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RADIATION EXPOSURE LEVELS AND THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON DOMESTICATED ANIMALS IN WEST POKOT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Radioactive matter in the earth’s crust and celestial bodies are the main sources of natural radioactive exposure to man and animals. The main contribution to external exposure comes from gamma-emitting radionuclides present ... -
Rainfall Variability and Droughts in the Drylands of Baringo County, Kenya
(Open Access Library Journal 2017, 2017-08)The study was undertaken to determine rainfall variability and droughts in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Baringo County. The study used rainfall data for Perkerra Agricultural Research Station (LM5) and Nginyang ... -
Rainfall Variability Coping Strategies for Improved Food Security: A Case Study of Baringo South, Baringo County, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 2018-09)Climate variability impacts food production and hence food security. The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) experience water stress and drought events arising from climate variability. The focus of this study was to find ... -
REACTION OF KENYAN BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare) CULTIVARS TO SCALD (Rhynchosporium secalis) AND ITS EFFECT ON YIELD AND SEED QUALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Scald caused by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oudem), is an important disease in Kenya.Three experiments were conducted to determine the effect of scald on the yield, grain and seed quality of barley as well as the role of seed ... -
Relationship between Provision of Teaching and Learning Facilities and Human Capital Development in Secondary and Tertiary Learning Institutions in Murang’a County
(Kenya.International Journals of Academics & Research, 2019)With the introduction of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) in Kenya in the year 2003, it was expected that every constituency would set aside a considerable amount of money from the kitty to finance education in the ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIVE RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Quality technical education and training is important for development of nations across the world. However, Technical Training Institutions (TTIs) in developing countries and Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) have been faced ... -
RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF STEM BORERS IN INTERCROPS OF Zea mays L., Sorghum bicolor L. AND THREE GRAMINAE REFUGIA IN TRANS-NZOIA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2012)This study aimed at determining the relative abundance and distribution of stem borers in intercrops of Zea mays L. and Sorghum bicolor L. and three graminae refugia due to the great economic damages caused by the stem ... -
THE RELEVANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study sought to establish the relevance of automotive technology graduates from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) to the automotive industry in Kenya. The study focused on relevance in terms of knowledge, ... -
RELEVANCE OF LEARNING THEORIES IN THE TRAINING OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Learning theories are being used in Teacher education the world over to help trainees acquire professional skills such as ability to analyze learning needs of students, plan, and design and manage learning as well as ... -
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, PHENOLOGY AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF Osyris lanceolata (HOSCHT AND STEUDEL) IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Osyris lanceolata (Hoscht and Steudel) is an evergreen, drought resistant, African tropical tree species of Santalaceae family. It‘s facing extinction due to over-exploitation for its essential oil used for making expensive ... -
RESPONSE OF DIFFERENT TEA (Camellia sinensis [L.] O. Kuntze) CLONES TO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AT TWO SITES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a rural-based enterprise and is the leading cash crop in Kenya, making significant contribution to the economy. It is currently the single largest export commodity, accounting for about 26% of ... -
Response of Selected Cabbage Varieties to Alternaria brassicicola underGreenhouse Conditions
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Dark leaf spot (Alternaria brassicicola) is an important disease of cabbage crop. It is a major constraint in cabbage production in Kenya causing substantial losses if not managed properly. Hybrid varieties ... -
RESPONSE OF SELECTED GRAIN SORGHUM LINES TO WATER STRESS
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Sorghum (S. bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important cereal crop in drier areas of the world where drought is a major cause of low yields. Drought can occur at any stage of growth of sorghum in the field. It is characterized ... -
The Response of Single Crosses to Inoculation with Maize Lethal Necrosis
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Maize is by far the most important staple food commodity in many households in Kenya. Maize lethal Necrosis disease has in the recent past become a menace in hindering maize production in many ... -
Response to and cost effectiveness of Improved Kienyeji Chicken fed on Maize Substituted Sorghum-Based Rations
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)Rearing improved indigenous chicken fed on locally available low cost, low tannin, sorghum based diets in the semi-arid areas of Western Kenya could address the region’s food insecurity resulting from low crop and ... -
RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana Kunth.) SEED QUALITY IN RESPONSE TO FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND HARVESTING REGIMES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Forage seeds play a vital role in livestock development as they are the foundation for increased feed production per unit area. Availability of good quality establishment of old stands is important in ensuring continuous ... -
Rising Cancer Incidence and Role of the Evolving Diet in Kenya
(Nutrition and Cancer, 2019)Kenya has experienced an increase in the incidence of various types of cancers in the last few decades. This article highlights dietary factors as major contributors to this rising trend of cancer incidence in Kenya at the ... -
Role of Circumcision Rites and their Impact on Schooling of Public Primary School Pupils in Bungoma County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 2018-11)Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling majority of its citizens access education by introducing free and compulsory primary education (FPE) and subsidized secondary education (free day secondary education - FDSE) ... -
ROLE OF FOREST ECOSYSTEM RESOURCES IN ALLEVIATING HOUSEHOLD POVERTY
(2019-11-30)The role played by forest ecosystem resources is critical to forest-fringe rural households who depend on it to sustain their livelihood outcomes like alleviating household poverty and reducing household income inequality. ... -
ROLE OF FOREST ECOSYSTEM RESOURCES IN ALLEVIATING HOUSEHOLD POVERTY IN EASTERN MAU, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The role played by forest ecosystem resources is critical to forest-fringe rural households who depend on it to sustain their livelihood outcomes like alleviating household poverty and reducing household income inequality. ...
