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HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY: A STUDY OF RETROFITTING EFFICIENT RAMPS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The recent past has seen an increased inquiry into the mobility of the aged and physically impaired persons in public buildings in Kenya. The rapidly growing population paralleled by an increase in the number of ... -
IMPACT OF DEVOLVED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS ON QUALITY OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS IN KENYA; A CASE OF BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The concerns have been expressed by stakeholders in construction industry that construction sector is critical in economic development in Kenya and yet there are frequent instances of buildings collapsing leading to loss ... -
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ON TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF SELECTED TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)In developed countries, there has been an increase in the use of computers in the education sector at all levels. In developing countries, the educational systems have not completely missed the technological revolution, ... -
THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF PRINCIPALS ON QUALITY AND RELEVANCE IN TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KENYA
(2018)Principals are the chief executive officers responsible for day to day running and management of the institutions and must provide leadership to implement the decisions of the stakeholders and to solve the problems facing ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONICS LABORATORY PRACTICES ON SKILL ACQUISITION BY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2022-08)Skill training for TVET graduates is very important as it prepares them to enter the world of work. Basic skills in electronics are acquired through regular laboratory instruction practice taken by trainees. This study ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARTNERSHIPS ON QUALITY OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET): A CASE OF TVET INSTITUTIONS IN RIFT VALLEY AND WESTERN KENYA REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Although Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions facilitate the acquisition of the practical and applied skills necessary for the world of work, several research findings have revealed that these ... -
INFLUENCE OF THE MODE OF TRAINING ON THE LEVEL OF SATISFACTION OF MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMS GRADUATES FROM THE COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The Government of Kenya has instituted rapid and far-reaching reforms in the TVET sector since 2010. Recently, expansion of the marine sector has created a demand for increased manpower in the field of marine engineering. ... -
INTEGRATION OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN THE MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The study focused on integration of ICT in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering departments were selected because of their high student population in ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF SAFETY MEASURES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII MUNICIPALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Construction sites have been regarded as the most dangerous place to work in. Accident and injury rates in construction project sites is very high in comparison with other sectors of the industry. This study investigated ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DESIGN PROCEDURES APPLIED BY JUA KALI FABRICATORS IN THE KIBUYE METALWORK CLUSTER, KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Informal sector activities play a very significant role in the economies of developing countries. This is through the provision of a portfolio of tradable goods and services. In addition, a large proportion of the available ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)A disaster is an event that happens suddenly resulting to devastation which may result to loss of life or great damage to property, disrupting lives. Fire disaster is one of the disasters that disrupt Education in Secondary ... -
LABOUR MARKET DYNAMISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING GRADUATES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(2018)This study investigated how graduates of Diploma in Engineering from TVET institutions are prepared for self-employment in a labour market dynamics. The study was grounded on a constructivist research paradigm which ... -
LABOUR MARKET DYNAMISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING GRADUATES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)This study investigated how graduates of Diploma in Engineering from TVET institutions are prepared for self-employment in a labour market dynamics. The study was grounded on a constructivist research paradigm which claims ... -
POTENTIAL FOR SAVING ELECTRIC ENERGY IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES USING TECHNOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL TECHNIQUES
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The nature of daily activities in Kenyan universities means that electric energy consumption constitutes a big percentage of their budgets. This study sought to determine the potential for saving electric energy in Kenyan ... -
PREPARATION OF GRADUATE AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Quality and relevance of education and training are global issues of concern. They are more critical in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which form the link between education and the world of work. ... -
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 ... -
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS IN ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES WITHIN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The evolution of the Internet has transformed nearly all aspects of human endeavor, from health to education. This study explored the role that social media tools play in the education sector to enhance the processes of ... -
A STUDY OF BUILDING RENEWAL IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN SELECTED TOWNS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The deterioration of buildings hampers the ability to adequately perform their intended functions. The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent of building renewal in commercial buildings in selected towns in ... -
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN KENYAN PRISONS FOR REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION OF RECIDIVISM A CASE OF MOMBASA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2020)The core function of the prison service in Kenya is to rehabilitate prisoners and ensure their successful restoration into society. Instances arise when the Presidential amnesty is issued to release prisoners back into ...