DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
FINANCE OPTION
1. B311-023/2010 NDEGWA James Ndirangu.
Thesis Title: Testing of Consistent Trends in Stock performance in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Supervisors: Dr. Josephat Mboya
Prof. John Kagochi
2. B311-011/2010 RUTTO Peter Ketyenya
Thesis Title: Performance Measurement, Growth and Structure of Commercial Banks in East Africa.
Supervisors: Dr. Josephat Mboya
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
MARKETING OPTION
3. B311-020/2010 GACHIE Stephen Macharia
Thesis Title: Polygamous Loyalty and Retail Chains’ Loyalty Programme Holders in Kenya.
Supervisors: Prof. Mwita Marwa.
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu.
4. B311-002/2010 OFUNYA Francis Afande
Thesis Title: Green marketing Adoption and performance of Kenyan tea farmers.
Supervisors: Prof. Kennedy Nyairo
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPTION
5. B311-005/2010 MIRITI Gilbert Mugambi
Thesis Title: Family Business Characteristics and Performance of Small and Medium Sized Family Owned Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Supervisors: Prof. Mwita Marwa.
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu.
6. B311-010/2010 MWENDA Lilian Karimi Mugambi
Thesis Title: The nature of managerial career development in three, four and five star hotels in Kenya.
Supervisors: Prof. Kennedy Nyairo.
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
7. B311-006/2010 WACHIRA Anita Wanjugu
Thesis Title: Entrepreneurial survival strategies for Kenya’s one and two star Hotels.
Supervisors: Prof. Kennedy Nyairo.
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
8. B311-001/2010 BULA Hannah Orwa
Thesis Title: Enterprise characteristics and performance of women entrepreneurs in small scale enterprises.
Supervisors: Prof. Edward Tiagha
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
9. B311-022/2010 MAINA Paul Mathenge
Thesis Title: Sustainability strategies for small scale tea enterprises in Kenya
Supervisors: Prof. Mwita Marwa
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
10. B311-03-0013/2013 IRUNGU Duncan Njagi
Thesis Title: Factors that influence internationalization of medium sized firms in Kenya
Supervisors: Prof. Mwita Marwa
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
11. B311 – 018 -2010 RINTARI Nancy Gacheri
Thesis Title: An exploration into the quality of Kenyan university graduates and their work preparedness
Supervisors: Prof. Mwita Marwa
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
HUMAN RESOURCE OPTION
12. B311-021/2010 LEWA Katinda Susan
Thesis Title: Human Resource (HR) Factors and Performance of Nurses in Government Hospitals in Kenya.
Supervisor: Prof. Ken Kamoche
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu.
13. B311-004/2010 KALEI Anne Mumbua Wambua
Thesis Title: Kenya’s Bachelor of Commerce Graduates’ Employability Skills and Job Market Demands.
Supervisors: Prof. Ken Kamoche
Prof. Mwita Marwa.
Prof. Muruku Waiguchu.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. F060-0351/002/2012 KOSGEI Richard Kipkorir
Thesis Title: Effects of different processing technologies on the quality of Kenyan coffee
Supervisors: Prof. Simon Muhoho
Prof. Patrick Muliro
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OPTION
1. B211-0612/2011 ICHAURA Jeremiah Wachira
Thesis Title: Constraints inhibiting Competitiveness of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Nyeri South District, Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Ofunya F.A.
Dr. Riro G.K
2. B211-0021/2010 WABOCHA Stanley Nderitu
Thesis Title: Drivers of strategic plan implementation by Sacco’s in Muranga County, Kenya.
Supervisors: Dr. Lilian Mwenda &
Dr. Anita Wachira
3. B211-1593/2011 GITAHI Daniel Ndiang’ui
Thesis Title: Role of labour supply and credit access on food security in small scale tea farming in Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Lilian Mwenda
Dr. Anita Wachira
4. B211-0018/2010 TATUA Joseph Ngatia
Thesis Title: Determinants of information communication technology (ICT) adoption in the hotel industry in Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Lilian Mwenda
Dr. Anita Wachira
5. B211-0006/2011 KAGIKA Peter Mugo
Thesis Title: Employee Perception on Labour Turnover in Middle Level Colleges in Nyeri Country, Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Kirimi Ithinji
Dr. Kamau Riro
6. B211-0004/2011 MACHARIA Gichichi S.
Thesis Title: Effect of Tea Value Addition on Performance of Kenya Tea Development Agency Managed Factories
Supervisors: Dr. Lilian Mwenda
Dr. Anita Wachira
7. B211-003-0002/2012 KAMENDI Francis Kariuki
Thesis Title: Business adopted by stockists on the sale of spirits in central Business District, Nairobi Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Lilian Mwenda
Dr. Anita Wachira
8. B211 – 0012 -2012 MURIITHI Charles Githinji
Thesis Title: Effects of strategic human resource management on teacher turnover in private secondary schools in Nyeri County
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
9. B211-0014/2010 WAHOME Fredrick Thirikwa
Thesis Title: Effects of competitive strategies on performance of SACCOs in Kenya (A case study of Murang’a County)
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
Dr. Juma Misiko
10. B211-0007/2011 CHEGE Francis Mbugua
Thesis Title: Determinants of life insurance uptake among secondary school teachers in Tetu Sub-county in Nyeri County
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K
11. B211-003-0003-2012 KIRUGUMI John Ndung’u
Thesis Title: Role of total quality management principles in Kenyan Coffee house revenue generation
Supervisors: Dr. Mwenda, L.
Dr. Wachira, A.
12. B211-003-0005/2013 CHEGE Alex Njuguna
Thesis Title: Effects of leadership styles on implementation of organisation strategic plans in small and medium enterprises in Nairobi
Supervisors: Dr. Mwenda, L
Dr. Wachira, A
13. B211-0034/2010 NGUYO Joseph Kingori
Thesis Title: Commercial Banks Investment in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nyeri Town, Kenya
Supervisor: Prof. M.M. Theuri
Dr. F. A. Ofunya
14. B211-0010/2012 GATOTO Florence Wangui
Thesis Title: Service Quality Strategies by Private Security Firms in Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. L. Mwenda
Dr. A. Wachira
15. B211-003-0007/2012 ITOTIA Joyce Muthoni
Thesis Title: Employee Motivation Strategies in Kenya’s Microfinance Sector
Supervisors: Dr. L. Mwenda
Dr. A. Wachira
16. B211-1578/2012 MAKORI Stephen Kerosi
Thesis Title: Development of Youth Led Micro and Small Enterprises in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. L. Mwenda
Dr. A. Wachira
MARKETING OPTION
17. B211-0009/2011 MUNYORI Jane Wanjiru
Thesis Title: Value chain analysis of the animal feed milling industry in Kenya.
Supervisors: Dr. Ofunya F.A.
Dr. Gicuru Ithinji
18. B211-0019/2011 KIMONDO Loise Wakuru
Thesis Title: Customer satisfaction Constraints at Kenya power company in Nyeri County.
Supervisors: Dr. Ofunya F.A.
Dr. Theuri, M.M
19. B211-0036/2010 WAICHIGO Florence Nyambura
Thesis Title: Role of marketing communication tools in enhancing student enrollment in private universities in Kiambu County.
Supervisors: Dr. Ofunya F.A.
Fr. Prof. Mathenge
20. B211- 0027/2010 MWANGI Ann Wairimu
Thesis Title: Evaluation of distribution channels of dairy farmers in Nyeri County
Supervisors: Prof. Theuri, M.M
Prof. Peter Muchiri
Dr. Ofunya Afande
21. B211-0038-2010 MUCHENDU Simon Chege
Thesis Title: Competitive Strategies for Businesses Tendering Opportunities in Public universities in Kenya.
Supervisors: Dr. Mwenda, L.
Dr. Wachira, A.
FINANCE OPTION
22. B211-0005/2011 GITHINJI Christopher Karimi
Thesis Title: Hindrances to Adoption of Computerized Accounting System By Coffee Societies in Nyeri County, Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. Ofunya, F.A.
23. B211-0014/2011 MBUGUA Salome Wairimu
Thesis Title: Role of Agent Banking Services in Promoting Financial Inclusion in Nyeri Town, Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. Ofunya, F.A.
24. B211-0019/2010 MACHARIA Eunice Wakarima
Thesis Title: Determinants of divided payout ratio for profitable companies listed at NSE
Supervisor: Dr. Ndegwa.
25. B211-0001/2010 NDICHU Michael Chege
Thesis Title: Impact on financial credit on profitability of Jua kali artisans in Nyeri Municipality
Supervisors: Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
Prof. Peter Muchiri
26. B211-0007/2010 NDONGA Eric Muchiri
Thesis Title: Internal factors that impact growth of SME’s in Nyeri Municipality
Supervisors: Prof. Kagochi
Prof. Peter Muchiri
27. B211-0017/2010 KINYUA Michael Mwangi
Thesis Title: Financial Management Aspect on Sustainability of Community Water Supply Projects in Kieni West District, Nyeri County, Kenya.
Supervisors: Dr. Riro G. K
Prof. Peter Muchiri
28. B211-0013/2010 KIAI Richard Muthii
Thesis Title: Factors influencing financial distress in coffee cooperatives.
Supervisors: Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
Prof. Peter Muchiri
29. B211-0005/2012 NGUGI Samuel M.
Thesis Title: Challenges Facing Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives’ Compliance with the SACOO Societies’ Act Number 14 (2008) in Nyeri County
Supervisor: Dr. Francis Ofunya
30. B211-1595/2011 KIMINDA Richard Wambugu
Thesis Title: Effects of Profit Warnings Announcement on Performance of Stocks in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Supervisor: Mr. J.N. Ndegwa
31. B211-0650 -2011 GICHIGI Simon Muguku
Thesis Title: Factors affecting the earnings of smallholder coffee farmers – A case of Nyeri County
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K
32. B211-014/2012 NJOGU Rose Wanjiku
Thesis Title: Factors that motivate public service vehicle owners into fraud in the general insurance industry in Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K
33. B211-0012 – 2012 WAMBUGU Johnson Munene
Thesis Title: A test of asset – pricing models in the Nairobi securities exchange.
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
34. B211-0001/2013 WACHIRA Abraham Mwangi.
Thesis Title: The role of table banking in economic empowerment of women in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Supervisors: Dr. Riro G.K.
Dr. Juma Misiko
35. B211-0004 – 2013 NYAGAH Majory Wangari.
Thesis Title: Effect of electronic financial services on operating costs in universities in Kenya (A survey of universities in Mt. Kenya region in Kenya)
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
36. B211-0003/2011 GITHUA Salome Wamuyu
Thesis Title: Factors influencing retirement planning and saving of women in selected private secondary and primary schools in Nyeri county, Kenya
Supervisors: Prof. Theuri M.M.
Dr. Ofunya F.A.
37. B211-002 – 2013 IRUNGU Jackson Ngechu.
Thesis Title: Effect of youth enterprise development fund on growth of new enterprises in Kenya (A survey of selected youth owned enterprises in Mathioya district
Supervisor: Dr. Riro, G.K.
38. B211-0004-2012 NDUNG’U Dorcas Njoki.
Thesis Title: Influence of SASRA Regulatory framework on the financial sustainability of Sacco’s in Kenya. (A Case of Nyeri County).
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
39. B211-0002/2012 NGUMI Jackson Kiruki
Thesis Title: Effectiveness of Open Tendering on Procurement Process among Public Secondary Schools on Nyeri Central District, Kenya
Supervisor: Rev. Fr. Prof. D. Mathenge
40. B211-0006/2012 KIMANI Jane Njeri
Thesis Title: Role of Internal Control Systems in Management of Revenue by Nyeri County Government
Supervisor: Rev. Fr. Prof. D. Mathenge
41. B211-1598/2011 GICHORU John Muriithi
Thesis Title: Effects of Capital Structure on the Cost of Capital of the Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
42. B211- 1592-2011 MAINA Alice Muthoni.
Thesis Title: Effects of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of firms in Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. Riro G.K.
43. B211-0011/2010 NYURURU Rose Wanjiru
Thesis Title: Ownership structure and Firm performance of firms listed in the Kenya’s Nairobi Stocks Exchange.
Supervisors: Dr. Mwenda, L.
Dr. Wachira, A.
44. B211- 1592-2011 NJENGA Margaret Muthoni.
Thesis Title: Determinants of economic empowerment of women in Nyeri Municipality, Nyeri County
Supervisors: Dr. Riro G.K.
Dr. Anita Wachira
ACCOUNTING OPTION
45. B211-02- 1500/2013 CHEPKELYO Bartoo Henry
Thesis Title: Effect of Small Accounting Practices on the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nakuru Central Business District.
Supervisors: Dr. Riro G.K.
Dr. Kiragu, D.
46. B211- 003 – 0006/2012 MAINGI Jane Muoti
Thesis Title: Effects of Mobile Banking on the Efficiency of Micro & Small Enterprises in Gikomba Market, Nairobi County.
Supervisor: Dr. Riro, G.K.
47. B211-0001/2012 OGUTU Amos Washika
Thesis Title: Effect of Capital Attributes on the Performance of Commercial and Services Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Supervisors: Dr. Riro, G.K.
Dr. Ofunya, F.A
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OPTION
48. B211-0010/2010 MURUNGI Violet Kiende
Thesis Title: Staff retention strategies: A survey of private universities in former central province, Kenya
Supervisors: Prof. Muruku Waiguchu
Prof. Peter Muchiri
49. B211-003 – 0004/2013 SAMUEL Stella Nduku.
Thesis Title: Effects of working conditions on performance of employees of Kenya Commercial Bank head office
Supervisors: Dr. Mwenda, L
Dr. Wachira, A.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
1. E211-0001/2012 OBOGO Japheth
Thesis Title: Development of an effective maintenance concept for enhancement of competitive advantage: A case study of East African Portland Cement Company.
Supervisors: Prof. Peter Muchiri
Prof. Bernard Ikua.
2. E221-03-003/2012 WANYONYI Joseph Munyundo
Thesis Title: Maintenance timing optimization: A case of East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC)
Supervisors: Prof. Peter Muchiri
Prof. L. Pintelon
3. E221-03-0007/2012 NAMISI Solomon Masungo
Thesis Title: Productivity Improvement of Manufacturing Industries: A Case of Delmonte Kenya.
Supervisors: Prof. Peter Muchiri.
Prof. Bernard Ikua.
4. E221-03-0010/2012 WAKIRU James Mutota
Thesis Title: Development of a maintenance strategy for a thermal power plant: A case study.
Supervisors: Prof. Peter Muchiri
Prof. L. Pintelon
5. E221-03-0017/2013 KAMAU Peter Irungu
Thesis Title: Maintenance practices in Kenyan Industries.
Supervisors: Prof. Peter Muchiri.
Prof. Bernard Ikua.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING
1. G291-003-0004/2013 ABUGA, Henry
Thesis Title: Developing a sewerage management system for Kisii Town using GIS and Remote Sensing.
Supervisor: Prof. Ndegwa Mundia
2. G291-003-0001/2013 BIRIR, Faith Jeruto
Thesis Title: Development of a Property Tax Information Management System for county governments. A case study of Kapsabet Sub-County.
Supervisor: Dr. Moses Murimi
3. G291-003-0007/2013 KAMAU ,Samuel Wainaina
Thesis Title: Crop-land suitability analysis using GIS and Remote Sensing in Nyandarua County, Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. David Kuria
Prof. M. K Gachari
4. G291-003-0002/2013 KAMUNYU, Mary Njeri
Thesis Title: Using geospatial technologies to support compulsory land acquisition in Kenya – a case study of Kanunga –Nyaga road in Kiambu County
Supervisors: Dr. David Kuria
Dr. Mubea
5. G291-003-0008/2013 MUNYENDO, Joseph Nanzala
Thesis Title: Development of a Web GIS supported Road Traffic Accident Data Management System: A Case study of Nairobi County.
Supervisor: Dr. David Kuria
Dr. Mubea
6. G291-003-0005/2013 NJUKI, Magdalene Wanjagi
Thesis Title: Development of Aids to Navigation Information System: A Case Study of Kenya Coast Waters
Supervisor: Dr. Moses Murimi
7. G291-003-0003/2013 ROTICH, Julius Kiplagat
Thesis Title: Extension Geodetic reference network using satellite positioning techniques for geospatial applications.
Supervisor: Prof. Ndegwa Mundia
Prof. Gachari
8. G291-003-0010/2013 TALAM, Philip Kiprono
Thesis Title: Integration of GIS and Multicriteria Evaluation For School Site Selection: A Case Study of Belgut Constituency
Supervisor: Prof. Ndegwa Mundia
