MUT REPOSITORY: Recent submissions
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Public Procurement Management Practices and Public Procurement Price Variance in Government Agencies in Nairobi, Kenya
(British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 2026)In developing nations where the urgent need for infrastructure and essential services has been historically neglected, public procurement often accounts for an average of around 30% of GDP highlighting the considerable ... -
SOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES USE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AGED 17-19 YEARS AT GATUNDU KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE CAMPUS (KMTC), KIAMBU COUNTY
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2023)Objective: To determine the social factors associated with long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCS) use among adolescent girls aged 17-19 years at Gatundu KMTC campus. Design: analytical cross-sectional. ... -
Socio economic and Demographic Characteristics of Caregivers as a Determinant of Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6 59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2024)Child growth and well-being are critically dependent on proper nutrition, particularly during the developmental phase between the ages of 6 and 59 months. Poor nutritional status is associated with an increased prevalence ... -
Sociocultural factors influencing cervical pre-cancer screening among women attending Mbagathi level four hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025)Cervical cancer poses a significant global health challenge, causing around 340,000 deaths annually and ranking as the fourth most frequent cancer worldwide. The burden is heaviest in low- and middle-income countries ... -
Influence of Psycho Social Issues on Intentional Organophosphates Self- Poisoning among Persons Aged 15-30 Years in Kericho County, Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023)Aims: The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing psychosocial issues on intentional organophosphate self-poisoning among persons aged 15-30 years in Kericho County, Kenya... Study Design: The study adopted ... -
Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status among children attending child welfare clinic in Kericho County, Kenya
(IBOM MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2025)Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the gold standard for infant feeding in the first six months of life, providing essential nutrients and antibodies for optimal growth and development. However, suboptimal ... -
Assessment of Morbidity Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kericho County, Kenya
(Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research, 2024)Background: The growth and well-being of a child is dependent on their eating habits. One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Kenya and countries worldwide is poor nutritional status. There are few studies ... -
WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN FIVE- STAR HOTELS IN KENYA
(Murang'a University of Technology, 2025)In the last five years, hotels in Kenya have recorded an employee turnover rate of more than 50% suggesting dissatisfaction and disengagement. As a result, low engagement has led to poor productivity, high pressure on ... -
Nexus between Career Planning and Employee Performance in Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company Limited in Kenya
(East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2025)Organisations providing essential services are crucial for job creation and significantly contribute to economic growth in developing countries like Kenya. However, many of these organisations face challenges in meeting ... -
Flexible work arrangements and employee engagement: A case of five-star hotels in Kenya
(African Journal of Emerging Issues (AJOEI), 2025)PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study examined the effect of flexible work arrangements on employee engagement in five-star hotels in Kenya. PROBLEM STATEMENT: Within the last five years, hotels in Kenya have recorded ... -
An Assessment of Corporate Wellness Programs on Employee Engagement in Five-Star Hotels in Kenya
(Journal of Human Resource Management, 2025)Abstract Five-star hotels in Kenya have experienced high labour turnover which could be attributed to low engagement of workers. This study examined the effect of corporate wellness programs on employee engagement in ... -
Predictors of Timing of First Antenatal Clinic: A Systematic Review
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), 2024)World Health Organization recommends that pregnant mothers do the first antenatal visit within the 12 weeks after conception. The goal of the review was to determine the predictors of first antenatal visit. A systematic ... -
Mobile phone use among mothers seeking postnatal services in Kakamega County, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2020)Background/Aims Mobile phone use is increasing globally, with Kenya having increased use in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phones, their use in health delivery services, such as to enhance ... -
Impact of m Health to Improve Postnatal Visits among Postpartum Mothers in a Rural Community in Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Nursing Care, 2021)Background: There is an increase of mobile phone use globally with Kenya being among countries with increased usage both in rural and urban areas. Despite the widespread use of mobile phone, its use in health delivery ... -
Factors influencing women’s knowledge at scheduled postnatal visits: a multi-centre study in Kakamega, Kenya
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2021)Background/Aims Postnatal care is offered to mothers and their babies from birth and across the postnatal period. Visits are spread over the postnatal period, and a minimum of four visits is recommended. In many studies, ... -
Determinants of Utilization of Postnatal Services among Postnatal Women in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2020)Postnatal care is the care provided to the mother immediately after delivery of baby and placenta. The care is spread across a minimum of four postnatal visits packaged as focused postnatal care. During this period the ... -
Examining the Relationship between Service Quality and Behavioural Intentions in Game Lodges
(East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2025)Providing high-quality services in game lodges promotes customer satisfaction and, subsequently, favourable behavioural intentions, leading to enhanced business performance, including market share and profitability. Practical ... -
Demographic Characteristics and Service Quality Perceptions in Game Lodges
(African Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2025)Customer demographic characteristics are key determinants of consumers’ behaviour and play an important role in differentiating customer needs and service quality perception. Providing high-quality services in game ... -
Vertical gardening undergirds household food security: evidence from Nairobi’s Kibera informal settlements
(Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2025)Rapid urbanization in Nairobi has intensified food insecurity, especially in informal settlements like Kibera, where 85% of residents face chronic hunger. Vertical gardening has emerged as a grassroots solution to these ... -
Rainfall and Temperature Trend Analysis using Mann-Kendall and Sen's Slope Estimator Test in Makueni County, Kenya
(Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2024)This study sought to analyze annual, seasonal, and monthly rainfall and temperature (minimum and maximum) trends in Makueni County from 1991 to 2020 using the Mann–Kendall (MK) trend test and Theil-Sen’s slope estimator. ...