e main purpose of this project was an attempt to modulate and simulate two existing biogas plant, situated in Meru and evaluate how the process reacts to certain conditions regarding feeding, layout and substrate mixture. The main goal was to optimize the existing processes to better performance. Both the modeling and simulation were executed in Biogas with accordance to the real conditions at the plant in question. The simulation of each model was validated against data containing measurements of, CH4 yield, CH4 production. The data was obtained from each plant in accordance with scheduled follow ups. Both models were statistically validated for several predictions. Predictions of N-total and NH4-N concentration failed for some cases. Both plants were tested with new process lay outs, where promising results were obtained. The model was provided with a post-hygienization step to handle domestic tasks. The biogas model was provided with a dewatering unit, where 35% of the concentrate was recalculated back to the system. Both setups were configured to yield the highest CH4 production. This study suggests that Biogas can be a tool for predictions and optimizations of the biogas process.

The purpose of the study is to examine the influence of workplace on the performance of secretaries. To improve the performance of secretaries through identification and addressing workplace factors that affects the performance of secretaries. Specific Objectives: To establish the causes of poor performance of secretaries in the Ministry of Works and Transport. To find the influence of workplace factors to performance of secretaries To find the factors that affect performance of secretaries in the Ministry of Works and Transport.

The main aim of the study is to examine the impact of modern office technologies on secretaries’ level of productivity at the Head office of the Ministry of Education. Specifically, the research aims at achieving the following objectives. To ascertain the range of new office technologies existent at the MOE To investigate the level of usage of these new office technologies To identify the level of productivity of the secretaries at the MOE

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing the performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Kisii This study was guided by the following objectives: To determine the extent to which management competency influence performance of Saccos in Kisii County. To determine the extent to which personnel influence performance of Saccos in Kisii County. To determine the extent to which computerization influence performance of Saccos in Kisii County. To determine the extent to which market competition influence performance of Saccos in Kisii County. To determine the extent to which financial stability influence performance of Saccos in Kisii County.

This research work is an investigation into the challenges of modern automation on the job performance of secretaries in Kisii County Government Area of Kisii County. This research study has been broken down into five sequencing chapters. Each chapter dealt with an aspect of the entire work or goal of the study. The first chapter encompassed the introduction of this research work, and its compositions; the second chapter focused on the review of relevant literature on modern automation, the types of modern automation equipment, uses and advantages of each; the third chapter focused on the methods and materials used in the research study; fourth chapter is on analysis of collected data, discussion and interpretation of results and findings of the study; which shows that the modern automation office equipments are very important in Educational organization today and also shows that with the use of modern automation equipment, it facilitate speed of the activities in the office of a secretary and fifth chapter round off with summary, conclusion and recommendation. It is concluded that the researcher discovered the role of an investigation into challenges of modern automation on secretary job performance in Kisii County Government Area of Kisii County Kenya. It is recommended that secretaries should be trained with new modern automation machine in order to meet up. The new economy and modern automation machine should also be made available to schools and institutions where secretaries are trained.

Citrus fruits like lemon, limes, oranges, watermelon, pineapple 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 pineapple 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 a 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 (fruit juice) was obtained.

ABSTRACT: In this project, the passion fruit extracted was used to determine the concentration of citric acid in citrus fruit were obtained from Daraja Mbili Market-kisii County. The method employed was simple titration where 2M of sodium hydroxide solution of known concentration was titrated against unknown concentrated solution of citric acid extracted until the neutralization was complete between the two solutions and phenolphthalein indicator was used to detect the color change. And some of the the experimental errors were encountered. By determining the volume of standard solution and unknown concentration used in the titration process as well as the concentration of standard solution, the concentration of unknown was determined. Where the concentrations were calculated using the values from the tabulated table

This study determines the relationship between Cost Accounting Techniques and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in Kisii County. In this study, we have two variables, Cost Accounting Techniques as the independent variables and Financial Performance as the dependent variable. Both of these variables have their dimensions and measures which will assist the researcher to find out the relationship Cost Accounting Techniques have on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprise in Kisii County. The methodology adopted was descriptive survey design to collect both primary and secondary data. The population of this study consist OF 4,535 registered owners of small and medium scale enterprises in Kisii County. The sampling technique used was the non- probability sampling technique, also the sample size was determined using the Taro Yamane’s formula (1964) which was 367. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire in five Likert scale. 367 copies of questionnaire were distributed which 248 was retrieved for the analysis. The data were analyzed using simple percentage and mean score, while hypotheses were tested using the Spearman Ranking Order Correlation with the help of SPSS to establish the significance of relationship between the various variables used in the Study. The result indicated that there is a significant relationship between Cost Accounting Techniques and Financial Performance y. From the above it was recommended that Small scale business operator units should ensure that complete and accurate business records are kept because they are essential for decision making. This can be ensured by undertaking course training about records keeping, and hiring knowledgeable and skilled workers.

SMEs play critical role in creating job opportunities and growth of the economy. Currently, the rate at which the new firms formed have stagnated and those with less than 5 years are closing down is very high. This has triggered research on the financial performance of the SMEs especially in areas with high levels of poverty since most studies concentrate on developed economies and urban centers. This study investigated the determinants of financial performance of processing SMEs in Kisumu County. The general objective of study was to determine the factors that affected financial performance of processing SMEs in Kisumu County. The specific objectives of the study included: determine the effect of access to finance on the financial performance; establish the effect of financial corporate governance on the financial performance; determine the effect of product costing on the financial performance; and to determine the effect of risk management practices on the financial performance of the processing SMEs in Kisumu County

The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of internal control on fraud prevention in manufacturing industry. Other specific objectives are to: Evaluate the control systems put in place in manufacturing industry to prevent fraud. To find out the causes of fraud in the manufacturing industry. Identify the problems the industry face as a result of the detection of manufacturing or financial fraud To find out effective internal control system influence on prevetion of fraud. To find out the problem of fraud and how to curb it. To find out the employees knowledge base on the concept of fraud in the industry.

The impact of bank services especially universal bank cannot be over emphasize. The main reason for this research work is to discover the problem militating against their operations, these problems have to be considered with the aim of giving relevant suggestion for improvement, the problem there among other things includes; those of poor record keeping, poor account system, embezzlement, fraudulent practices, poor organization, planning control and loan portfolio management. There is also the problem of competition. The market for banking services is not homogenous its differentiated by preferential to characterized clients or customer and by the traditional ethics to which banking houses are accustomed. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY The objectives of the study are; To ascertain the impact of Kisii economy on the banking sector To ascertain the role of banking sector in the Kenya economy To ascertain the relationship between Kenya economy and banking sector

impact of microfinance on the growth of SMEs in Kenya The broad objective of the study is to examine the extent of the impact of microfinance on the growth of SMEs in Kenya, while the specific objectives are as follows: To examine the extent of the impact of microfinance on the growth of SMEs in Kenya. Toexamine the extent of the effect of finance house strict condition in granting loans on the development of micro and small scale enterprises. To examine the extent of the problems and challenges facing SMEs in Kenya To examine the extent of the implication of multiplicity of policies and regulatory measures on micro and small enterprises To examine whether Micro Finance Banks give out loan to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to establish or enhance their businesses To examine the extent of accessibility of funds by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Micro Finance Banks (MFB)? To assess the extent of the stringent conditions put in place before loans are granted to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)? To assess the extent of the effective mechanisms put in place by Micro Finance Banks to ensure judicious use of loans granted to beneficiaries (SMEs)?

The establishment of community banks by the Kenya Government with particular reference to Equity Bank Kisii was necessitated by the desire of Government to improve the standard of living of the rural dwellers and to encourage rapid development of the communities. It is in realization of these objectives that this study is being carried out to ascertain the impact of these community banks on rural development. Also the study is designed to determine the performance the community bank and the commitment of the staffs to realize this set objectives. The inscriptional survey method was used for the study with some fractional number of the total members of Equity Bank Kisii. Both primary and secondary data were combined in collecting information used for this study. A total number of 20 questionnaires were given our, though not all were returned and the information collected were very useful in achieving the objectives of this research.

The general objective of the study is to find out the effect of Mobile Banking on services delivery in Kisii Saccos. The following are the specific objectives: To examine information technology usage in the banking sector. Since it was information technology that gave birth to Mobile Banking. To establish the relationship between information technology and customer satisfaction. To establish the relationship between effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.

The aim of this research work is to analyze the marketing of banking services and the means in which the services are rendered by the banks. It will go a long way to unveil the new innovative method of marketing services used by banking sector such as E-banking, Core - Banking, corporate banking, Mobile banking. Plastic money. NRI banking etc, it will also investigate into the use of Marketing mix of banking sector in marketing services which involve the analysis of the Banks Products, Price, Pricing, Place, Promotion, Process, Physical evidence. To examine the level of market service delivery in Kenya Commercial Bank in relation to Information Technology (IT) innovations To examine the employees’ perception of the effects of IT innovations on market service delivery in Kenya Commercial Bank Kisii Branch

The major aim of this project is to investigate the problems of the microfinance sub-sector and discover the possible chances of future growth of the sub-sector in Kenya. Other objectives are based on the reviewed objectives of CBN on establishment of the Microfinance sub-sector. The objectives of this research are: To examine the major threats and challenges facing the microfinance banking sector. To determine the extent to which microfinance services have been made available and affordable to the active poor in Kenya. To determine the extent to which employment opportunities has improved in the country with the introduction of the microfinance policy. To know the extent to which microfinance services has affected the participation of the poor in the socio-economic development of the country. To determine the effect of loan portfolio on the profitability of microfinance banks in Kenya. To find out the extent to which savings have been mobilized or deposits increased after the introduction of microfinance services. To also recommend possible solutions to the identified problems and through this determine their chances of survival.

role of deposit money banks in the performance of small scale enterprises in Kenya a study of Equity Bank of Kenya.

The Challenges of Banking Sector Reform and Consolidation In Kenya ABSTRACT Banking reforms has been an on-going phenomenon in Kenya financial sector. It has however, recently been intensified due to forces of globalization, which are guiding the integration of world’s financial markets and economy. Banking reforms have resulted from deliberate policy response to correct perceived or impending banking sector crisis and subsequent failure. This work investigates the implication and challenges of banking sector reform in Kenya financial system, found out the prospect and the performance of banks after reforms are implemented, determine whether reforms have achieved its aim of strengthening the capital base of banks, and providing a healthy competitive environment among banks. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred randomly selected individuals of the selected banks in Kisii, Nyamira and Kisii local Government areas, the collected data were analyzed. The results showed that banking reforms in Kenya have significantly improved the performance of the services provided in the industry, and that the challenges of banking sector reforms in Kenya will grantee its successful future operations. The study also indicated that banking sector reform in Kenya have significantly strengthen a healthy competition in the industry. However, the respondents reflect that they have encountered operational problems of the system integration, computer and most of these problems include problems of the system integration, computer failure, power failure, crash programmes and policy differences. Thus, the work recommended that Kenya banks should improve on the efficiency of the operation and also the policy makers should give more time to banks that have failed to meet up with the implementation exercise due to time factor to readjust. Also government should always interfere to solve the problem of unemployment believed to have been caused by the banking reform. Similarly, for smooth running of the operation of the banking sector in the reforms and consolidation era, banks should be given adequate training to meet the expectation.

impact of financial meltdown on the financial ratios of the deposit money banks in Kenya.

The Impact of Electronic Banking on Bank Performance: A Case Study on Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Abstract In the last few years, there have been a number of problems in electronic banking which might affect the bank performance and staff skills at the most banks, in Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). In spite of the positive role played by modern technology in the development of the bank performance, it has sustained some negative aspects of bank performance with respect to some banks, in Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). The proposed research suggests that there is a need for a study of modern means of electronic banking while emphasizing the necessity of developing the bank performance in order, to deliver the best services to customers. Equally important is the impact of electronic banking on bank performance. Moreover, the research attaches importance to the role of modern technology, service, staff skills and customer guideline, in enhancing performance through the use of available resources and the investment of financial and human resources in the implementation and evaluation of performance. In addition, the research is concerned with the efforts made to cope with the challenges facing the staff performance in electronic banking, including the availability of sufficient financial resources, the cooperation of other management in providing e-banking services and, the availability of the trained staff, for using of modern technology, and the provision of incentives for staffs. Despite the results obtained through this research, there is a need for the continuation of studies in this field so that other researchers might illuminate the workings of electronic banking and bank performance of e-banking in the banks, with the huge development in communication technology, on one hand, and give a better skills for staff to perform well in the banks, on the other.