University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Globalization brings about interconnection in the financial world, where organizations are using procedures with innovative financial products and services. Transactions such as,deposits, withdrawal of money, saving, are ... -
Chromium (Cr) phyto-toxicity effect of Horse gram (Dolichos biflorus L.)
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)In recent years, Heavy Metals (HMs) pollution has become a serious problem all over the world as these (HMs) continue in the soil for longer period due to their non-biodegradability. The chromium (Cr) is one of the ... -
The Effects of Interest Rates on Profitability of Microfinancial Institutions in Kenya Embu County: Case Study of Faulu Bank
(University of Embu, 2020)This study seeks to examine the impact of interest rates on Profitability of MFIs a study case of Faulu Bank. The main objectives were to assess the impacts of mortgage interests on MFIs profitability, to assess effect ... -
Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)SACCOs have been growing in the recent past so as to meet the financial needs of many who cannot access the same services from the mainstream banking sector. However, the SACCCOs are faced by some challenges as they grow ... -
Electronic Banking on Customer Satisfaction on Embu Family Bank
(University of Embu, 2020)This study presents what effects electronic banking ha on customer satisfaction in comparing with traditional brick and mortar banking service, its relationship with that of age, occupation an occupation, its effects on ... -
Microcredit Access to Change Socio-Economic Status and Economic Empowerment of Women in the Microfinance Industry
(University of Embu, 2020)The last three decades have globally, regionally and at country level witnessed a greater visibility and attention on gender issues especially women’s empowerment. However the journey to women’s empowerment has faced ... -
Financial Distress and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)In my study the main objective is to determine the financial distress on the commercial banks and how this affects the financial performance. This is going to apply data for a period of 3 years from 2016 to 2018 whereby ... -
Ameliorative potentials of methanol leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis on monosodium glutamate induced toxicity in female albino rats
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Newbouldia laevis is a valuable tropical plant belonging to the family of Bigoniaceae. The plant is believed by most herbal practitioners to be the tree of fertility and of immense medicinal benefits to humans. This study ... -
Cytogenotoxic assessment of the aqueous extract of Citrullus lanatus (Cucurbitaceae) leaves using the spermatogonial germ-line cells of Zonocerus variegatus L. (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae)
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)The popularity of watermelon, Citrullus lanatus (Cucurbitaceae) has increased in recent years in Cameroon due to the important nutrients it contains and health benefits it presents. Inspired by the ethno botanical and ethno ... -
Bovine trypanosomiasis and vectors in Lom and Djerem Division of East-Cameroon
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Bovine trypanosomiasis is a major threat to the livestock sector of Cameroon. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of bovine trypanosomes and vectors in the SODEPA Ranch of Ndokayo. A cross ... -
Viruses, the vehicle for cancer gene therapy: A Review
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Cancer diseases are among the world’s leading causes of death, and this global burden is expected to rise in the next two decades. Researchers have been focusing on gene treatment strategy to curb this growing number. To ... -
Uncovering disease determinants of Covid-19 through analysis of its molecular evolution
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Covid-19 was first reported in Wuhan China but has now spread globally with overwhelming impacts on human health and health systems. The disease is caused by the SARs-Cov-2 which is related to the SARs-Cov-1 that causes ... -
Women Enterprise Fund Influence to Women Economic Empowerment Perfomance in Micro Finance, Case Study, Manyatta Constituency-Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)This study aims on investigating Women Enterprise Fund influence to women economic empowerment performance, in Manyatta constituency of Embu County. This research study is guided by the following listed objectives: ... -
Serum protein status and electrolyte profile of HIV/AIDS patients on HAART in UPTH, Rivers state – Nigeria
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Despite successes achieved due to the wide availability and improvement of combination antiretroviral therapy regiments, there are still serious complications common in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients on (highly ... -
The Effect of Internet Adoption on the Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Information technology has opened up new ways in which banks can carry out their operations in satisfying their consumer needs. The growing uptake of internet banking in the banking sector has helped in access to financial ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on the Growth and Performance of Saccos in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)In the current modern world financial innovation has since shown a significant influence on the growth and performance of SACCOS in the whole globe. The impact caused by financial innovation can either be positive or ... -
Impact of Credit Risk Management on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit CoOperative Societies in Kitui County
(University of Embu, 2020)The financial sector in any country is an important sector in the development of a country. Most failures in the financial sector have been caused by non-performing loans or bad debts which are attributed by poor or ... -
Financial Risks Analysis and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)Commercial banks in Kenya often record inconsistent financial performance with some ending up under statutory receivership due to inability to meet their commitments to the stakeholders. Central Bank of Kenya usually put ... -
Factors Affecting Financial Derivatives in Financial Performance in Nairobi Securities Exchange Market in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020)This study investigated the factors affecting financial derivatives in financial performance in Nairobi securities exchange market in Kenya financial sector and had the following specifi objectives: To determine effect ... -
Description of Nitrincola elmenteitensis sp. nov.; a haloalkaliphilic bacterium isolated from Lake Elmenteita in Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)A bacterial strain designated E-48T was isolated from Lake Elmenteita, an alkaline saline lake within the East African rift valley. The cells were Gram-negative, motile, non-spore forming rods. Growth was observed at a pH ...
