to clientele visiting food establishments within every town setting. Correct
isolation of diarrheagenic bacteria from food handlers is necessary for accurate prediction
on their frequency and any possible change in response to antibiotics. A total of 384 stool
specimens were collected from persons involved in food handling and related. Stool
specimens collected in sterile wide mouthed containers were taken to the Kericho District
Hospital Microbiology Laboratory for processing. The samples were inoculated onto the
MacConkey agar, Hektoen Enteric Agar, Sheep Blood agar, MacConkey with Sorbitol,
Salmonella Shigella Agar and Thiosulphate Citrate Bile sucrose Agar plates and were
incubated aerobically for 18-24 hours at 37°C.Bacterial pathogens were identified by
conventional microbiological methods while antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial isolates
was determined using the disk diffusion method. Most frequent isolates were various
strains of Escherichia coli (Enteroinvasive E. coli5.7%, Enteroaggregative E. coli 2.1%,
Enteropathogenic E. coli 2.1%, and Enterotoxigenic E.coli1.6%). Salmonella was isolated
in 3.1% of the samples and Shigella isolates were recorded in 1.0% of the samples.
Salmonella isolates showed resistance to Ampicillin at 40 % and to Septrin at 60 % and
sensitive to other antibiotics tested. Shigella isolates showed resistance to both Ampicillin
(75%) and Septrin at 25%. E. coli isolates showed resistance to eleven of the antibiotics
tested. The study findings emphasize the importance of food handlers as potential sources
of infections and suggest appropriate hygienic and sanitary control measures. Accurate
epidemiologic information on diarrheagenic bacteria associated with food handlers in
Kericho town will be critical in strengthening existing diarrhea management policies in
terms of treatment and to strengthen future awareness and health promotion practices
The role of e-procurement in procurement performance in manufacturing organizations: a case study of Sameer Africa Ltd
Get PDFInfluence of Customer Service Strategies on Firm Competitiveness: a Case of Boresha Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, Baringo County, Kenya
No full textCompetitiveness among business enterprises in modern economies has become a very significant concept for both small and
large-scale business enterprises and those engaged in one way or the other in business. Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies
(SACCOs) in Kenya are some of the business firms that have enjoyed doing business with members of a particular profession.
However, in the recent past, they have expanded their scope to serve other customers other than those in their existing customer
base. As such, excellent customer service becomes imperative for their survival and success. The study examined how
competitiveness can be harnessed through customer services in SACCOs. The study objectives were: To examine the level of
customer feedback on competitiveness, to examine the level of information technology use on competitiveness and to examine the
level of customer service training on competitiveness of Boresha Sacco. The study was carried out in Boresha Sacco Society,
Baringo County. The study employed a mixed study approach with descriptive research design. The target population was 160
respondents from eight Boresha Sacco SACCO branches, where information was sought from managers and its employees. The
study achieved a response rate of 74% with 118 respondents answering the questionnaires. Data collection was done using
questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using means and standard deviations for descriptive analysis. Analysed data was
presented using frequencies, percentages, and tables. The study found that customer feedback played a key role in positively
influencing competitiveness of firms. The study also found that use of mobile phones in communicating with customers leads the
information technology use, as well as training of staff on customer responsiveness. The study recommends that SACCOs and
other profit making firms should allocate more resources to customer feedback strategies and more so to the use of technology,
and in particular developing customer feedback mobile phone application
Celebrating 7 years of success in providing higher education in Rwanda
No full textMount Kenya University is a private university committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses. The university also offers a wide-range of academic and by professional courses, through various flexible modes that include virtual learning. The award-winning university library and the imposing Chancellors Tower at MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY 2016 Thika Main Campus make the university unique. The university’s distinct blue and light yellow corporate colours are a byword for academic excellence to many students and potential employers looking for an increasingly competitive, well-trained manpower. An empowered division of student welfare services continuously re-engineers and positions itself to unlock any emerging talents among the students through diversified programmes and career orientations, research, international linkages and talent searches. Put together, these factors have etched Mount Kenya University’s position as the leader in quality higher education provision in the region. Indeed, to borrow the tagline coined by an alumnus “My University, My Pride, My Future, My Affordable Education”- the university continues to help thousands of ambitious, discerning people to scale the heights of education
An assessment of influence of inclusive education management on performance of learners with disabilities in regular primary schools in Sabatia Sub-county, Kenya.
No full textThe purpose of this study was to assess influence of inclusive education management on
performance of learners with disabilities in regular primary schools in Sabatia Sub County,
Kenya. Learners with special needs should be integrated in regular schools. However,
schools face challenges in implementation of inclusive education. The objectives of the study
were: identification and assessment of learners with special needs enrolment rate effect on
their performance in regular primary schools; assess the availability of teaching/learning
resources management effect on performance learners with disabilities in Sabatia, establish
the attitude of the school managers effect on performance of learners with disabilities in
Sabatia, and to ascertain the curriculum management effect on performance of learners with
disability in regular primary schools. The study was necessary for handling special needs
education and benefited education stakeholders as well as adding to the body of knowledge
in this field. The study used inclusive management theory, and production function input
output model theory. The study method used was mixed methodology and the design was
concurrent triangulation. The target population was 226 which consisted of 105 head
teachers, 105 teachers and 16 education officers. The sample was 48 participants composed
of 22 head teachers, 22 teachers and 4 education officers. Sample was from 105 schools,
composed of 98 public schools and 7 private schools and systematic random sampling was
employed. Interval of selecting the school was 4th value that was 20 per cent considered. Data
instruments used were questionnaires for teachers and interview schedule for education
officers. Piloting was done in three schools involving 10 participants who were not included
in the study. The validity of the instruments was ascertained by the supervisor and two other
lecturers who gave verdict on their suitability. The reliability was verified by using the test
retest method whereby Pearson correlation was 0.80. To establish credibility the researcher
used triangulation of data. Dependability was achieved by use of in-depth interview of the
participants. Quantitative data was presented in descriptive statistics using tables, means,
standard deviation, and percentages. Inferential statistics was used whereby Pearson, chisquare
and ANOVA were used in SPSS Version 22. Qualitative data was treated in thematic
analysis and mixing of all data collected was done. Ethical issues were observed by clearance
with Mount Kenya University and permit from NACOSTI and official letters from the
County Director of Education and the District Education Officer. The participants signed
informed consent forms. Findings revealed that the most frequent special needs categories
reported by teachers were learning difficulties, hearing impairments and health problems.
There were inadequate teaching and learning materials for learners with special needs. Study
findings also revealed that more than three quarters of the teachers held positive attitude
towards LSN. It was recommended more teacher collaboration time and overall school plan
for ongoing progress on how inclusion should take place in school systems. The study
concluded that regular primary schools in Sabatia were ill prepared to effectively implement
inclusive education. The study recommended that teachers should be trained to identify and
handle LSN. The Ministry of Education should increase Free Primary Education funds so
that schools’ can cater for the availability and adequacy of teaching/learning resources.
Further research was recommended using a wider target and sample to address these
challenges
