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ALLELOPATHIC EFFECT OF NIGER PLANT (Guizotia abyssinica L.) ON WEEDS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

OIMBO, LYNNETE MORAA (University of Eldoret, 2019)

Niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica), is an annual herbaceous plant that originated from Ethiopia. In Kenya, the plant is perceived as a weed whereas in Ethiopia and India, it is cultivated as an important oil crop. It has ...

Allelopathic Potential of Centella asiatica Leaves on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Selected Field Crops

Kemboi, M. K.; et. al... (Africa Environmental Review, 2022)

Centellaasiatica is a small, faintly aromatic, greenish-yellow leafy ubiquitous herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is a member of a weed community termed Hydrocotylo-Centelletum asiaticae association. Losses due ...

Analysis and Modelling of Extreme Rainfall: A Case Study for Dodoma, Tanzania

Iyamuremye, Emmanuel; Wanyonyi, Samson, W.; Mbete, Drinold, A. (Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2019)

The analysis of climate change, climate variability and their extremes has become more important as they clearly affect the human society and ecology. The impact of climate change is reflected by the change of frequency, ...

AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA.

TARUS, JEPKURUI (University of Eldoret, 2023-02)

Globally, the Agricultural industry is frustrated by chronic mismatch between competencies and work, often leading to economic downturn and youth unemployment. This study therefore, investigated the relationship between ...

Analysis of CSRZ and CSNRZ Coding for DQPSK and OQPSK Transmitter Configurations for Optical Microwave Generation Signals Based on Stimulated Brillouin Scattering

Cherutoi, H. C.; Waswa, D. W.; Muguro, K. M.; Choge, D. K. (World Scientific News, 2020)

The use of Carrier Suppressed Non-Return to Zero (CSNRZ) and Carrier Suppressed Return to Zero (CSRZ) modulation formats in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) channels at 1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s is investigated. ...

Analysis of Drought Trends and Severity Using Standard Anomalies: Case of Baringo County, Kenya

Ochieng, Richard (AER Journal, 2019)

Increased frequency, severity and duration of drought events in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya increase scarcity in water and pastures that support livestock assets. This destabilizes the livelihood base ...

Analysis of Energy Storage and Return foot stiffness by Coupling Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Simulation

Ng'etich, Gilbert (Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 2018)

Transtibial amputees currently have numerous prostheses in the market which are aimed at improving the control, cosmetics and comfort. Each of the three categories of prosthetic feet namely; ...

ANALYSIS OF FLUORIDE AND SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN KALES (Brassica oleracea) AND TOMATOES (Lycopersicum esculentum) FROM HORTICULTURAL FARMS IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA

MAINA, MARGARET (University of Eldoret, 2021)

Recently field-grown vegetables including curly kales and endive have been reported to accumulate high fluoride levels in their leaves. As vegetables normally form an integral portion of the human diet, the occurrence of ...

Analysis of Fluoride in Kales (Brassicca oleracea) and Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) from Nakuru County, Kenya

Maina, M.; Wambu, E.; Lusweti, J. K. (African Environmental Review Journal (AER), 2020-12)

As vegetables normally form an integral portion of human diet, occurrence of high fluoride in their edible portions can cause significant human exposure to these fluoride residues. The present study was carried out to ...

Analysis of How Masters’ Curriculum Meets the Needs of Masters’ Students’ Use of Statistics in Research

Mubichakani, Joseph M.; Simiyu, John; Kisilu, Kitainge (Journal of Education and Practice, 2019)

Knowledge is valued as a vital asset for progress and prosperity in every sphere of human understanding. Knowledge is attributed with successful innovation in firms. Research has been identified as the main source ...

Analysis of Institutional Factors Influencing Adoption of Zero-grazing Dairy Farming Technology amongSmallholder Farmers in Bondo Sub County, Kenya

Okello, G. O.; Saina, E.; Ngode, L. (Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2019)

Adoption of zero-grazing addresses challenges faced by smallholder farmers. In Bondo Sub-County adoption of zero-grazing technology has remained low at 4-8 percent despite its introduction in the area in 1990s. No in-depth ...

Analysis of Selected Factors Supporting Urban Sprawl Patterns Using Analytical Hierarchy Process Model: A Case Study of Areas Surrounding Eldoret Town, Kenya

Odhiambo, S.; Mwasi, B.N.; Ngetich, J. (African Journal of Business Ethics, 2022-11)

Eldoret town is currently experiencing rapid urban growth in all directions exerting great pressure on biophysical and socio-economic environments. This is evidenced by fertile agricultural land being converted into patches ...

ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL AND SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF WATER QUALITY USING STATISTICAL, CCME-WQI AND GIS METHODS IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, KENYA

KELI, MARGARET MWIKALI (University of Eldoret, 2022)

Nakuru Municipality lies in the larger Lake Nakuru basin where the natural chemistry of its watershed is characterized by high levels of inorganic salts posing a significant problem to water resources. River and ground ...

Analysis of the effectiveness of Teaching Strategies of Functional Writing on Students’ Performance in Kiswahili in Kenya. A Case of Elgeyo-Marakwet County.

Ojwang, Consolata; Oduori, Robert W.; Murunga, Felicity (American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), 2022-06)

Functional writing has been given prominence in the Secondary school Kiswahili syllabus in Kenya. This paper reports on study that was undertaken in 2020 that investigated the influence of functional writing skills on ...

ANALYSIS OF THE LEVELS OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD BATTERIES RECYCLER PLANT IN ATHI-RIVER, KENYA

OMANWA, ERICK MAINYA (University of Eldoret, 2015)

The levels of heavy metals in the environment have been increasing in the recent past as a result of human activities. Since toxicity of heavy metals is widely known, their speciation is increasingly attracting attention. ...

Analysis of the population structure 2015 Puccinia graminis f. sp tritici (Pgt) in Kenya using simple sequence repeats markers

Okello, O .E; et. al... (International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2019)

N Wheat (Triticum astevium) production in Kenya has been severely affected by stem rust Ug99 and its related race groups. The consequence of not controlling this disease is steep decline in the crop production thus ...

ANALYSIS OF WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR ALTERNATIVE LOCAL READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD FOR MALNUTRITION MANAGEMENT IN WESTERN KENYA

BARASA, AUGUSTINE WAFULA (University of Eldoret, 2019)

Malnutrition still remains to be a major hurdle in Western Kenya with mortality rates of children under the age of 5 standing at 64 deaths per 1000 live births; higher than the national average of 52 deaths per 1000 live ...