EFFECTS OF STUDENTS ABSENTEEISM IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ON ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE (A CASE STUDY IN KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC IN KISII COUNTY) Absenteeism is a tendency to be away from work or school without a good reason. Absenteeism creates a dead tiresome, unpleasant classroom environment that makes students who come to class uncomfortable and the lecture irritable ( Murbuger 2001). Absenteeism disturbs the dynamic learning environment and adversely affects all well being of the students perceive that lectures do not care enough tofollow up on absences their motivation for attendances is not high. Leads to failure of most students hence lowering the university grades. According to ( Part and Kerr 1990, Romer 1993 and Folt 1996, Marburger 2001)it is widely recognized that absenteeism can negativeky impact grades in economics courses and that high attendance rates can improve student performance in variety of classroom settings (ShhetsEtal 1995, Joston and James 200)according to( Brooks 1997 as acted in bond 2004) absenteeism can be defined as persistent, habitual and unexplained absence from school. Bond noted that chronic absenteeism occurs when a student is absent without a reason. Daniel Marburger indicates that student performance is related with absenteeism.

This study will seek to find out the impact of high levels of pregnancy among teenage girls in selected secondary schools of Kisii Urban. The study will also bring out real issues of what is happening on the ground regarding the behavior of girls towards teachers in schools and suggest the way forward on ways to reduce the high levels of pregnancy. 1.3 Specific Objectives To explore and describe the factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in the selected schools. To propose recommendations to strengthen pregnancy prevention strategies that is relevant to the needs of the community and schools. To gain an insight into teen perception and attitude towards sex and pregnancy.

AN INVESTIGATION ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF OLD PERSONS CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMME ON THE AGED. This study was conducted in Kitutu Masa constituency, Nyamira County. The main objective of the study was established the economic impacts of old person’s cash transfer project. The purpose of this study was to provide recommendations to policy makers to improve the performance of the project. Case study design was use and a sample of 80 respondents was selected from the population using snowball sampling technique. Data was collected in the month of April using open-ended questionnaires, interview schedule and document analysis. Data was analyzed using descriptive analyses technique. From the study it was discovered that the project had impacted positively on beneficiaries. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, corruption, technological problems and irregular disbursement were noticed. The study concluded and finally provided recommendations to stakeholders to scale up funding, combat corruption, use modern technology and harmonies register of beneficiaries and cover wider area.

EFFECT OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF AMARANTHS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

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.

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.