Moshi Co-operative University Institutional Repository [MoCU IR]: Recent submissions

  • Persectives on Agricultural Cooperatives and Food (in) Security in the Kaabong District Karamoja Sub-Region, Uganda 
    Kisaakye, Angelline (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Agricultural cooperatives play a pivotal role in enhancing food security mostly for a Low-Income Country like Uganda where the central government is already constrained in its social service providence role. How ...
  • Impact of Cooperative Reform and Modernisation Programme in Tanzania: A Literature Review 
    Msuya, Richard I. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Tanzania completed the Cooperative Reform and Modernisation Program (CRMP) from 2005 to 2015. This study assessed the CRMP's impact, its failures, and provided recommendations for improving future cooperative policies. ...
  • Guidelines for sustainable cooperative development and the Zimbabwe Law on Cooperatives 
    Muzorewa, Terence T. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    This study examines the effects of Zimbabwe's Cooperative Societies Act, a cooperative statute, on the long term expansion and advancement of cooperatives in Zimbabwe. The cooperative summer school in Pula, Croatia in ...
  • Gender Parity and Age Structure in the Kenyan Savings and Credit Co-Operatives Sub sector 
    Wekesa, Argan; Gicheru, Esther (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    This study explores gender parity and social inclusion within the Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOS) sector in Kenya, with a focus on the participation of women and youth in areas such as membership, leadership, ...
  • Gender Disparities in Kenyan Agricultural Cooperatives 
    Wambua, Victor M.; Maiyo, Silas; Obonyo, David; Enns, Cherie; Nyamongo, Isaac (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Kenya's agricultural cooperatives have historically played a crucial role in the country's socio-economic landscape. However, persistent institutional, cultural, and socio-economic factors have hindered women's active ...
  • Farmer-led research for sustainable agroecological Transformation for Sunflower and Leguminous Value Chain 
    Mbapila, Shadrack J.; Sulumo, Damian J.; Masandika, Richard; Mollel, Sophia A.; Mollel, Seuri L.; Thairo, Thadey H.; Mrema, Venance H. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    This research explores farmer-led initiatives aimed at transforming the agroecological practices within the sunflower and leguminous crop value chains in the Arusha region of Tanzania. The main objective was to enhance ...
  • Challenges in Accessing Healthcare by Women During Covid-19 
    Ngala, Wycliffe A.; Waweru, Kennedy M.; Enns, Cherie C.; Nyamongo, Isaac K. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    COVID-19 disruptions disproportionately impacted health of women, leading to more decline in access to healthcare services among women than men. The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on health and other aspects of ...
  • Behavioural Determinants of Youth Co-operative Engagement 
    Lulandala, Emmanuel E.; Habumuremyi, Vedaste (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Purpose -Youth Co-operative Engagement is notably low in Tanzania, and less is known about it. This study aims to address this issue by analysing the behavioural determinants of co-operative engagement among university ...
  • Adaptive Strategies and Economic Resilience 
    Mbugua, Mary N.; Oboka, Wycliffe; Kamau, Charles W. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Using sustainable farming methods, agricultural cooperatives strive to preserve the longevity of the land on which they cultivate crops. Agricultural land conversion (ALC) poses significant challenges to food security ...
  • Co-operatives Socioeconomic Role, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Approach and Sustainable Development 
    Metto, Wilson K. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Globally, a lot of attention has been focused on the threat of achieving sustainable development. Although co operatives play a critical role, there has been scarcity of clear information on the link between the two ...
  • Cooperatives as a Conduit for Meaningful Inclusion of Youth and Women 
    Kaburu, Pamela; Oyier, Olga (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Recently, organizations and institutions including governments are increasingly concerned with matters of inclusion. Inclusion in this context relates to the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities ...
  • Agricultural Land Conversion Causes and Economic Resilience of Agricultural Cooperatives 
    Mbugua, Mary N.; Oboka, Wycliffe; Kamau, Charles W. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Kenya has experienced fast population growth and urbanization in recent decades, which has increased demand for land for a variety of uses, including urban development and agriculture. In order to accommodate this need, ...
  • The Role of Healthy and Economic Competent Co-operatives in Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development 
    Ngoroinei, Emmanuel L. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Existing literature on cooperatives reveals gaps in understanding the relationship between cooperative performance, governance, and principles. This study addresses this gap by employing a systematic literature review ...
  • Adaptive Strategies and Economic Resilience 
    Mbugua, Mary N.; Oboka, Wycliffe; Kamau, Charles W. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Using sustainable farming methods, agricultural cooperatives strive to preserve the longevity of the land on which they cultivate crops. Agricultural land conversion (ALC) poses significant challenges to food security ...
  • Smallholder Coffee Farmers Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture 
    Kiwelu, Leonard K.; Njau, Luka S. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    The coffee sector is facing a challenge of climate change such as drought, excessive and unpredictable rainfall, increasing temperature and occurrences of coffee pests and diseases which affects coffee productivity. ...
  • Unveiling the Future: Predicting SACCOS Continuity through Machine Learning Algorithms 
    Magoti, Sarah N.; Payovela, Rodrick P.; Shao, Paul E.; Fujo, Mwapashua H.; Sizya, George G. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) play a pivotal role in bridging the financial access gap for underserved populations, particularly in rural and low-income communities. By mobilizing savings and extending ...
  • The Role of Farming Cooperatives in Fostering Resilient Peacebuilding Society 
    Mushabe, Samuel G. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    This research highlights the transformative role of farming cooperatives in fostering resilience, reconciliation, and stability in post-genocide Rwanda. After the 1994 genocide, which claimed over one million lives and ...
  • Our Students Cooperative for the Future 
    Kulindwa, Yusuph J. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    Higher education institutions (HEIs) have historically led discussions on sustainable business practices for SMEs, yet many SMEs, even those near universities, lack awareness of university programs that could support ...
  • Exploring the Dynamics of Living Labs in Igniting Students' Passion and Creativity in Entrepreneurship 
    Ndikumana, Innocent (University of Lay Adventists of Kigali, 2024)
    Living labs are instrumental in advancing entrepreneurship by offering real-world settings for innovation and skills development. This study explores how various dynamics within living labs impact students' entrepreneurial ...
  • Students’ Perception of Innovative Pedagogy in Facilitating Learning 
    Metili, Lois-Singa (Moshi Co-operative University, 2024)
    The third result area of the Sustainable Business and Employability through HEI's Innovative Pedagogy (SUSIE) focuses on “enhanced relevance and pedagogical capacity by increasing active (e) pedagogy competence of ...