The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of budgetary control practices on county governments’ growth: a case study of Kisii county government. This trend reflects similar government sector growth throughout the developing world. Scholars have attributed the growth of these key civil society actors to an increasingly orientation among international investors, an ideology which favors non-state service providers. Yet less research has been done on how the County governments control their budgets .Governmental organization plays a significant role to combat poverty and strength democratic practices. The study attempted to explore the main function of county government in relation with the national government, investors and the public. The main objective of the study was to investigate the effect of budgetary control practices on county governments’ growth in Kenya and establish whether it has an impact on its governance and performance and to examine the budgetary control practices in governmental organizations in Kenya. The researchers used descriptive research design. The target population comprised Finance managers, Accountants and Budget and economic planning. Data was gathered through the use of the questionnaires which were issued to all the respondents in the sample size. The validation of the instruments would be done to ensure that the data collected using particular is instrument represents a specific content and this would be done by the use of expert opinion of the university supervisor. Reliability of the instrument would be attained by test-retest reliability method which was frequently assessed. Target population was Kisii County Government with a sample size of 32 employees. Data was collected by use of questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 21 where descriptive statistics was used to determine the nature of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The collected data was presented in form of tables, charts and graphs. From the findings the study established that the majority of the respondents agreed that the organization intends to maintain budgeting practices. From our findings it’s evident that County governments have budgetary control mechanism in place despite the size of the branches, length of operation and leadership structure used.

Taking the Blood Pressure (BP) with a traditional sphygmomanometer requires a trained user. In developed countries, patients who need to monitor their BP at home usually acquire an electronic BP device with an automatic inflate/deflate cycle that determines the BP through the oscillometric method. For patients in resource constrained regions automated BP measurement devices are scarce because supply channels are limited and relative costs are high. Consequently, routine screening for and monitoring of hypertension is not common place. In this project we aim to offer an alternative strategy to measure BP and Heart Rate (HR) in developing countries. Given that mobile phones are becoming increasingly available and affordable in these regions, we designed a system that comprises low-cost peripherals with minimal electronics, offloading the main processing to the phone. A simple pressure sensor passes information to the mobile phone and the oscillometric method is used to determine BP and HR. Data are then transmitted to a central medical record to reduce errors in time stamping and information loss. No doubt every person wants to be healthy in order to move well. One of the health conditions to note is to keep blood pressure. many people sick one cause is high blood pressure. there are two methods of measuring blood pressure ie invasive and non-invasive. using the oscillometric method the measurement can be performed automatically, with the help of a piezoresistive pressure sensor connected to arduino mega 2560. so that the measurement data in the form of name, age, and blood pressure can be stored on the SD card that can be read again if needed. In this research the difference between the systolic or diastolic values of blood pressure reading with analog devices compared with automatic blood pressure reading tool and obtained that the average difference of 3,265 mmHg for systolic value and 6,165 mmHg for diastolic. Then this difference is used in the calibration process so that the result of automatic blood pressure reading tool is better. The result of calibration reading tool has 99.47% - 99.82% accuracy

To determine the contribution of budget control towards To establish the forms of budgets control used in the productivity of the organization. To determine the effect of budget control in the organizational productivity. To establish the relationship between budget control tolls and the method used in production efficiency. To determine the organization policies on the role of budgets control in an organization.

ADHERENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS TO TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS CARE AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT KISII COUNTY the recommendations management is associated with better clinical outcomes. In Kisii County, the adherence of adolescents living with T1DM to diabetic care is not well known. The study had the purpose to assess the adherence of children suffering from T1DM to Diabetic care and its associated factors. The quantitative cross-section study was conducted in Kisii County Diabetic Association Centre in Nyamache Sub- County, Kisii County among a convenient sample of 108. The study was conducted from February to April (precise date). A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Ethical approval was sought and obtained from UR-CMHS-IRB (number of ethics). Participation was voluntary and other ethical principles were observed throughout the study. Descriptive data were entered into the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21, and then analyzed using Pearson Chi-square, to determine association between variables. The significance level was set at p-value of < 0.05 A total of 106 (98%) participants who consisted of 40.6% male and 59.4% female completed the survey. The majority of participants were aged between 15-19 (79.2%) years while 22(20.8%) were between 10-14 years old. 79.2% were adherent to diabetic care while 20.8% were not adherent. (72.6%) had schooling while (27.4%) did not attend school. The majority of the participants (79.2%) were in boarding school and (20.8%) were living out of school. Moreover (63.2%) children were living with both parents and (61.3%) of parents were married. There is no association between adherence and Age, gender , Child in boding school, Duration of medication, or if there are causes delayed respect of nurse‘ instructions but the others factors are associated with adherence: schooling child( p:0.001) , Relationship with guardian p:0.001) Parent status(p:<001) ,Guardian‘ occupation(p:<001), education level of guardian( p:0.017) (p:),Ubudehe category(p:<001), Health insurance(p:0.025) Complication (p:0.001) and Co-morbidities

ABSTRACT The study about agent banking and its benefits to involved Financial Stakeholders was conducted in the banking Sector, comprised of two objectives: explore the process for adoption of agent banking for the creation of a financial system: A case of BK and Equity Bank Kenya; and identify the benefits of agent banking as a financial system for financial stakeholders, including agents and commercial banks, central bank, Access to Finance Kenya and customers. The agent banking is designed to help commercial banks increase their outreach without incurring additional costs of setting up physical branches. This study used an exploratory case study research design and sample size of 26 respondents. Data were collected using interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The study identified the process of adoption of agent banking as a financial system and benefits to involved financial stakeholders banking to follow the proposed steps. This study found that agent banking adoption process starts with Central bank issuing agent banking guidelines and Commercial banks apply to obtain prior written approval of the Central bank. In this process, commercial banks invite interested agents to apply seeking permission to provide financial services on their behalf. Technological devices such as mobile phone and POS machines and computer machines are used in the process to provide the financial services after signing the contract between a commercial bank and an agent. It benefits Central bank and Access to Finance Kenya in terms of promoting financial inclusion; increasing the market share and market penetration especially in remote areas for commercial banks. Agents benefit from it, in terms of commission received for agents and customers get convenient access to bank services, for customers. The study concluded that, agent banking that should be adopted by all the commercial banks in order to speed up the promotion of financial inclusion in Kenya. It therefore recommended that the central bank should provide online approval to easy the process. Commercial banks should keep increasing the number of agents to reach potential customers in unbanked locations. They should also adopt other technological devices to provide agent banking services and offer micro loans via agents. Increase the threshold of cash in and cash out transactions an agent cash effect.

ROLE OF CHURCH POLICIES IN MITIGATING DIVORCE CASES AMONG CHRISTIAN FAMILIES: A STUDY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, KISII DEANERY, KISII COUNTY, KENYA ABSTRACT Marriage is vital to our nature as human beings in society. This is because it forms the foundation of the family, both in terms of procreation and nurture. It is therefore, imperative that the Christian church clarify, teach, and faithfully uphold what the Bible says about marriage. The church must also speak biblically to the issues affecting marriage such as divorce which is a critical matter affecting the society today including the church membership. This happens despite the church teaching and policies on marriage as a permanent union. It is against this background that the study found it necessary to investigate the role of church policies in mitigating divorce cases among Christian families in the Anglican Church Kisii Deanery. The following objectives guided the study: to examine causes of divorce among Christian families, to assess the impact of divorce on Christian families, to establish the Church policy on marriage and divorce among Christian families and to evaluate the strategies put in place by the church to curb divorce rate among Christian families. The study was anchored on two theories that is the Functionalist Theory founded by Emile Durkheim and Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. The study targeted a population of 9 Vicars, 359 church official heading various departments,3050 Christian families and 100 divorcees. The study adopted Qualitative research design. Qualitative data was collected from Parish Vicars, Divorcee’s, church leaders and Christian families using questionnaire and interview schedules. Data was analysed using thematic and narrative approach and results presented using graphs, tables, charts and narrations. The findings revealed that 68% strongly agreed that Anglican Church policies on marriage and divorce are accessible to members, however, members still find it difficult to implement some of the policies as required leading to marriage divorce. Financial problems 92.5%, infidelity 80% and communication problems 62% were identified as frequently causing divorce. Divorce was seen to be having devastating effects on families and the society at large. Additionally the church was found to be highly involved in Premarital and post marital counselling programs and pastoral counselling programs 29.7% and lowly involved in organizing marriage seminars, training, workshops 55.7% and provision of marriage literature 45.7%. The study findings recommends that the church leadership to; establish family meetings days, regularize induction and training of church leaders on marital matters, strengthen marriage mentorship programs, organizes marriage seminars and workshop to church members targeting youth’s department and the couples and finally strengthen the existing church guidance and counselling department. The suggested recommendations if implemented will help church departments such mothers’ union, youth department, married couple and potential marriage couples, pastors and other church leaders to address perennial marital challenges leading to divorce experienced by church members.

The research work evaluated customer’s perceived risk and online bookings of hotels in Kisii Town. It was a descriptive survey research in which 4 specific objectives, 4 research questions and 4 research hypotheses guided the study. The researchers purposively use 18 hotels in Kisii Town as its case study and 384 as its sample size. The research instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire on a 5 point rating scale, which was subjected to a reliability test that produce a reliability coefficient of 0.853, descriptive and inferential statistics on SPSS version 20.0 was used to analyze the data generated. Findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between financial risk and online booing of hotels in Kisii Town and there is a significant relationship between financial risk and online booking of hotels in Kisii Town . Secondly, there is no significant relationship between security risk and online booking of hotels in Kisii Town and there is a significant relationship between security risk and online booking of hotels in Kisii Town . Thirdly, there is no significant relationship between social risk and online booking of hotels in Kisii Town and there is a relationship between social risk and online booking of hotels in Kisii Town . Following the positive and insignificant relationship between online booking as a dimension of customer’s perceived risk, the study recommended that in booking of hotels online, customers should look out for secured and registered sites to avoid loss of money and other financial details and hotel owners introducing online platforms should also make sure that their sites are secured from intruders in other to protect their customers.

The influence of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty in 4-star hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya has been a major importance in the hospitality industry. Service quality as seen is a major factor that contributes to customer satisfaction in the hotel industry since excellent service quality will bring about the satisfaction of their guests thus the brand of the hotel will be improved by the satisfaction of their guests. Service quality is also a major factor to which contributes to the loyalty of a guest since the customer will be satisfied and will definitely visit the hotel occasionally since the service quality of the hotel is good and professional thus the customers will talk to other to other potential customers about the quality of service of the hotel and they were treated as well as how they enjoyed their experience in the hotel. This then will improve the appearance of the hotel and increase the brand status of the hotel. We see the relationship of service quality on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty and the various theories as well as the different models that display the relationship between service quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty

The study determined the effect of employee soft skills on customer service in fast food operation in Kisii County; it was a descriptive survey research in which 5 specific objectives. 5 research questions and 5 research hypotheses guided the study. The researcher purposively uses 135 employees of fast food establishment as its sample size. The research instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire on a 4 point scale of preference, which was subjected to a reliability test that produce a reliability coefficient of 0.81, proving the usability of the instrument. Convenience or accessibility sampling technique was used in the administration of the instrument, Descriptive and Inferential statistics on SPSS version 25was used to analyze the data generated. Findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between teamwork as a dimension of employee soft skills and customer service of fast food establishments in Kisii County. Secondly, there is a significant relationship between problem solving as a dimension of employee soft skills and customer service of fast food establishment in Kisii County. There is significant relationship between communication as a dimension of employee soft skills and customer service of fast food establishment in Kisii County. Next, there is no significant relationship between critical thinking as a dimension of employee soft skills and customer service of fast food establishment in Kisii County. Finally, there is no significant relationship between emotional intelligence as a dimension of employee soft skills and customer service of fast food establishment in Kisii County. Following the positive but insignificant relationship between team work as a dimensionof employee soft skill and customer service, the study recommended that human resource departments should design operations to emphasize and educate employee on the importance of team work.

Citrus fruits like Mango lemon, limes, oranges, watermelon, and grapefruit have the highest concentration of citric acid giving which is produced from their juice, these fruits are sweet and tangy flavor. Citric acid is natural component of fruits. The main aim for study was the determination of the amount of citric acid in Mango peels fruit obtained from local market. Also the percentage content in the fruit juice, titration method was used to carry out an experiment. Sodium hydroxide was acted as a base undergoing neutralization process in presence of an acid to fulfill the project. During the process of titration, the average volume of sodium hydroxide used, the number of moles of sodium hydroxide and citric acid, unknown concentration used, and standard solution were obtained. Also the percentage content of citric acid (mango juice) was obtained.

The study examined the staff involvement in decision making and hotel performance in Kisii town, Kisii County. The objectives of the study are; to examine the extent to which staff involvement in decision making influence staff productivity in hotel establishments in Kisii town, Kisii County, to determine the influence of staff involvement in decision making on hotel productivity, to examine the extent to which staff involvement in decision making influence sales growth in hotel establishments and to identify the factors militating against staff involvement in decision making in hotel establishments in Kisii town, Kisii County. To achieve the objective of the study, survey research design was adopted. The researcher adopted primary data in getting the required information through the use of structured questionnaire. The population of the study is 38 registered hotels in Kisii town, Kisii County with 520 staff strength. The sample size of the study is 226 after adopting Taro Yamane formula. In analyzing the data, simple regression analysis was used. The findings revealed that staff involvement in decision making has a significant influence on staff productivity in hotel establishments. The findings further revealed that staff involvement in decision making has a significant influence on hotel productivity in Kisii town, Kisii County. The findings also revealed that staff involvement in decision making has a significant influence on sales growth of hotels in Kisii town, Kisii County. However, the study recommends that Hotels should provide an enlightenment program for workers on their rights to seize the opportunity of involvement in decision making. Also, hotels should liberalize management structure so as to allow for greater workers involvement.

following are the objectives of the study: To examine the processes, methods and attainment of manpower training of employees in the public sector. To examine the process, methods and attainment of employee productivity in the Public sector. To discover the effect of knowledge on employee productivity in the public sector. To discover the effect of skill on employee productivity in the public sector. To discover the effect of attitude on employee productivity. To establish relationship between the effect of knowledge and skill on employee productivity in the Public Enterprises. To establish relationship between the effect of knowledge and attitude on employee productivity. To establish relationship between the effect of skill and attitude on employee productivity.

My notes are based on a research I conducted on Solid Waste Management in slums in Kenya and Nakuru was the targeted location. Solid waste management in slum areas of Nakuru faces major challenges due to high population density, poor infrastructure, and limited municipal services. Many residents rely on informal waste collectors or resort to unsafe disposal methods such as open dumping and burning, which contribute to environmental pollution and health risks. Efforts by local authorities, NGOs, and community groups aim to improve waste collection, promote recycling, and raise awareness about proper waste disposal. However, sustainable solutions require greater investment, community involvement, and strengthened waste management systems.

EFFECTS OF FAMILY CONFICTS AMONG THE YOUTH IN KENYA ACASE STUDY OF KESSES CONSTITUENCY IN USIAN GISHU COUNTY Today’s families experience problems like unfaithfulness, violence, child molestation, divorce and separation. These problems experienced in families affect the youth in those families. The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of family conflicts on the academic performance and interpersonal relationships of youth in Kesses Constituency. This study employed the descriptive survey research design to determine influence of family conflicts in academic performance and interpersonal relationship of the youth under study. The target population of the study was public primary society youth in Kesses Constituency which has 47870 youths. The study was carried out among youth in churches and eight in high schools purposively selected within Kesses Constituency. The study expected to elicit useful data on the effects that family conflicts have on national performance and inter personal relationships among youth. The study findings indicate that both youth and researcher’s agreed to the fact that family conflicts affected a youth cognitive and affective growth. There was low class concentration if parents or guardians were fighting, because the youth were always thinking about the happenings at home. It was also established that a majority of youth did not share with their peers when their parents or guardians were quarrelling. More female youth were exposed to violence or abuse. The study also revealed that youth who came from families where there was conflict did not relate well with their people in the society

The study was explored single mother parenting effects on children’s wellbeing inNifasSilk Lafto sub County. The researcher has employed qualitative research approach using 11children and 13 single mothers ‘participants based on data saturation principle. A purposive non probability sampling and snowball method, semi structured interview, observation, and document analysis also integrated in the study. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings from the study revealed that social acceptance of single mother families is very low, children themselves not comfortable about it. Have Psychological make up expressed by stress, loneliness, and frustration. In other way financial problems of their mother prohibited them to express their feeling and needs. Further, the extra burden and literacy level of single mothers hindered educational support for their children which has a negative impact on school performance. The study recommended that there is a need to recognize the challenges of single mother parented children. Collaborate for integrated interventions by social workers, government, non-government organization and policy makers to enable them cope up social stigma, psychological and financial challenges.

general objective of the study was to establish the factors affecting e-procurement in tea processing factories and it was guided by the following objectives; to establish the extent to which system security affects e-procurement implementation, to find out the extent to which cost affects e-procurement implementation, to determine the extent to which legal requirements affects e-procurement implementation in Tea Processing Factories In Nyamira County. This study employed a case study research design to assess e-procurement implementation in Tea Processing Factories in Nyamira County. This study targeted 50 individuals from Tea Processing Factories in Nyamira County. The heads of procurement and stores department and employees among other departments which work with procurement function will be targeted. This study adopted a stratified sampling technique whereby the researcher will carry out a simple random selection of five respondents from the procurement departments and 5 from given sections in finance, marketing and production functions giving a sample size of 40. From the findings it was revealed that; Legal protection of confidential information and the ability to authenticate and enforce electronic contracts were clearly the most cited challenges. Lack of support from the existing legal infrastructure and means for protecting and safeguarding business interest legally while using electronic platform was also seen to be a key challenge. This is clearly corroborated by the fact that currently the ICT policy in existence has not fully created a supportive legal framework where related issues are addressed. The integration of suppliers into a seamless procurement platform as a key objective of any e-procurement system was also noted. Notably internet connectivity and system integration with those of suppliers were key impediments. Lack of trained personnel and necessary support hardware were still key impediments just as was in the case of cost consideration. I recommend that, Supplier enablement to be considered since it might be a component that requires both the firms and its suppliers to work together and create a system that is efficient and mutually integrated. It is Is recommendation as well that both the company should look at a means of working together as a team and build systems that will allow easier e-procurement functionality. More so each party must solicit the support of the other either by sharing related costs, IT platform and resources. Despite internet connectivity being currently a challenge it may not last due to the advent of the fiber optic cable spreading across the country.

This document contains detailed, well-organized notes for the unit CCI 1102 – Operating Systems, designed specifically for Certificate in ICT students in Kenyan technical colleges. Topics covered include: Introduction to Operating Systems Types of Operating Systems Functions of an Operating System File & Memory Management Booting Process Processor Management CLI vs GUI Real-time and Distributed Systems Security & Modern Trends

In this lesson, I am going to discus the nature of physics and how it relates to science in general. Science has several branches and physics is one of these branches. Science is seen as a particular way of knowing about the natural world. In science, the explanations given are limited to those based on observations and experiments. These explanations can be substantiated by other sciences.

This unit deals with the history of physics which focuses on its origin, and its spread to other parts of the world. The unit then goes on to discuss the nature of physics and then finally examines the main contributions of physics to society.

This study surveyed the challenges faced by the Nyamira libraries in Kenya in selecting and acquiring resources. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 30. Questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. Data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using simple statistics (mean). None of the libraries under study was into a consortium with one another. However, the study revealed twelve challenges with cost as a major challenge of selection and acquisition of resources. The study recommended that the Nyamira libraries in Kenya should improve on the libraries budget in order to attain to the cost of resources electronically and for the training of staff that will handle the resources collection development. That the libraries should take a drastic initiative of acquiring resources through a consortium in order to enjoy the discount associated with consortium subscription.