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Co-morbidity of Anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse among students at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya by Muriungi, Susan, Kihara, Michael, Ndetei, David, Matheka, Cyrus, Kipturgo, Mathew

“…Objectives: to determine the co-morbidity between anxiety and risk ofstudents at the Kenya Medical Training CollegeMethodology:A Social Demographic, BAI and the WHO ASSIST questionnaires were administered to 3107 consenting KMTC students, of whom 1181 (group A) were in Nairobi campus and the remaining1926 (group B) were in peripheral campuses across the country.Results:Prevalence of anxiety in groups A and B were 24.4% and 23.6% for moderate anxiety and 32.1% and 31.5% for severe anxiety. …”
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An Assessment of the Kenyan Journalism Training and Gaps Filled by Other Professionals: A Study of Selected Fm Radio Stations by Okumbe, Margaret Ayuma, Peel, Clayton, Adagala, Nancy, Kowuor, Rosemary Nyaole, Obonyo, Levi

“…Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine whether gaps exist in the Kenyan journalism training thatare now filled by other professionals. Materials and methods: The three study sites were local FM radio stations - Radio Citizen, Radio Jambo, and Radio Maisha. …”
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The Relationship betweenPrevalence of Marriage Conflicts andMarital Instability amongMiddle-Aged Couples in Suneka Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya by Obure, Sarah, Ireri, Niceta W., Menecha, Jared

“…The researcher distributed the questionnaire to the 314 respondents and after two months she went back and collected the filled questionnaires. …”
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Journalists and the rule of law by Obonyo, Levi, Nyamboga, Erneo

“…Technical training was a turn key technology with buttons being pointed to trainees who often only knew how to switch on and off the equipment they operated. …”
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An Internal Communication Audit of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Board and Secretariat by Mchome, Caroline S.

“…The study employed a census sampling method for the lower and middle employees who were 33 and conducted interviews for the top management. , the study found that the use of email for sending of messages was the most preferred among the employees. …”
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The Future Business Diagnostic Model: The Core to Successful Business Sustainability in the 21st Century by Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri

“…This paper examines the importance of diagnosis as a mean to assess corporate current situation and re-position the corporate to attain strategic competitiveness. The paper proposes a new Future Business Diagnostics Model which is based on decades of world-wide research of different models and applications. …”
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Management of Business Challenges Among Small and Micro Enterprises in Nairobi-Kenya by Bowen, Michael, Mureithi, Samuel

“…In Kenya, for example the SME sector contributed over 50percent of new jobs created in 2005 but despite their significance, SMEs are faced with the threat of failure with past statistics indicating that three out five fail within the first few months. …”
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Effect of Employee Engagement Drivers on Employee Retention A Case of Marie Stopes Kenya by Kimeu, Roline M.

“…The researcher recommends that more focus be put on leadership and on non- cash benefits for the employees in the organization.…”
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An Assessment Of Outsourcing As A Strategy For Sustainability Amongst Universities In Kenya: A Case Of University Of Eastern Africa Baraton (Nairobi) And Adventist University Of Af... by Onyango, Rabera Nyanchama

“…Universities have greatly embraced outsourcing in order to focus on their core competencies while the external parties deliver the non-core services. Outsourcing is understood as the process of engaging an external company to provide products and services to students on behalf of the university. …”
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Our Friend or Foe? Exploring Common Grounds for China-Africa Relations by Zwanbin, Emmanuel

“…The history of China-Africa relations is held in high esteem by the two sides, as both share a history of foreign invasions and of solidarity for a common destiny. However, new narratives promoted by antagonists of China’s presence in Africa are constructed to portray China in a negative light without recourse to history. …”
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The Chinese-African Management and Cultural Relevancy, Challenges and the Future of Chinese Businesses in Africa by Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri

“…However, although majority of African employees have benefitted from China investments, discontent continues among African elites who feel excluded from Chinese top management. Similarly, the Chinese style of management has come under scrutiny as it differs from Western management styles that dominate Africa management following century long colonial history. …”
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The effects of business strategies on growth of market share in the telecommunications industry in Kenya: a case study of Telkom Kenya by Ndambuki, Andrew, Bowen, Michael, Karau, James

“…Secondly, the study will benefit managers of other firms who can learn from the TKL case. For academicians, my research will contribute to the general body of knowledge and form a basis for further research on the effects of business strategies on any given industry. …”
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Broadcast Media Stories by Standard Group Plc That Escalate or De-Escalate Electoral Violence in Kenya by Halima, Rose, Musya, Justus, Simon, Muthomi

“…The study used the combination of probability and non-probability sampling methods. The study also used questionnaires and interviews as research instruments. …”
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Influence of teaching experience on pupils’ performance at Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination in English subject in Kenya by Wandera, Susan, Imonje, Rosemary, Akala, Winston

“…The respondents were Primary school teachers who teach English subject in KCPE examination classes. …”
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The causal relationship between inflation, interest rate and stock market volatility in Kenya by Amata, Evans, Muturi, Willy, Mbewa, Martin

“…Findings also show a positive and significant short run relationship between inflation and stock market volatility (chi-square value of 13.39 and a p-value of 0.0039). …”
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Exploring the role of social media in advertising: A case study of Daystar University students. by Irungu, Sandra

“…Data was collected using questionnaires. Chi-square technique was used to test for statistical significance. …”
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The Role of Advertising as a Strategy to Provide Return on Investment: A Case Study of Total Kenya by Ondondo, Rosslynne Anyango

“…The empirical framework in this same chapter enables the researcher to show that there are scholars who studied advertising as a strategy and also to explain what their thoughts were towards this strategy. …”
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The Influence of Mass Media in Shaping HIV and Aids Risk Perceptions: The Case of Secondary School Youths in Kisumu East District by Khasiani, Mercy Chiyumba

“…The study sought theoretical support from the prospect theory and health belief model to understand why young people behave the way they do with regard to sexual behaviour. …”
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Successful Factors for Business Turnaround in Retail Chain Stores: A Case Study of Uchumi Supermarket, Nairobi by Simba, Beryl R. A.

“…Rapid increase of new challenges facing organizations due to globalization has resulted in the need for successful business turnaround so as to reform troubled companies future competitive competence. …”
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From Mud and Stick-Walled Houses to Corrugated Iron Sheet Houses: A New Strategy for Preventing Human-Vector Contact in Marigat Sub-County; a Leishmaniasis-Endemic Area in Kenya by Ngure, Peter, Nzau, Anastasia, Kiarie, Martha, Waithima, Abraham K., Bowen, Michael, Ingonga, Johnstone, Ngumbi, Philip

“…The transmission of leishmaniasis is heavily influenced by socio-economic factors and this is the main reason why it has been described as the disease of the poor. …”
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