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DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN – ELEPHANT CONFLICTS IN SHIMBA HILLS ECOSYSTEM, KENYA
(2016-05-20)Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a key example of the growing competition between people and wildlife for space and resources in Kenya. To effectively implement mitigation measures, understanding of the underlying factors ... -
DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN – ELEPHANT CONFLICTS IN SHIMBA HILLS ECOSYSTEM, KENYA
(2016-05-19)ABSTRACT Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a key example of the growing competition between people and wildlife for space and resources in Kenya. To effectively implement mitigation measures, understanding of the underlying ... -
DETERMINANTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN MERU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The traditional TVET system in Kenya has been criticized for its focus on theoretical knowledge rather than practical skills, leading to a skill gap in the workforce. This has resulted in high rates of youth unemployment ... -
Determinants of Rural Household Choice of Income Dependency Strategies in Eastern Mau, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)The rural households living in the forest fringes of Eastern Mau have become poor over the last five decades due to constraints related to socio-economic and demographic characteristics, low holding asset and contextual ... -
Determinants of Rural Households’ Decision Making to Forgo Income for Bequeathed Woodlot in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(frica Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)Forests are an important economic good in providing dependable products by rural households such as fuel wood, food supply, natural insurance and as habitat for pollinators; however, unchecked household characteristics ... -
DETERMINANTS OF TAX COMPLIANCE AMONG THE RENTAL INCOME OWNERS WITHIN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The main issue faced by all tax authorities is that it has never been easy to persuade all taxpayers to comply with the regulations of a tax system. Real estate sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy ... -
DETERMINATION OF BACTERIAL LOAD AND DIVERSITY IN SELECTED SITES IN LAKE NAKURU, KENYA AND THEIR ABILITY TO DEGRADE PLASTICS AND PETROLEUM OIL
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Halophilic bacteria have been largely omitted from ecosystem studies of saline Lakes, especially with regard to their importance in decomposition process under aerobic conditions. Plastics are widely used as packaging ... -
DETERMINATION OF DIFFUSION COEFFICIENTS OF FOOD
(2016-05-20)Food additives play a vital role in today’s bountiful and nutritious food supply and their transportation in water is a diffusion process governed by Fickian diffusion laws. The study looks into the rate of diffusion of ... -
DETERMINATION OF DIFFUSION COEFFICIENTS OF FOOD ADDITIVES IN DIFFERENT MEDIA AT 25˚C
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Food additives play a vital role in today’s bountiful and nutritious food supply and their transportation in water is a diffusion process governed by Fickian diffusion laws. The study looks into the rate of diffusion of ... -
DETERMINATION OF DISEASE PREVALENCE, BEST TREATMENT COMBINATIONS AND TEST OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT ON TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicon Mill) PROTECTED FROM CROP PESTS USING AGRONETS IN KENYA
(2016-05-23)Tomato is an important economic and food security crop in Kenya grown under rain fed and irrigation systems mainly by small-scale farmers as source of income, vitamins A, C, Lycopene and alicin strong anti oxidants that ... -
DETERMINATION OF LEVELS OF AFLATOXIN IN MAIZE SAMPLES: A CASE STUDY OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The determination of levels of aflatoxins was done in Uasin Gishu County Kenya. Aflatoxins are compound produced by the two fungi; aspergillus flavus and aspergillus parasiticus. The main aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 have ... -
DETERMINATION OF POLYPHENOL CONTENT, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, CAFFEINE AND LEVELS OF ZINC AND IRON IN SELECTED COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BEVERAGES IN ELDORET TOWN
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Coffee, tea and soya, are widely consumed beverages in Eldoret town. However there is scanty information available on the level of components of these products in the market. A study was conducted to determine the polyphenol ... -
Determination of Risk Factors Predisposing Chicken to Influenza A Virus Infection at Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)nfluenza A is a highly contagious virus of global healthconcerncausing significant deaths in chicken. The virus is a threat to poultry production in many countries including Kenya, due to location along key wild bird’s ... -
DETERMINATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS POLLUTANTS AND
(2016-05-23)The study set out to evaluate the effect of industrial activities by analyzing selected heavy metals and physicochemical parameters of water. Chemical survey was conducted in 9 selected sites (potential polluting sites) ... -
DETERMINATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS POLLUTANTS AND PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN SEDIMENTS AND WATER: A CASE STUDY OF RIVER ATHI MACHAKOS COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The study set out to evaluate the effect of industrial activities by analyzing selected heavy metals and physicochemical parameters of water. Chemical survey was conducted in 9 selected sites (potential polluting sites) ... -
Determination of the Effect of Harvesting Interval on the Growth and Leaf Yield of Rattlebox (Crotalaria Ochroleuca)
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2021-05)Crotalaria addresses the problem of food security and forms part of a substantial proportion of diets. The production of Crotalaria ochroleuca ("rattlebox") has been on the decline in the Western and North Rift regions of ... -
DETERMINATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF 17-α METHYLTESTOSTERONE ON SEX REVERSAL OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS AT DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The aim of the study was to determinate the efficiency of 17-α methyltestosterone on sex reversal of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus at different developmental stages. Fish were seined from Eldoret fish farm and those ... -
Determination of Types and Quantities of Secondary Metabolites in Niger Plant (Guizotia Abyssinica L) Found Within Moiben Sub – County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative research and development, 2018)Plants are a major source of active chemical constituents that can be used against other plants. From natural ecosystems, it has been found that exudates from some plants influence the growth and development of other ... -
DETERMINING QUANTITY OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata) LEAF YIELD UNDER DIFFERENT MANURE APPLICATION REGIMES AND CROPPING SYSTEMS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The low production of cereals and legumes among small-scale farmers in Kenya attributed to declining soil fertility and poor agronomic practices has led to renewed interest to review existing crop improvement technologies. ... -
Determining the Effect of Modeling Discipline Management Approach on English Language Reading Readiness of Children in Class One at Kericho Rehabilitation School, Kenya
(Journal of African interdisciplinary studies, 2019)English Language Reading Readiness (ELRR) is preparation of children by giving them the chance to improve the ability to listen, and speak effectively, to apply the desired vocabulary, and develop the appropriate academic ...