MPPM Thesis and Dissertations (2021)
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Determinants and policy framework for competitiveness of backpacking tourism in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Backpacking tourism has evolved globally but remains under exploited segment in Kenya. Countries with tourism-based economies deploy their comparative and competitive advantages to achieve competitiveness in the tourism ... -
The Relationship between government spending on health and mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases: a global level panel data analysis (2000-2016)
(Strathmore University, 2021)Non-communicable diseases (NCD) cause the most death and disability globally, posing a significant public health threat, with detrimental impact on productivity and economic growth. The United Nations Sustainable Development ... -
Factors influencing pupils’ retention in public primary schools: a case of Trans Mara East Sub-County– Narok County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Education plays a vital part in the growth and progression of any country’s economy. Kenya has implemented free primary education on three separate occasions. The policy aimed to upsurge the enrolment rate in public primary ... -
An Appraisal of Youth Enterprise Development Fund: challenges and policy options
(Strathmore University, 2021)The Kenyan government like most developing countries has put in place various initiatives that aimed at addressing youth unemployment one of them being the Youth Enterprise Development Fund. The overall goal of the Youth ... -
Assessment of the factors influencing the implementation of Public Private Partnerships in the Road Annuity Program in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Globally, most governments are handicapped in terms of developing public infrastructure from exchequer funding alone. Paradoxically, however, the demand for these facilities is on the rise. Consequently, attention is today ... -
Effect of workforce diversity practices on the performance of Bungoma County Government
(Strathmore University, 2021)Diversity is the variety or multiplicity of demographic features that characterize a company’s workforce, particularly in terms of age, gender, culture, national origin, handicap, and religion. In some countries, it has ... -
Evaluating the role of the wealth declaration system in fighting corruption in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Recently, many developed and developing countries have embarked on a thorough re-evaluation of the role of government in their societies. Flowing from this, a redefinition of the political-administrative relationship has ... -
Factors affecting sustainability of financing Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is an essential element of Skill management and has a fundamental part to play in achieving sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to determine the ... -
A Review of government fiscal policies on maize production in Kenya: 1998- 2017
(Strathmore University, 2021)The government of Kenya expends on maize production- a fiscal policy measure- to meet the growing demand for maize owing to population growth and to safeguard our national food security. Post-independence, the government ... -
An Assessment of the efficacy of public policy frameworks on social enterprises in Kenya: challenges and opportunities for growth
(Strathmore University, 2021)The social enterprise phenomenon has become notable in stature as a public policy agenda globally and nationally as a new model for responding to failures in market and public service delivery. Kenya and South Africa are ... -
Assessment of the effect of the devolved governance intervention on early childhood development and education in Samburu County
(Strathmore University, 2021)The 2010 Constitution bestowed Early Childhood Education Development to the devolved units. Despite this, there are challenges that exist which hinder accessibility to schools. This study sought to assess the effect of ... -
Critical success factors and implementation of public private partnership projects in the energy sector in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The aim of this study is to assess the influence of critical success factors on the implementation of public private partnership projects in the energy sector in Kenya. Public Private Partnership projects have been critical ... -
Fiscal and monetary policy nexus: re-examining the effect of government borrowing on interest rates and interest spreads in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The Kenyan economy has experienced an increase in budget deficit and public debt since independence. In the recent past, the government has shifted its focus in financing its deficit from external funding sources to targeting ... -
Status of county adoption of national level policies on climate governance in select counties in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Climate change is the biggest global environmental threat largely attributed to human activity as well as classic market failures of allocation, control and use of natural resources. Climate governance lays out modalities ...